SONY DCR-TRV38, DCR-TRV38E, DCR-TRV39, RMT-814 Service Manual

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

RMT-814

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver 1.1 2003. 11

Revision History

Revision History

Photo : DCR-TRV38

Z MECHANISM

Link

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SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

SELF DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

LEVEL 1

US Model

Canadian Model

DCR-TRV38/TRV39

E Model

Hong Kong Model

Tourist Model

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E

K orea Model

DCR-TRV38

Chinese Model

DCR-TRV38E

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

ORNAMENTAL PARTSSPECIFICATIONS

• INSTRUCTION MANUAL is shown at the end of this document.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

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Video camera
recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

DCR-TRV38/TRV39:
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-TRV38E:
PAL colour, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time
(using cassette DVM60)

SP: 1 hour
LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforward/rewind time
(using cassette DVM60)

Approx. 2 min. and 40 seconds

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (still):
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (moving):
Approx. 690 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 30 mm
(1 3/16 in)
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
F = 1.8 – 2.0

Focal length

3.7 – 37 mm (5/32 – 1 1/2 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
In CAMERA:
50 – 500 mm (2 – 19 3/4 in.)
In MEMORY:
42 – 420 mm (1 11/16 – 16 5/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD, INDOOR (3 200 K),
OUTDOOR (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in NightShot)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75
DCR-TRV38/TRV39:
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
DCR-TRV38E:
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

USB jack

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E:
mini-B
DCR-TRV39:
mini-AB

MIC jack

Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance
with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output
impedance 6.8 k Ω (kilohms)
(ø 3.5 mm)
Stereo type

LCD screen

Picture

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

Total dot number

184 000 (840 × 220)

Ω (ohms), unbalanced

SPECIFICATIONS

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E: 4.3 W
DCR-TRV39: 4.4 W
Viewfinder
DCR-TRV38/TRV38E: 3.2 W
DCR-TRV39: 3.3 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C
(–4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

72 × 91 × 161 mm
(2 7/8 × 3 5/8 × 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

660 g (1 lb 7 oz)
main unit only
750 g (1 lb 10 oz)
including the rechargeable battery
pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60
and lens cap

Supplied accessories

See page 3.

AC Adaptor
AC-L15A/L15B

Power requirements

100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 – 0.18 A

Power consumption

18 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C
(–4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

56 × 31 × 100 mm
(2 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz)
excluding power cord

Rechargeable
battery pack
NP-FM30

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

Memory

Flash memory
8MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 – 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA during operation
mode
Approx. 130 µA during tape
recording standby

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm
(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.

CAUTION :

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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Checking supplied accessories.

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

DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

Lid Battery
Case

(3-742-854-01)

Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(TRV38:E/TRV38E:E)

0

1-769-608-11
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(TRV38:KR)

0

1-776-985-11
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(TRV38E:CH)

0

1-782-476-11
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(TRV38:HK/TRV38E:HK)

0

1-783-374-11
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(TRV38:US, CND/TRV39)

0

1-790-107-22
Power cord (Main lead)(1)
(TRV38:JE/TRV38E:JE)

0

1-790-732-11

CD-ROM
(SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)
(TRV38:E,HK,JE,KR/TRV38E)
3-078-942-01
CD-ROM
(SPVD-010 (I) USB Driver) (1)
(TRV38:US,CND/TRV39)
3-078-943-01

AC power adaptor (1)
(AC-L15A/L15B)

0

1-477-533-31

R6 (size AA) batteries
for the Remote
Commander (2)
(not supplied)

USB cable (1)
1-823-932-11

Stylus (1)
(TRV39 only)
3-073-941-01

NP-FM30 battery
pack (1)

0

A-7096-387-A

A/V connecting cable
(1.5m) (1)
1-824-097-11

(US, CND)

0

A-7096-388-B

(EXCEPT US, CND)

Shoulder strap (1)
3-987-015-01

Lens cap (1)
X-3950-537-1

Cleaning cloth (1)
(not supplied)

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)

(TRV38:JE/TRV38E:JE only)

1-569-007-12

Wireless Remote
Commander (1)
(RMT-814E)
1-475-141-61

“Memory Stick” (1)
(MSA-8A)
A-7024-735-A

UNA-PSTN MODEM Adaptor (1)
(TRV39 only)
(not supplied)

2-pin conversion adaptor (1)

(TRV38:E, HK/TRV38E:E,HK)

1-569-008-12

Other accessories

3-080-164-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

(TRV38:US,CND,E,HK,JE/TRV39)

3-080-164-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (FRENCH)

(TRV38:CND/TRV39:CND)

3-080-164-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (PORTUGUESE)

(TRV38:E,JE)

3-080-164-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)

(TRV38:E,HK)

3-080-164-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (KOREAN)

(TRV38:JE,KR)

3-080-167-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH/FRENCH)

(TRV38E)

3-080-167-21 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (SWEDISH/R USSIAN)

(TRV38E:E,JE)

• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian model
HK : Hong Kong model
CH : Chinese model

3-080-167-31 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ARABIC/PERSIAN)

3-080-167-41 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)

3-080-167-51 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (CHINESE)

3-080-307-11 MANUAL, INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH) (TRV39)

Note :

The components identified by
mark 0 or dotted line with mark
0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number
specified.

JE : Tourist model
KR : Korea model

(TRV38E:E)

(TRV38E:HK)

(TRV38E:E,CH,JE)

Note :

Les composants identifiés par
une marque 0 sont critiques
pour la sécurité.
Ne les remplacer que par une
pièce portant le numéro spécifié.

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis
function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder, or LCD
screen what to do. This function consists of two display; self­diagnosis display and service mode display.
Details of the self-diagnosis functions are provided in the Instruction
manual.

Viewfinder or LCD screen

C : 3 1 : 1 1

Repaired by:

C : Corrected by customer
H : Corrected by dealer
E : Corrected by service

engineer

Blinks at 3.2Hz

3 1C

Block

Indicates the appropriate
step to be taken.
E.g.

31 ....Reload the tape.

32 ....Turn on power again.

1 1

2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY

When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the
viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit number ,
which blinks at 3.2Hz. This 5-character display indicates the
“repaired by:”, “block” in which the problem occurred, and “detailed
code” of the problem.

Detailed Code

Refer to page 6.
Self-diagnosis Code Table.

Note: The self-diagnosis display data will be kept even if the lithium battery (BT5201 of CK-131 board) is removed.

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

3. SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE

Self-diagnosis Code

Ver 1.1 2003. 11

Function

Repaired by:

C
C
C
C

C

C
C

C
C
C
C
C
C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Block

04
21
22
31

31

31
31

31
31
31
31
31
31

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

32

Detailed

Code

00
00
00
10

11

20
21

22
23
24
30
40
42

10

11

20

21

22

23

24

30

40

42

Symptom/State

Non-standard battery is used.
Condensation.
Video head is dirty.
LOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time
UNLOAD direction. Loading does not

complete within specified time
T reel side tape slacking when unloading
Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape.
T reel fault.
S reel fault.
T reel fault.
FG fault when starting capstan.
FG fault when starting drum.
FG fault during normal drum operations.
LOAD direction loading motor time-

out.
UNLOAD direction loading motor

time-out.
T reel side tape slacking when

unloading.
Winding S reel fault when counting the

rest of tape.
T reel fault.

S reel fault.

T reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum
FG fault during normal drum

operations

Correction

Use the info LITHIUM battery.
Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.
Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.
Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform

operations from the beginning.

Note: Add the sentence as follows.

If other codes are displayed, service is required.
Please send the set to a specialized center.

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

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Note:

• Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

• Items marked “*” are not stocked since they are seldom required for routine service.

Some delay should be anticipated when ordering these items.

• The parts numbers of such as a cabinet are also appeared in this section.
Refer to the parts number mentioned below the name of parts to order.

