Sony DCR-TRV50 Operating Instructions

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Network Function Operating Instructions

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No compensation for your recordings

Any recording contents or downloaded files cannot be compensated for being lost due to redording/playback malfunction or storage media problems.

Precautions

•Before using the network function, make sure to set the clock on the camcorder. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder. If you use the network function without setting the clock, you may not be able to send/receive e-mail or view a web page.

•Do not remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC power adaptor while operating in NETWORK mode. The setup for the NETWORK mode may be lost. Also, exit the NETWORK mode when setting the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or switching the mode. These are to prevent the NETWORK mode setup from being lost.

•It is recommended that you make backup copies of your email messages and your network preferences. These may be lost from time to time due to memory corruption. To save the network preferences, write them down on paper, or use “Setup memo,” described (p. 106). Also, this data may be lost when the camcorder is repaired by services.

•The reset button cannot reset the network preferences.

Note on network operation when using the battery pack

When the remaining battery time is insufficient in NETWORK mode, use the AC power adaptor or replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack. Before connecting the AC power adaptor or replacing the battery pack, be sure to exit the NETWORK mode.

Note on the network function

The network function is only available in the following countries or areas: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Spain. (As investigated by Sony Corporation on 1. 8. 2001) When using the camcorder in a country or area not described above, the network function is available only in the country or area where you purchased the camcorder.

Table of contents

Introduction

The network function on the camcorder... 4 Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

.................................................................. 6

How to use the Network Menu .......... 6

How to hold your camcorder when

operating in the NETWORK

mode ................................................ 7

How to use the stylus .......................... 8

How to input characters ...................... 9

Character input display ..................... 11

The available characters list .............. 12

Character input setting ...................... 17

Preparation

Using the NETWORK functions ..............18

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless

technology ............................................ 19

Registering a Bluetooth device ......... 20

Using your Modem Adaptor with

Bluetooth Function ...................... 20

When the registration has failed ...... 24

Displaying information on your

camcorder ..................................... 24

Radio wave indication ....................... 26

Selecting other Bluetooth devices

from the list .................................. 26

Deleting a registered Bluetooth

device from the list ...................... 26

Customer registration ................................28

DI customer registration.................... 28

About the Login name (ID) and

password ...................................... 28

Registration for Album on the Web ......... 29

Internet service provider ........................... 30

Registration for “So-net” ........................... 31

Setting network preferences ..................... 32

Entering your Login name (ID) and

password ...................................... 32

Setting your provider preferences ... 34

Using email.................................................. 56

Sending email...................................... 56

Using the address book ..................... 67

Receiving email................................... 73

Deleting unnecessary email .............. 78

Viewing web pages .................................... 80

Viewing web pages ............................ 80

How to use the menu bar on the

browser ......................................... 82

Storing the web page into a

“Memory Stick” – Page Memo .. 88

Shutting down the browser .............. 93

Additional Information

File storage destinations and file names

................................................................ 94

Troubleshooting.......................................... 95

Trouble accessing the Internet .......... 95

Trouble with email ............................. 96

Trouble viewing web pages .............. 97

Troubles about the Album on the

Web ................................................ 98

Adjusting the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION) ......................... 98

Specifications............................................... 99

Messages ....................................................100

General ............................................... 100

Album on the Web ........................... 101

Email................................................... 101

Browser .............................................. 102

Album error codes .................................... 103

Glossary ..................................................... 104

Setup memo............................................... 106

Introduction

Network Operation

Making your Album on the Web ............. 43

Uploading images to your Album on

the Web ......................................... 43

Viewing or editing your Album on

the Web ......................................... 50

Deleting images from your album ... 55 Finishing viewing or editing the

album ............................................ 55

– Introduction –

The network function on the camcorder

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. This Handycam can access to the Internet through your provider using a dial-up networking connection with a Bluetooth device. You can view web pages, receive email, and send email with images recorded on your camcorder attached. “Album on the Web” is your own private Internet-based photo album. The communication system is Bluetooth Ver.1.1 and its compatible Bluetooth profiles are the “Generic Access Profile” and the “Dial-up Networking Profiles”.

