Sony DCR-TRV480E User Manual
2-515-263-12(1)
Camera Operations Guide [GB]
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
TM
SERIES
© 2005 Sony Corporation
DCR-TRV480E
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC
ADAPTOR
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e.,
marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should los e the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service station.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies
may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
This product has been te sted and found compliant with
the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using
connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
b
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data
transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the
application or disconnect and connect the
communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
Notes on use
Note on a cassette tape
You can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 ,
Digital8 video cass ettes in Digital8 system only
on your camcorder. See page 134 for details.
Notes on recording
• Before starting to record, test the recording function
to make sure the picture and sound are recorded
without any problems.
• Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot
be provided, even if recording or playback is not
possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the country/
region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need
a PAL system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder 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 appear constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder.
These points a re normal results of the manufact uring
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Exposing the LCD screen, th e viewfinder, or the lens
to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
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• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting your camcorder to other device
such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK
cable, be sure t o insert the connector plug in the pr oper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or
this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are captured using a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from what
you see.
• The on-screen displays in each local language are
used in illustrati ng the operating procedures. Chang e
the screen language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 22).
• The screens shown in this manual are from a
Windows XP computer. The screens may vary
depending on the OS.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder correctly.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel,
or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
Viewfinder
Battery pack
LCD panel
• To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
• When you are usi ng the touch panel, place your hand
on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
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Table of Contents
: Features available for tape only.
: Features available for “Memory Stick”
only.
Read this first ............................................................................................. 2
Quick Start Guide
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Recording still images .............................................................................. 10
Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 12
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................ 14
Using an outside power source .................................................................................17
Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................... 17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...................................... 18
Adjusting the LCD panel ............................................................................................ 18
Adjusting the viewfinder .............................................................................................18
Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 19
Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20
Inserting a cassette tape ...........................................................................................20
Inserting a “Memory Stick” .........................................................................................21
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 22
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 24
Recording for a longer time .......................................................................................26
Using zoom ................................................................................................................27
Using the built-in light ................................................................................................27
Recording in mirror mode ..........................................................................................28
Using the self-timer ....................................................................................................29
Recording still images – Memory photo recording............................. 30
Selecting image quality ..............................................................................................31
Using the self-timer ....................................................................................................32
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape .......33
Recording with ease – Easy Handycam .................................................. 33
Recording a movie .............................................................................................. 33
Recording a still image ........................................................................................34
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................35
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 35
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 35
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 36
Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 36
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...................................... 37
Adjusting the focus ................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT FOCUS .................................. 39
Adjusting the focus manually .................................................................................... 39
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 40
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER .............................................................. 40
Using special effects – Digital effect .................................................................. 42
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX ................................. 43
Searching for the starting point .......................................................... 45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH ............ 45
Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH ...................................................................... 45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review .................................... 46
Playback
Viewing movies recorded on a tape ................................................... 47
Playing back in various modes ................................................................................. 48
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect .............................................. 49
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” ........................................... 50
Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick” ............................................. 51
Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam .............................................. 52
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 53
Various playback functions ...................................................................... 54
Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom ....................... 54
Displaying the screen indicators ............................................................................... 55
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code .............................. 55
Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 57
Locating a scene on a tape for playback ........................................... 58
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory ....................................... 58
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search ....................................... 58
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Advanced operations
Dubbing/Editing
Using the Menu
Selecting menu items ........................60
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu
– PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE,
etc ................................................62
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu
– QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc ......... 66
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu
– PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/
FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC,
etc ................................................69
Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu
– END SEARCH/TITLE, etc ......... 74
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu
– REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,
etc ................................................77
Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu
– CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,
etc ................................................83
Customizing Personal Menu .............. 84
Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............87
Dubbing to another tape ..............88
Recording pictures from a VCR
or TV ............................................89
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
“Memory Stick” .............................90
Dubbing still images from a “Memory
Stick” to a tape .............................91
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape
– Digital program editing ..............92
Deleting recorded pictures ........... 99
Marking recorded images with specific
information – Image protection/
Print mark ...................................100
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) .................102
Using with your
computer
Features ...........................................104
Installing the software and “First Step
Guide” on a computer ................106
Using “First Step Guide” ..................110
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to
“Click to DVD”) ...........................111
Connecting an analog VCR to the
computer via your camcorder
Digital convert function ............114
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ...............................116
Warning indicators and messages ...130
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad ..........134
Usable cassette tapes .....................134
About the “Memory Stick” ................135
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack ................................137
About i.LINK .....................................139
Maintenance and precautions ..........140
Specification ....................................143
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ...........145
Index ................................................151
Two operating instructions are supplied with
your camcorder:
• Camera Operations Guide (This manual)
• “First Step Guide” for using the supplied
applications (included in the supplied CD-ROM)
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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies
1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
a Slide the OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow
and open the lid until
it clicks.