MAIN PAR TS

1. ORNAMENTAL PARTS

4),

CPC lid
3-067-025-01

Screw
(M1.7

×

lock ace, p2
3-080-198-31

The components identified by mark 0 or
dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety.
Replace only with part number specified.

Jack cover assembly

Note: Disassembling the main unit

is necessary to replace it.

(TRV39 only)

Stylus (S)
3-073-941-01

Grip belt

Note: Disassembling the main unit

is necessary to replace it.

Remote commander (RMT-814E)
1-475-141-61

Battery case lid
3-742-854-01

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DCR-TRV38/TRV38E/TRV39

9-876-230-41

Sony EMCS Co.

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2003K1600-1

©2003.11

Published by DI CS Strategy Div.

3-080-164-11(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-TRV39

DCR-TRV38/TRV39

©2003 Sony Corporation

TM

SERIES

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can

Welcome!

capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your 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.

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

CAUTION

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

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822­8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.

“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.

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

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again.

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For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222­SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV38, DCR-

TRV39
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

NJ07649 U.S.A.
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.

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.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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Main Features

Recording moving pictures
or still images, and playing
them back

Main Features

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on
the tape using the USB cable (p. 150)

•Viewing images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” using the USB cable
(p. 157, 162)

•Capturing images on the computer
from your camcorder using the USB
cable (p. 152)

•Converting an analog signal into
digital to capture images onto the
computer (p. 163)

•Recording moving pictures on the
tape (p. 26)

•Playing back the tape (p. 38)

•Recording still images on the
“Memory Stick” (p. 45, 106)

•Recording moving pictures on the
“Memory Stick” (p. 116)

•Viewing still images recorded on
the “Memory Stick” (p. 124)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded
on the “Memory Stick” (p. 126)

Capturing images on the
computer

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4

Main Features

Getting Started

Accessing the Internet
using USB HOST
(DCR-TRV39 only)

You can access the Internet using a
dedicated accessory that serves as
a USB Network Adaptor.
For details, refer to the Network
Function/Application Operating
Instructions supplied with your
camcorder. (DCR-TRV39 only)
(p. 165)

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure during recording

•Back light function (p. 33)

•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 33)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 58)

•Manual exposure (p. 60)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 61)

Functions for giving images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 32)

The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×,
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

•Fader (p. 51)

•Picture effect (p. 54)

•Digital effect (p. 55)

•Title (p. 94)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 112)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 58)
– SPORTS
– LANDSCAPE

•Manual focus (p. 62)

•Spot Focus (p. 63)

Functions for using after recording

•End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 36)

•Data code (p. 39)

•Tape PB ZOOM/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 70, 129)

•Zero set memory (p. 71)

•Title search (p. 72)

•Digital program editing (p. 77, 121)

Main Features

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Table of contents

Main Features...................................... 4

Quick Start Guide

– Recording on tape ................................ 8

– Recording on “Memory Stick” ......... 10

Getting Started

Using this manual ................................. 12

Checking supplied accessories............ 14

Step 1 Preparing the power source..... 15

Installing the battery pack............. 15

Charging the battery pack............. 16

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 20

Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 21

Step 3 Using the touch panel ............... 24

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture............................... 26

Shooting backlit subjects

– Back light function................ 33

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter .................. 33

Checking recordings

– End search/Edit search/Rec

Review ............................................. 36

Playback – Basics

Playing back tape .................................. 38

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 39

Viewing a recording on TV ................. 43

Advanced Recording
Operations

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” during tape recording

standby or tape recording ............. 45

Self-timer recording .............................. 47

Adjusting the white balance manually

........................................................... 48

Using the wide mode ........................... 49

Using the fader function ...................... 51

Using special effects

– Picture effect................................. 54

Using special effects – Digital effect ... 55

Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 58

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60

Using spot light-metering function

– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 61

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Focusing manually................................ 62

Using spot focus function

– Spot Focus .................................... 63

Interval Recording ................................ 64

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording .......................... 65

Using the viewfinder ............................ 66

Advanced Playback
Operations

Playing back tape with picture effect

........................................................... 68

Playing back tape with digital effect

........................................................... 69

Enlarging images recorded on tape

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 70

Quickly locating a scene

– Zero set memory ......................... 71

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 72

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 73

Editing

Dubbing tape ......................................... 75

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

(on tape) ........................................... 77

Recording video or TV programs ....... 86

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ................................ 88

Audio dubbing ...................................... 90

Superimposing a title on a cassette

with Cassette Memory ................... 94

Making your own titles ........................ 96

Labeling a cassette on a cassette with

Cassette Memory ............................ 97

Erasing all the data in

Cassette Memory ............................ 98

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ................................. 99

Selecting the quality and size of

image data ..................................... 102

Recording still images on

“Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ......... 106

Recording an image from tape as a

still image ...................................... 110

Table of contents

Superimposing a still image in

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 112

Interval Photo Recording ................... 115

Recording moving pictures on

“Memory Stick”

– MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 116

Self-timer recording ............................ 118

Recording a picture from tape as a

moving picture ............................. 119

Recording edited pictures from tape

as a moving picture

– Digital program editing

(on “Memory Stick”) .................... 121

Changing the recording folder.......... 123

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback .......... 124

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 126

Choosing playback folder .................. 128

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 129

Playing back images continuously

– Slide show .................................. 130

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 131

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 132

Changing image size – Resize ........... 135

Writing a print mark – Print mark ... 136

Viewing images with a
computer

Viewing images with a computer

– Introduction ............................... 137

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Windows users).................... 140

Viewing pictures recorded on tape

on a computer

– USB Streaming

(For Windows users).................... 150

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Windows users).................... 157

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Macintosh users) .................. 160

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Macintosh users) .................. 162

Capturing images from an analog

video unit on a computer

– Signal convert function............. 163

Using the Network function
(DCR-TRV39 only)

Accessing the network ....................... 165

For details, refer to the Network
Function/Application Operating
Instructions supplied with your
camcorder.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 167

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 178

Self-diagnosis display......................... 186

Warning indicators ............................. 187

Warning messages .............................. 188

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ................................... 189

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 192

About i.LINK ....................................... 194

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 196

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 197

Specifications ....................................... 203

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls........... 205

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

Getting Started

7

Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape

Connecting the power cord

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

Quick Start Guide

1 Slide OPEN/

EJECT in the
direction of the arrow
and open the lid.

How to hold
your camcorder

8

Inserting the cassette

2 Push the center of the

cassette back to insert
the cassette. Insert the
cassette straight as far
as possible into the
cassette compartment
with the window
facing up.

To eject the cassette

Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment
opens completely in step 3.

Note

Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by
pressing

cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.

on the

1

4

2

3

Recording a picture on the tape (p. 26)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while
pressing the small
green button.

3Press OPEN

to open the
LCD panel.
The picture
appears on
the screen.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

4Press START/STOP. Your

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight
(p. 31).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date
and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 21).

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

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD
screen (p. 38)

2Press of the touch panel to

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR
while pressing the
small green button.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

rewind the tape.

3Press of the touch panel to

start playback.

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Do not pick up your camcorder
by holding parts as illustrated.

Note

When using the touch panel, press
operation buttons lightly with your
finger or the supplied stylus (DCR­TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel
from the back side of it. Do not press
the LCD screen with sharp objects other
than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39
only).

Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack

9

Quick Start Guide – Recording on “Memory Stick”

Connecting the power cord

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN
jack cover.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Connect the plug with its v
mark facing up.

Quick Start Guide

Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark
facing up as illustrated.

How to hold
your camcorder

10

Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 101)

Access lamp

B mark

Press the “Memory Stick”
once lightly to eject it.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from
the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the
power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data
breakdown may occur.

