Sony DCR-TRV940, DCR-TRV950 Operating Instruction

3-075-494-12 (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-TRV950
DCR-TRV940/TRV950
©2002 Sony Corporation
TM
SERIES
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can
Welcome!
capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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.
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. 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.
DCR-TRV950 only
Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions.
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-TRV950 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.
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“Memory Stick”
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
DCR-TRV950 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.
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
“Memory Stick”
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
DCR-TRV950 only
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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Main Features
Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back
Main Features
•Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 26)
•Recording still images on a tape (p. 51)
•Playing back a tape (p. 39)
•Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 46, 135)
•Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 153)
•Viewing still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” (p. 165)
•Viewing moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 168)
•Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 199, 203)
•Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 194)
•Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 196)
•Converting an analog signal to digital to capture images onto your computer (p. 204)
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Capturing images on your computer
Main Features
Accessing the Internet via a Bluetooth compliant device (DCR-TRV950 only)
Other uses
Functions for adjusting the exposure in the recording mode
•BACK LIGHT (p. 34)
•SPOT LIGHT (p. 35)
•Recording images with the flash (p. 48, 139)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 67)
•Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 74)
•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 75)
Getting Started
Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR­TRV950 only) (p. 205)
Main Features
Functions for giving images more impact
•Digital zoom (p. 31)
The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 12×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
•Fader (p. 55)
•Picture effect (p. 58)
•Digital effect (p. 59)
•Titles (p. 119)
•MEMORY MIX (p. 148)
Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings
•Sports lesson (p. 67)
•Landscape (p. 67)
•Manual focus (p. 76)
•Spot Focus (p. 78)
Functions for use with recorded tapes
•END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 37)
•DATA CODE (p. 41)
•Tape PB ZOOM (p. 86)
•ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 88)
•TITLE SEARCH (p. 89)
•Digital program editing (p. 98, 160)
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Table of contents
Main Features....................................... 4
Quick Start Guide
– Recording on a tape ............................ 8
– Recording on a “Memory Stick” ..... 10
Getting Started
Using this manual ................................. 12
Checking supplied accessories............ 14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 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 Inserting a cassette ................... 23
Step 4 Using the touch panel .............. 24
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture............................... 26
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ........................ 34
Shooting subjects lit by strong light
– SPOT LIGHT ......................... 35
Self-timer recording ....................... 36
Checking recordings
– END SEARCH /
EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ........ 37
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ............................... 39
To display the screen indicators
– Display function ................... 41
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 45
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording still images on a “Memory
Stick” during tape recording ........ 46
Recording still images on a tape
– Tape Photo recording ................. 51
Using the wide mode ........................... 53
Using the fader ...................................... 55
Using special effects
– Picture effect................................. 58
Using special effects
– Digital effect ................................. 59
Presetting the adjustment for picture
quality
– Custom preset .............................. 62
Using the guide frame .......................... 64
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Shooting with the zebra pattern ......... 65
Using the color bar................................ 66
Shooting with manual adjustment ..... 67
Using the PROGRAM AE ............. 67
Adjusting the shutter speed .......... 70
Adjusting the white balance ......... 72
Adjusting the exposure ................. 74
Using the spot light-metering
– Flexible Spot Meter ............... 75
Focusing manually................................ 76
Using the spot focus – Spot Focus ...... 78
Adjusting recording level manually
– Sound recording level ................. 79
Interval recording ................................. 81
Frame by frame recording
– Frame recording .......................... 83
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back tapes with picture
effect ................................................. 84
Playing back tapes with digital
effect ................................................. 85
Enlarging images recorded on tapes
– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 86
Quickly locating a scene
– ZERO SET MEMORY ................. 88
Searching the boundaries of a recorded
tape by title – TITLE SEARCH ..... 89
Searching a recording by date
– DATE SEARCH ........................... 90
Searching for a photo – PHOTO
SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN ............. 92
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 95
Dubbing only desired scenes
– Digital program editing
(on tapes) ......................................... 98
Recording video or TV programs ..... 109
Inserting a scene from a VCR
– Insert Editing ............................. 113
Audio dubbing .................................... 115
Superimposing a title ......................... 119
Making your own titles ...................... 122
Labeling a cassette .............................. 124
Table of contents
“Memory Stick” Operations
Using a “Memory Stick”
– Introduction ............................... 126
Recording still images on a “Memory
Stick”
– Memory Photo recording ......... 135
Recording images from a tape as still
images ............................................ 144
Superimposing a still image in the
“Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX .......................... 148
Recording moving pictures on
a“Memory Stick”
– MPEG movie recording ............ 153
Recording pictures from a tape as a
moving picture ............................. 156
Recording edited pictures from a tape as
a moving picture – Digital program editing
(on a “Memory Stick”) ................. 160
Copying still images from a tape
– PHOTO SAVE ............................ 163
Viewing still images
– Memory photo playback .......... 165
Viewing moving pictures
– MPEG movie playback ............. 168
Copying images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” to a tape ............ 171
Enlarging still images recorded on a
“Memory Stick”
– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 173
Playing back images in a continuous
loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 175
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection........................ 176
Deleting images – DELETE ............... 177
Writing a print mark
– PRINT MARK ............................ 180
Using the optional printer ................. 181
Viewing Images Using your Computer
Viewing images on your computer
– Introduction ............................... 183
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer using the USB cable
– For Windows users ................... 186
Viewing images recorded on a tape on
your computer
– For Windows users ................... 194
Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” on your computer
– For Windows users ................... 199
Connecting your camcorder to your
computer using the USB cable
– For Macintosh users .................. 201
Viewing images recorded on a
“Memory Stick” on your computer
– For Macintosh users .................. 203
Capturing images from an analog video
unit on your computer
– Signal convert function............. 204
Using the Network function (DCR-TRV950 only)
Accessing the network ....................... 205
For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the default settings with the
menu............................................... 207
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and how to correct
trouble ............................................ 218
Self-diagnosis display......................... 225
Warning indicators and messages .... 226
Additional Information
Usable cassettes ................................... 228
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ................................................ 231
About i.LINK ....................................... 233
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 235
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 236
Specifications ....................................... 242
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls........... 244
Index ..................................................... 254
Getting Started
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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape
This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Connecting the power cord (p. 19)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
Open the DC IN jack cover.