The cassette compartment
comes out automatically.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Quick Start Guide
8
b Insert the cassette with
its window-side facing
up, then push the center
of the back of the
cassette.
Window-side
c Press .
Close the cassette lid after
the cassette compartment
slides back in by itself.
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
a Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 145).
b Press OPEN and open
the LCD panel.
c While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp.
The power turns on.
d
Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. To change to
standby mode, press REC
START/STOP again.
You can also use REC START/
STOP of the LCD panel.
START/STOP
4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Quick Start Guide
a Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
b Touch (rewind).
c Touch (play) to
start the playback.
To stop, press .
To turn off the power, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
Quick Start Guide
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Recording still images
1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder.
Insert it so that the b mark
is at the bottom left corner.
Push in until it clicks.
Quick Start Guide
10
b mark
3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
a Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 145).
b Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
c While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
repeatedly until the
CAMERA-MEMORY
lamp lights up.
The power turns on.
d Press PHOTO lightly.
A short beep sound is heard
when the focus is adjusted.
e Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard and
the still image is recorded.
4 View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
Quick Start Guide
a Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/
EDIT lamp lights
up.
b Touch .
The most recently
recorded image is
displayed.
c Touch (next)
or (previous)
to view images in
sequence.
To turn off the power, slide
the POWER switch up to
(CHG) OFF.
Quick Start Guide
11
Recording/Playing back with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first
time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lights up in blue (1) and
screen font size increases (2) during
Easy Handycam operation.
Easy Handycam
operation
ON
For details, see instructions for each operation.
See page 33 for recording, page 52 for playback.
Quick Start Guide
12
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number
of that item supplied.
AC Adaptor (1)
Mains lead (1)
Lens cap (1)
See page 145 on how to attach the lens cap.
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
Getting started
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)
CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1)
Camera Operations Guide
(This manual) (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
See page 146 on how to attach the shoulder
strap.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
Getting started
13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the battery by attaching the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series)
to your camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot use batteries other than the
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 137).
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
• Use a nearby wall socket when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
socket immediately if any malfunction occurs.
• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or build-in cabinet.
Battery pack
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
DC IN jack
Mains lead
To the wall socket
Getting started
14
DC plug
3 With the v mark on the DC plug
facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
AC Adaptor
v mark
4 Connect the mains lead to the AC
Adaptor.
5 Connect the mains lead to the wall
socket.
6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
To check the remaining battery – Battery
Info
DISPLAY/ BATT INFO
Getting started
After charging the battery
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To remove the battery pack
BATT(battery)
release button
Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
1
POWER switch
2 Lift up the viewfinder.
3 Slide the battery pack out in the direction
of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery)
release button down.
b Note
• If you do not use the battery pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack completely before storing it. See
page 138 about storage of the battery pack.
OPEN
POWER switch
You can check the battery’s current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned off.
1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3 Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears for about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC TI ME AVAILABLE
REC TI ME AVAILABLE
A Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
B Approximate possible recording time
using the LCD panel.
C Approximate possible recording time
using the viewfinder.
LCD SCREEN
LCD SCREEN
VI EWFINDER::
VI EWFINDER::
50%0% 100%
50%0% 100%
72 min
72 min
95 min
95 min
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Getting started
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Charging time
Approximate number of minutes required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F)
recommended.)
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied) 145
NP-FM50 150
NP-QM71D 260
NP-QM91D 360
Recording time when recording with the
LCD screen on
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 130 60
NP-QM71D 315 150
NP-QM91D 475 230
80 40
Typical*
recording
time
Recording time when recording with the
viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
Battery pack Continuous
recording
time
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 170 85
NP-QM71D 415 205
NP-QM91D 625 310
105 50
Typical*
recording
time
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
This table shows the playing time for tapes
recorded in the Digital8 system.
The playing time of tapes recorded on other
devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm
system is reduced by about 20%.
Battery pack LCD panel
opened
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-FM50 135 195
NP-QM71D 335 465
NP-QM91D 505 695
b Notes
• The power will not be su pplied from the battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack
of your camcorder, even if its mains lead is
disconnected from the wall socket.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or
the battery information will not be correctly
displayed in following conditions.
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
– The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery
information only.)
80 120
LCD panel
closed
Getting started
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Using an outside power source
Step 3: Turning the power on
You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
“Charging the battery pack” (p. 14).
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
Getting started
While pressing the green button, slide the
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
for the desired power mode lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
“Memory Stick.”
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or “Memory Stick.”
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder
Adjusting the LCD panel
You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject on the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
Maximum
180 degrees
3 Adjust the item with / , then
touch .
z Tips
• If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out.
• If you are using the battery pack for power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL
LEVEL] from the [LCD SET] on the
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 79).
• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the
recorded picture will not be affected.
• You can turn off the operation confirmation beep by
setting [BEEP] in the (STANDARD SET)
menu to [OFF] (p. 81).
Adjusting the viewfinder
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Maximum
90 degrees
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
To adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen
1
Touch .
2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu,
then touch [LCD SET] (p. 79).
Getting started
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Viewfinder lens adjustment lever
1 Lift up the viewfinder.
2 Adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
lever until the picture is clear.
To use the viewfinder during operation
When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory
Stick,” you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and
fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed with the screen facing out.
1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).
2 Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing out.
appears on the screen.
3 Touch .
[Set LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4 Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE], etc. are displayed.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
• [EXPOSURE]: Adjust with /
and touch .
• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired effect (only in the CAMERATAPE mode).
• : The LCD screen lights up.
To hide the buttons on the LCD screen,
touch .
Step 5: Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
b Note
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may be
cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the
rechargeable battery (p. 142) and then set the date
and time again.
Getting started
To use the large-capacity battery pack
When you use the large-capacity battery pack
(NP-QM71D/QM91D) on your camcorder,
extend the viewfinder and pull it up to the
optimal angle for viewing.
OPEN
POWER switch
1 Turn on your camcorder (p. 17).
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3 Touch .
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
–:––:––
,continued
Getting started
1/3
60min
MENU
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
19
4 Touch [MENU].
60min
–:––:––
CAMERA SET
PROGRAM AE
SPOT METER
EXPOSURE
OK
5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with
/ , then touch .
DISPLAY
MENU ROTATE
LANGUAGE
PROGRAM AE
–:––:––
OK
60min
A. SHUT OFF
CLOCK SET
WORLD TIME
6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / ,
then touch .
CLOCK SET
DATE
Y 1M 1D 0: 00
2005
–:––:––
OK
Step 6: Inserting the recording media
Inserting a cassette tape
You can record on standard 8 mm ,
Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in Digital8
system only. For details on these cassettes
(such as write-protection), see page 134.
b Notes
• Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
• The recording time when you use your camcorder is
2/3 of the indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you
select the LP mode in the menu settings, the
recording time is the indicated time on Hi8
tape.
1 Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid until it clicks.
OPEN/EJECT lever
Lid
7 Set [Y] (year) with / , then touch
.
CLOCK SET
DATE
Y 1M 1 D 0: 00
2005
–:––:––
OK
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
8 Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and
minute in the same way as was done in
step 7, then touch .
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The cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
2 Insert a cassette with its window-side
facing up.
Window-side
Push the center of the
back of the cassette
lightly.
3 Press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
For details on the “Memory Stick” (such as
write-protection), see page 135.
b Note
• When using the half-sized “Memory Stick,” the
“Memory Stick Duo,” make sure you attach the
Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may
malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor
(p. 136).
Access
lamp
b mark
Getting started
4 Close the lid.
To eject the cassette
1
Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically
comes out.
2 Take out the cassette, then press .
The cassette compartment automatically
slides back in.
3 Close the lid.
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the b
mark at the bottom left corner until it
clicks.
To eject a “Memory Stick”
Lightly push the “Memory Stick” in once.
Lightly push in
once.
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Getting started
21
b Notes
• If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory
Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick” slot may be damaged.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory Stick”
into the “Memory Stick” slot. Doing so may cause a
malfunction of your camcorder.
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the
“Memory Stick.” Do not shake or knock your
camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory
Stick,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise,
image data may be damaged.
Step 7: Setting the screen language
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
POWER switch OPEN
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
3 Touch .
60 min STBY
MENU
1/3
FAD ER
SPOT
METER
EXPO–
SURE
SPOT
FOCUS
PRGRAM
AE
0:00:00
4 Touch [LANGUAGE].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(TIME/LANGU.) menu. (p. 83)
ΕΛΛΗ
ΝΙΚΑ
ENG
[
SIMP
0:00:00
]
60 min STBY
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
DEU
TSCH
1/4
ENG
LISH
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5 Select the desired language with /
, then touch .
z Tip
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified
English) for when you cannot find your native
tongue among the options.
Getting started
Getting started
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Recording
Recording movies
You can record movies on a tape or a
“Memory Stick.”
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
“Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22).
When you are recording on a tape, movies
will be recorded along with stereo sound.
When you are recording on a “Memory
Stick,” the movie will be recorded with
monaural sound.
3 Select the recording mode.
To record on a tape
Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your
camcorder is set to the standby mode.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
Camera recording lamp
OPEN
z Tip
• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first
REC START/STOP
time users can record easily. For details,see page 33.
POWER switch
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
To record on a “Memory Stick” –
MPEG MOVIE EX
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until
the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up,
and the currently selected recording folder
appears on the screen.
Slide the POWER
switch while
pressing the green
button.
4 Press REC START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up.
Press REC START/STOP again to stop
recording.
To check the most recently recorded
MPEG movie – Review
Touch . Playback starts automatically.
Touch again to return to standby.
To delete the movie, touch after playback
is finished, then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
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To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
b Note
• While recording movies on a
only menu items available will be those with short
cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other
menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
z Tip
• If you do not use your camcorder for a long time,
remove the cassette and store it.
“Memory Stick,” the
Indicators displayed during recording
on a “Memory Stick”
The indicators will not be recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
Date/time (p. 55) will not be displayed during
recording.
Indicators displayed during recording
on a tape
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 55)
will not be displayed during recording.
60min
A Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
B Recording mode (SP or LP)
C Format indicator
D Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
E Time code or tape counter
(hour: minute: second)
F Recording capacity of the tape
Displayed after you run the tape for a while.
G Personal Menu button (p. 60)
H END SEARCH/EDIT SEARCH/Rec
review display switch button (p. 45)
0:00:00REC
P-MENU
60min REC
101
0:00:00
320
P-MENU
2min
A Recording folder
B Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about 1 minute to display the correct
remaining battery time.
C Recording status ([REC] (recording))
D Movie size
E Recorded time (hour: minute: second)
F Recording capacity of the “Memory
Stick”
G “Memory Stick” recording start
indicator (appears for about 5 seconds)
H Personal Menu button (p. 60)
I Review button (p. 24)
b Notes
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER
switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• In the default setting, when you do not operate the
camcorder for more than about 5 minutes, the power
will automatically turn off to prevent battery loss
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 82). To restart recording, slide
the POWER switch down to select CAMERATAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, and then press
REC START/STOP.
Recording
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z Tips
• You can also use REC START/STOP on LCD frame
to record moving pictures. It is useful when you
record from a low-angle or record by yourself in the
mirror mode.
• To press REC START/STOP on LCD frame,
support the LCD panel with your hand.
• To ensure smooth transition on a tape from the last
recorded scene to the next, note the following.
– Do not remove the cassette. (The picture will be
recorded continuously without a break even when
you turn the power off).
– Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape.
– Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode.
• See “To record for a longer time on a “Memory
Stick”” (p. 26) for the approximate length of time it
is possible to record on a “Memory Stick” of
different capacities.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings data
(for tape only) are recorded automatically on the
recording media without being displayed on the screen.
You can view this information during playback by
selecting [DATA CODE] in the menu setting (p. 55).
Recording for a longer time
To record for a longer time on a tape
In the (STANDARD SET) menu, select
[ REC MODE], then [LP] (p. 77).
In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer
than you can when recording in the SP mode.
A tape recorded in the LP mode should be
played back only on this camcorder.
To record for a longer time on a
“Memory Stick”
In the (MEMORY SET) menu, select
[MOVIE SET], [ IMAGE SIZE], then [160 ×
112] (p. 66).
The length of time you can record on a
“Memory Stick” varies depending on the image
size and the recording environment.
Refer to the following list for approximate
length of time you can record movies on a Sony
“Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.
Image size and time (hour: minute: second)
[320 × 240] [160 × 112]
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8MB 00:01:20 00:05:20
16MB 00:02:40 00:10:40
32MB 00:05:20 00:21:20
64MB 00:10:40 00:42:40
128MB 00:21:20 01:25:20
256MB 00:42:40 02:50:40
512MB 01:25:20 05:41:20
1GB 02:50:40 11:22:40
2GB 05:41:20 22:45:20
Recording
Using zoom
When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is
selected, you can choose zoom to
magnification levels greater than 20 times,
and from that point activate the digital zoom
([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 64).
Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but
use it sparingly for best results.
To use the zoom buttons on LCD frame
Keep W pressed to record wider range of view,
and keep T pressed to record closer view.
b Notes
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom
buttons on LCD frame.
• To press the zoom buttons on LCD frame, support
the LCD panel with your hand.
Using the built-in light
1 cm (approx.
1/2 inch)*
* The minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
that position of the lever.
80 cm
(approx.
2 5/8 feet)*
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
To record wider range of view
Move the power zoom lever towards W.
The subject appears farther away (Wide
angle).
To record closer view
Move the power zoom lever towards T.
The subject appears closer (Telephoto).
You can use the built-in light to suit your
shooting situation. The recommended
distance between the subject and camcorder
is about 1.5 m (5 feet).
Built-in light
LIGHT
Press LIGHT repeatedly to select a setting.
The settings are displayed cyclically in the
following order.
No indicator displayed: Always records
without using the built-in light.
m
: Automatically turns on and off
according to the ambient brightness.
m
: Always turns on.
To turn off the built-in light
Press LIGHT repeatedly until no indicator
appears on the screen.
b Notes
• The built-in video light emits very bright light,
which is perfectly safe in normal use. However,
avoid directly aiming the light at a subject’s eyes
from very close range.
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Recording
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• The battery pack discharges quickly while the builtin light is turned on.
• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the builtin light off and remove the battery pack to avoid
turning on the built-in light accidentally.
• When flickering occurs while shooting in the
mode, press LIGHT until
appears.
• The built-in light may turn on/off when you use the
[PROGRAM AE] or backlight function while
shooting in the mode.
• The built-in light is turned off in the following cases:
– While the END SEARCH function is working.
– Interval time of Interval recording.
– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with
the POWER switch set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
– When it stays on in the mode for more
than 5 minutes.
– When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with
no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out.
• When you use the conversion lens (optional), light
from the built-in light is blocked and may not
illuminate the subject properly.
Recording in mirror mode
You can turn the LCD panel towards the
subject so that you and your subject can share
the image being recorded. You can also
utilize this function when recording yourself,
or to keep the attention of small children
attracted to the camcorder while you record
them.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees
towards the subject.
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
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Recording
Using the self-timer
With the self-timer, you can start recording
after a delay of about 10 seconds.
REC START/STOP
4 Press REC START/STOP.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The recording starts.
To stop recording, press REC START/
STOP.
To cancel the count down
Touch [RESET] or press REC START/STOP.
REC START/STOP
1 Touch .
2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch / . If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
SELF–TIMER: OFF
0:00:0060 min STBY
ONOFF
3 Touch [ON], then .
appears.
To cancel the self-timer
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
Recording
60min
0:00:00STBY
P-MENU
Recording
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Recording still
images
recording
You can record still images on a “Memory
Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7
in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22).
OPEN
POWER switch
z Tip
• Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first
time users can record easily. For details, see page 33.
1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach it to the grip
belt.
– Memory photo
PHOTO
3 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp
lights up.
The selected recording folder is displayed.
Slide the POWER
switch while pressing
the green button.
4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.
You will hear a light beeping sound when
the focus and brightness settings are
adjusted. Recording does not start at this
point.
The indicator
stops flashing.
The number of images
that can be recorded.*
60min
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* The number of images that can be recorded
varies depending on the image quality setting
and the recording environment.
FINE
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P-MENU
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Recording
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5 Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
disappears, the image is recorded
on the “Memory Stick.”
To check the most recently recorded
image – Review
Touch .
Touch to return to standby.
To delete the image, touch , then [YES].
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.
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