Sony DCR-TRV10 User Manual
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Digital
Video Camera
Digital
Video
Recorder“iv
Operating Instructions
I5ofore operating the unit, please read this manual thorougliK ,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon vour Sonv dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV-
Serial No.
____________
Model No. AC-_
Serial No.
Cassette
_______
DCR-TRV8/TRV10
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Handycam
(|3 InfoLITHIUM o
nil Cassette ■
\.l I Memory iV
MemdryStick
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Oigital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital
Welcome!
Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your [digital
Haruiycam is loaded with advaiKed features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be
producing home video that you can ei^y for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
I not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUnON: TO flEDUCe ™e RISK OF ELECTWC SMOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACtQ.
NO USER-SERVICEAB(E PARTS MSIOE.
REFER SERVICING TO (XIAUFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
/•\ the user to the presence of
■ \ important operating and
I
\ mainteitance (servicing)
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in
the sun or imder direct sunlight.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center rrearest you call
416-499«)NY (Canada only)
Caution; Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
For customers in CANADA CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLIX; TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
This symbol is intended to alert
' instructions in the literatiue
accompanying the appliance.
km battery.
For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Cordormity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Telephone No.:
This device complies with PartlS of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditior\s.: (l)This device nuiy not cause
harmful interference, and (2)this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desired
to provide reasoruble protection against hamduf
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, it not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, ttuy cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a partici^r installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving anterma.
— Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
— Cormect die equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Corrsult die dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
SONY
DCR-TRV8, DCR-TRVIO
Sony Elecfrortics Inc.
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ, 07656 USA
201-930.6970
Memory Stick
For customers in CANADA
This Class 6 digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
For customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmrul interference/
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received/ including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Table of contents
Quick Start Guide..............................................................................4
Getting started
Using this manual..............................................................................6
Checking supplied accessories.........................................................8
Step 1 Preparing the power supply...................................................9
Installing the battery pack.......................................................9
Charging the battery pack
Connecting to a wall outlet
St^ 2 Inserting a cassette
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Recording - Basics
Recording a picture
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)... 21
Shooting in the dark (NightShot)
Checking the recording - END SEARCH
.........................................................................
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/ EMTSEARCH / Rec Review .... 24
Playback - Basics
Playing back a tape..........................................................................25
Viewing the recording on TV..........................................................28
Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording
Using the wide mode.......................................................................32
Using the fader function
Using special effects - Picture effect.. 36
Using special effects - Digital effect... 38
Adjusting the white balance manually... 41
Using the PRCXiRAM AE function.... 42
Adjusting the expostue manually..................................................44
Focusing memually..........................................................................45
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Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects... 46
Playing back a tape with digital effects'... 47
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function..............................................................48
Searching a recording by date - Date search .. 49
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title - Title search
Searching for a photo - Photo search/
Photo scan..............................................................................52
...................................................
Making your own titles....................................................................68
Labeling a cassette...........................................................................70
Customizing Your Camcorder m
Changing the MENU settings..............................................................72 g.
Resetting the date and time..................................................................78 §
Memory Stick operations g
10
(DCR-TRVIO only) I
13
14
15
21
30
Using a Memory Stick-introduction.. 79
Recording still images on Memory Sticks
- Memory photo recording
Recording an image from a mini DV
tape as a still image............................................................... 89
Copying still images from a mini DV
tape - Photo save...................................................................91
Viewing a still picture - Memory photo
plajTjack................................................................................93
Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick
on a moving picture - M. CHROM/
M.LUMI/C.CHROM
Preventing accidental erasure
- Image protection.............................................................100
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK ... 101
Deleting images.............................................................................102
Copying the image recorded on Memory
33 '
Sticks to mim DV tapes
Playing back images in a continuous
loop - SLIDE SHOW..........................................................107
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Additional information
Usable cassettes
Troubleshooting...............................................................................Ill
Self-diagnosis display....................................................................116
Warning indicators and messages.... 117
Using your camcorder abroad....................................................119
Maintenance information and
Specifications.................................................................................124
.............................................................................
precautions
..........................................................................
Quick Reference
51
Identifying the parts and controls .... 125
Quick Fimction Guide...................................................................135
Index
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Back cover
85
97
105
109
120
* •
Editing
Dubbing a tape.................................................................................54
Editing partially on a DV t^ - DV
synchro-editing (DCR-TRVIO only) .. 56
Recording video or TV programs
Inserting a scene from a VCR
• Audio dubbing..................................................................................61
Superimposing a title.......................................................................65
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• Windows is registered trademarks licensed to
Microsoft Corporation, registered in d\e U.S.A. and
other countries.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be
58
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
59
respective companies.
Furtttermore, " ™ " and are not mentioned in each
case in this manual.
Quick Start Guide
This chapter intrcxiuces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more
information.
