Sony DCR-TRV11, DCR-TRV20, DCR-TRV6 Operating Instruction

3-059-592-13 (1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, 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 your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

DCR-TRV20

DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital

Welcome!

Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

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 nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only).

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you

may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV6,

DCR-TRV11 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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 antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

For customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Checking supplied accessories .................... 5

Quick Start Guide............................. 6

Getting started

Using this manual ................................... 8

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..........

Installing the battery pack............. 10

Charging the battery pack............. 11

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture............................... 16

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK

LIGHT)......................................... 21

Shooting in the dark

(NightShot/Super NightShot) .... 22

Self-timer recording ....................... 23

Checking the recording – END

SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec

Review ......................................... 24

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ............................... 25

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 28

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ................. 30

Adjusting the white balance manually ...

Using the wide mode ........................... 34

Using the fader function ...................... 35

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 37 Using special effects – Digital effect... 38

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43

Focusing manually................................ 44

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects ... Playing back a tape with digital effects... Enlarging images recorded on tapes

– PB ZOOM ..................................... 47

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function ...................... 48

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 49

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 50

Searching for a photo – Photo search/

Photo scan ....................................... 52

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 54

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing.............. 56

Using with analog video unit and PC

– Signal convert function............... 66

Recording video or TV programs ....... 67

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert

editing .............................................. 71

Audio dubbing ...................................... 73

Superimposing a title ........................... 77

Making your own titles ........................ 81

Labeling a cassette ................................ 83

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings................ 85

Resetting the date and time ................. 92

“Memory Stick” Operations

(DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

Using a “Memory Stick”

– introduction.................................. 93

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory photo recording .............

Superimposing a still picture in a

“Memory Stick” on a moving

picture – MEMORY MIX ............. 105

Recording an image from a mini DV

tape as a still image ...................... 108

Copying still images from a mini DV

tape – Photo save .......................... 111

Viewing a still picture – Memory photo

playback......................................... 113

45 46

Copying the image recorded on “Memory

Stick”s to mini DV tapes ................

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB

ZOOM ............................................ 118

Playing back images in a continuous

loop

– SLIDE SHOW............................. 119

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 120

Deleting images................................... 121

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ...

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ................................... 124

About i.LINK ....................................... 126

Troubleshooting .................................. 128

Self-diagnosis display......................... 134

Warning indicators and messages.... 135

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 137

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 138

Specifications ....................................... 142

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls .... 144

Quick Function Guide ........................ 151

Index ........................................ Back cover

100

116

123

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

RMT-808

DCR-TRV20

RMT-811

DCR-TRV6/TRV11

8 9

Getting started

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 149) RMT-808: DCR-TRV6 RMT-811: DCR-TRV11/TRV20

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

(1), Power cord (1) (p. 11)

3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 149)

4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 144)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 8 PC serial cable (1) (p. 115)

DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only

9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 93)

DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only

0 Application software: PictureGear

4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 115)

DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only

qa Lens hood (1) (p. 19)

DCR-TRV20 only

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the power cord (p. 14)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10).

Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “()” for more information.

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Connect the plug with its v mark facing lens side.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Inserting a cassette (p. 15)

1Slide OPEN/EJECT in

the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

EJECT

2Push the middle

portion of the back of the cassette to insert.

3Close the cassette

compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment.

4After the cassette

compartment going down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

Recording a picture (p. 16)

1Remove the lens cap.

3To open the LCD

panel, press OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen.

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)

1Set the POWER switch to VCR

while pressing the small green button.

MEMORY

VCR

OFF (

CHG )

CAMERA

2Set the POWER switch to CAMERA

while pressing the small green button.

VCR

OFF

(

CHG )

CAMERA

MEMORY

4Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts

recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.

2Press m to rewind the tape.

REW

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

Quick Start Guide

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or the LCD panel.

— Getting started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the three 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 DCR-TRV20 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-TRV20 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

DCRMEMORY mark*

(on the POWER switch)

z Provided — Not provided

* The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions.

See page 93 for details.

TRV6

—

Note on Cassette Memory

TRV11

TRV20

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .

The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are:

•End search (p. 24, 27)

•Searching a recording by date – date search (p. 50)

•Photo search (p. 52).

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

•Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – title search (p. 49)

•Superimposing a title (p. 77)

•Making your own titles (p. 81)

•Labeling a cassette (p. 83).

For details, see page 124.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with cassette memory.

Tapes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).

Using this manual

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

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.

Precautions on camcorder care

•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green, or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 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 [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in the sun or under 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] [b] [c]

Getting started

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

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

(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT

down.

BATT release lever

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.

If you use the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 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

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating. Connect

the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 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 one 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.

Getting started

POW

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF (

CHG )

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Notes

•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.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once

fully and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool place.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder.