2

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

1

3

4

Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”

(p. 106)

1Remove the lens cap (p. 26).

2Set the POWER switch

to MEMORY while
pressing the small green
button.

3Press OPEN

to open the
LCD panel.
The picture
appears on
the screen.

Make sure that the
LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock)
position.

PO

VCR

W

E

OFF(CHG)

R

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed,
use the viewfinder with your
eye against the eyecup.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to
your eyesight (p. 31).

4Press PHOTO lightly.

When the green z mark
stops flashing, then lights
up, you can record a still
image.

FINE

640

12

5Press PHOTO deeply.

The image when you
pressed PHOTO deeply
will be recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”

FINE

640

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date
and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 21).

Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD
screen (p. 124)

Quick Start Guide

Do not pick up your camcorder
by holding parts as illustrated.

1Set the POWER

switch to MEMORY
while pressing the
small green button.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

2Press PLAY. The last

recorded image is
displayed.

Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack

PLAY

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— Getting Started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV39 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-TRV39
only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.

After “Advanced Recording Operations” section of this manual, position of the POWER
switch is shown by the icons below.

: Set the POWER switch to VCR.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

DCR-TRV39 only

The MEMORY/NETWORK position of the POWER switch is shown as MEMORY or

in this manual.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is
being carried out.

Types of differences

DCR- TRV38 TRV39
Mark on the POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY/NETWORK
Network function — z

z Provided
— Not provided

Note on Cassette Memory

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

Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

Note on TV color systems

: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK

(DCR-TRV39 only).

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TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.

Using this manual

Note on connecting to other devices

If you connect your camcorder to a VCR or computer using the USB cable or the i.LINK
cable, make sure that the jack is connected in the right direction. Pushing it forcibly may
damage the jack or cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.

•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 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a][b]

Getting Started

[c][d]

13

Checking supplied accessories

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

1

4

9

qd

5

q;

6

qa

2

7

qs

3

8

1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power

cord (1) (p. 16)

2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack

(1) (p. 15, 16)

3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43)
4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 210)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 210)

6 Shoulder strap (1)

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

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7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26)
8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 99)
9 USB cable (1) (p. 137)
0 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 142)

qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198)
qs UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1),

Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only)
(p. 165)

qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166)

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

1

2

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.

1

2

Getting Started

BATT release
button

2

If you use the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your
camcorder, extend its viewfinder.

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Step 1 Preparing the power source

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).
See page 192 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder.
(2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with

the DC plug’s v mark facing up.

(3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
(4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(5) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes in the
display window.

When the remaining battery time indicator changes to , normal charge is complete.
To fully charge the battery pack (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about
one hour after normal charge is complete until the FULL indicator appears in the
display window. Fully charging the battery pack allows you to use the battery pack
longer than usual.

16

3

2

5

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of
the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.

When you use the AC Adaptor

Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor if any trouble
occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut
off the power.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time when recording with the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“---- min” appears in the display window.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 (85)
NP-FM50 150 (90)
NP-FM70 240 (180)
NP-QM71/QM71D 260 (200)
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 360 (300)

Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.

Getting Started

Recording time

DCR-TRV38

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 95 55 70 40
NP-FM50 155 90 110 60
NP-FM70 320 185 240 140
NP-QM71/QM71D 375 220 275 160
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 565 330 420 245

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

* 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.

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Step 1 Preparing the power source

DCR-TRV39

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 65 35
NP-FM50 150 85 110 60
NP-FM70 310 180 230 135
NP-QM71/QM71D 365 215 270 155
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 320 410 240

Recording with Recording with

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

* 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

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 130 90
NP-FM50 210 145
NP-FM70 430 305
NP-QM71/QM71D 505 355
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 755 535

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

Playing time with Playing time on

the LCD panel closed the LCD screen

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Note

Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery
life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Checking status of battery pack – Battery Info

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(3) Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO.

The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and
remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are
displayed for about seven seconds.
If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, the Battery Info is displayed
for up to about 20 seconds.

Getting Started

3

DISPLAY/
BATTERY INFO

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0% 50%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN
VIEWFINDER::5272

100%

min
min

During charging

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN
VIEWFINDER::6590

Fully charged

Note

The BATTERY INFO indicator is not displayed in the following cases:
– The battery pack is not properly installed.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
– The battery pack is fully discharged.

Battery Info

The number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time.

While the remaining battery time is being calculated

“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed.

min
min

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Step 1 Preparing the power source

Connecting to a wall outlet

Connect in the same way as when charging the battery pack (p. 16).

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 Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet 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.

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK
SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or
MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.
If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or
the “Memory Stick” as the data code.
If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings
may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in
your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 199). In this case, charge the built-in
rechargeable battery, then set your area, the daylight saving time (DST*), the year, the
month, the day, the hour and the minute.

* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 24).
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Press r/R to select
(5) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Press r/R to select your area, then press EXEC.
(7) Press r/R to select whether your area is in the daylight saving time or not,

then press EXEC.

(8) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC.
(9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8.
(10) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock

starts to move.

, then press EXEC.

Getting Started

2

FN

4

6

CLOCK SET
AREA26

DST OFF
DATE Y M D

8

CLOCK SET
AREA26

DST OFF
DATE Y M D

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE

––:––:––

Rr

EXEC

New York, Bogota

ON

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

Rr

EXEC

New York, Bogota

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

Rr

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

GMT –5.0

EXIT

GMT –5.0

RRR RR

rrRrrrr

5

CLOCK SET
AREA 1

DST OFF
DATE Y M D

7

CLOCK SET
AREA26

DST OFF
DATE Y M D

10

SETUP MENU

R

GMT +0.0

Lisbon, London

r

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

Rr

EXEC

GMT –5.0

New York, Bogota

RRR RR

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

rrr rr

Rr

EXEC

Rr

JUL 4 2003
5:30:00 PM

EXEC

CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DEMO MODE

EXIT

EXIT

EXIT

RET.

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Step 2 Setting the date and time

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

When using your camcorder abroad

Set the clock to the local time (p. 23).

If you use your camcorder in an area where daylight saving time is used

Set DST SET in to ON in the menu settings.

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.

22

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA
SET and DST SET* in in the menu settings.
See page 176 for details.
* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

World time difference

192021 22 232425 26 27293031 1 2346810121314161718

Getting Started

Area Time-zone
code differences

GMT

1

+01:00

2

+02:00

3

+03:00

4

+03:30

5

+04:00

6

+04:30

7

+05:00

8

+05:30

9

+06:00

10

+06:30

11

+07:00

12

+08:00

13

+09:00

14

+09:30

15

+10:00

16

Area setting

Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney

Area Time-zone
code differences

+11:00

17

+12:00

18

–12:00

19

–11:00

20

–10:00

21

–09:00

22

–08:00

23

–07:00

24

–06:00

25

–05:00

26

–04:00

27

–03:30

28

–03:00

29

–02:00

30

–01:00

31

Area setting

Solomon Is
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, MexicoCity
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores

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Step 3 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen.
Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39
only) to operate each function.

(1) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back or MEMORY

to use the “Memory Stick.”

(3) Press FN. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen.
(4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on

PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen.

(5) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each

function.

When the POWER switch

3

is set to CAMERA

PAGE1 PAGE2

PAGE3

EXIT

END
SCH

SPOT

METER

EXPO-

SURE

SPOT

FOCUS

MENU

FADER

1

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

To cancel settings

Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

To make screen indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO.

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Step 3 Using the touch panel

Operation buttons on each display

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2 SELFTIMER, DIG EFFT, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX
PAGE3 SUPER NS, COLOR SLW S

When the POWER switch is set to VCR

PAGE1 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH
PAGE2 PB ZOOM, DIG EFFT, DATA CODE
PAGE3 V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

During memory camera

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2 SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX
PAGE3 LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL

During memory playback

PAGE1 MENU, CAM, PB FOLDR, DEL
PAGE2 PB ZOOM, CAM, RESIZE, DATA CODE
PAGE3 LCD BRT, CAM, VOL

Getting Started

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the
supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it.