Quick Start Guide
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Inserting a cassette (p. 23)
1 Slide OPEN/Z
EJECT in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.
2 Insert the cassette
straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.
Write-protect tab
Connect the plug with its v
mark facing up.
3 Close the cassette
compartment by pressing cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.
on the
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Recording a picture (p. 26)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
4Press START/STOP.
Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press
3Press OPEN to open
START/STOP again.
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. 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).
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 39)
POWER
1Set the POWER switch
to VCR while pressing the small green button.
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
2Press m to rewind the tape.
REW
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
Quick Start Guide
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack.
3Press N to start playback.
PLAY
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Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”
This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Connecting the power cord (p. 19)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
Open the DC IN jack cover.
Quick Start Guide
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 128)
1 Slide MEMORY
OPEN in the direction of the arrow to open the “Memory Stick” slot.
Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.
2 Insert a “Memory
Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.
MEMORY EJECT
Press the MEMORY EJECT once lightly to eject it.
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“Memory Stick” slot
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick”
(p. 135)
3Press OPEN to open
1Remove the lens cap.
the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.
2Set the POWER switch to
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) while pressing the small green button.
4Press PHOTO
5Press PHOTO
lightly. You can start recording when the small green button on the screen stops flashing, and lights
Viewfinder
up.
When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. 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).
Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD screen (p. 165)
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/ NETWORK
deeper. The image while pressing the button deeply is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
Quick Start Guide
NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery pack.
1Set the POWER switch to
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) or VCR while pressing the small green button.
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
2Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded
image is displayed.
PLAY PB
or
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— Getting Started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV950 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-TRV950 only”.
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR- TRV940 TRV950 Mark on the POWER switch MEMORY MEMORY/NETWORK Network function z
z Provided — Not provided
Note on Cassette Memory
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Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .
Functions that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are: – END SEARCH (p. 37) – DATE SEARCH (p. 90) – PHOTO SEARCH (p. 92)
Functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are: – TITLE SEARCH (p. 89) – Superimposing a title (p. 119) – Labeling a cassette (p. 124)
For details of cassette types, see page 228.
You see this mark in the introduction of features that are operated only with cassette memory.
Cassettes with cassette memory are marked by (Cassette Memory).
Using this manual
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
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].
Getting Started
[a][b]
[c][d]
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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4
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1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16)
2 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 45) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
(p. 250)
5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 251)
6 Shoulder strap (1)
5
6
q;
2
7
qa
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 126) 9 USB cable (1) (p. 183) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)
(p. 188)
qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 237) qs Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV950 only) (p. 206)
3
8
qs
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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
1
2
To remove the battery pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
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Getting Started
2
BATT release button
2
If you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 231 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
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2
1
4
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Note
Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“---- min” appears in the display window.
When you use the AC power adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180) NP-QM71 260 (200) NP-FM90 330 (270) NP-FM91/QM91 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) 95 50 75 40 NP-FM70 175 100 135 75 NP-QM71 200 115 155 85 NP-FM90 310 175 240 140 NP-FM91/QM91 360 205 280 160
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Playing time
Battery pack
NP-FM50 (supplied) 180 115 NP-FM70 310 205 NP-QM71 350 235 NP-FM90 550 365 NP-FM91/QM91 635 425
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Note
Approximate recording time and playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
If the power goes off although remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
Recommended charging temperature
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the
mark.
TM
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
SERIES
Playing time Playing time
with LCD closed on LCD screen
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Getting Started
1
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power supply (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder.
•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 239). Set the area, the daylight saving time, year, month, day, hour and then the minute, in that order.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings while the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired area (where you are), then
press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select whether or not the time is daylight
saving time, then press the dial. Select OFF if the time is not daylight saving time. Select ON if it is.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired year, then press the dial.
The year changes as follows:
1995 T · · · · t 2002 T · · · · t 2079
(7) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(8) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(9) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
, then press the dial.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time
MENU
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
2
LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE
[
MENU] : END
– –:– –:– –
R
r
R
r
R
r
GMT –5.0
GMT –5.0
GMT –5.0
STBY
5
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET
3
USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN
[
MENU] : END
CLOCK SET AREA26
4
6
8
NewYork, Bogota DST OFF DATE Y M D
– – – – – – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – – – – : – –
[
EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
CLOCK SET AREA26
NewYork, Bogota DST OFF
RRR RRR
DATE Y M D
2002 JAN 1 12 : 00AM
rrr rrr
[
EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
CLOCK SET AREA26
NewYork, Bogota DST OFF
RRR RRR
DATE Y M D
2002 JUL 4 5 : 30PM
rrr rrr
[
EXEC] : END
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET
USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN
[
MENU] : END
CLOCK SET AREA 1
Lisbon, London DST OFF DATE Y M D
– – – – – – – – – – – : – –
[
EXEC] : NEXT ITEM
CLOCK SET AREA26
NewYork, Bogota
DST OFF
ON
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Getting Started
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Note
Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
If you do not set the date and time
“--:--:--” and “--- -- ----” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick.”
When using your camcorder abroad
Set the clock to the local time (p. 22).
If you use the camcorder in a region where daylight saving time is used
Set DST SET to ON in the menu setting.
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.
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Step 2 Setting the date and time
Simple setting of clock by a time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET, DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 216 for more information. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
World time differences
192021 2223 2425 2627293031 1 2346810121314161718
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AREA
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Time difference
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
To adjust a time difference
Select AREA SET in the menu setting, and select an area or a country you want to adjust to, then press SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
Area or country
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
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Time difference
+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 or country
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 Inserting a cassette
(1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide
(3) Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing
(5) After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it
OPEN/Z EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
the window facing out and the write-protect tab facing upward.
The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
clicks.
Getting Started
on the cassette compartment.
OPEN/Z EJECT
3 4, 52
To eject a cassette
Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.
Notes
•Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other than the mark.
When you use a cassette with cassette memory
Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 228).
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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Step 4 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-TRV950 only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape.
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 15 to 19). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR while pressing the small green
button.
(4) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages of this manual for each
function.
5,6
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
PAGE1 PAGE2
SPOT
DIG
FOCUS
EFFT
PAGE1 PAGE2
SELF
LCD
TIMER
BRT
MEM M I X
EXIT
END SCH
SPOT
METER
EXIT
2
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To execute settings
Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2.
To cancel settings
Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2.
FN
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POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
1
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Step 4 Using the touch panel
Notes
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.
•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV950 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/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder.
•When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 238).
•When the LCD screen gets dirty, clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth.
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.
Press FN to display the following buttons:
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
PAGE1 END SCH, SPOT FOCUS, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX, SPOT METER PAGE2 LCD BRT, SELFTIMER
When the POWER switch is set to VCR
PAGE1 LCD BRT, PB, INDEX, END SCH PAGE2 PB ZOOM, PB, INDEX, DIG EFFT
Getting Started
See page 129 when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
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— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap
string to fix it.
(2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for
more information (p. 15 to 23).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
This sets your camcorder to the standby.
(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
LOCK switch
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Microphone
Camera recording lamp
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Recording a picture
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press the DATA CODE button during playback you can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41).
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. 214). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only) accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the further side (unlock position) as the default setting.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape. – When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). – When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition
smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH (p. 37).
Recording – Basics
If you leave your camcorder in the standby for five minutes while the cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To return to the standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then back to CAMERA. To start recording, press the START/STOP button again without switching the POWER switch. 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.
The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
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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 battery pack.
Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.
180°
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body.
90°
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Note
When the LCD panel is opened, the viewfinder automatically turns off and no image is displayed in the viewfinder. However, in the Mirror Mode, images are displayed in the viewfinder as well (p. 32).
LCD screen
•When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.
•When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Recording a picture
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
(1) Press FN and select PAGE2 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1.
(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.
Recording – Basics
1
FN
2,3
LCD BRT
–+
the bar indicator
OPEN
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
LCD screen backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 210).
Even if you adjust LCD BRT
The recorded picture will not be affected.
OK
LCD BRT
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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 the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 210).
The viewfinder lens adjustment lever
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Recording a picture
T
W
Using the zoom feature
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W: Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T: Telephoto (subject appears closer)
Recording – Basics
W
T
W
T
To use zoom greater than 12×
Zoom greater than 12× is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 24× or 150×. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 209). The digital zoom is set to OFF as a default setting.
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position.
Note on digital zoom
The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the “T” side.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
You cannot use the digital zoom.
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Recording a picture
Shooting with the Mirror Mode
This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.
The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.
Xz appears in the standby, and z appears in the recording while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.
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During recording in the mirror mode
•ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.
•FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder.
When you press FN
The does not appear on the screen.
Recording a picture
Indicators displayed in the recording
Indicators are not recorded on tapes.
Remaining battery time
Cassette memory
This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.
Recording mode
STBY/REC
0:00:01
50
min
JUL 4 2002
REC
12:05:56PM
45min
Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape
This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while.
FN
FN button
Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen.
Time
The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.
Date
The date is displayed 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.
Remaining tape indicator
The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press the DATA CODE button during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 41).
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Recording a picture
Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.
Press BACK LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
BACK LIGHT
When shooting backlit subjects
If you press SPOT LIGHT, EXPOSURE or SPOT METER, the backlight function will be canceled.
When you manually adjust the exposure
You cannot use the backlight function.
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Recording a picture
Shooting subjects lit by strong light – SPOT LIGHT
This function prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light, such as in the theater.
Press SPOT LIGHT while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press SPOT LIGHT again.
SPOT LIGHT
when shooting spotlighted subjects
If you press BACK LIGHT, EXPOSURE or SPOT METER, the spot light function will be canceled.
When you manually adjust the exposure
You cannot use the spot light function.
Recording – Basics
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Recording a picture
Self-timer recording
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER.
(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
The
(3) Press START/STOP.
The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
START/STOP
1
FN
START/STOP
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To stop the count down
Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.
To cancel the self-timer
Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby.
Note
The self-timer is automatically canceled when: – The self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
You can also record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer (p. 143).
Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
FN
END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
(1) In the standby, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press END SCH.
The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To stop searching
Press END SCH again.
End search
When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search works even once you eject the cassette.
Recording – Basics
EDITSEARCH
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The end search may not work correctly.
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the EDITSEARCH in the standby. The recorded portion is played back.
7 : To go backward +: To go forward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
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Checking recordings – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
Rec Review
You can check the last recorded section.
Press the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
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— Playback – Basics —
Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.
– : To turn down + : To turn up When you close the LCD panel, sound is muted.
Playback – Basics
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To stop playback
Press x.
6
VOLUME
REW PLAY
2
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/ NETWORK
1
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Playing back a tape
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
If you leave the power on for a long time
Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.
When you open or close the LCD panel
Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.
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Playing back a tape
To display the screen indicators – Display function
Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear on the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again.
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
About date/time and various settings
Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (data code).
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back a tape. 2 Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander.
The display changes as follows when you press the DATA CODE: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator
Date/time Various settings
50min
JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM
[a] Tape counter [b] SteadyShot OFF [c] Exposure mode [d] White balance [e] Gain [f] Shutter speed [g] Aperture value
0:00:23:01
40min
AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB
0:00:23:01
[a] [b] [c] [d]
[e] [f] [g]
Playback – Basics
DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL DATA CODE
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Playing back a tape
To not display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 216). The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE : date/time y no indicator
Various settings
Various settings are your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording, the various settings will not be displayed.
When you use the data code, bars (-- -- --) appear if:
–A blank portion of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. – The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Remaining battery time indicator during playback
The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
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Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To play back pause (viewing a still picture)
Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.
To advance the tape
Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To rewind the tape
Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.
To view pictures at double speed
Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.
To view pictures frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
Playback – Basics
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press FN, then press END SCH in the stop mode. The last five-second recorded portion is played back and then stopped.
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Playing back a tape
In the various playback modes
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
When the playback pause lasts for five minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
Slow playback
The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV Interface.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
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Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 19). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
AUDIO/VIDEO
White
S VIDEO
: Signal flow
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.
Yellow
Red
IN
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
Playback – Basics
TV
If your TV has an S video jack
Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
To display the screen indicators on TV
Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 217). Then, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. To turn the screen indicators off, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder again.
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— Advanced Recording Operations —
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or tape recording standby. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 51).
Before operation
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
•Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings (The default setting is MEMORY).
(1) In the standby, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The
CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change from the selected still image to another image, release PHOTO once and press it lightly again.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image while pressing the button deeply is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
1
PHOTO
2
PHOTO
[a] : Number of the recorded images [b] : Approximate number of the images that can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”
Notes
•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. If you do so, the image may flutter.
•You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” during following operations ( The indicator flashes on the screen.): – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – MEMORY MIX
“Memory Stick”
For details, see page 126 for more information.
[a][b]
SFN
1 / 6
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CAPTURE
SFN
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording
Image size of still images
Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When you want to record still images in different size, use the Memory Photo recording (p. 135).
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
You cannot select image quality. The image quality when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR­TRV950 only) is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE).
During and after recording still images on a “Memory Stick”
Your camcorder continues recording on tape.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
To record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The image when you press PHOTO will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
To record images with higher quality
We recommend that you use the Memory Photo recording (p. 135).
Title
The title cannot be recorded.
Advanced Recording Operations
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording
Recording images with the flash
The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen.
(flash)
Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:
t t t (no indicator) Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce red-eye.
Forced flash: The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.
No flash: The flash does not fire.
The flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 208). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL.
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Notes
•Attaching the lens hood or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear.
•You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.
• (auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre­recording flash or other conditions.
•A flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location.
•When recording with the flash, it takes longer to prepare for image capture. This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the flash pops up. Darken the surroundings by covering the lens, and press PHOTO lightly so that your camcorder starts to charge power after the flash pops up.
•If it is not easy to focus on the subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use the focal distance information (p. 77) for focusing manually.
When the flashlight does not reach to the subject
The color of the image may change.
If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after removing the power supply
Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording
You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations:
– Tape Recording – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment
The flash does not fire even if you select auto (no indicator) and (auto red-eye reduction) during the following operations:
– Spot light – Shutter speed adjustment – Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE – Landscape of PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter
When you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eye reduction
You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction.
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording
Self-timer recording
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Before operation
•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
•Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings.(The default setting is MEMORY.)
(1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press SELFTIMER.
(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
The
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then the recording starts automatically.
PHOTO
1
FN
3
PHOTO
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To cancel the self-timer
Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby. You cannot stop the count down.
Note
The self-timer is automatically canceled when: – The self-timer is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Self-timer recording
You can operate the self-timer recording only during the recording standby.
Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording
You can record still images such as photographs on tapes. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape.
(1) In the standby, set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change from the selected still image to another image, release PHOTO once and press it lightly again.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.
Advanced Recording Operations
2
PHOTO
3
PHOTO
Recording images with the flash
For the details, see page 48.
Recording images with self-timer
(1) Set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 209). (2) Follow steps 1 and 3 on page 50.
CAPTURE
•••••••
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Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording
Notes
•During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. If you do so, the image may flutter.
•You cannot use PHOTO during the following operations: ( The indicator flashes on the screen.) – Fader – Digital effect
•When you record images with the flash, sound may not be recorded clearly.
If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording
When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may flutter. This is not a malfunction.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
To use the tape photo recording during the tape recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby.
To record clear still images with little unsteadiness
We recommend that you record on a “Memory Stick” using the Memory Photo recording.
When you record images with the flash
The allowed shooting distance is shorter than when you record on a “Memory Stick” in Memory Photo recording.
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When playing back images recorded with the flash on other equipment
These images may flicker.
Using the wide mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ID-2 system, the screen size is automatically selected. Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[a]
16:9
WIDE
[b]
[c]
[d]
(1) In the standby, press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
16:9WIDE in
, then press the dial (p. 209).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
2
CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC
MENU
16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN
[
ON
MENU] : END
Advanced Recording Operations
To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
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Using the wide mode
In the wide mode
You cannot select the following functions: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby
– BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: – You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/vertical ratio) information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video signals.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using an A/V connecting cable.
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Using the fader
You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance.
FADER
M. FADER (mosaic)
BOUNCE
OVERLAP
2)
WIPE
[a]
1) 2)
2)
RECSTBY
Advanced Recording Operations
2)
DOT
[b]
MONOTONE
When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
1)
You can use the bounce when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.
2)
Fade in only.
RECSTBY
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Using the fader
(1) When fading in [a]
In the standby, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.
When fading out [b]
In the recording, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows:
(no indicator)T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP
The last selected fader is indicated first of all.
(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
After fade in/out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
To cancel the fader
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE
START/STOP
1
FADER
FADER
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Note
You cannot use the following functions while using the fader. Also, you cannot use the fader while using the following functions: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby
– Tape photo recording – Digital effect – Interval recording – Frame recording
When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. While the image is being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.
Using the fader
When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
You cannot use the fader.
While using BOUNCE, you cannot use the following functions:
– Zoom – Picture effect – Shutter speed adjustment – Exposure – Flexible Spot meter – Focus manually – Spot Focus
Note on BOUNCE
The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: – When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE
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Using special effects – Picture effect
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.
NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer, to make the picture look more like
SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. MOSAIC [e] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned.
[a] [b] [c] [d] [e]
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p. 208).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.
an illustration.
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1
MENU
MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL AUTO SHTR RETURN
[
MENU] : END
OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE SLIM STRETCH MOSAIC
To cancel the picture effect
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Note
The following functions do not work during the picture effect – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby
– BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
Picture effect is automatically canceled.
Using special effects – Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally.
STILL
You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
TRAIL
You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed.
Still image
STILL
Still image
LUMI.
Moving picture
Moving picture
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Using special effects – Digital effect
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired mode. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored
in memory.
(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
–:To reduce the effect +: To increase the effect
Items to be adjusted
STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
FLASH The interval of frame by frame playback LUMI. The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidental image OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary
(5) Press OK to return to PAGE1.
picture
swapped with a moving picture
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1 2~4
FN
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the digital effect
Press OFF to return to PAGE1.
DIG EFFT
DIG EFFT DIG EFFT
OFF OK
OLD
MOVIE
STILL
The bar appears when setting following digital effects modes : STILL, FLASH, LUMI., TRAIL.
LUMI.FLASH TRAIL
OFF
LUMI.
–+
OK
Using special effects – Digital effect
Notes
•The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or recording
standby – Tape photo recording – Fader – Shutter speed (1/30 or smaller) adjustment
•The following functions do not work in the old movie: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE – Shutter speed adjustment
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
Digital effect is automatically canceled.
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Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset
You can preset the camcorder to record the picture with the desired picture quality. When presetting, adjust the picture by shooting a subject and checking the picture displayed on a TV (p. 45).
(1) Press CUSTOM PRESET to display the CUSTOM PRESET menu while the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the selected item, then press the dial. (7) Press CUSTOM PRESET.
The CUSTOM PRESET menu disappears and the indicator screen.
appears on the
1
CUSTOM PRESET
CUSTOM PRESET
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AE SH AGC LIMIT RESET
[CP] : END
[CP] : END
OFF
I
FT
I
FT
OFF
2-4
5,6
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AE SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN
[CP] : END
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AE SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN
[CP] : END
OFF
I
FT
I
FT
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AE SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN
[CP] : END
I
I
FT
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
COLOR LVL
[CP] : END
OFF ON
I
FT
I
FT
CUSTOM PRESET STBY
SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH
I
FT
AE SH
I
FT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN
[CP] : END
FT
ON
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Presetting the adjustment for picture quality – Custom preset
Items to be adjusted Item
COLOR LVL
SHARPNESS WB SHIFT AE SHIFT AGC LIMIT RESET
Meaning
Color intensity
Sharpness White balance Brightness Auto Gain-limit Sets items above to the default
settings.
Adjustment value
Decreases color intensity y Increases color intensity
Softer y Sharper Bluish y Reddish Dim y Brighten 6 dB/12 dB/OFF
To cancel using the custom preset
Select OFF in step 4. The setting is still maintained at this moment. To return to the standard setting, select RESET in step 6.
To check the custom preset setting
Press CUSTOM PRESET while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The custom preset setting appears on the screen.
When you preset the desired picture quality in CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
The preset is only available in each mode you preset. If you want to use a preset both in CAMERA and MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only), you have to preset in each mode.
Advanced Recording Operations
About the AGC Limit
When adjusting the exposure manually, the level of the gain is up to 18 dB (OFF).
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Using the guide frame
You can easily make the picture be on a horizontal line using the guide frame. The guide frame is not recorded in the tape or the “Memory Stick.”
(1) Set GUIDE FRAME in to ON in the menu setting while the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). (p210)
(2) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The guide frame is displayed on the
screen.
2
MENU
1
LCD/VF SET
LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GUI DEFRAME RETURN
[MENU] : END
OFF ON
LCD/VF SET
LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF B. L. GUI DEFRAME RETURN
[MENU] : END
ON
To clear the guide frame
Select GUIDE FRAME to OFF in the menu setting or simply press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.
Note
The guide frame indicates only a rough level. The size and position of the guide frame do not affect the setting of the camcorder.
If you set GUIDEFRAME to ON
The other indicators are also displayed on the screen.
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Shooting with the zebra pattern
You can set the camcorder to display a zebra pattern (diagonal stripes) in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds a certain level. You can check the picture level of a subject by displaying the zebra pattern. Use the zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting the exposure so that you can get the desired picture. The zebra pattern is not recorded in the tape or the “Memory Stick.”
Set the ZEBRA selector to 70 or 100 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
ZEBRA
OFF 70 100
Setting
70
100
OFF
Meaning
The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness is about 70 IRE.
The zebra pattern appears in the portion of the picture on the screen with a subject whose brightness exceeds more than 100 IRE.
The zebra pattern does not appear on the screen.
To erase the zebra pattern
Set the ZEBRA selector to OFF.
When the ZEBRA selector is set to 100
The portion of the picture where zebra pattern appears is an area of high brightness and overexposure.
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Using the color bar
If you press COLOR BAR, the color bar is displayed on the screen. Use the color bar in the following cases: – At the beginning of the recording, the recorded images may be unstable. To avoid
this, record the color bar first and start recording the desired images when the captured images become clear.
– To adjust screen color.
Press COLOR BAR while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. If you press COLOR BAR again the color bar disappears.
When you adjust color on the screen
Connect your camcorder to the TV (p. 45) and adjust image color on the TV screen.
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While the color bar is displayed
The following functions do not work. However, the settings before the color bar is displayed are retained. – BACK LIGHT – SPOT LIGHT – Picture effect – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Shutter speed adjustment – White balance adjustment – Exposure – MEMORY MIX
While the color bar is displayed during Picture effect, Digital effect or MEMORY MIX
These effects cannot be added on the color bar.
While using the fader
The color bar cannot be displayed.
Shooting with manual adjustment
AUTO LOCK selector
Set the selector as shown below to maintain or release the settings of the functions. Manually adjusted functions are retained even if you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK. However, all functions will automatically return to the default settings five minutes after removing the power supply.
AUTO LOCK [a]
Select this position to lock the PROGRAM AE, Shutter speed, White balance, Exposure and Flexible spot meter functions in order to make these function automatically adjusted. We recommend that you set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK if you use the video flash light (optional).
AUTO LOCK release [b]
Select this position for setting the functions manually.
HOLD [c]
Select AUTO LOCK release [b], and set the functions manually. Select this position [c] to maintain the settings.
[b]
[a] [c]
Advanced Recording Operations
AUTO LOCK
Using the PROGRAM AE
You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) to suit your specific shooting requirements.
Soft portrait
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Sports lesson
This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach & ski
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & moon
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
HOLD
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Shooting with manual adjustment
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67)
(2) Press PROGRAM AE. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.
The indicator changes as follows:
y y y y
2
PROGRAM
AE
3
AUTO
1
LOCK
To cancel the PROGRAM AE
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the AUTO LOCK or press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator disappears.
HOLD
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Shooting with manual adjustment
Notes
•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Sports lesson – Beach & ski
•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: – Sunset & moon – Landscape
•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE: – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE – Shutter speed adjustment – Spot focus
•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only), Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.)
The PROGRAM AE does not work
When you are recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX. (The indicator flashes.)
While WHT BAL is set to automatic adjustment
The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE is selected.
You can adjust the following functions while using the PROGRAM AE
–Backlight – Spot light – Exposure – Flexible Spot Meter
Advanced Recording Operations
When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering phenomenon which lights up or dims the screen, or the color change may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE off. – Soft portrait – Sports lesson
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Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting the shutter speed
You can adjust the shutter speed manually to suit your preference and with its shutter speed fixed.
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67)
(2) Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the screen. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired speed. The available
shutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000. As you turn the dial, the shutter speed changes as follows: [CAMERA] 1/4 y 1/8 y 1/15 y 1/30 y ... y 1/4000 y 1/6000 y 1/10000 [MEMORY/NETWORK] 1/60 y 1/90 y 1/100 y 1/125 y 1/180 y 1/250 y 1/350 y 1/500 The shutter speed increases when a smaller number is selected. The size of the picture displayed on the screen also increases. Conversely, the shutter speed is slower when a larger number is selected. The picture displayed on the screen will thus decrease in size.
2
SHUTTER
SPEED
60
70
AUTO
1
LOCK
To return to automatic shutter speed mode
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator disappears.
Notes
•If you set the shutter speed value to 1/30 or smaller, You cannot use the flash and the digital effect.
•The Shutter speed cannot be adjusted while you are using the following functions. – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Flexible spot meter
If you press PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed adjusted manually returns to the automatic shutter speed.
HOLD
3
Shooting with manual adjustment
When the shutter speed is fast
When shooting a bright subject, vertical lines may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. In such cases, set the shutter speed a little slower.
When shooting at slow shutter speed
At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Use a tripod and adjust the focus manually.
When recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering phenomenon which lights up or dims the screen, or the color change may occur depending on the shutter speed.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only)
Shutter speeds available in the MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only) mode are different from those in the CAMERA mode.
Even if you set the shutter speed faster than 1/500 or slower than 1/60 while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, the shutter speed setting is automatically reset to 1/500 or 1/60 respectively if you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only).
Advanced Recording Operations
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Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting the white balance
White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance for camera recording. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks.
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR­TRV950 only). (p. 67)
(2) Press WHT BAL. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the appropriate white balance mode
under the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes as follows:
(One-push white balance) y (Outdoor) y n (Indoor)
2
WHT BAL
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1
Indicator
(One-push
white balance)
(Outdoor)
n (Indoor)
AUTO LOCK
Shooting conditions
•Adjusting the white balance according to the light source. Follow the procedure described on the next page to adjust the setting again.
•Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks
•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp
•Lighting condition changes quickly
•Too bright a place such as a photography studio
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
HOLD
3
Shooting with manual adjustment
If you have selected in step 3
When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colors without the image being affected by ambient light.
(1) Shoot a white object such as paper fully with displayed on the screen in the
recording standby.
(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained even after removing the power supply.
To return to automatic adjustment
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL. The white balance indicator disappears.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the n (indoor) mode.
When you record under fluorescent lamp
Use the automatic white balance mode or the (one-push white balance) mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly if you use the n (indoor) mode.
Shooting when lighting conditions have changed
Readjust the white balance while the camcorder is in standby mode. White balance cannot be adjusted in the (One-push white balance) mode during recording.
Advanced Recording Operations
If the indicator does not stop flashing after you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
The white balance cannot be set. Use the automatic mode for recording.
In automatic white balance mode
Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:
– You detach the battery for replacement. – You bring your camcorder outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa.
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Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting the exposure
You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When you need a fine adjustment for the backlit subjects. – When shooting subjects and dark backgrounds. – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully.
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK(DCR-TRV950 only). (p. 67)
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
2
EXPOSURE
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AUTO
1
LOCK
To return to automatic exposure
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator disappears.
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:
– Backlight – Spot light – Shutter speed adjustment
If you press PROGRAM AE
Your camcorder also returns to automatic exposure.
HOLD
3
Shooting with manual adjustment
Using the spot light-metering – Flexible Spot Meter
You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: – When adjusting the exposure manually to shoot the backlit subjects. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a
subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight.
(1) Set the AUTO LOCK selector to the center (auto lock release) position while
the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR­TRV950 only). (p. 67)
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears. (4) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.
The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The exposure of the point you selected is adjusted.
(5) Press
2
OK to return to PAGE1.
3~5
FN
METER
SPOT
PAGE1 PAGE2
SPOT
DIG
FOCUS
EFFT
1
MEM M I X
AUTO LOCK
EXIT
END SCH
SPOT
METER
SPOT METER
AUTO
OK
HOLD
Advanced Recording Operations
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to automatic exposure
Set the AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press AUTO to return to PAGE1.
The following functions do not work during Flexible Spot Meter
– Backlight – Spot light – Shutter speed adjustment
If you press PROGRAM AE
Your camcorder also returns to automatic exposure.
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Focusing manually
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.
•The autofocus is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background.
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
(1) Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only). The 9 indicator appears.
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
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2
Focus ring
1
AUTO
MAN
INFINITY
FOCUS
PUSH AUTO
To return to the autofocus
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To record distant subjects
When you set FOCUS to INFINITY, the focus changes to a setting appropriate for an object in the far distance, and the indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To shoot with auto focusing momentarily
Press PUSH AUTO. The auto focus functions while you are pressing PUSH AUTO. Use this button to focus on one subject and then another with smooth focusing. When you release PUSH AUTO, manual focusing resumes.
Focusing manually
To focus precisely
It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9 changes as follows:
when recording a distant subject when the subject is too close to focus on
Focal distance information is displayed for about three seconds on the screen in the following cases:
– When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual – When turning the focus ring
Focal distance information
– This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject, for example,
when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp focus.
– You cannot get correct information if you have attached a conversion lens (optional)
to your camcorder.
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Using the spot focus – Spot Focus
You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed.
(1) Set FOCUS to MAN while the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or
MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV950 only).
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. (4) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen.
The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The spot focus of the point you selected is adjusted.
(5) Press
OK to return to PAGE1.
2
FN
3~5
SPOT
FOCUS
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To return to the autofocus
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
When Using PROGRAM AE
Spot focus do not work.
Focal distance information
It is not displayed on the screen.
PAGE1 PAGE2
SPOT
DIG
FOCUS
EFFT
1
INFINITY
MEM M I X
AUTO
MAN
EXIT
END SCH
SPOT
METER
FOCUS
PUSH AUTO
SPOT FOCUS
OK
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level
You can adjust the recording sound level. Use headphones to monitor the sound when you adjust it.
(1) Set MIC LEVEL in to MANUAL in the menu setting while the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA or VCR. (p. 214)
(2) Press MENU to erase the menu display. (3) Press AUDIO LEVEL to display the recording level adjustment display in
standby mode.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the recording level.
2
MENU
Advanced Recording Operations
1
TAPE SET
REC MODE AUD
I
O MODE REMA M
I
C LEVEL
RETURN
[MENU] : END [MENU] : END
I
N
AUTO MANUAL
TAPE SET
REC MODE AUD
I
O MODE REMA M
I
C LEVEL
RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
I
N
MANUAL
[a] Recording level meter [b]Decreases the recording level [c] Increases the recording level
To clear the recording level adjustment display
Press AUDIO LEVEL.
To return to automatic recording sound level
Set MIC LEVEL to AUTO in the menu setting.
3
AUDIO LEVEL
[a]
30 20 12 0 dB
[b][c]
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Adjusting recording level manually – Sound recording level
Notes on the manual adjustment
•The recording level setting is retained for about five minutes even after removing the power supply.
•The recording level indicator appears at the lower-right on the screen.
The sound input through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the DV Interface
You cannot adjust the recording level.
When MIC LEVEL is set to AUTO
You cannot adjust the recording level, however, the recording level adjustment display is displayed.
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Interval recording
You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function.
Example
1 s 1 s
[a] [b]
[c]
[a]REC TIME [b]Waiting time [c] INTERVAL
(1) In the standby, set INT. REC in to SET in the menu setting. (p. 209) (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set INTERVAL and REC TIME.
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then
press the dial. The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN
3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then
press the dial. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC
5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
9 min 59 s
9 min 59 s
10 min10 min
RETURN, then press the dial.
Advanced Recording Operations
3
CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN
[
MENU] : END
CAMERA SET D ZOOM
1
PHOTO REC
16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN
[
MENU] : END
CAMERA SET INT. REC
2
INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN
[
MENU] : END
STBY
ON
CAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN
[
MENU] : END
ON OFF SET
30SEC
0.5SEC
STBY
STBY
STBY
CAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN
[
MENU] : END
CAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN
[
MENU] : END
CAMERA SET
INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN
[
MENU] : END
30SEC
30SEC 1MIN 5MIN 10MIN
0.5SEC 1SEC
1.5SEC 2SEC
STBY
STBY
STBY
(continued on the following page)
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Interval recording
4
MENU
(4) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes. (5) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator
lights up.
To cancel the interval recording
Perform either of the following: – Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. – Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.
STBY
INTERVAL
5
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
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To perform normal recording during the interval recording
Press START/STOP. The INTERVAL indicator flashes. During the waiting time you can perform normal recording only once. To stop normal recording, press START/STOP again. Step4 is displayed on the screen.
On recording time
There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to +/– six frames from the selected time.
When pressing START/STOP during recording time
Interval recording stops. To restart it, press START/STOP again.
Frame by frame recording – Frame recording
You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 3.
(1) In the standby, set FRAME REC in to ON in the menu setting. (p.209) (2) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
The FRAME REC indicator lights up.
(3) Press START/STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a
recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.
(4) Move the subject, and repeat step 3.
MENU
3
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/ NETWORK
Advanced Recording Operations
1
CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN
[MENU] : END
STBY
OFF ON
CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE
MENU
STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN
[MENU] : END
STBY
ON
To cancel the frame recording
Perform either of the following: – Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings. – Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.
Note
The remaining tape time is not indicated correctly if you use this function continuously.
When using the frame recording
The last recorded frame is longer than other frames.
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— Advanced Playback Operations —
Playing back tapes with picture effect
During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
(1) In the playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select P EFFECT in
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p. 208).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.
For details of each picture effect, see page 58.
1
MANUAL SET
MENU
P EFFECT RETURN
[
MENU] : END
OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
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To cancel the picture effect
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect.
•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the picture effect. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 144, 156), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by picture effect
Pictures processed by picture effect are not output through the DV Interface.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
Picture effect is automatically canceled.
Playing back tapes with digital effect
During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired mode. In the STILL or LUMI., the picture where you select the
mode is stored in memory as a still image.
(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect. Refer to page 60 for details. (5) Press
OK to return to PAGE2.
1
FN
2,3
DIG
DIG EFFT
OKOFF
EFFT
STILL FLASH
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
To cancel the digital effect
Press OFF to return to PAGE2.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect.
•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using digital effect. However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 144, 156), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
LUMI. TRAIL
Advanced Playback Operations
Pictures processed by digital effect
Pictures processed by digital effect are not output through the DV Interface.
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
Digital effect is automatically canceled.
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Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM
You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 173).
(1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. (3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen.
The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback image is enlarged approximately at twice the size. If you press the other area again, the area moves to the center of the screen.
(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.
You can enlarge the image from approximately 1.1 times up to five times its size.
W: Decreases the zoom ratio.
T: Increases the zoom ratio.
1
FN
2
PB ZOOM
To cancel the PB ZOOM
Press END.
PB ZOOM
4
END
PB ZOOM
× 5.0
END
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Enlarging images recorded on tapes – Tape PB ZOOM
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM.
•You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
•You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM.
The PB ZOOM is automatically canceled when you activate the following:
– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). – Stop playback. – Press MENU. – Insert a “Memory Stick”.
Pictures in the PB ZOOM
Pictures in the PB ZOOM are not output through the DV Interface and the (USB) jack.
In the PB ZOOM
If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.
Edge of the enlarged image
The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.
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Quickly locating a scene – ZERO SET MEMORY
Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In the playback, press DISPLAY when the tape counter does not appear. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape
counter shows “0:00:00” and then starts counting. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
(3) Press x when you want to stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops
automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.
(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.
DISPLAY
m
x
Notes
•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory will be canceled.
•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.
•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears when you press FN.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The zero set memory may not work correctly.
ZERO SET MEMORY
N
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Searching the boundaries of a recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH
If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of a recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Before operation
Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the TITLE
SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected.
Advanced Playback Operations
2
SEARCH
MODE
3
.>
TITLE SEARCH 1 HELLO!
2 CONGRATULATIONS! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING
TITLE SEARCH 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT 8 BASEBALL
[b][a]
[a] Actual point you are trying to search for [b] Present point on the tape
To stop searching
Press x.
If you use a cassette without cassette memory
You cannot superimpose or search a title.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
The title search may not work correctly.
To superimpose a title
See page 119.
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Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (date search). Use a cassette with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
Searching for the date by using cassette memory
Before operation
•You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.
•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE
SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.
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2
SEARCH
MODE
3
.>
DATE SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5/02
2 SEP/ 6/02 3 DEC/24/02 4 JAN/ 1/03 5 FEB/ 11/03 6 APR/ 29/03
DATE SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5/02
2 SEP/ 6/02 3 DEC/24/02 4 JAN/ 1/03 5 FEB/ 11/03 6 APR/ 29/03
[b][a]
[a] Actual point you are trying to search for [b] Present point on the tape
To stop searching
Press x.
Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH
Note
If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
DATE SEARCH may not work correctly.
Cassette memory
The tape with cassette memory can hold six recording dates. If you search among seven or more dates, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.
Searching for the date without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select CM SEARCH in
EXEC dial (p. 213).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE
SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)
(4) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press
> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder
automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
to OFF with the SEL/PUSH
To stop searching
Press x.
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Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN
You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo by using cassette memory
Before operation
•You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.
•Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected.
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2
SEARCH
MODE
3
.>
PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5/02 5:30PM
2 SEP/ 6/02 8:50AM 3 DEC/24/02 10:30AM 4 JAN/ 1/03 11:25PM 5 FEB/ 11/03 4:11PM 6 APR/ 29/03 1:45PM
PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP/ 5/02 5:30PM
2 SEP/ 6/02 8:50AM 3 DEC/24/02 10:30AM 4 JAN/ 1/03 11:25PM 5 FEB/ 11/03 4:11PM 6 APR/ 29/03 1:45PM
[b][a]
[a] : Actual point you are trying to search for [b] : Present point on the tape
To stop searching
Press x.
Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN
Searching for a photo without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CM SEARCH in
to OFF, then press the dial (p. 213).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the
PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)
(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.
Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.
To stop searching
Press x.
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Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN
Scanning photos
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the
PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH* t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH
(no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN
* Displayed only when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings.
(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.
Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.
2
SEARCH
MODE
3
PHOTO 00
SCAN
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To stop scanning
Press x.
If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions
PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN may not work correctly.
The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory
The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more using the PHOTO SCAN.
— Editing —
Dubbing a tape
Using the A/V connecting cable
You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
Before operation
•Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape: On your camcorder: DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL, DATA CODE On the Remote Commander: DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Editing
White
Yellow
Red
: Signal flow
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VCR
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Dubbing a tape
You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:
8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8, MICRO MV
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.
If your VCR has an S video jack
Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
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Dubbing a tape
Using the i.LINK cable
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (optional) to the DV Interface on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen. Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the input selector.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert
the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE. Refer to the
operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
Editing
: Signal flow
DV
i. LINK cable (optional)
DV
DV IN
When you have finished dubbing a tape
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable
See page 233 for more information about i.LINK.
Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM
These pictures are not output through the DV Interface.
If you record a playback pause picture with the DV Interface
The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may jitter.
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Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on a “Memory Stick.” See p. 160 for more information.
Unwanted scene Unwanted scene
Switch the order
Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment
Step 1 Connecting the VCR. Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 99, 103). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 104).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
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Using the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment
Operation 1 Making a program (p. 106). Operation 2 Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 108).
Note
When editing digital video on tapes, the operation signals cannot be sent with the LANC.
Step 1: Connecting the VCR
You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable. When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 95. When you use the i.LINK cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 97.
If you connect using the i.LINK cable
With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)
Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps
(1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
(1) Set the IR SETUP code
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
3 Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set VIDEO EDIT in to
TAPE, then press the dial (p. 217).
4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. 6 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial. 7 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP and turn the dial to select
IR SETUP code number of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in “About IR SETUP codes.” (p. 100)
Editing
3
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN
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MENU] : END
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VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET
TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0
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MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN
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MENU] : END
IR
IR i. LINK
READY
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MENU
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN
[
MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN
[
MENU] : END
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VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN
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MENU] : END
IR
3
RETURN TAPE MEMORY
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VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET
TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0
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MENU] : END
1 IN
0:08:55:06
99
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)
About IR SETUP codes
The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.
Brand IR SETUP code
Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell 36
(M. Wards) Broksonic 21, 70, 82 Canon 77, 78 Citizen 47 Craig 47, 73 Curtis Mathis 8, 77, 80 Daewoo 26, 40, 77 DBX 21, 33, 35 Dimensia 8 Emerson 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82 Fisher 36, 37, 44, 45 Funai 80 General Electric 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101 Goldstar/LG 47 GO VIDEO 71 Hitachi 8, 42, 78 HQ 40 Instant Replay 77, 78 JC Penny 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77 JVC 12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35 Kenwood 21, 33, 35, 47 LXI (Sears) 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80 Magnavox 17, 77, 78, 83 Marantz 21, 33, 35 Marta 47 Memorex 37, 77 Minolta 8, 42
Brand IR SETUP code
Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 Multitech 23, 32, 80 NEC 21, 33, 35 Olympic 77, 78 Optimus 22 Orion 60 Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78 Pentax 8, 42 Philco 26, 70, 77, 78 Philips 47, 77, 78, 83 Pioneer 78 Quasar 6, 16, 17, 77, 78 RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*, 83,
101 Realistic 22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88 Sansui 21 Singer 73 Samsung 24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94* Sanyo 26, 36, 37, 47 Scott 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41 Sharp 88, 89 Shintom 73 Signature 2000 80, 89 Sylvania 77, 78, 80, 83 Symphonic 80 Tashiro 47 Tatung 21, 33, 35 Teac 21, 33, 35, 80 Technics 77, 78 Toshiba 7, 40, 49 Wards 37, 47, 88, 89, 95 Yamaha 21, 33, 35, 36 Zenith 95
100
* TV/VCR component
Note on IR SETUP codes
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
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