Battery pack

The battery pack is charged a little before it leaves the factory.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

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 installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91 360 (300)

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack

Recording time

DCR-TRV6

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-FM50 (supplied) 200 (180) 110 (95) 145 (130) 75 (70) NP-FM70 415 (375) 225 (205) 305 (270) 165 (145) NP-FM90 630 (565) 345 (310) 460 (410) 250 (225) NP-FM91 725 (655) 395 (360) 535 (480) 290 (260)

Recording with Recording with

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

DCR-TRV11

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FM50 (supplied) 195 (175) 105 (95) 140 (125) 75 (65) NP-FM70 400 (360) 220 (195) 295 (265) 160 (145) NP-FM90 600 (540) 330 (295) 450 (400) 245 (220) NP-FM91 695 (625) 380 (340) 520 (465) 285 (255)

DCR-TRV20

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 (120) 80 (70) 105 (95) 60 (55) NP-FM70 275 (250) 165 (150) 225 (205) 135 (120) NP-FM90 425 (380) 255 (225) 345 (310) 205 (185) NP-FM91 490 (440) 290 (260) 400 (360) 240 (215)

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

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.

Playing time

DCR-TRV6

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) 145 (130) 200 (180) NP-FM70 305 (270) 415 (375) NP-FM90 460 (410) 630 (565) NP-FM91 535 (480) 725 (655)

DCR-TRV11

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 (125) 195 (175) NP-FM70 295 (265) 400 (360) NP-FM90 450 (400) 600 (540) NP-FM91 520 (465) 695 (625)

DCR-TRV20

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) 125 (110) 160 (145) NP-FM70 265 (235) 335 (300) NP-FM90 400 (360) 505 (455) NP-FM91 465 (415) 585 (525)

Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

Getting started

Approximate 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.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic 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.

SERIES

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it.

Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

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.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

2, 3

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

(1) Install the power source.

(2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette

compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) 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.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

Getting started

mark on the cassette

OPEN/EJECT

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

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 mark.

When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 124).

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

3, 4

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both 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. 10 to p. 15).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

(4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

LOCK Switch

Camera recording lamp

Microphone

Note

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

Note on Recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In the LP mode, you can record

1.5 times as long 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.

VCR

OFF

POWER

(

CHG )

CAMERA

MEMORY

0:00:01

REC

min

Recording a picture

Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left before your comcorder leaves the factory.

To enable smooth transition

Transition 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. However, check the following:

•Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape.

•When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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 five 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 POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again.

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 properly between scenes.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

180°

Recording

– Basics

90°

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.

Recording a picture

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT.

LCD BRIGHT

LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 85).

Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight or brightness of the LCD screen

The recorded picture will not be affected.

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette.

to dim

to brighten

Recording a picture

Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. 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.

Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings. (p.85)

Recording

– Basics

Attaching the supplied lens hood (DCR-TRV20 only)

To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on.

Notes

•When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood, the Remote Commander may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the Remote Commander. In such case, remove the lens hood from your camcorder.

•You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood.

When you use the filter (not supplied)

The shadow of the lens hood may appear in the corners of LCD screen or viewfinder.

Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

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)

To use zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the factory. (p. 85)

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120×.

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 10×.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever toward the “T”

side.

•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only).

Recording a picture

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tapes.

Remaining battery time indicator

Cassette memory indicator

This appears when using a tape with cassette memory.

Recording mode indicator

STBY/REC indicator

0:00:01

min

JUL 4 2000

REC

45min

12:05:56 AM

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 VCR mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Recording date and time

The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording date and time, press DATE CODE during playback.

Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape indicator

Time indicator

The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.

Date indicator

The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.

Recording

– Basics

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

In the standby, recording or memory mode, press BACK LIGHT. The . 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.

BACK LIGHT

Recording a picture

Shooting in the dark (NightShot/Super NightShot)

The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

In the standby, recording or memory mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To

cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

NIGHTSHOT

OFF

SUPER

NIGHTSHOT

NightShot Light emitter

Using Super NightShot

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode

(1) In the standby or recording mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. indicator

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. The

appear. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.

indicator and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT“

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S. LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 85).

Notes

•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. the outdoors in the daytime). This 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 manually.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure – PROGRAM AE – White balance

While using the Super NightShot function

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time, the moving picture may be slow down.

Recording a picture

While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions:

– Exposure – PROGRAM AE – Fader – Digital effect – Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).

Self-timer recording

You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself.

(1) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears

on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

Recording

– Basics

START/STOP

SELFTIMER

To stop the self-timer before recording

Press START/STOP again. Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

To record still pictures on tapes using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 2 (p. 31).

To record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s

Press SELFTIMER, then press PHOTO in MEMORY mode (p. 104).

To cancel self-timer recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

Checking the recording

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.

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

EDITSEARCH

– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the +/– 7 side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is played back.

+ : to go forward – 7: 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 sound.

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded section.

Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. The last few seconds of the selected 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. 124).

— Playback – Basics —

Playing 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 VCR while pressing the small green button. The

video control buttons light up.

(3) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N 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.

Playback

– Basics

VCR

OFF

(

CHG

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

REW

VOLUME

To stop playback

Press x.

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.

PLAY

Playing back a tape

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

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).

Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure mode) t no indicator

Date/time Various settings

SteadyShot OFF indicator Exposure mode indicator

JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM

AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB

White balance indicator Gain indicator

Shutter speed indicator Aperture value

Not to display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 85). The display changes as follows: date/time y no indicator

Recording data

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- --) appear if:

•A blank portion of the tape 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.

Data code

The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to the TV (p. 28).

Playing back a tape

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

To view a still picture (playback pause)

Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.

To advance the tape

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To change the playback direction

Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing m or M 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 m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops.

Playback

– Basics

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.

•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.

When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

Slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder: however, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

Connect 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.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the 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. Connect the S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Viewing the recording on TV

Using the AV cordless IR receiver

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.

SUPER LASER LINK

Super laser link emitter

Insert a tape into your camcorder.

(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the super 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 pictures.

Playback

– Basics

To cancel the super laser link function

Press SUPER LASER LINK again. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out.

If you turn the power off

The super laser link function turns off automatically.

If you use a Sony TV

•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK. To do so, make sure you:

– Turn the TV’s main switch on. – Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings. – Point the super laser link emitter at the TV’s remote sensor.

•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.

When the super laser link is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit)

Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the laser link function when it is not needed.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

— Advanced Recording Operations —

•••••••

CAPTURE

PHOTO

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

You can record a still picture, for example, a photograph or drawing. This mode is useful when you want to print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 100) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only).

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still 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 on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until recording is completed.

Notes

•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may

fluctuate.

•The PHOTO button does not work: – while the fader function is set or in use – while the digital effect function is set or in use

If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function

When you play back the still picture on other equipment, the picture may fluctuate.

To use the tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately.

To use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording

Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You cannot select another still picture.

To record clear and less fluctuated still pictures

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Self-timer tape photo recording

You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press SELFTIMER. The

in the viewfinder.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

(self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or

SELFTIMER

PHOTO

Advanced Recording Operations

To cancel self-timer tape photo recording

Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel the selftimer tape photo recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer tape photo recording mode is automatically canceled when:

•Self-timer tape photo recording is finished.

•The POWER switch is set to OFF or VCR.

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Printing the still picture

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

Video printer

LINE IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

: Signal flow

If the video printer is equipped with S video input

Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

Adjusting the white balance manually

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

In the standby, recording or memory mode, select a desired white balance mode in

in the menu settings (p. 85).

n (INDOOR) :

•Lighting condition changes quickly

•Too bright place such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

(OUTDOOR) :

•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or

fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp HOLD :

Recording a single-colored subject or background

Advanced Recording Operations

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting

Use the automatic white balance or hold mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode.

In the automatic white balance mode

Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:

•You detach the battery for replacement.

•You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.

In the hold white balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:

•You change the PROGRAM AE mode.

•You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

[b]

[c]

[d]

[a]

16:9

WIDE

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in in the menu settings (p. 85).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions:

– Old movie – Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only)

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID1/ID-2) system.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is automatically selected.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V connecting cable.

Using the fader function

You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

[a]

FADER

M.FADER* (mosaic)

BOUNCE* (Fade in only)

OVERLAP (Fade in only)

WIPE* (Fade in only)

1) 2)

RECSTBY

Advanced Recording Operations

RANDOM DOT (Fade in only)

[b]

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

*1)DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only *2)You can use this function only when

D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

*3)The sound does not wipe away.

RECSTBY

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER* t BOUNCE* t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT t no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

* DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only

FADER

To cancel the fader function

After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

FADER

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

– Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, Wipe, or Random Dot function only) – Super NightShot – Tape Photo recording

When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or RANDOM DOT indicator appear in the standby mode

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV6/TRV11 only):

– Exposure – Focus – Zoom – Picture effect

Note on the bounce function (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only)

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – 16:9 wide – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

While in memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

You cannot use the fader function.

Using special effects – Picture effect

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture gets sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an

MOSAIC [f] : The picture gets mosaic-patterned.

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]

(1) In the standby or recording mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings.

(p. 85).

(2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings.

animated cartoon.

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF NEG. ART SEP

A B&W SOLAR SL

M STRETCH PASTEL MOSA

Advanced Recording Operations

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.

When you turn the power off

Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

Using special effects – Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture.

TRAIL

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. However, the picture may be less clear.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

Still picture Moving picture

STILL

Still picture Moving picture

LUMI.

Using special effects – Digital effect

(1) In the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect

indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE

(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear.

In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

Items to be adjusted

STILL The rate of the still picture you want to superimpose on the moving

FLASH The interval of flash motion LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped

TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

DIGITAL EFFECT

picture

with a moving picture

shutter speed.

LUMI.

Advanced Recording Operations

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT again.

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot

•The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE

•The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power off

The digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.

Spotlight mode

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

Soft portrait mode

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.

Sports lesson mode

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski mode

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & moon mode

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape mode

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux mode

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) In the standby or memory mode, press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE

indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

The indicator changes as follows:

y y y y y y

To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Press PROGRAM AE again.