Easy access to

the Internet

You can view a web page via the Internet.

Send/receive your emails

You can send or receive email anytime, and attach images to email messages.

The network function on the camcorder

Making your album

on the Web

You can upload images to your album, and view or edit your album.

Using the “So-net” option, you can easily set the required Internet and email preferences. For details on “So-net,” see “Using the recommended provider (So-net)” (p. 30), or the supplied leaflet “Start Here!”.

Introduction

Easy network

preferences (So-net)

Set the camcorder’s clock setting before using the Network functions. (The default setting is OFF.) If you do not set the clock setting, you cannot send and receive emails or view web pages. You also have to set up your camcorder and the peripheral device, and complete required registrations (DI customer registration, etc.). For more information, see the supplied leaflet “Start Here!”. “DI” in “DI customer registration” stands for “Digital Imaging”.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

This section describes basic control ways to operate your camcorder, those which are used for network operations.

How to use the Network Menu

To access the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[a]: Send and receive email. For details, see “Using email” (p. 56). [b]: View a web page through the Internet. For details, see “Viewing web pages”

(p. 80).

[c]: You have to make various settings using this menu before using the network

function. For details, see “Setting network preferences” (p. 32).

[d]: Exit the NETWORK mode. [e]: Upload images to your Album on the Web and post the images on the Internet. For

details, see “Making your Album on the Web” (p. 43).

The actual screens may differ slightly from the illustrations in this network function operating instructions.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

How to hold your camcorder when operating in the NETWORK mode

When operating in the NETWORK mode, you can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder with the LCD screen facing over to use the stylus (for touch panel operation, supplied).

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

screen facing over.

2 Hold your camcorder as illustrated below.

Introduction

The way to hold and operate your camcorder varies depending on the model. For detail, refer to the “Operating Instructions” supplied with your camcorder.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

How to use the stylus

The buttons required for operating your camcorder are displayed on the LCD screen. Operate by pressing the buttons on the screen directly but lightly with the stylus provided. In this manual, pressing the buttons in this way using the stylus is referred to as “tapping”.

Tap the desired button on the screen with the stylus.

The selected button turns orange.

Notes

•Do not tap them with sharp-pointed objects other than the stylus supplied.

•Do not tap the LCD screen too hard.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.

•When the LCD screen gets dirty, use the supplied cleaning cloth.

•You cannot drag icons, like on a computer, by touching and sliding across your camcorder screen with the stylus.

•Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder for the stylus storage location. To avoid losing the stylus, we recommend that you return it to the storage location after use.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

How to input characters

You have to frequently enter characters, such as email addresses, or web pages addresses (URL), to use the network function. This section describes how to input characters.

Introduction

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [

The Send screen appears.

Mail].

(3) Tap [To].

(4) Tap [ New].

The character input screen appears.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

2 Selecting the character type

Tap [abcy123], then tap the desired character type.

abc: When inputting alphabetical characters. 123: When inputting numerical characters.

When you selected abc When you selected 123

3 Inputting characters

(1) Tap the character you want to input.

(2) After you input the characters, tap [Enter].

The screen which is displayed before you display the character input screen appears.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

Character input display

1 [a/A] button

[a/A] button is displayed when you input alphabetical characters. You can switch between upper case and lower case.

2 [abcy123] button

A list box appears when you tap the [abcy123] button. Tap the desired type of letter from the list box.

3 Input byte number/maximum byte number

4 Preferences

You can change the keyboard type for alphabet input.

5 Text area

You can scroll up or down the display by tapping v or V.

6 [Space] button

A space is entered.

4 5

Introduction

7 [Back Space] button

The letter right before the cursor is deleted. If you tap the button for about three seconds, all the characters before the cursor are deleted.

9 [Enter] button

button

The cursor moves to a new line.