Connecting the power cord (p. 13)
Use the battery pack when using.your camcorder outdoors (p. 9).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Connect the plug with
its À mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette (p. 14)
OsUdeAOPEN/
EJECT in the
direction of the
arrow and open the
Ed.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Push the middle
portion of the back of
the cassette to insert.
e Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the fpiisHl
mark on the cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment going
down completely,
close the Ed until it
cEcks.
r
Recording a picture (p. is)
[ O Remove the lens cap.
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing
the small green button.The pictiue appears on the
LCD screen.
‘ Slide OPEN in the
direction of the ►
mark. Then, open the
LCD panel.
Press START/STOP. Your camcorder
starts recording. To stop recording, press
START/STOP again.
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 25)
© Press to rewind the tape.
REW0
€> Press ►- to start playback.
PLAY
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD
panel or the battery pack.
Getting started —
Ising this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The tXTR-TRVlO is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRVIO
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Types of differences
DCRDV synchro-editing
MEMORY mark»
(on the POWER switch)
• Provided
— Not provided
* The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory
functions. See page 79 for details.
'
TRV8 TRVIO
—
—
V
Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can oitiy use mini DV cassettes with
your camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory Ci</.
The functions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are:
• End search (p. 24,27)
• Searching a recording by date - date search (p. 49)
• Photo search (p. 52).
The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:
• Searching tiie boundaries of recorded tape by title - title search (p. 51)
• Superimposing a title (p. 65)
• Making your own titles (p. 68)
• Labeling a cassette (p. 70).
For details, see page 109.
You see this mark in the introduction of the features that operate only with
cassette memory.
Tapes with cassette memory are marked by Cl'l (Cassette Memory).
•
•
Using this manuai
'Rv'i •li'' V/"!v4»\'Vi
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
tveed an NTSC system-based TV.
r ^ • I t •)'* U*i I
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
. copyright laws.
• The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using highprecision technoiogy. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or
bright spots (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD
screen and/or in the color viewfinder. Iliese spots occur normally in the
manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way.
Effective number of pixels is 99.99% or more.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or imder direct sunlight [b].
• Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward
the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].
[a]
(a].
Eb]
<a
3
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.
Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the folloWmg accessories ate supplied with your camcorder.
RMT-611 RMT-808
a
___________
m
[T] Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(P-132)
RMT-811; DCR-TRVIO
RMT-808: DCR-TRV8
¡2} AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 10)
d] NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 9,10)
[2 Size AA (R6) battery for Remojte
Commander (2) (p. 132).
d] Serial port adaptor for Memory Stick
(1), PC serial cable (1), AC power
adaptor for Serial port adaptor (1)
(p. 96)
DCR-TRVIO only
[g Memory Stick (1) (p. 79)
DCR-TRVIO only
@ A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28,54)
[S
[g Shoulder strap (1) (p. 129)
[g Lens cap (1) (p. 15)
Application software: PictureGear
3.2Ute (CD ROM) (1) (p. 96)
DCR-TRVIO only
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step 1 Preparing the power supply
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Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
To remove the battery pack
Lift up the viewfinder.
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing ВАТТ down.
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B.
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1
After installing the battery pack
Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack
may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.
|f you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/FM90 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its
viewfinder. Take care not to pinch your finger when lifting the viewfinder up and
down.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Use the battery pack after chargmg It for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
"IidoUTHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's A mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is
indicated in minutes on the_display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
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1
10
step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
Remaining battery time indicator
The renraining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
"
---------
min" appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases
- The battery pack is not mstalled correctly.
- The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
-Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
Recording time
DCR-TRV8
Battery pack
Continuous* Typical**
NP-FM50 (supplied) 170(155)
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
355(320)
540(485) •
150(90)
240 (180)
330 (270)
Recording with
the viewfinder
90(80)
190(170) 285 (255)
290 (260) 435 (390)
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
135 (120)
Cl
Q.
Typical**
70(60)
150 (135)
230 (210)
DCR-TRV10
T Recording with
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied) 170(155)
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fuUy charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
the viewfinder
Continuous*
355 (320)
540(485)
Typical** Continuous* Typical**
90(80) 130 (115)
190 (170) 270 (245)
290 (260) 410 (370)
Recording with
the LCD screen
70(60)
145 (130)
220 (195)
Preparing the power supply
Playing time
DCR-TRV8
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
Playing time
on LCD screen
140 (125)
295 (265)
450(400)
DCR-TRV10
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied)
Playing time
on LCD screen
135 (120)
NP-FM70 275 (250)
NP-FM90 425 (380) 560(505)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
After charging the battery pack
Discormect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Note on the remaining battery time indicator during recording
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditioits in which you are
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for
the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
Playing time
with LCD closed
180(160)
370(330)
560(505)
Playing time
with LCD closed
180 (160)
370(330)
What is "InfoUTHiUM"?
The "InfoUTHiUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible video equipment. This unit is compatible with the
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the
"InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the
mark.
"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
step 1 Preparing the power supply
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet usii^ the AC power adaptor. ■
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it, gi
Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the 3.
plug's A mark facing up. «>
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. S
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
* •
WARNING
The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
"connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
• The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
• Keep the AC power adaptor away from your camcorder if the picture is disturbed.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
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step 2 Inserting a cassette
(1) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The
cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(2) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.
Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with
the window facing out.
(3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the [pushI mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(4) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.
To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above and in step 2, take out the cassette.
Notes
• Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the IKiSHi mark.
When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory
Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 109).
To prevent misoperation of your camcorder
Set the POWER switch to OFF when you insert and eject a cassette.
To prevent accidental erasure
SUde the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
Recording - Basics —
ecording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing bottt knobs on its sides and attatch the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for
more information (p. 9 to p. 14).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your CiUncorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the ► mark. Then, open the LCD panel. The
viewfinder automatically turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator
appears. The caniera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
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Camera recording
lamp
Recording a picture
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the IP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the MENU settings. In the LP mode, you can record
1.5 times as lottg as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
Note on the lock (DCR-TRV10 only)
When you slide the lock to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to
MEMc3rY accidentally. The lock is set to the left before your camcorder leaves the
factory.
To enable smooth transition
Trat\sition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the
battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF. When you use a tape with cassette
memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if
you use the END SEARCH function (p. 24).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette
is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the TOWER switch to OFF, and
to CAMERA again.
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When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written propjerly
between scenes.
tecording a picture
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To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD
BRIGHT.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the letts side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the O indicator appears
in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen (Mirror mode).
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct suniight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
-|LCOBnGHTj+
to dim to brighten
LCD screen backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the MENU settings.
Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen
The recorded picture will not be affected.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when
recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
2ERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.
Indicators in the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as II# and REC as •. Some of the other indicators appear
mlrror-revetsed and others are not displayed.
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF.
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
Recording a picture
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If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfindei
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Recording a picture
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Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
"W" side; for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
Zoom greater than lOx is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the MENU
settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the factory, (p. 72)
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears
when you set D 2iOOM to ON.
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a.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)
away in the wide-angle position.
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds lOx.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side. Set D ZOOM to OFF in
the MENU settings. Otherwise the digital zoom activates without notice (p."72).
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Recording a picture
A: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it
again (factory setting).
ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ±.:
Your camcorder records otUy while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to
avoid recorditrg unnecessary scenes.
5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5
seconds and then stops automatically.
¿.-.A.
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D
ANTI GROUND
SHOOTING
Notes
• You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode.
• The time code does not appear in the 5SEC mode.
To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode
Five dots (99#9#) appccir, emd then disappear at a rate of one per second. To extend
the recording time, press START/STOP again before all the dots disappear. Recording
continues for about 5 seconds from the moment you press START/STOP.
5SEC
START/STOP
MODE
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The indicators are not recorded on tape.
' Cassette memory indicator
This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.
Recording mode indicator
• STBY/REC indicator
■ Time code/Tape counter
Remaining tape indicator
This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play
back for a while.
Remaining battery time indicator
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes: seconds : frames) in
VTR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Your camcorder uses the drop frame mode.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Recording a picture
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a
light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode.
The S indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal aiümals for observation when
you use this function.
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BACK UGHT
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.
® and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators ñash on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
NightShot Light emitter
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Recording a picture
Using +SLOW SHTR
The NightSiot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than
those recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby or recording mode. ® indicator
appears.
(2) Press +SLOW SHTR until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator fliishes.
The indicator changes as follows:
@ (NIGHTSHOT) -► @1 (NlGHTSHOTl) -♦ @2 (NIGHTSHOT2) -► @
(NIGHTSHOT)
To cancel the NightShot +Slow shutter mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Using the NightShot Light
The picture will be dearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, se
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the MENU settings (p. 72).
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). Th
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manuiilly.
While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:
-Exposure
-PROGRAM AE
-White balance
-Fader*
-Digital effect*
• You caimot use these functions only in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
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Shutter speed in the NightShot -t-Slow shutter mode
Indicator
@1 (NlGHTSHOTl)
@2 (NIGHTSHOT2)
Shutter speed
1/15
1/4
The +SLOW SHTR button does not work:
- while the fader function is set or in use
- while the digital effect function is in use
- when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF
- in the MEMORY mode (DCR-TRVIO only)
NightShot Light
NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting dista:
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). The shooting distance wiU be twice
more in the NightShot +Slow shutter mode.
Recording a picture
You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to
record yourself.