Notes

•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode: – Slow shutter – Old movie – Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only)

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: – Digital effect – Overlap – Wipe – Random dot

•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

(The indicator flashes.)

•While shooting in memory mode, the low lux and sports lesson modes do not work. (The indicator flashes.)

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off. – Soft portrait mode

– Sports lesson mode

PROGRAM

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

•The subject is backlit

•Bright subject and dark background

•To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) In the standby, recording or memory mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure

indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

Advanced Recording Operations

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work.

If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting – subjects through glass coated with water droplets – horizontal stripes – subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the

background

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) In the standby, recording or memory mode, set FOCUS to MAN. The 9

indicator appears.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

FOCUS

AUTO

MAN

INFINITY

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY, the lens focuses on and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wideangle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes as follows:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

In the playback or playback pause mode, select the desired picture effect mode in in the menu settings (p. 85). For details of each picture effect function, see page 37.

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT RETURN

[MENU] : END

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•You cannot process the picture that is input from other equipment using the picture effect function.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.

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Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback/playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.

(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture is captured and is stored in memory as a still picture at the time you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 38.

DIGITAL EFFECT

STILL

To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT again.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

•To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures

on the VCR, using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

STILL

Enlarging images recorded on tapes – PB ZOOM

You can enlarge still and moving playback pictures. You can also dub the enlarged pictures to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

R : The image moves downward r : The image moves upward

(3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial to upward.) T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial to downward.)

Advanced Playback Operations

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] :

PB ZOOM

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To cancel the PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM again.

Note

You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder.

The following functions do not work in the PB ZOOM function:

– Digital effect

While displaying the menu settings or title

The PB ZOOM function does not work .

The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions:

– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) – Stop playback – Display the menu settings – Display the title

Pictures in the PB ZOOM

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.

(3) Press x when you want to stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5) Press N. Playback starts.

Notes

•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function will be canceled.

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

•The zero set memory function may not work when there is a blank portion between pictures on a tape.

The zero set memory functions also in the recording standby mode

When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

ZERO SET MEMORY

DISPLAY

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in

ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE

SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 85). Factory setting is

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MODE

TITLE SEARCH 1 HELLO!

2 CONGRATULATIONS! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING

TITLE SEARCH 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT 8 BASEBALL

To stop searching

Press x.

If you use a tape without cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 77.

Searching a recording by date – Date search

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in

ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 85). Factory setting is

MODE

To stop searching

Press x.

DATE SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 / 00

2 SEP / 6 / 00 3 DEC / 24 / 00 4 JAN / 1 / 01 5 FEB / 11 / 01 6 APR / 29 / 01

DATE SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 / 00

2 SEP / 6 / 00 3 DEC / 24 / 00 4 JAN / 1 / 01 5 FEB / 11 / 01 6 APR / 29 / 01

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Note

If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape cassette memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the date among seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press

> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 85).

To stop searching

Press x.

Advanced Playback Operations

Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan

You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory

You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124).

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in

ON.

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected.

to ON in the menu settings (p. 85). Factory setting is

MODE

PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 / 00

2 SEP / 6 / 00 8 3 DEC / 24 / 00 4 JAN / 1 / 01 23 5 FEB / 11 / 01 6 APR / 29 / 01

PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 / 00

2 SEP / 6 / 00 8 3 DEC / 24 / 00 4 JAN / 1 / 01 23 5 FEB / 11 / 01 6 APR / 29 / 01

1 7 :

1 0 : 1 6 :

1 3 :

50 30

11 45

1 7 :

1 0 :

1 6 :

1 3 :

To stop searching

Press x.

In the mark

•The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape.

•The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search function may not work correctly.

The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory

The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more using the scanning photo function.

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 85).

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.

Each time you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To stop searching

Press x.

Scanning photo

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the

PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

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To stop scanning

Press x.

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— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Using the A/V connecting cable

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.

Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Before a dubbing

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting is LCD.)

Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen

If they are displayed, press the following buttons not to record the indicators on the dubbed tape:

•The DISPLAY button

•The DATA CODE button

•The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems

8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC,

Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

Dubbing a tape

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. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory. Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the input selector.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.

Set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR.

Editing

S VIDEO LANC

DV IN/OUT

(not supplied)

: Signal flow

DV IN

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the connected DV product.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

– Digital effect – PB ZOOM – Picture effect

If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

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You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame.

Unwanted scene Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Before operating the Digital program editing

Step 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 54, 55) Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation. (p. 57,60) Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR. (p. 62)

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Using the Digital program editing function

Operation 1 Making the program. (p. 64) Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape). (p. 65)

Step 1: Connecting the VCR

Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on pages 54, 55. You can connect both an AV cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

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Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation

- Using the infrared rays emitter

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below.

Set the IR SETUP code

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/ VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR

(P.58), then press the dial.

, then press the dial.

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About the IR SETUP code

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Code number 1 is preset at the factory.