Tap this button to decide or close the input screen.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

The available characters list

When selecting [abc]

Alphabetical characters

The alphabet keyboard has 2 types (PC Style and Alphabetical order). The default setting is PC arrangement. You can change the keyboard setting in . Refer to page 17 for more information.

(PC Style) (Alphabetical order)

abcdefghi jklm

nopqr s tuvwxy z ABCDEFGHI J KL M NOPQR S TUVWXY Z

Symbol characters

The symbol characters below are inputted by single tapping:

~ – _

The green keys input the symbol characters. The symbol characters change as follows:

Key Character

` ´ ˆ

* a: à t á t â t a t... A: À t Á t Â t A t...

e: è t é t ê t e t... E: È t É t Ê t E t... i: ì t í t î t i t... I: Ì t Í t Î t I t... o: ò t ó t ô t o t... O: Ò t Ó t Ô t O t... u: ù t ú t û t u t... U: Ù t Ú t Û t U t... y: ´y t y t... Y:

¨ ˜

* a: ä t ã t a t... A: Ä t Ã t A t...

e: ë t e t... E: Ë t E t... i: ï t i t... I: Ï t I t... n: ñ t n t... N: Ñ t N t... o: ö t õ t o t... O: Ö t Õ t O t... u: ü t u t... U: Ü t U t... y: ÿ t y t...

’ ”

’ t ” t ’ t ...

? ¿

? t ¿ t ? t ...

! ¡

! t ¡ t ! t ...

ç Ç ß

ç t Ç t ß t ç t...

. ,

. t , t . t ...

/ \

/ t \ t / t ...

t Y t...

* You can input the alphabet characters with accent symbols. When you input the

¨ ˜

characters, tap

` ´ ˆ

after inputting a, e, i, n, o, u, y, A, E, I, N, O, U or Y.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

When selecting [123]

Symbol characters

(Numerical order)

123+()$ 456– []&ˆ | ˜ 789/{}`”’ , * 0 #=<> . : ; _

To switch between upper and lower case alphabet letters

Tap [a/A] to change the alphabetical keyboard, then enter characters.

To delete a character

Move the cursor with the stylus to the right of the character at which you want to delete, tap [Back space]. The character at the left of the cursor is deleted.

To add a character

Move the cursor with the stylus to the position at which you want to add a character, then input characters.

To start a new line

Tap [ ].

Introduction

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

E.g., Enter “Hello” into the Subject item on the Send screen

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [

The Send screen appears.

Mail].

2 Entering the subject of a message

(1) Tap [Subject].

(2) Tap [

New].

The character input screen appears.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

(1) Tap [abcy123], then tap [abc].

Introduction

(2) Tap [a/A] to be able to enter upper-case letters.

(3) Tap [H].

“H” is entered.

(4) Tap [a/A] to be able to enter lower-case letters.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

(5) Tap [e].

“e” is entered.

(6) Tap [l], [l] and [o].

“llo” is entered.

(7) Tap [Enter].

“Hello” is entered and the Send screen appears again.

Basic operations in the NETWORK mode

Character input setting

Keyboard

You can change the display of the alphabet, PC arrangement keyboard or ABC arrangement keyboard into a setup you want when you input characters.

1 Tap in the character input screen.

2 Tap the desired setting.

You can set as the following two displays when [abcy123] is set as [abc]. (PC Style is the default setting.)

– PC Style (PC arrangement keyboard) – Alphabetical order (ABC arrangement keyboard)

Introduction

Alphabetical orderPC Style

To switch the setting, tap on the upper-right LCD screen.

– Preparation –

Using the NETWORK functions

There are three Network functions, namely Album on the Web, email, and browser. To use the Album on the Web, you need to complete customer registration.

“So-net” is charged service. For more information, see the supplied leaflet “Start Here!”.