(1) Ptks SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The O (self-timer) indicator appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts coimting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
SELFTIMER
To stop the self-timer during recording
Press START/STOP.
Use the Remote Commander for convenience.
To record still pictures using the self-timer
Press PHOTO in step 2.
START/STOP
To cancel self-timer recording
Press SELFTIMER so that the 0 indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder
screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when
- Self-timer recording is finished.
- The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.
Checking the recording
- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition
between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can
monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/- side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is
played back.
+ : to go forward
- : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the soimd.
You can check the last recorded section.
Press the - side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.
The last few seconds of the recorded section are played back. You can monitor the
sound from the speaker or headphones.
End search function
When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not work
once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a tape with
cassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the cassette.
If there is a blank portion in the recorded portion, the end search function may not
work correctly, (p. 109)
PlaylMck - Basics —
laying back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,
you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using
the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The
video control buttons light up.
(3) Slide OPEN. Then, open the LCD panel.
(4) Press to rewind the tape.
(5) Press ► to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The
speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.
To stop playback
Press ■.
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out.
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Playing back a tape
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Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Conunander supplied with your
camcorder.
The indicators appear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
Using the data code function
Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
You can only operate with the Remote Commander.
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/time —► various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture
value) —► no indicator
DISPLAY
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12H)S:S6 AM
^ AUTO
Not to display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the MENU settings (p. 72).
The display changes as foEows:
date/time —► no indicator
Note
The pictures taken on the Memory Stick are not recorded with various settings.
Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder's mformation when you have recorded. In the
recording mode, the recording data wiU not be displayed.
When you use data code function, bars (
• A blank section of the tap>e is being played back.
• The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
• The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
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) appear if:
Data code
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to the TV
(p. 28).
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’laying back a tape
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To operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press II durmg playback. To resume playback, press II or ►.
To advance the tape
Press in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press BH
To rewind the tape ^
Press in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ►. '§■
To change the playback direction 7
Press < on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. Ç
To resume normal playback, press ► . g'
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing or ►► during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing while rewinding or ►► while advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press !► on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse
direction, press <, then press !► on the Remote Commander. To resume normal
playback, press
To view the picture at double speed
Press x2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
normal playback, press ►.
To view the picture frame-by-frame
Press !!► on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press ^M. To resume normal playback, press ►.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last
5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops.
End Search '
When you use a tape without cassette memory, the end search function does not work
once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. ^
When you use a tape with cassette memory, the end search function works even once
you eject the cassette.
In the various playback modes
Sound is muted.
When the playback pause mode fasts for S minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press ►.
Slow playback
The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this
function does not work for an output signal from the g DVIN/OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise appears at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a 27
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ewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V cormectmg cable supplied
with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures
on tt\e LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
reconunend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operating irwtructions of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting
cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
Coimect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Cormect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or die red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the
white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R
(right) signal.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this
connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting
cable.
Coimect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Viewing the recording on TV
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you
can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the AV cordless IR receiver.
LASER UNK
LASER LINK emitter
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(3) Press LASER LINK. The lamp of LASER LINK lights up.
(4) Press ► on your camcorder to start playback.
(5) Point the LASER LINK emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the
position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear
playback picliues.
To cancel the laser link function
Press LASER LINK. The lamp on the LASER LINK button goes out.
If you turn the power off
Laser link turns off automaticaU'y.
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• You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or ►•. To do so,
set AUTO TV ON to ON in the MENU settings and turn the TV's main switch on, then
do either of the following:
- Point the LASER LINK emitter at the TV's remote sensor and press LASER LINK.
- Turn on LASER LINK and press
• You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to
the same video input (1,2,3) in the MENU settings. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is
switched.
• The above feature may not work on some TV models.
Note
When laser link is activated (die LASER LINK button is lit), your camcorder consumes
power. Press LASER LINK to turn off the laser link function when it is not needed.
— Advanced Recording Operations —
Photo recording
You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to
record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer
(not supplied).
You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pichues in the LP
mode on a 60-minute tape.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pichues on :
Memory Sticks (p. 85) (DCR-TRVIO only).
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a stiU picture
appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still picture, release PHOTO, select a still picture again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still picture in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen is recorded for about
seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
During recording, the still image you are shooting appears in the viewfinder or
on the LCD screen.
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Notes
• During photo recording, you caimot change the mode or setting.
• During photo recording, you cemnot hun your camcorder off or press the PHOTO
button.
• When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may
fluctuate.
• The photo recording function does not work:
- while the fader function is set or in use
- while the digital effect function is set or in use
• When i flashes, the appropriate brightness may not be obtained.
• When you start photo recording, from normal CAMERA recording, the video flash
light (not supplied) does not work (4 does not appear).
If you record a moving subject with photo recording function
When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
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