Brand Remote control mode

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M. Wards)

36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 Citizen 47 Craig 73, 47 Curtis Mathis 08, 80, 77 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21, 33, 35 Dimensia 08 Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81 Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44 Funai 80 General Electric 87, 08, 77, 32*, 94* Goldstar 47 Hitachi 78, 08, 42 Instant Repley 77, 78 JC Penny 77, 42, 08, 36, 21, 33, 35 JVC 21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35 Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35 LXI (Sears) 80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37 Magnavox 83, 78, 77 Marantz 21, 33, 35 Marta 47 Memorex 77, 37 Minolta 42, 08 Mitsubishi/MGA 28, 22, 23, 24

Brand Remote control mode

Multitech 23, 80, 32 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96 Pentax 42, 08 Philco 78, 77 Philips 83, 78, 77 Pioneer 78 Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17 RCA/PROSCAN 08, 42, 16, 77, 83, 07, 40, 41, 78* Realistic 77, 36 Sansui 21 Singer 73 Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24* Sanyo 36, 37 Scott 40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24 Sharp 89, 88 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

80, 89 Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung 21, 33, 35 Teac 21, 33, 80, 35 Technics 77, 78 Toshiba 40, 07 Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47 Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35 Zenith 95

* TV/VCR component

Note on remote control mode

You cannot do the assemble editing with some VCRs (for recording) if the remote control mode does not correspond to this VCR (for playing).

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Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause

on the VCR, then press the dial. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

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The buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

• Select playback pause if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

• Select recording if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

• Select playback if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the infrared ray emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Set the devices about 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices.

VCR

Remote sensor

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Confirming the VCR operation

(1) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

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When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in "About the IR SETUP code", set the "IR SETUP" or the "PAUSEMODE" again.

•Place your camcorder at least 11 7/8 in. (30 cm) away from the VCR.

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Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation

- Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR.

(3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR

You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes.

(1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the above procedure is not necessary.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing numerical value of each OUT.

(6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the

average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,

then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set.

(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,

then press the dial. The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.

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Notes

•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting the recording.

•You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.

•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .

•When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with DIGITAL I/O/

(LANC).

Editing

If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

When the operations of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Keep the i.LINK connection, and select IR.

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Operation 1: Making the Program

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 27).

(6) Press MARK on the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only), or the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue.

(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(8) Press MARK on the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only), or the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue.

(9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set PROGRAM.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue. You can set maximum of 20 programs.

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Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is cancelled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2, then press the dial.

DEO ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

TOTAL SCENE

[MENU] : END

2I N

0:00:12:13 1

0:09:07:06

DEO ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

TOTAL SCENE

[MENU] : END

DEO ED I T

MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START

TOTAL SCENE

[MENU] : END

1I N

0:00:00:00 0

4I N

0:00:47:12 3

0:32:30:14

0:10:01:23

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 2, then press the dial.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape.

If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)

Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) the following procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR.

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then

press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDIT indicator appears during edit on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The PROGRAM indicator changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

Editing

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To stop dubbing

Press x using the video operation buttons.

To end the program editing function

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to end the program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

•The cassette is not inserted.

•The tape has run out.

•The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

•The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.)

•The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (When IR is selected.)(see page 59)

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

•The program to operate the Digital program editing has not made.

•i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

•The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK).

Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function

You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder connected to a PC and analog video unit.

Analog video signals t Digital video signals

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set DISPLAY in (3) Set A/V t DV OUT in (4) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which

you want to start capturing images.

(5) Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on

your PC and the software which you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of PC and software.

VCR

to LCD in the menu settings.

to ON in the menu settings.

DV IN/OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

: Signal flow

After capturing images and sound

Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.

Notes

•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.

•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors.

i. LINK

Recording video or TV programs

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in (4) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(5) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select

a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(6) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

to LCD in the menu settings (p. 85).

Editing

REC

: Signal flow

PAUSE

OUT

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

Recording video or TV programs

Note

When the picture from the VCR or TV does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check if the A/V connecting cable is connected to the output jack for playback.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

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. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Recording video or TV programs

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your comcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in (4) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(5) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on

the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(6) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

to LCD in the menu settings (p. 76).

Editing

PAUSE

S VIDEO LANC

: Signal flow

REC

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

DV IN/OUT

Recording video or TV programs

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture.

If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 67 or 69. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[a]

[A]

[b]

[c]

[B]

[C]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed [B]: A tape before editing [C]: A tape after editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your comcorder. (2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press

X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.

(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder

to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

Editing

ZERO SET

MEMORY

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

REC

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3.

Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)

In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Note

The picture and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder (including other DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20)

The picture and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded with your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a malfunction. The picture and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

Audio dubbing

You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack

MIC (PLUG IN POWER)

Editing

: Signal flow

You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack to a TV. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the TV or headphones.

Microphone (not supplied)

Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe

Intelligent Accessory Shoe

Microphone (not supplied)

Audio dubbing

Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Audio equipment

LINE OUT

AUDIO/ VIDEO

: Signal flow

Dubbing with the built-in microphone

No connection is necessary.

Notes

•While audio dubbing, the sound does not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using headphones.