•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR­TRV39 only)

•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
can control the display with DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on your camcorder.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The color of the items changes to gray.

Touch panel

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 66).

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— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

See relevant “Step 1” and “Step 2.”

(1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it.
(2) Prepare the power source (p. 15 to 20) and insert the cassette (p. 8).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

This sets your camcorder to standby.

(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.
(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.

3

LOCK switch

2

5

4

1

PO

VCR

W

E

OFF(CHG)

R

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

Microphone

Camera recording
lamp

REC

50min

0:00:01

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Recording a picture

Note on recording

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 (p. 174). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
back the tape on your camcorder.

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 and LP modes on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Self-timer recording

You can record images on the tape with the self-timer. See page 47 for details.

Note

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not appear during
recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).

If you leave your camcorder during standby for five minutes while the cassette is
inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.

Recording – Basics

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode

•The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.

Note on the LOCK switch

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.

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Recording a picture

Indicators displayed during recording

Indicators are not recorded on the tape.

Remaining battery time

Cassette Memory

This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory.

Recording mode

STBY/REC

50

min

JUL 4 2003

REC

12:05:56PM

0:00:01
60min

FN

Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape

This appears after you insert the cassette.

FN button

Press this button to display operation buttons on the
LCD screen.

Time

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

Date

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

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Remaining battery time indicator during recording

The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time.
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute
for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

Time code

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR.
You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).

Recording a picture

After recording

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

Adjusting the LCD screen

180°

When you adjust the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90
degrees.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.

Recording – Basics

90°

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out.

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Recording a picture

Shooting with the mirror mode

This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen.
The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you
look at the subject in the viewfinder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees.

Picture in the mirror mode

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

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2.

When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3.

(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.
(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using – (to dim)/+ (to brighten).
(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 in step 1.

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2,3

LCD
BRT

LCD BRT

–+

The bar indicator

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in in the menu
settings when using the battery pack (p. 170).

Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

OK

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 images 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 in the menu
settings when using the battery pack (p. 170).

Even if you adjust VF B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Recording – Basics

The viewfinder lens
adjustment lever

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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 sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

W: Wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

T: Telephoto (subject appears closer)

W

T

W

To use zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20× or 120×.
To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in in the menu
settings (p. 169). The digital zoom is set to OFF as a default setting.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming
zone.
The digital zooming zone appears when you select
the digital zoom power in the menu settings.

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 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.

W

T

T

TW

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Note on digital zoom

The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the “T”
side.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the digital zoom.

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects – Back light function

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press BACK LIGHT.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

BACK LIGHT

To cancel the back light function

Press BACK LIGHT again.

When shooting backlit subjects

If you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 60) or SPOT METER (p. 61), the back light
function will be canceled.

Shooting in the dark
– NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter

Using NightShot

NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the night or in a dark place.
When recording with NightShot, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural
colors.

Recording – Basics

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

The

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

NightShot Light emitter

To cancel NightShot

Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

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Recording a picture

Using Super NightShot

Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in
NightShot.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

The

(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(4) Press SUPER NS.

indicator lights up on the screen.

The

(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.

To cancel Super NightShot

Press SUPER NS again to return to NightShot.

Using the NightShot Light

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

Using Color Slow Shutter

Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place.

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

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(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(4) Press COLOR SLW S.

indicator lights up on the screen.

The

(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.

To cancel Color Slow Shutter

Press COLOR SLW S again to make the

Notes

•Do not use NightShot in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may
cause a malfunction.

•If focusing is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually.

While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

– White balance
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter

While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At this time,
the motion of the picture may slow down.

indicator disappear.

Recording a picture

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

– White balance
– Fader
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You cannot use the following functions:
– Super NightShot
– Color Slow Shutter

NightShot Light

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

While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions:

– Fader
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter

In total darkness

Color Slow Shutter may not work normally.

Recording – Basics

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Checking recordings
– End search/Edit search/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.

FN

EDITSEARCH

End search

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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press END SCH.

The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your
camcorder returns to standby.

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To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel end search

Press END SCH again.

End search

When you use the cassette without Cassette Memory, end search does not work once
you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with
Cassette Memory, end search works even once you eject the cassette.

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

End search may not work correctly.

Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review

Edit search

You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Hold down the EDITSEARCH. The recorded portion is played back.

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, recording
begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.

7 –:To go backwards

+:To go forwards

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded section.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press the 7 – side of EDITSEARCH momentarily.

The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few
seconds, and then your camcorder will return to standby.

Recording – Basics

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— Playback – Basics —

Playing back tape

You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you
can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using
the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(3) Press
(4) Press
(5) Adjust the volume following the steps below.

1 Press FN to display PAGE1.
2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust volume appears.
3 Press – (to turn down the volume)/+ (to turn up the volume).
4 Press

to rewind the tape.
to start playback.

OK to return to PAGE1.

2

3

5

The bar indicator

4

OK

VOL

–+

1

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/
NETWORK

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Playing back tape

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel playback

Press .

To rewind the tape

Press during playback stop.

To fastforward the tape

Press during playback stop.

To view a still image (playback pause)

Press during playback. To resume playback, press again.

If you leave the power on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

To display the screen indicators – Display function

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

Playback – Basics

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

DISPLAY/
BATTERY INFO

Note

Even if you press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander with the POWER switch set to
OFF(CHG), the BATTERY INFO indicator is not displayed.

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Playing back tape

About date/time and various settings

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel or the Remote
Commander.

Using the touch panel

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back the tape.
(2) During playback, press FN and select PAGE2.
(3) Press DATA CODE.
(4) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press
(5) Press EXIT.

OK.

Date/time

50min

JUL 4 2003
12:05:56 PM

0:00:23:01

Various settings

50min

AUTO
6 0 AWB

F1.8

0:00:23:01

9 dB

[a]
[b]

[c]
[d]

[e]
[f]

[g]

[a] Tape counter
[b] SteadyShot off
[c] Exposure
[d] White balance
[e] Gain
[f] Shutter speed
[g] Aperture value

Using the Remote Commander

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter
speed, aperture value) t (no indicator)

Various settings

Various settings shows your camcorder’s recording information at the time of
recording. During tape recording standby, the various settings will not be displayed.

When you use data code, 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.

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Data code

When you connect your camcorder to a TV, the data code also appears on the TV
screen.

Playing back tape

Various playback modes

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

Using the touch panel

(1) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons.

To change the playback direction

Press during playback to reverse the playback direction.

To locate a scene while monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing or during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while fastforwarding or
rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing while fastforwarding or while rewinding the tape. To resume
fastforwarding or rewinding, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then
press .

1)

To view the picture at double speed

Press during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press

, then press .

Playback – Basics

1)

1)

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press during playback pause.
For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press .

2)

2)

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SCH on PAGE1 during stop. The last five seconds of the recorded section
are played back then your camcorder stops.

1)

Press to pause playback. Press to resume normal playback.

2)

Press to resume normal playback.

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Playing back tape

Video control buttons

Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder.

On your camcorder:

To play back or pause the tape
To stop the tape
To rewind the tape
To fastforward the tape
To play back the tape slowly
To forward one frame at a time
To rewind one frame at a time
To play back the tape at double speed

On the Remote Commander:

N To play back the tape
X To pause the tape
x To stop the tape
m To rewind the tape
M To fastforward the tape
y To play back the tape slowly

C To forward one frame at a time

c To rewind one frame at a time

×2 To play back the tape at double speed

In the various playback modes

•Sound is muted.

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

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When playback pause lasts for five minutes

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

.