To fully use the function in the NETWORK mode, you have to complete the following registrations with your computer (1~3) and setup tasks via your camcorder (4, 5):

1 DI customer registration (p. 28) 2 Registration for “So-net” * (p. 31) 3 Registration for Album on the Web (p. 29) 4 Network Setup (p. 32) 5 Registering a Bluetooth device (p. 20)

* Registration for “So-net” is not necessary to use the other provider.

URL for Registration: “http://www.sony.co.uk/imaging/”

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

What is the Bluetooth wireless technology?

The Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between various Bluetooth devices without using cables. Devices which can use this technology include PCs, computer peripheral devices, PDAs, and mobile phones. This omnidirectional communication system enables communication even if the Bluetooth device is in a bag or having obstacles between the devices. Also, the Bluetooth wireless technology has advanced security functions, such as scrambled frequencies and data encryption.

Authentication

The authentication routine can block unspecified users’ access to this network. When attempting communication with an unregistered Bluetooth device, the devices must first be registered with each other by entering a common passkey to each device. When connecting with a previously registered Bluetooth device, communication starts without entering the passkey.

Preparation

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

Registering a Bluetooth device

This section describes making a registration of a Bluetooth device. Here we describe the procedure for registering the Sony Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function. Once the registration is completed, your camcorder can connect to your Bluetooth device without reregistering the device. You can register up to three Bluetooth devices. Also, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.

For more information about Bluetooth devices compatible with your camcorder, access the following URL: “http://www.sony-imaging.com/support/”

Notes

•When using Sony BTA-NW1/BTA-NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, place it at a location that has no obstacles between your camcorder and the device. The distance between the devices must be within 10 m (33 feet).

•The connection may be interrupted depending on the communication conditions.

Using your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

1 Preparing the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function

Set the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function to connection standby (BONDING). For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

2 Specifying your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function as the

connection device

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Preparation

(2) Tap [

The Setup screen appears.

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

Setup].

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

(4) Tap [Select].

The Bluetooth devices list appears. When making a registration for the first time, only [ Bluetooth devices.You can select one of the latest used three Bluetooth devices from the list.

Return] and [ New] are indicated. The list shows up to three

Tip

The last-used Bluetooth device is listed next to [

Return] and [ New].

(5) Tap [

New]. Your camcorder starts searching for your Bluetooth devices. When the searching is completed, the available Bluetooth devices list appears. When some Bluetooth devices with the same name appear, display each Bluetooth device address by tapping [More info.].

Notes

•The search takes from about 10 to 60 seconds. The time depends on the number of

Bluetooth devices around your camcorder.

•If the Bluetooth device you want to register is not found, carry out the procedure

again from step 4.

(6) Tap the desired Bluetooth device.

The character input screen appears.

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

(7) Enter the passkey.

For details on how to input characters, see “How to input characters” (p. 9). For example, when using the BTA-NW1/BTA-NW1A Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, the passkey is its serial number which is indicated on the label on the rear panel.

MODEL NO.

MODEM ADAPTOR WITH BLUETOOTHTM FUNCTION

Tip on “Passkey”

The passkey is an identification number needed to allow two Bluetooth devices to communicate with each other. The connection will be permitted after entering the passkey. This “Passkey” is also referred to as a “Bluetooth passkey”, “PIN”, “Bluetooth PIN”, etc. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Bluetooth adaptor.

(8) After entering the passkey, tap [Enter].

After the registration is completed, the Bluetooth Setup screen appears again. “Bluetooth Registration Complete” message is displayed. Tap [OK]. The selected Bluetooth device is specified.

BTA-NW1

Passkey

The number used when registering a Bluetooth device

Preparation

Note

When the message “Bluetooth Registration Error Check the Passkey” is indicated, tap [OK]. Carry out the procedure again from step 4.

(9) Tap [Exit].

The Setup screen appears again. For details on how to turn off the Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Modem Adaptor with Bluetooth Function.

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

(10) Tap [Exit].

The Network Menu appears again.

When the registration has failed

After pressing [OK], and carry out the procedure described in step 4 on page 22 again.

Displaying information on your camcorder

You can display your camcorder information.

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

(2) Tap [ Setup].

The Setup screen appears.

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

(4) Tap [Info.].

The Bluetooth Setup: Self information screen appears.

The model name

This is the unique address assigned to each camcorder at the factory. This address is used when exchanging information between devices. This address cannot be modified. (The number indicated on the illustration is an example number.)

Preparation

To return Bluetooth Setup screen

Tap [Return].

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

Radio wave indication

indicates the radio wave status of the connected Bluetooth device. (Use this

indication as a guide.)

Selecting other Bluetooth devices from the list

Tap the Bluetooth device you want to specify in step 4 on page 22. The device information is indicated. Tap [Exit].

Deleting a registered Bluetooth device from the list

You can register up to three Bluetooth devices on your camcorder. When deleting a Bluetooth device from the list, follow the procedure below.

(1) Open the Network Menu.

For details on how to open the Network Menu, refer to “Accessing the network” in the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(2) Tap [

The Setup screen appears.

Setup].

Overview of the Bluetooth wireless technology

(3) Tap [Bluetooth Setup].

The Bluetooth Setup screen appears.

(4) Tap [Select].

The Bluetooth devices list appears.

(5) Tap the device you want to delete.

The device name and address of the selected device are indicated.

Preparation

(6) Tap [Delete].

The selected device is deleted from the list.

Customer registration

DI customer registration

The camcorder offers network functions in addition to its basic functions. In order to take full advantage of these network functions, you should complete the DI (Digital Imaging) customer registration for the services provided. For details on services available, see the supplied leaflet “Start Here!”.

In order to take full advantage of the network function, we recommend that you make an online registration with your computer. When you complete your DI customer registration, your Login name (ID) and password are issued immediately.

Complete DI customer registration

(1) Access to “http://www.sony.co.uk/imaging/” with your computer. (2) Click [Register]. (3) Click Network Handycom registration link or enter your registration code

indicated on the registration leaflet supplied with your camcorder.

(4) Complete DI customer registration following the on-screen guidance.

About the Login name (ID) and password

After the customer registration has been completed, a Login name (ID) and password will be displayed. The Login name (ID) and password are very important, so be sure to write down in the “Setup memo” (p. 106).

Registration for Album on the Web

To upload an image recorded with your camcorder to your personal album, you have to complete your album registration.

Complete the registration for Album on the Web after the DI customer registration is completed

(1) Access to “http://www.sony.co.uk/imaging/” with your computer. (2) Click [Register]. (3) Click Network Handycam registration link or enter your registration code

indicated on the registration liaflet supplied with your camcorder.

(4) Complete the registration for “Album on the Web” following the on-screen

guidance.

Tip on Member name

Your member name is a nickname used on the “Album on the Web” site. Once you register your member name, that member name is indicated on your personal album when it is opened using a computer, and it is also used on your invitation card.

Tip

If you do not have email address, get an email address before registering your personal album.

Preparation

Internet service provider

To access the Internet, you have to sign-up with an Internet service provider (ISP). The provider acts as an intermediary between your camcorder and the Internet. After you sign-up with a provider; you can view various web pages through the Internet, you can send and receive email using your email address. The email address is a destination address in email transmission. Also, various other services may be available depending on your provider.

Notes

•A credit card may be required to sign-up with some providers.

•The connection fee depends on your provider.

Using the recommended provider (So-net)

For details on the services of “So-net”, see the supplied leaflet “Start Here!”.

The “So-net” option makes it easy to set the Internet and email preferences. Once you complete your DI customer registration, you can get your Login name (ID) and password. The Login name (ID) and the password can be used for the “So-net” option when you also register the So-net. Entering your Login name (ID), password, and the telephone number of an access point, you can access the Internet immediately.

Using the other provider

When using the other provider or when not using the “So-net” option, you have to set the Internet and email preferences. For details on setup, see “Setting network preferences” (p. 32).

Note

You cannot use the network function when using a provider that requires its own exclusive browser software.

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