•When dubbing with the built-in microphone, the recorded picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO and S VIDEO jacks. Check the pictures on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

•When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack, the recorded picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO and S VIDEO jacks. Check the recorded pictures on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

AUDIO L AUDIO R

Do not connect the video (yellow) plug.

Audio dubbing

Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N on the Remote Commander.

Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.

(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green

appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(5) Press X on the camcorder or on the Remote Commander and start playing

back the audio you want to record at the same time. The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback.

(6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording.

AUDIO DUB

X indicator

Editing

Monitoring the new recorded sound

To play back the sound

Adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2) by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings (p. 85).

VCR SET

H i F i SOUND AUDIO MIX A / V DV OUT RETURN

[MENU

Five minutes after when you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1) only. The default setting is original sound only.

] :

END

ST1 ST2

Audio dubbing

Notes

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89).

•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.

•You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order.

•MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

•Intelligent accessory shoe

•AUDIO/VIDEO jack

•Built-in microphone

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your camcorder

You cannot add a sound to a recorded tape.

To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback mode. Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed.

We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder

If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

On blank portions

You cannot add an audio.

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 81).

You can also select the color, size and position of titles.

VACATION

(1) In the standby, recording, playback or playback pause mode, press TITLE to

display the title menu.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The title is flashing.

(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.

1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the COLOR, SIZE or POSITION,

then press the dial. The item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

In the recording, playback or playback pause mode: The “TITLE SAVE” indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. In the standby mode: The “TITLE” indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, “TITLE SAVE” appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set.

, then press the dial.

Editing

Superimposing a title

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

] :

TLE

END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

] :

TLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN

] :

TLE

SIZE SMALL

SIZE LARGE

VACATION

END

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN

] :

TLE

END

TITLE

VACATION

] :

[EXEC

SAVE [T

TITLE

VACATION

] :

[EXEC

SAVE [T I TLE

] :

TLE

END

] :

END

If you set the write-protect tab to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.

If the tape has a blank portion in the middle of the recorded parts

The title may not be displayed correctly.

The titles superimposed with your camcorder

•They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler function.

•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the memory is full. In this case, delete data you do not need.

Not to display titles

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 85).

Superimposing a title

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows: WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows: SMALL y LARGE You cannot input more than 13 characters or more for a LARGE size.

•If you select the title size “SMALL,” you have nine choices for the title position. If you select the title size “LARGE,” you have eight choices for the title position.

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one title consists of five characters

However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with five characters each. Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

•6 date data (maximum)

•12 photo data (maximum)

•1 cassette label (maximum)

If the “ FULL” mark appears

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.

Editing

Superimposing a title

Erasing a title

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial.

Title erase display appears.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press

the dial. “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.

(6) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial to select ERASE, then press the dial.

, then press the dial.

To cancel erasing a title

Select RETURN in step 6.

3,4

CM SET

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL TAPE T ERASE ALL

[MENU] : END

5,6

1 HELLO 2 CONGRATULAT 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORN 6 WEDD

[MENU] : END

CM SET

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL

TLE

ONS !

TAPE T

TLE ERASE ALL RETURN

[MENU] : END

T I TLE ERASE 4

PRESENT

ERASE OK ? RETURN

[MENU] : END

ERASE

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second

line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

, then press the dial.

Editing

TITLE

PRESET TITLE

HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 RETURN

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 RETURN

] :

TLE

END

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

TITLE SET

–––––––––––––––––––

] :

[T I TLE

END

Making your own titles

To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

To delete the title

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [ ], then select the blank part.

Labeling a cassette

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about five seconds.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE, then press the dial. Tape

title display appears.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(8) Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.

The label is stored in memory.

, then press the dial.

Editing

6-8

4,5

CM SET

TLEERASE

TLE DSPL

TAPE T

ERASE ALL

CM SET

CM T

[MENU] : END

TAPE T ERASE ALL

[MENU] : END

TLE

SEARCH TLEERASE TLE DSPL

TLE

[MENU

TAPE T I TLE

] :

END

[MENU

TAPE T I TLE

] :

END

TAPE T I TLE

] :

END

[MENU

TAPE T I TLE

] :

END

TAPE T I TLE

] :

END

Labeling a cassette

To erase a character

In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the mark appears in step 5

The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.

When the “-----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full. The “-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.

To enter a space

Select [ ], then select the blank part.

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) In the standby, memory or VCR mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

repeat steps 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 86).

RETURN and press the dial, then

CAMERA

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR

[MENU] : END

MEMORY

MANUAL SET

WHT BAL

[MENU] : END

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT

[MENU] : END

VCR

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT WHT BAL

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

ON OFF

OFF

Customizing Your Camcorder

0 HR

Changing the menu settings

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.

Icon/item

P EFFECT

WHT BAL

AUTO SHTR

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. LIGHT

Mode

z ON

OFF

z OFF

20×

120×

z OFF

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 37).

To adjust the white balance (p. 33).

To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions.

To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions.

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out.

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 20).

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally (p. 20).