When you play back the tape in reverse

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

Slow playback

Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function
does not work for an output signal from the DV Interface.

Viewing a recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the
playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the
LCD screen.
When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power
your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable.
Then set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR to be able to view images from your
camcorder.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/
VIDEO

Yellow

: Signal flow

A/V connecting cable
(supplied)

Red

White

If your TV is already connected to the VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR with 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

IN

S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO

Playback – Basics

TV

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.

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Viewing a recording on TV

If the device you want to connect to has an S video jack

•Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With
this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting cable.
Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and
the device you want to connect to.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

•There is no sound output when connecting only with an S video cable (optional).

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in in the menu settings (p. 176). To make the screen
indicators disappear, press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on your camcorder.

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— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording still images on “Memory Stick” during
tape recording standby or tape recording

During tape recording standby

The POWER switch should be set to .

(1) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE

indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image,
release PHOTO, select a still image again, then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeply.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be
recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

FINE

1

2

640

640

FINE

12

CAPTURE

101

Advanced Recording Operations

During tape recording

The POWER switch should be set to .

Press PHOTO deeply.

The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be recorded
on the “Memory Stick.”
Recording on the “Memory Stick” is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

101

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Recording still images on “Memory Stick” during tape recording
standby or tape recording

Note

You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick” during following operations
(The indicator flashes):
– End search
– Wide mode
– During fading in with BOUNCE
– MEMORY MIX

“Memory Stick”

See page 99 for details.

Still images

•The image size will be 640 × 480.

•If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, image quality cannot be changed. Images
will be recorded with image quality as set when the POWER switch is set to
MEMORY.

•When recording with higher image quality, use of Memory Photo recording is
recommended (p. 106).

During and after recording still images on the “Memory Stick”

Your camcorder continues recording on the tape.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.

To record still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The image when
you press PHOTO deeply will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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Title

You cannot record the titles.

Self-timer recording

During recording standby, you can record still images on the “Memory Stick” with the
self-timer. See page 47 for details.

Self-timer recording

START/STOP

PHOTO

START/STOP

PHOTO

Recording on the tape

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) During standby, press FN and select PAGE2.
(2) Press SELFTIMER.

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

The

(3) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(4) Press START/STOP.

The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 while beeping. In the last
two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.

Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” during recording
standby

Advanced Recording Operations

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Follow the step 1 to 3 in “Recording on the tape.”
(2) Press PHOTO deeply.

The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 while beeping. In the last
two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then the recording starts
automatically.

To stop the countdown for recording on the tape

Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel the self-timer

With your camcorder during standby, press SELFTIMER and the (self-timer)
indicator disappears from the screen. You cannot cancel the self-timer using the Remote
Commander.

Notes

•The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when self-timer recording is
finished.

•You can record using the self-timer only during recording standby.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

You can also record still images onto the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer (p. 118).

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Adjusting the white balance manually

Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select WHT BAL in

, then press EXEC (p. 168).

AUTO
HOLD
OUTDOOR
INDOOR

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR

(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.

HOLD:

When recording a single-colored subject or background
OUTDOOR ( ):

•When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or
fireworks

•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp

INDOOR (n):

•When lighting conditions change quickly

•In too bright places such as photography studios

•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic white balance

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 INDOOR mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting

Select AUTO or HOLD.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.

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In the AUTO mode

Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:
– You remove the battery pack for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice

versa.

In the HOLD mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:
– You change the mode of PROGRAM AE.
– You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa.

Using the wide mode

If you move the power zoom lever to “W” side, you can record with a wider angles
than normal tape recording.
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 the 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The
picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [b] or a normal TV
[c]* are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide­screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

* The picture played back in the wide mode on a normal TV appears the same as the

picture played back in the wide mode on your camcorder [a].

[a]

16:9

WIDE

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) During recording standby, press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select 16:9WIDE in
(4) Select ON, then press EXEC.

[b]

[c]

, then press EXEC (p. 169).

Advanced Recording Operations

[d]

CAMERA SET

D ZOOM
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT

EXEC

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel the wide mode

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

EXIT

ON

RET.

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Using the wide mode

Notes

•In the wide mode, you cannot operate the following functions:
– Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape

recording standby
– BOUNCE
– OLD MOVIE

•Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal size.

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 (ID-1/ID-2)

system.

– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on a TV.

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 the A/V
connecting cable.

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Using the fader function

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

[a]

NORM. FADER
(normal)

MOSC. FADER
(mosaic)

BOUNCE

OVERLAP

WIPE

1) 2)

2)

2)

RECSTBY

Advanced Recording Operations

2)

DOT

[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)

You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM in is set to OFF in the menu settings.

2)

You can fade in only.

RECSTBY

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Using the fader function

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) When fading in [a]

Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby.

When fading out [b]

Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording.

(2) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears.
(3) Press a desired mode.
(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.

The fader indicator you selected flashes.

(6) Press START/STOP.

After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to
the normal mode.

2

START/STOP

FADER

FADER

OFF OK

MOSC.
FADER

OVER–

LAP

BOUN–

CE

NORM.
FADER

MONO–

TONE

DOTW I PE

To cancel the fade in/out

Before pressing START/STOP, press OFF to return to PAGE1.

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Using the fader function

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader
while using following functions:
– Super NightShot
– Color Slow Shutter
– Digital effect
– Interval Recording
– Frame recording

When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the tape. As the image is
being stored, the indicator becomes fast flashing, then the playback picture disappears.

During fading in with BOUNCE, you cannot use the following functions:

– Zoom
– Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter
– Manual focus

Note on the BOUNCE mode

You cannot select BOUNCE in the followings:
–D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE

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Using special effects – Picture effect

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.
SEPIA : The picture is sepia.
B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white).
SOLARIZE [b] : The picture looks like an illustration with a strong contrast.
PASTEL [c] : The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC [d] : The picture is mosaic.

[a] [b] [c] [d]

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select P EFFECT in

, then press EXEC (p. 168).

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR

OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
PASTEL
MOSAIC

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel picture effect

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Note

While using picture effect, you cannot use following functions:
– BOUNCE
– OLD MOVIE

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Using special effects – Digital effect

STILL

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

FLASH (flash motion)

You can record still images successively at regular intervals.

LUMI. (luminance key)

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

TRAIL

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

SLOW SHTR (slow shutter)

You can slow down the shutter speed. The SLOW SHTR mode is good for recording
dark pictures more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
sets the 16:9WIDE mode, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

Still image Moving picture

STILL

Still image Moving picture

LUMI.

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Using special effects – Digital effect

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN and select PAGE2.
(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed.
(3) Press a desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI., the still image is

stored in memory.

(4) Press – (to decrease the effect)/+ (to increase the effect) to adjust the effect.

Items to adjust

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

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

with a moving picture
TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental image
SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

shutter speed.
OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

(5) Press OK to return to PAGE2.

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DIG
EFFT

DIG EFFT DIG EFFT

OFF OK

SLOW

OLD

SHTR

MOVIE

STILL

LUMI.FLASH TRAIL

OFF

LUMI.

–+

OK

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[a]

[a] The bar appears when setting following digital effect modes: STILL, FLASH,

LUMI., TRAIL.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel digital effect

Press OFF to return to PAGE2.

Using special effects – Digital effect

Notes

•While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions:
– Super NightShot
– Color Slow Shutter
– Fader

•PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode.

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

When recording in the SLOW SHTR 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

Advanced Recording Operations

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Using PROGRAM AE

SPOTLIGHT

1)

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

PORTRAIT (soft portrait)

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

SPORTS (sports lesson)

1)

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

BEACH&SKI

1)

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.

SUNSETMOON (sunset & moon)

2)

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

LANDSCAPE

2)

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

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1)

Your camcorder focuses only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

2)

Your camcorder focuses only distant subject.

Using PROGRAM AE

The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select PROGRAM AE in

, then press EXEC (p. 168).

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE
P EFFECT
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR

AUTO
SPOTLIGHT
PORTRAIT
SPORTS
BEACH&SKI
SUNSETMOON
LANDSCAPE

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel PROGRAM AE

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

•The following functions do not work in PROGRAM AE:
– Color Slow Shutter
– During fading in with BOUNCE
– SLOW SHTR
– OLD MOVIE
– Spot Focus

•PROGRAM AE does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes):
– NightShot
– When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, you use MEMORY MIX.

•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, the SPORTS mode does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)

Advanced Recording Operations

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Adjusting the exposure manually

We recommend adjusting the exposure manually in the following cases:
– When the subject is backlit
– When the subject is too bright against the background
– When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust the exposure appears.
(3) Press MANUAL.
(4) Adjust the exposure using – (to dim)/+ (to brighten).
(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

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EXPO–

SURE

AUTO

MANU–

AL

EXPOSURE

OK

AUTO

MANU–

AL

EXPOSURE

–+

–+

OK

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic exposure

Press AUTO to return to PAGE1.

Note

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:
– Back light function
– Color Slow Shutter

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Using spot light-metering function
– Flexible Spot Meter

You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point
you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed.
Use Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases:
– The subject is backlit.
– When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a

subject that is on stage and lit by a spotlight.

The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears.
(3) Press the desired area in the frame.

The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the screen. The exposure of the point
you selected is adjusted.

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

2

SPOT

METER

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the automatic exposure

Press AUTO to return to PAGE1.

Note

The following functions do not work during Flexible Spot Meter:
– Back light function
– Color Slow Shutter
– Spot Focus

SPOT METER

AUTO

OK

Advanced Recording Operations

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Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.
Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.

•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 or the 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

The POWER switch should be set to or .

(1) Press FOCUS.

The 9 (focus) indicator appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

2

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Focus ring

FOCUS

To return to the autofocus

Press FOCUS to turn off the 9, or indicator.

To focus precisely

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

Using spot focus function – Spot Focus

You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you
want to focus on and with its focus fixed.

The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears.
(3) Press the desired area in the frame.

The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the screen. The focus of the point you
selected is adjusted.

(4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

2

Advanced Recording Operations

SPOT

SPOT FOCUS

FOCUS

AUTO

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To return to the autofocus

Press AUTO to return to PAGE1.

Note

The back light function does not work during Spot Focus.

OK

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Interval Recording

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting your camcorder to automatically record
and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering,
emergence, etc. with this function.

Example

1 s 1 s

9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s

[a][a]

[b][b]

10 min 10 min

[a] REC TIME
[b] INTERVAL

There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– six frames from the selected
time.

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select INT. REC in
(4) Select SET, then press EXEC.
(5) Select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.
(6) Select a desired interval time, then press EXEC.

The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN

(7) Select REC TIME, then press EXEC.
(8) Select a desired recording time, then press EXEC.

The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC

(9) Press

RET.

(10) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC.
(11) Press EXIT to return to FN.

The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes on the screen.

(12) Press START/STOP to start Interval Recording.

The INTERVAL TAPE indicator lights up during Interval Recording.

, then press EXEC (p. 174).

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457

TAPE SET

I

NT. REC
I

NTERVAL

REC T

EXIT

30SEC

I

ME

RET.

EXEC

TAPE SET

I

NT. REC

I

NTERVAL

REC T

I

ME

To cancel Interval Recording

Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.

30SEC
1M
5M
10M

EXEC

EXIT

I

N

I

N

I

N

RET.

TAPE SET

I

NT. REC
I

NTERVAL

REC T

I

ME 0 . 5SEC

1SEC
1

.

2SEC

EXEC

EXIT

5SEC

RET.

Frame by frame recording
– Frame recording

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording.
To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make frame recording. We
recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote
Commander after step 6.

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select FRAME REC in

, then press EXEC (p. 174).

Advanced Recording Operations

OFF
ON

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

TAPE SET

REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
REMAIN
FRAME REC
INT. REC

(4) Select ON, then press EXEC.
(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.

The FRAME REC indicator lights up.

(6) Press START/STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a

recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(7) Move the subject, and repeat step 6.

To cancel frame recording

Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

Note

The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use frame recording
continuously.

When using frame recording

The last recorded frame is longer than other frames.

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Using the viewfinder

Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD
screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder.
Use the viewfinder when operating camera brightness and fader on the touch panel.

The POWER switch should be set to or .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the

LCD screen facing out.

(2) Press
(3) Press OK. The LCD screen is turned off.
(4) Using the viewfinder, press the LCD screen. EXPOSURE,

FADER (only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA) appear.

(5) Press the LCD screen and select a desired item, then press

EXPOSURE: Adjust the exposure by pressing –/+.
FADER: Press FADER until a desired fader mode appears.

ON: The LCD screen lights up.

OFF. The PANEL OFF indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE

(no indicator) T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP

OK, ON and

OK.

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4

When the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA

EXPO–

SURE

ON FADER

When the POWER
switch is set to MEMORY

EXPO–

SURE

ON

OK

OK

Viewfinder

To make the buttons on the LCD screen disappear

Press OK.

Using the viewfinder

Note

When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback, you cannot
operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder.

To operate the items that do not appear

Set the LCD panel back to the previous position. Operate the items using the LCD
screen.

Available recording time

This is the time when you record pictures using the viewfinder (p. 17).

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— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back tape with picture effect

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select P EFFECT in

, then press EXEC (p. 168).

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT

OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.

You can use NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
See page 54 for details of each mode.

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel picture effect

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect.

•You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder while you are processing
the image using picture effect. Record images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 110, 119), or
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by picture effect

Pictures processed by picture effect are not output through the DV Interface.

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Playing back tape with digital effect

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2.
(2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed.
(3) Select a desired mode. You can use STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. See

page 55 for details of the each mode.
When you select STILL or LUMI., the picture that you select the mode to is
stored in memory as a still image.

(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE2.

2

Advanced Playback Operations

DIG

DIG EFFT

OKOFF

EFFT

STILL FLASH

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To cancel digital effect

Press OFF to return to PAGE2.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect.

•You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder while you are processing
the image using digital effect. Record images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 110, 119), or
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by digital effect

Pictures processed by digital effect are not output through the DV Interface.

LUMI. TRAIL

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Enlarging images recorded on tape
– Tape PB ZOOM

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded
on the “Memory Stick” (p. 129).

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2.
(2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears.
(3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame.

The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback
image is enlarged to about twice the size. If you then press another area, that
area moves to the center of the screen.

(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can select the zoom ratio from approximately 1.1 times up to 5 times its
size.
W: Decrease the zoom ratio.

T:Increase the zoom ratio.

2

PB ZOOM

PB
ZOOM

END

Power zoom lever

To cancel tape PB ZOOM

Press END.

Notes

•You cannot process externally input scenes using tape PB ZOOM with your
camcorder.

•You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder while you are processing
the image using tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on the “Memory
Stick” (p. 110), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

•You cannot record moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when
you have processed the picture using tape PB ZOOM.

Images in tape PB ZOOM

Images in tape PB ZOOM are not output through the DV Interface.

In tape PB ZOOM

If you press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears.
You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.

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Edge of the enlarged image

The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.

Quickly locating a scene
– Zero set memory

Your camcorder automatically searches for a desired scene having the tape counter
value of “0:00:00.” Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

The POWER switch should be set to .

(1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at

the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00,” then starts
counting. If the indicators do not appear, press DISPLAY. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator flashes.

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

automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero.

(4) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

Advanced Playback Operations

ZERO SET MEMORYDISPLAY

m

x

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 between the time code and the tape
counter.

•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears when you press FN.

If the tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

N

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Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search

Use the cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation.
Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

The POWER switch should be set to .

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

SEARCH indicator appears.
The title search screen appears.
The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t (no indicator)

(2) 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.

1

SEARCH

MODE

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2

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] Present point on the tape

TITLE SEARCH

3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING
7 NIGHT
8 BASEBALL

[b] [a]

To cancel searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

Title search may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 94.

Searching a recording by date

Date search

–

•DATE SEARCH by using Cassette Memory
c Cue by selecting the recording date on the screen

•DATE SEARCH without using Cassette Memory
c Cue to changing point of recording date

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Searching for the date by using Cassette Memory

Before operation

•You can use this function only when playing back the cassette with Cassette Memory.

•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

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

SEARCH indicator appears.
The date search screen appears.
The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t (no indicator)

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

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

1

SEARCH

MODE

2

DATE SEARCH

1 SEP / 5 / 03
2 SEP / 6 / 03
3 DEC / 24 / 03
4 JAN / 1 / 04
5 FEB / 11 / 04
6 APR / 29 / 04

[b][a]

Advanced Playback Operations

[a] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b] Present point on the tape

To cancel searching

Press x on the Remote Commander.

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Searching a recording by date – Date search

Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select CM SEARCH in

, then press EXEC (p. 173).

ON
OFF

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

CM SET

TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL

(4) Select OFF, then press EXEC.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander, until the DATE SEARCH

indicator appears.

(6) 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 cancel searching

Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder.

Note

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

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

Date search may not work correctly.

Cassette Memory

The cassette with 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.”

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— Editing —

Dubbing tape

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as
a player.
You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional).
If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted
in digital form for high-quality editing.
Titles, screen indicators, Cassette Memory contents, and “Memory Stick” index screen
lettering cannot be recorded.

Connecting to the VCR

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC , S-VHSC ,
Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , DV or MICROMV

Connecting with the A/V connecting cable

White

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

Red

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Connecting with the i.LINK cable

i.LINK

Yellow

IN

S VIDEO
VIDEO

AUDIO

Editing

VCR

: Signal flow

DV Interface

i.LINK cable (optional)

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Dubbing tape

Dubbing a tape

Before operation for connecting with the A/V connecting cable

•Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be
superimposed on the edited tape:
On your camcorder:
DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, DATA CODE
On the Remote Commander:
DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE

The POWER switch should be set to .

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

insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording. If the VCR has an input selector, set it to input

mode.
Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(4) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

When you have finished dubbing the tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

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 when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.

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If your VCR has an S video jack

See page 44 for details.

About i.LINK

See page 194 for details.

Pictures processed by picture effect, digital effect or PB ZOOM

These are not output through the DV Interface.

If you record a paused playback picture

•The recorded picture becomes rough with the DV Interface.

•The picture may jitter when you play back the picture using other video equipment.

If you connect with the i.LINK cable

Recording of only the picture or sound cannot be done.

Dubbing only desired scenes
– Digital program editing (on tape)

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the tape without
operating the VCR.
Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.
Your camcorder can dub on the “Memory Stick.” See page 121 for details.

Unwanted
scene

Unwanted
scene

Switch the order

Before operating Digital program editing on the tape recorded
on other equipment

Step 1 Connecting to the VCR (p. 77).
Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate (p. 78).
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 81).

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

Using Digital program editing on the tape recorded on other
equipment

Operation 1 Making a program (p. 83).
Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing the tape) (p. 85).

Editing

Note

When editing digital video, the operation signals to the VCR cannot be sent with
LANC jack.

Step 1: Connecting to the VCR

You can connect either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable.
Connect the devices as illustrated on page 75.

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Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate

To connect using the A/V connecting cable, send the control signal by infrared rays to
the remote sensor on the VCR.

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Turn the power of the connected VCR on.

If the VCR has an input selector, set it to input mode.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/
VTR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select VIDEO EDIT in
(5) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
(6) Press EDIT SET.
(7) Select CONTROL, then press EXEC.
(8) When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, select IR, then press EXEC.

When connecting with the i.LINK cable, select i.LINK, press EXEC, then go to
“Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR” on page 81.

(9) Select IR SETUP, then press EXEC.
(10) Select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press EXEC. Check the code in

“About the IR SETUP code” (p. 80).

, then press EXEC (p. 177).

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OTHERS

DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
D I SPL AY

I

DEO ED I T

V

RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

V I DEO ED I T

MARK

START

I

N

0:00:00:00

TOTAL

0

SCENE

ED I T
SET

0:32:30:14

UNDO

END

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VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

I

R

i. L I NK

EXEC

END

RET.

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST

- I

N”

”CUT
”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

EXEC

END

3

RET.

6

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

”CUT

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

END

I

R

RET.

EXEC

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(11) Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC.
(12) Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC.

The correct button depends on your VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

11 12

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

PAUSE
REC
PB

EXEC

RET.

END

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

PAUSE

EXEC

END

RET.

(13) Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the

remote sensor of the VCR about 30 cm (12 in.) apart.

VCR

Remote sensor

Infrared rays emitter

(14) Insert the recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording

pause.

(15) Select IR TEST, then press EXEC.
(16) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes
on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

Editing

15 16

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

ENGAGE
REC PAUSE

RETURN
EXECUTE

EXEC

END

RET.

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I R TEST

COMPLETE

EXEC

END

RET.

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Note

When you connect with an i.LINK 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.

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. Default setting is code number 3.

Brand IR SETUP code

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Admiral (M. Wards) 89
Aiwa 47, 54, 80
Akai 49, 51
Audio Dynamic 21, 35
Bell&Howell 36

(M. Wards)
Broksonic 21, 70, 82
Canon 77, 78
Citizen 47
Craig 47, 73
Curtis Mathis 8, 77, 80
Daewoo 26, 40, 77
DBX 21, 33, 35
Dimensia 8
Emerson 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82
Fisher 36, 37, 44, 45
Funai 80
General Electric 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101
Goldstar/LG 47
GO VIDEO 71
Hitachi 8, 42, 78
HQ 40
Instant Replay 77, 78
JC Penny 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77
JVC 12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35
Kenwood 21, 33, 35, 47
LXI (Sears) 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80
Magnavox 17, 77, 78, 83
Marantz 21, 33, 35
Marta 47
Memorex 37, 77
Minolta 8, 42

Brand IR SETUP code

Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29
Multitech 23, 32, 80
NEC 21, 33, 35
Olympic 77, 78
Optimus 22
Orion 60
Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78
Pentax 8, 42
Philco 26, 70, 77, 78
Philips 47, 77, 78, 83
Pioneer 78
Quasar 6, 16, 17, 77, 78
RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*,

83, 101
Realistic 22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88
Sansui 21
Singer 73
Samsung 24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94*
Sanyo 26, 36, 37, 47
Scott 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41
Sharp 88, 89
Shintom 73
Signature 2000 80, 89
Sylvania 77, 78, 80, 83
Symphonic 80
Tashiro 47
Tatung 21, 33, 35
Teac 21, 33, 35, 80
Technics 77, 78
Toshiba 7, 40, 49
Wards 37, 47, 88, 89, 95
Yamaha 21, 33, 35, 36
Zenith 95

* TV/VCR component

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Note on the IR SETUP code

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape)

When the VCR does not operate correctly

•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 80), set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.

•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR

You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR.
Prepare a pen and paper for notes.
Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder (if inserted).

(1) Insert the recordable cassette into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording

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

(2) Select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC.
(3) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the
number values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the
indicator changes to COMPLETE.

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

Five IN numbers and corresponding OUT numbers are displayed.
Take a note of the opening number value of each IN and the closing number
value of each OUT.

(5) Calculate the average of five opening number values of five IN, and the

average of all the closing number values of each OUT.

(6) Select ”CUT-IN,” then press EXEC.
(7) Select the average number value of IN, then press EXEC.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(8) Select ”CUT-OUT,” then press EXEC.
(9) Select the average number value of OUT, then press EXEC.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(10) Press

RET. to execute.

Editing

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23

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

RETURN
EXECUTE

ENGAGE
REC PAUSE

EXEC

END

RET.

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

COMPLETE

EXEC

END

RET.

6

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

-OUT”

”CUT

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

0

EXEC

END

RET.

8

VIDEO EDIT

ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT

- I

N”

”CUT

-OUT”

I

R SETUP

PAUSEMODE

I

R TEST

0

EXEC

END

RET.

To return to FN

Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT.

Notes

•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the synchronization is recorded for
about 50 seconds.

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

•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable, leave the
connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p. 78). Video and
audio are sent by digital signals.

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Operation 1: Making a Program

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

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

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select VIDEO EDIT in
(5) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
(6) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

control buttons on the screen, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one
frame at a time with

(7) Press MARK IN on the screen.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the upper part of the program
mark changes to light blue.

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

buttons on the screen, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at
a time with

/ .

(9) Press MARK OUT on the screen.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the lower part of the program
mark changes to light blue.

(10) Repeat step 6 to 9.

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

, then press EXEC (p. 177).

/ .

Editing

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OTHERS

DATA CODE
BEEP
COMMANDER
D I SPLAY
V

I

DEO ED I T

RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

V I DEO ED I T

MARK

START

I

N

TOTAL

0:00:00:00

SCENE

0

ED I T
SET

0:32:30:14

UNDO

END

910

V I DEO ED I T

MARK
I N

0:00:13:00

TOTAL

1

SCENE

START

ED I T
SET

0:09:07:06

UNDO

END

To finish making programs

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

V I DEO ED I T

MARK
I N

0:00:47:12

TOTAL

3

SCENE

START

ED I T
SET

0:10:01:23

UNDO

END

7

V I DEO ED I T

MARK

START

OUT

0:00:00:00

TOTAL

0

SCENE

ED I T
SET

0:08:55:06

UNDO

END

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Note

You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT.

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

The total time may not be displayed correctly.

Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last set program.

(1) Press UNDO.
(2) Press ERASE 1 MARK. The last set program mark flashes, then the DELETE ?

indicator appears.

(3) Press EXEC. The last set program is deleted.

To cancel erasing

Press CANCEL in step 3.

Erasing all programs

(1) Follow the step 2 to 5 on page 83.
(2) Press UNDO.
(3) Press ERASE ALL. All the set program marks flash, then the DELETE ?

indicator appears.

(4) Press EXEC. All the set programs are deleted.

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To cancel erasing all programs

Press CANCEL in step 4.

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape)

Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing

(Dubbing the tape)

(1) When you use a digital video camera recorder, set the power switch of VCR to

VCR/VTR.

(2) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set

to recording pause.
When you use an i.LINK cable the following procedure is not necessary.

(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4) Press MENU to display the menu.
(5) Select VIDEO EDIT in

, then press EXEC (p. 177).

(6) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
(7) Press START.
(8) Press EXEC.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during searching, and the EDITING indicator
appears during editing on the screen.
The program mark changes to light blue after the dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To cancel dubbing during editing

Press CANCEL.

To end Digital program editing

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to
VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Press END to end the video edit function.

Editing

You cannot record on the VCR in the following

Indicator Cause

No indicator •The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.

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

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

CHECK ”i.LINK” & REC STATUS •i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable is not

connected.

•The power of the connected VCR is not turned
on. (When i.LINK is selected.)

When the program has not been set

You cannot press START.

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Recording video or TV programs

You can record the tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/
audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. You can connect either the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional).
If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted
in digital form for high-quality editing.

Connecting to the VCR or the TV

Connecting with the A/V connecting cable

TV

OUT

S VIDEO

Yellow

White

S VIDEO

VCR

: Signal flow

VIDEO
AUDIO

Red

Connecting with the i.LINK cable

i.LINK

i.LINK cable (optional)

AUDIO/VIDEO

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

DV Interface

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: Signal flow

Recording video or TV programs

Recording video or TV programs

Before operation for connecting with the A/V connecting cable

Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings when using the A/V connecting cable.
(The default setting is LCD.)

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Insert the blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into your

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

(2) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(3) Press REC CTRL.

REC CTRL

Editing

RET.

REC

PAUSE

REC

START

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

Select a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from playback side
appears on the screen.

(6) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording from.

When you have finished dubbing the tape

Press x on your camcorder, and then press the stop button on the VCR.

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 when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.

If your VCR has an S video jack

See page 44 for details.

When using the i.LINK cable

•Before recording, make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN
indicator may appear on both equipment.

•Recording of only the picture or sound cannot be done.

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Inserting a scene from a VCR
– Insert editing

You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto the 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 86. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to
insert into the VCR.

[a]

[A]

[b]

[B]

[C]

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

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then set the VCR to

playback pause.

(2) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c], then set it to playback

pause.

(3) 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.”

(4) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b].
(5) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(6) Press REC CTRL.
(7) Press REC PAUSE.
(8) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START on your

camcorder to start inserting the new scene with sound.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your
camcorder automatically stops recording. The zero set memory function will be
canceled.

[c]

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Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing

3

ZERO SET

MEMORY

0:00:00

ZERO SET

MEMORY

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after step 4 to erase the
ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 2.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step 2 and 3. Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder when
you want to stop inserting.

Editing

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Audio dubbing

You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape by connecting audio
equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to
the tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying starting and ending points.
The original sound will not be erased.

Preparing for audio dubbing

You can record additional audio in the following:

•Dubbing with the built-in microphone

•Connecting the microphone (optional) to the MIC jack

•Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe

•Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

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

•MIC jack

•Intelligent accessory shoe

•AUDIO/VIDEO jack

•Built-in microphone

Dubbing with the built-in microphone

No connection is necessary.
If no external microphone (optional) is connected, sound is recorded via the built-in
microphone.

Connecting the microphone (optional) to the MIC jack

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MIC (PLUG IN
POWER) jack

MIC (PLUG IN
POWER) jack

: 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
headphones or TV.

Microphone (optional)

Audio dubbing

Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent
accessory shoe

Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

Audio equipment

Intelligent accessory shoe

Microphone
(optional)

Editing

AUDIO L

White Red

Do not connect the
video (yellow) plug.

: Signal flow

Note

When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are
not output through the S VIDEO jack or AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded
picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.

LINE OUT

L

R

AUDIO R

AUDIO/VIDEO

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

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Audio dubbing

Adding an audio sound on the recorded tape

Choose a connection mentioned on page 90, and connect audio equipment or
microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.

The POWER switch should be set to .
Operate by touching the panel.

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Locate the recording start point. Press

playing back, press

at the recording start point. You can fine-adjust the

recording start point by pressing

(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(4) Press A DUB CTRL.

The A DUB CTRL screen appears.

to start playing back. To pause

/ .

A DUB CTRL

(5) Press AUDIO DUB. The green
(6) Press

on your camcorder and at the same time start playing back the

RET.

AUDIO
DUB

X indicator appear on the screen.

audio you want to record.
The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. While recording
new sound, the red

(7) Press

You cannot audio dubbing in the following cases:

•The tape recorded in the 16-bit mode

•The tape recorded in the LP mode

•Connecting with the DV Interface

•The blank portions of the tape

•The cassette set the write-protect tab to lock

To add new sound more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point where you want to stop recording later during
playback.
Follow the step 2. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET
MEMORY was pressed.

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

If you add new sound on the tape recorded with another camcorder (including other
DCR-TRV38/TRV39), the sound quality may become worse.

on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording.

indicator appears on the screen.

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