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

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.

“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.

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

“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

— 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

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.

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]

Checking supplied accessories

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

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)

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)

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.

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.

Getting Started

BATT release button

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.

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.

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.

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.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

SERIES

Playing time Playing time

with LCD closed on LCD screen

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

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.

2,3

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.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

SETUP MENU CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

[

MENU] : END

– –:– –:– –

GMT –5.0

STBY

SETUP MENU CLOCK SET

USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN

[

MENU] : END

CLOCK SET AREA26

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

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

SETUP MENU CLOCK SET

USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN

[

MENU] : END

– –:– –:– –

GMT +0.0

GMT –5.0

JUL 4 2002

5:30:00 PM

STBY

Getting Started

STBY

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.

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

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

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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.

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

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.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

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).

— 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

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

M N

LOCK

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

40min

REC

Microphone

Camera recording lamp

0:00:01

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.

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°

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

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.

LCD BRT

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

Recording a picture

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W: Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T: Telephoto (subject appears closer)

Recording – Basics

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.

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.

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

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 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).

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

— 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

To stop playback

Press x.

VOLUME

REW PLAY

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

S VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO

Playback – Basics

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.

— 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.”

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

640

CAPTURE

SFN

640

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).

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The title cannot be recorded.

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

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.

Advanced Recording Operations

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

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

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

•••••••

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.

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.

CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC

16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN

[

MENU] : END

Advanced Recording Operations

To cancel the wide mode

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

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.

Using the fader

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

FADER

M. FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE

OVERLAP

WIPE

[a]

1) 2)

RECSTBY

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

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

Fade in only.

RECSTBY

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

FADER

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

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

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

Advanced Recording Operations

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

1 2~4

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.

–+

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.

Advanced Recording Operations

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

CUSTOM PRESET

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AE SH AGC LIMIT RESET

[CP] : END

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

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH AE SH AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN

[CP] : END

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

COLOR LVL

[CP] : END

OFF ON

CUSTOM PRESET STBY

SET COLOR LVL SHARPNESS WB SH

AE SH

FT AGC LIMIT RESET RETURN

[CP] : END

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

COLOR BAR

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

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

PROGRAM

AUTO

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

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

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.

SHUTTER

SPEED

AUTO

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

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

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)

WHT BAL

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

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.

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.

EXPOSURE

AUTO

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

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

OK to return to PAGE1.

3~5

METER

SPOT

PAGE1 PAGE2

SPOT

DIG

FOCUS

EFFT

MEM M I X

AUTO LOCK

EXIT

END SCH

SPOT

METER

SPOT METER

AUTO

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.

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.

Focus ring

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.

Advanced Recording Operations

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.

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

INFINITY

MEM M I X

AUTO

MAN

EXIT

END SCH

SPOT

METER

FOCUS

PUSH AUTO

SPOT FOCUS

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.

Advanced Recording Operations

TAPE SET

REC MODE AUD

O MODE REMA M

C LEVEL

RETURN

[MENU] : END [MENU] : END

AUTO MANUAL

TAPE SET

REC MODE AUD

O MODE REMA M

C LEVEL

RETURN

[MENU] : END

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.

AUDIO LEVEL

[a]

30 20 12 0 dB

[b][c]

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.

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

10 min10 min

RETURN, then press the dial.

Advanced Recording Operations

CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN

[

MENU] : END

CAMERA SET D ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN

[

MENU] : END

CAMERA SET INT. REC

INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN

[

MENU] : END

STBY

CAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN

[

MENU] : END

ON OFF SET

30SEC

0.5SEC

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

(continued on the following page)

Interval recording

(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

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/

NETWORK

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.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

Advanced Recording Operations

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

STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN

[MENU] : END

STBY

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.

— 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.

MANUAL SET

P EFFECT RETURN

[

MENU] : END

OFF

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

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.

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.

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.

PB ZOOM

To cancel the PB ZOOM

Press END.

PB ZOOM

END

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

END

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.

Advanced Playback Operations

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

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

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

MODE

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.

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.

MODE

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.

Advanced Playback Operations

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.

MODE

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.

Advanced Playback Operations

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.

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

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.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

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.

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

i. LINK cable (optional)

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.

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.

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

OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN

[

MENU] : END

VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET

TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0

[

MENU] : END

VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN

[

MENU] : END

IR i. LINK

READY

0:08:55:06

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

VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN

[

MENU] : END

RETURN TAPE MEMORY

0:08:55:06

VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET

TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0

[

MENU] : END

1 IN

0:08:55:06

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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