— To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 34). To compensate for camera-shake. To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod.

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 22). To cancel the NightShot Light function.

POWER switch

CAMERA VCR

CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA

CAMERA MEMORY

Notes on the SteadyShot function

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

AUDIO MIX

A/VtDV OUT

LCD B. L.

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.

Mode

z STEREO

z OFF

z BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

z BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

Meaning

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 125).

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 75).

ST1 ST2

To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder.

To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder.

To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. To brighten the LCD screen.

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To get lowintensity

To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal.

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

To get highintensity

POWER switch

VCR

Customizing Your Camcorder

VCR CAMERA MEMORY

Notes on LCD B.L.

•When you select “BRIGHT”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically selected.

Notes on VF B.L.

When you select “BRIGHT”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

*1)

CONTINUOUS

QUALITY

IMAGE SIZE

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT

PHOTO SAVE

Mode

z OFF

z SUPER FINE

*2)

z 1152×864

z OFF

z RETURN

*2)

ON MULTI SCRN

FINE

STANDARD

640×480 ON

Meaning

Not to record continuously. To record pictures continuously (p. 102). To record nine still picutures continuously (p. 102).

*2)

To record still pictures in the super fine image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96).

To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96).

To record still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96).

To record still pictures with 1152×864 size (p. 98).

To record still pictures with 640×480 size (p. 98). To write a print mark on the recorded still

images you want to print out later. To erase print marks on still pictures. To protect selected still pictures against

accidental erasure (p. 120). Not to protect still pictures. To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 119). To delete all the unprotected images (p. 122). To cancel formatting. To format an inserted “Memory Stick.” 1. Select

FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. 3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when formatting is finished.

To duplicate mini DV still pictures on “Memory Stick”(p. 111).

POWER switch

MEMORY

VCR MEMORY

MEMORY

VCR MEMORY

MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY

VCR

*1)

DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only

*2)

DCR-TRV20 only

Note on IMAGE SIZE (DCR-TRV20 only):

When you set CONTINUOUS to MULTI SCRN or you set the POWER switch to VCR, IMAGE SIZE is automatically set to 640×480.

Notes on formatting

•Supplied “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required.

•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows “FORMATTING. “

•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

•Format again if the message “ “ appears.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”

• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

CM SEARCH

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

Mode

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

z SP

z 12BIT

16BIT

Meaning

To search using cassette memory (p. 49). To search without using cassette memory. To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 80).

To display the title you have superimposed. Not to display the title. To label a cassette (p. 83).

To erase all the data in cassette memory.

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode. To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode. To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo

sounds). To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo

sound with high quality).

POWER switch

VCR

VCR CAMERA

VCR

VCR CAMERA

Notes on the LP mode

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

•When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.

•You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed.

•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 properly between scenes.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Notes on AUDIO MODE

•You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.

•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

qREMAIN

DATA CODE

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE

DEMO MODE

Mode

z AUTO

z DATE/CAM

DATE

z OFF

z VIDEO1

VIDEO2 VIDEO3

OFF

z NORMAL

2×

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To display the remaining tape bar:

•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape.

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape.

•for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VCR mode.

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators.

•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the VCR mode.

To always display the remaining tape indicator. To display date, time and various settings

during playback. To display date and time during playback. To reset the date or time (p. 92).

— To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using

the laser link function (P. 29). To switch the video input on a Sony TV when

using the laser function (P. 29).

— To display selected menu items in normal size. To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size. To make the demonstration appear. To cancel the demonstration mode.

POWER switch

VCR CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA MEMORY

VCR CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA

Notes on DEMO MODE

•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

Mode

z MELODY

NORMAL OFF

z ON

OFF

z LCD

V-OUT/LCD

z ON

OFF

Meaning

To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.

To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder.

To output the beep instead of the melody. To cancel the melody and beep sound. To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s remote control.

To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder.

To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder.

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording.

To make program and perform video editing (p. 64).

To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode.

POWER switch

CAMERA MEMORY

VCR CAMERA MEMORY

Customizing Your Camcorder

VCR CAMERA MEMORY

CAMERA MEMORY

VCR

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF.

In more than five minutes after removing the power source

The “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER”, “HiFi SOUND”, and “WHT BAL” items are returned to their factory settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

Resetting the date and time

The clock is set at the factory to East Coast Standard time for the models sold in the United States, and to Japan, Hong Kong, New York or Panama time for other models. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 139). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

, then press the dial.

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN

[MENU] : END [MENU] : END

JAN

1 2000

12:00:00 AM

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON

2000

JUL 4

5 30 PM

2000

12 00 AM

TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE

JAN

2000

JAN

12 00 AM

RETURN

[MENU] : END

The year changes as follows:

1995 y 2000 T · · · · t 2079

If you do not set the date and time

“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick” (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only).

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN

[MENU] : END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN

JUL 4 2000

5:30:00 PM

2000 JAN

12 00 AM

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

— “Memory Stick” Operations —

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

– DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only

You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder or PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied).

