Sony TRV80, DCR-TRV75 User Manual

3-080-162-12(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-TRV80

DCR-TRV75/TRV80

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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this Handycam is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer to servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.

DCR-TRV80 only

You can only use the Bluetooth wireless connection function in the country or area where you purchase the devices. For details, refer to the separate Network Function/Application Operating Instructions.

Notice

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

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-TRV80 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.

DCR-TRV80 only

IMPORTANT NOTE

To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no changes can be made. This device and its antenna (s) must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

For customers in CANADA

DCR-TRV80 only

The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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. 154)

•Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 161, 166)

•Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 156)

•Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the computer (p. 167)

•Recording moving pictures on the tape (p. 25)

•Playing back the tape (p. 37)

•Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 44, 107)

•Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (p. 120)

•Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 128)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 130)

Capturing images on the computer

Main Features

•You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth device (optional) or a

Accessing the network and using BIP (DCR-TRV80 only)

dedicated accessory that serves as a USB Network Adaptor (optional) etc.

•You can use the following functions by connecting to a Bluetooth device (optional) using BIP. –Remote Camera –Image Transport

For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCRTRV80 only) (p. 169)

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure during recording

•Back light function (p. 32)

•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 32)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 57)

•Manual exposure (p. 59)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 60)

•Recording images with the flash (p. 111)

Functions for giving images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 31)

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

•Fader (p. 50)

•Picture effect (p. 53)

•Digital effect (p. 54)

•Title (p. 95)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 116)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 57) – SPORTS – LANDSCAPE

•Manual focus (p. 61)

•Expanded focus (p. 61)

•Spot Focus (p. 63)

Functions for using after recording

•End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 35)

•Data code (p. 38)

•Tape PB ZOOM/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 71, 133)

•Zero set memory (p. 72)

•Title search (p. 73)

•Digital program editing (p. 78, 125)

Getting Started

Main Features

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 ........... 19

Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 20

Step 3 Using the touch panel............... 23

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture............................... 25

Shooting backlit subjects

– Back light function................ 32

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter .................. 32

Checking recordings

– End search/Edit search/Rec

Review ............................................. 35

Playback – Basics

Playing back tape .................................. 37

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 38

Viewing a recording on TV ................. 42

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” during tape recording

standby or tape recording ............. 44

Self-timer recording .............................. 46

Adjusting the white balance

manually .......................................... 47

Using the wide mode ........................... 48

Using the fader function ...................... 50

Using special effects

– Picture effect................................. 53

Using special effects – Digital effect... 54

Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 57

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 59

Using spot light-metering function

– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 60

Focusing manually................................ 61

Using spot focus function

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

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

Frame by frame recording

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

Recording with all the pixels

– Progressive Recording Mode .... 66

Using the viewfinder ............................ 67

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back tape

with picture effect .......................... 69

Playing back tape

with digital effect............................ 70

Enlarging images recorded on tape

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 71

Quickly locating a scene

– Zero set memory ......................... 72

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 73

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 74

Editing

Dubbing tape ......................................... 76

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

(on tape) ........................................... 78

Recording video or TV programs ....... 87

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ................................ 89

Audio dubbing ...................................... 91

Superimposing a title on a cassette

with Cassette Memory................... 95

Making your own titles ........................ 97

Labeling a cassette on a cassette

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

Erasing all the data in

Cassette Memory ............................ 99

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ............................... 100

Selecting the quality and size of

image data ..................................... 103

Recording still images on

“Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ......... 107

Recording an image from tape as a

still image ...................................... 114

Table of contents

Superimposing a still image in

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 116

Interval Photo Recording................... 119

Recording moving pictures on

“Memory Stick”

– MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 120

Self-timer recording ............................ 122

Recording a picture from tape

as a moving picture...................... 123

Recording edited pictures from tape

as a moving picture

– Digital program editing

(on “Memory Stick”).................... 125

Changing the recording folder.......... 127

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback .......... 128

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 130

Choosing playback folder .................. 132

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 133

Playing back images continuously

– Slide show .................................. 134

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 135

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 136

Changing image size – Resize ........... 139

Writing a print mark – Print mark ... 140

Viewing images with a computer

– Introduction ............................... 141

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Windows users).................... 144

Viewing pictures recorded on tape

on a computer

– USB Streaming

(For Windows users).................... 154

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Windows users).................... 161

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Macintosh users) .................. 164

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Macintosh users) .................. 166

Capturing images from an analog

video unit on a computer

– Signal convert function............. 167

Using the Network function (DCR-TRV80 only)

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

Accessing the network ....................... 169

Using applications .............................. 171

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 172

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 183

Self-diagnosis display......................... 191

Warning indicators ............................. 192

Warning messages .............................. 193

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ................................... 194

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 197

About i.LINK ....................................... 199

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 201

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 202

Specifications ....................................... 208

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls........... 210

Index ..................................................... 217

Getting Started

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

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

Recording a picture on the tape (p. 25)

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.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.

4Press START/STOP. Your

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

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 30).

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. 20).

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 37)

2Press of the touch panel to

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

rewind the tape.

3Press of the touch panel to

start playback.

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 (DCRTRV80 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-TRV80 only).

Viewfinder FlashLCD panel Battery pack

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

Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 102)

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.

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”

(p. 107)

1Remove the lens cap (p. 25).

2Set the POWER switch

to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

3Press OPEN

to open the LCD panel. The picture

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

appears on the screen.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

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. 30).

4Press PHOTO lightly.

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

FINE

640

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. 20).

Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 128)

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.

2Press PLAY. The last

recorded image is displayed.

Viewfinder FlashLCD panel Battery pack

POWER

PLAY

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

— 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-TRV80 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-TRV80 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.

DCR-TRV80 only

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

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

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

in this manual.

: Set the POWER switch to VCR.

: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK

(DCR-TRV80 only).

Types of differences

DCR- TRV75 TRV80 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

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

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

Checking supplied accessories

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

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

cord (1) (p. 16)

2 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack

(1) (p. 15, 16)

3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 215)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 215)

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.

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 25) 8 Lens hood (1) (p. 30) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 100) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 141) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 146)

qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 203) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV80 only) (p. 170) qf Shoe cover (1) (p. 92)

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Installing the battery pack

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

To remove the battery pack

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

down.

BATT release button

Getting Started

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.

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 197 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.

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-FM50 (supplied) 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

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 70 95 55 NP-FM70 250 145 200 115 NP-QM71/QM71D 290 170 230 135 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 445 260 350 205

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Playing time

Battery pack

NP-FM50 (supplied) 200 140 NP-FM70 415 295 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 340 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 520

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

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.

Playing time Playing time

with the LCD panel closed on the LCD screen

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.

DISPLAY/ BATTERY INFO

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

0% 50%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::7696

100%

min min

During charging

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::95120

min min

Fully charged

Step 1 Preparing the power source

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.

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.

Getting Started

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. 204). 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. 23). (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.

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

––:––:––

EXEC

New York, Bogota

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXEC

New York, Bogota

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

EXIT

GMT –5.0

EXIT

GMT –5.0

RRR R R

rrRrrrr

CLOCK SET AREA 1

DST OFF DATE Y M D

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

SETUP MENU

GMT +0.0

Lisbon, London

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXEC

GMT –5.0

New York, Bogota

RRR R R

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00AM

rrr r r

EXEC

JUL 4 2003

CLOCK SET

5:30:00 PM

USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

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. 22).

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.

Getting Started

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

World time difference

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Area Time-zone code differences

Area setting

GMT

+01:00

+02:00

+03:00

+03:30

+04:00

+04:30

+05:00

+05:30

+06:00

+06:30

+07:00

+08:00

+09:00

+09:30

+10:00

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 +12:00

–12:00

–11:00

–10:00

–09:00

–08:00

–07:00

–06:00

–05:00

–04:00

–03:30

–03:00

–02:00

–01:00

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

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-TRV80 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

is set to CAMERA

FADER

PAGE3

END SCH

EXIT

SPOT

METER

EXPO-

SURE

PAGE1 PAGE2

SPOT

FOCUS

Getting Started

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.

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, PRGRE REC, RMT CAM*

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, IMAGE TRANS*, VOL

During memory playback

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

* DCR-TRV80 only

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV80 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. (DCRTRV80 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. 67).

— 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 19) 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.

Recording – Basics

LOCK switch

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

Microphone

Camera recording lamp

REC

50min

0:00:01

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. 179). 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 46 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. 38).

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.

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.

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

min

JUL 4 2003

REC

12:05:56PM

0:00:01 60min

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.

Recording – Basics

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. 38).

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.

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.

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.

Recording – Basics

2,3

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. 175).

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

The recorded picture will not be affected.

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. 175).

Even if you adjust VF B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

The viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Attaching the supplied lens hood

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

Note

You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you forcibly attach these objects onto the lens hood, you will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the hood.

When you use the filter (optional)

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

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