On file format (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Typical image data file name

100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder. DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Using a “Memory Stick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

•You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

•We recommend backing up important data.

•Image data may be damaged in the following cases: – If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off while reading or writing. – If you use “Memory Stick”s near magnets or magnet fields.

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are: – Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun. – Under direct sunlight. – Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

“Memory Stick

” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick”

Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been formatted in the FAT-format at factory.

“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder

•Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 107). Note that these images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick.”

•Stick the supplied label on the labeling position to prevent the accidental erasure. As for the labeling position, see the illustration on the previous page.

“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 88). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Windows is a registered trademark licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in

the U.S.A. and other countries.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

(1) Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow. The “Memory Stick”

compartment opens.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” in as far as it can go with its rounded corner facing

up. Then, close the “Memory Stick” compartment.

Access lamp

“Memory Stick” compartment

Ejecting a “Memory Stick”

Open the “Memory Stick” compartment in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. The “Memory Stick” comes out.

MEMORY OPEN

MEMORY RELEASE

“Memory Stick

” Operations

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Selecting image quality mode

You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. Image quality is set to SUPER FINE mode at the factory.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

, then press the dial.

MEMORY SET

NUOUS

CONT QUAL

MAGE S I ZE

NT MARK PROTECT SL

DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

NUOUS

CONT QUAL

MAGE S I ZE

NT MARK PROTECT SL

DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

NUOUS

CONT QUAL

MAGE S I ZE

NT MARK PROTECT SL

DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN

[MENU] : END

OFF

SUPER FINE

STD SUPER F I NE

STANDARD

VCR

OFF

(

CHG

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Image quality settings

Setting Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV20 only) The number of still images you can record is less than

in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. SFN appears on the screen.

FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE appears on the screen.

STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is

compressed to about 1/10. STD appears on the screen.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152×864 or 640×480 image size in the menu settings.)

1152 × 864 image size (DCR-TRV20 only)

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE About 600 KB FINE About 300 KB STANDARD About 200 KB

“Memory Stick

” Operations

640 × 480 image size

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE About 190 KB (DCR-TRV20 only)

FINE About 100 KB STANDARD About 60 KB

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Selecting the image size

– DCR-TRV20 only

You can select either one of two image sizes: 1152×864 or 640×480. (In VCR mode, you can select only 640×480.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGE SIZE, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial. The indicator changes as follows:

1152 640

, then press the dial.

VCR

OFF

(

CHG

)

CAMERA

MEMORY

Image size settings

Setting Meaning Indicator

Recording Playback

1152 × 864

640 × 480

Records 1152 × 864 still images.

Records 640 × 480 still images.

1152 SFN

640 SFN

MEMORY SET

NUOUS

CONT QUAL

MAGE S I ZE

NT MARK

PROTECT SL

DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

NUOUS

CONT QUAL

MAGE S I ZE

NT MARK PROTECT SL

DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN

[MENU] : END

MEMORY SET

NUOUS

CONT QUAL

MAGE S I ZE

NT MARK PROTECT SL

DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN

[MENU] : END

1152

640

OFF

1152 864

640

1152 864 640 480

Note

When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152×864 size are played back on a unit that does not support that size, the full image may not appear.

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 1152×864 image size and SUPER FINE are selected with DCR-TRV20 only.

4MB type (supplied): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 20 images 6 images FINE (FINE) 40 images 12 images STANDARD (STD) 60 images 18 images

8MB type (not supplied): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 40 images 12 images FINE (FINE) 81 images 25 images STANDARD (STD) 122 images 37 images

16MB type (not supplied): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 82 images 25 images FINE (FINE) 164 images 51 images STANDARD (STD) 246 images 75 images

32MB type (not supplied): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 164 images 52 images FINE (FINE) 329 images 104 images STANDARD (STD) 494 images 152 images

“Memory Stick

” Operations

64MB type (not supplied): Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 329 images 104 images FINE (FINE) 659 images 208 images STANDARD (STD) 988 images 304 images

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording

– DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only

You can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green

z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

PHOTO

1 / 100 CAPTURE

POWER

MEMORY

VCR

OFF (

CHG )

CAMERA

Number of images can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”

Number of recorded images

100

Sony DCR-TRV11, DCR-TRV20, DCR-TRV6 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of contents

Checking supplied accessories

Quick Start Guide

— Getting started —

Using this manual

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Charging the battery pack

Connecting to a wall outlet

Step 2 Inserting a cassette

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

Shooting in the dark (NightShot/Super NightShot)

Self-timer recording

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

Viewing the recording on TV

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Adjusting the white balance manually

Using the wide mode

Using the fader function

Using special effects – Picture effect

Using special effects – Digital effect

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Adjusting the exposure manually

Focusing manually

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Enlarging images recorded on tapes – PB ZOOM

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search

Searching a recording by date – Date search

Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing

Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function

Recording video or TV programs

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

Audio dubbing

Superimposing a title

Making your own titles

Labeling a cassette

Changing the menu settings

Customizing Your Camcorder

Resetting the date and time

Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording