Sony TRV19, TRV22, TRV33 User Manual

3-080-369-11(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-TRV33

DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33

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.

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.

“Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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-TRV19 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell,

Main Features

Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back

Main Features

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on the tape using the USB cable (p. 148)

•Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 149)

•Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 161)

•Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 173)

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

•Playing back the tape (p. 39)

•Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114)

•Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125)

•Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 135)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 137)

Capturing images on the computer

Main Features

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure during recording

•Back light (p. 33)

•NightShot/Super NightShot*/Color Slow Shutter* (p. 34)

•PROGRAM AE (p. 62)

•Manual exposure (p. 64)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65)

Functions for giving images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 32)

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

•Fader (p. 55)

•Picture effect (p. 58, 72)

•Digital effect* (p. 59, 73)

•Title (p. 101)

•MEMORY MIX* (p. 120)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 62) – SPORTS – LANDSCAPE

•Manual focus (p. 66)

•Spot Focus (p. 67)

Functions for using after recording

•End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 37)

•Data code (p. 40)

•Tape PB ZOOM* (p. 74)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140)

•Zero set memory (p. 75)

•Title search (p. 76)

•Digital program editing (p. 84, 130*)

Getting Started

Main Features

* DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only

Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV33 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-TRV33 only.”

Table of contents

Main Features ........................ 4

Quick Start Guide

Recording on tape ................................... 8

Recording on “Memory Stick”

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ........... 10

Getting Started

Using this manual ................................. 12

Checking supplied accessories............ 15

Step 1 Preparing the power source..... 16

Installing the battery pack............. 16

Charging the battery pack............. 17

Checking status of battery pack –

Battery Info ............................... 20

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 21

Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22

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

Recording – Basics

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

Shooting backlit subjects

– Back light function................ 33

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter .................. 34

Checking recordings

– End search/Edit search/Rec

Review ............................................. 37

Playback – Basics

Playing back tape .................................. 39

To display the screen indicators –

Display function ...................... 40

Viewing a recording on TV ................. 44

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” during tape recording standby or tape recording

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ........... 46

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording

(DCR-TRV19 only) ......................... 48

Self-timer recording .............................. 50

Adjusting the white balance

manually .......................................... 52

Using the wide mode ........................... 53

Using the fader function ...................... 55

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects – Digital effect

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)........... 59

Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 62

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64

Using spot light-metering function

– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 65

Focusing manually................................ 66

Using spot focus function

– Spot Focus .................................... 67

Interval Recording ................................ 68

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording .......................... 69

Using the viewfinder ............................ 70

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back tape with picture effect. 72 Playing back tape with digital effect

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)........... 73

Enlarging images recorded on tape

– Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/

TRV33 only) .................................... 74

Quickly locating a scene

– Zero set memory ......................... 75

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – Title search ............. 76

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 77

Searching for a photo – Photo search/

Photo scan (DCR-TRV19 only) ..... 79

Editing

Dubbing tape ......................................... 81

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing

(on tape) ........................................... 84

Recording video or TV programs ....... 93

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ................................ 95

Audio dubbing ...................................... 97

Superimposing a title on a cassette

with Cassette Memory................. 101

Making your own titles ...................... 103

Labeling a cassette on a cassette

with Cassette Memory................. 104

Erasing all the data in Cassette

Memory ......................................... 105

Table of contents

“Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)

Using “Memory Stick” ....................... 106

Inserting/Ejecting the

“Memory Stick” ............................ 109

Selecting image quality and size....... 110

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” – Memory Photo

recording ....................................... 114

Recording an image from tape as

a still image ................................... 118

Superimposing a still image in

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 120

Interval Photo Recording................... 124

Recording moving pictures on

“Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE

recording ....................................... 125

Self-timer recording ............................ 127

Recording a picture from tape as a

moving picture ............................. 128

Recording edited pictures from

tape as a moving picture – Digital

program editing (on “Memory

Stick”) ............................................. 130

Changing the recording folder.......... 133

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback .......... 135

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 137

Choosing a playback folder ............... 139

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick” – Memory PB

ZOOM ............................................ 140

Playing back images continuously

– Slide show .................................. 141

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 142

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 143

Changing image size – Resize

(DCR-TRV33 only) ....................... 146

Writing a print mark – Print mark ... 147

Viewing images with your computer

Viewing images with a computer

– Introduction ............................... 148

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Windows users).................... 151

Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a

computer – USB Streaming (For

Windows users) ............................ 161

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users)

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)......... 167

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users)

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)......... 170

Viewing images recorded on

“Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users)

(DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)......... 172

Capturing images from an analog

video unit on a computer – Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/

TRV33 only) .................................. 173

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings.............. 175

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 186

Self-diagnosis display......................... 194

Warning indicators ............................. 195

Warning messages .............................. 196

Additional Information

Usable cassettes ................................... 197

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 200

About i.LINK ....................................... 202

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 205

Specifications ....................................... 211

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls........... 213

Index ..................................................... 219

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape

Connecting the power cord (p. 17)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Quick Start Guide

Inserting the cassette

1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT

in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

To eject the cassette

Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment opens completely in step 2.

Note

Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery.

2 Push the center of the

cassette back to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

How to hold your camcorder

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

Recording a picture on the tape (p. 25)

1Open the lens cap (p. 25).

3Press OPEN

to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 31).

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. 22).

4Press START/STOP. Your

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

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG

CAMERA

MEMORY

)

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 39)

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

POWER

OFF(CHG

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

2Press of the touch panel to

rewind the tape.

)

3Press of the touch panel to

start playback.

Quick Start Guide

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.

Note

When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects.

Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack

Quick Start Guide – Recording on “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)

Connecting the power cord (p. 17)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

Quick Start Guide

Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 109)

Open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot. Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing down as illustrated, then close the lid.

Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery.

Access lamp

To eject the “Memory Stick,” open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot, slide MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur.

b mark

How to hold your camcorder

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”

(p. 114)

1Open the lens cap (p. 25).

3Press OPEN

to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 31).

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. 22).

Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 135)

4Press PHOTO lightly.

You can record when the green z stops flashing and remains lit.

FINE

640

101

2Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG

CAMERA

MEMORY

5Press PHOTO deeply.

The image when you press PHOTO deeply is recorded on the "Memory Stick."

FINE

640

101

)

Quick Start Guide

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.

1Set the POWER

switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR OFF(CHG CAMERA

MEMORY

2Press PLAY. The last

recorded image is displayed.

Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack

PLAY

)

— Getting Started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 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-TRV33 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-TRV33 only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.

After “Advanced Recording Operations” section of this manual, position of the POWER switch is shown by the icons below.

POWER

VCR

)

OFF(CHG

CAMERA

MEMORY

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

Types of differences

DCR- TRV19 TRV22 TRV33 Viewfinder B&W Color Color MEMORY mark* — zz

(on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack z** zz S VIDEO jack z** zz

z Provided — Not provided * The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with

memory functions. See page 106 for details.

** Output only

: Set the POWER switch to VCR.

: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)

Using this manual

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory .

Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

Note on TV color systems

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

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

Note on connecting other equipment

When you connect your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack. If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may result in a malfunction of your camcorder.

Getting Started

Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a]

[b]

[c][d]

Checking supplied accessories

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

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

cord (1) (p. 17)

2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack

(1) (p. 16)

3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.

75)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 217)

6 Shoulder strap (1)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (DCR-TRV22/

TRV33 only, p. 106)

0 USB cable (1) (p. 148) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 153, 171)

qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 206)

Getting Started

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 source

Installing the battery pack

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

To remove the battery pack

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

down.

BATT release button

If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed

If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 200 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with

the v mark on the DC plug facing the battery.

(3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (5) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

The CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. After charging is completed, the CHG lamp goes out (full charge).

Getting Started

CHG lamp

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG

CAMERA

MEMORY

)

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor.

When you use the AC Adaptor

Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Note on the CHG lamp

The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not properly installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge

NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 NP-FM50 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 360

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Recording time

DCR-TRV19/TRV22

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 90 45 NP-FM50 200 105 150 75 NP-FM70 415 215 310 160 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 365 190 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 550 290

DCR-TRV33

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 70 35 NP-FM50 150 85 120 65 NP-FM70 310 175 250 140 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 205 290 165 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 310 445 250

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Getting Started

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Playing time

DCR-TRV19/TRV22

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 150 NP-FM50 165 240 NP-FM70 345 495 NP-QM71/QM71D 400 580 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 605 865

DCR-TRV33

Battery pack

NP-FM30 (supplied) 100 135 NP-FM50 160 220 NP-FM70 335 450 NP-QM71/QM71D 390 530 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 585 785

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

Note

Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

Playing time on Playing time on with

the LCD panel the LCD screen closed

Playing time on Playing time with

the LCD panel the LCD screen closed

Checking status of battery pack – Battery Info

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO.

The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds. If you keep pressing DSPL/BATT INFO, the indicators will be displayed for about 20 seconds.

BATTERY INFO

DSPL/BATT INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::5672

100%

min min

During charging

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::7090

min min

Fully charged

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Notes

•The BATTERY INFO indicator may not be displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery is exhausted.

•The BATTERY INFO indicator will not appear when you press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG).

Battery Info

The number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time.

While the remaining battery time is being calculated

“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ...” is displayed.

If you press DSPL/BATT INFO with the LCD panel closed

The battery information appears on the viewfinder for about 7 seconds.

Connecting to a wall outlet

You can use your camcorder without worrying about the power shortage. Connect the AC Adaptor in the same way as you would when charging the battery pack.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Getting Started

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as the data code. If you do not use your camcorder for about 4 months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 207). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then set the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 23). (4) Press MENU to display the menu. (5) Press r/R to select (6) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC. (7) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC. (8) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 7. (9) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock

starts to move.

, then press EXEC.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

––:––:––

EXEC

2003 JAN

12 00 AM

EXEC

2003 JUL

5 30 PM

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

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.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

2003 JAN

12 00 AM

EXEC

2003 JUL

5 00 PM

EXEC

JUL 4 2003

5:30:00

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

Step 3 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY

to use the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only).

(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on

PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen.

(5) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each

function.

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

PAGE1 PAGE2

SPOT

FOCUS

FADER

END SCH

EXIT

SPOT

METER

EXPO-

SURE

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

Getting Started

To execute settings

Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

To cancel settings

Press OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.

To make screen indicators disappear

Press DSPL/BATT INFO.

Step 3 Using the touch panel

Operation buttons on each display

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER,

PAGE2 DIG EFFT*, SELFTIMER, LCD BRT, SUPER NS*, VOL, COLOR SLW S*,

* DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only

When the POWER switch is set to VCR

PAGE1 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH PAGE2 DATA CODE, DIG EFFT*, PB ZOOM* PAGE3 V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL

* DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)

During memory camera

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER,

PAGE2 SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX PAGE3 LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL

EXPOSURE

MEM MIX*

EXPOSURE

During memory playback

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

* DCR-TRV33 only

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it.

•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects such as a pen.

•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 DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder.

When executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The color of the items changes to gray.

When using the viewfinder

You can also operate with the touch panel (p. 70).

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance.

(1) Open the lens cap. (2) Prepare the power source (p. 16) and insert the cassette (p. 8). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

This sets your camcorder to standby.

(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

3 1

LOCK switch

POWER

VCR

)

OFF(CHG

CAMERA

MEMORY

Recording – Basics

Camera recording lamp

50min

REC

Microphone

0:00:01

Recording a picture

Notes

•Position the lens cap so as not to cover the microphone and the infrared emitter.

•Avoid touching the microphone when you are recording.

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 in the menu settings (p. 182). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: – Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on one tape. – When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

If you leave your camcorder during standby for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode

•The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only)

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.

Self-timer recording

You can record images on the tape with the self-timer. See page 50 for details.

Recording a picture

Indicators displayed during recording

Indicators are not recorded on the tape.

Remaining battery time

Cassette Memory

This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory.

Recording mode

STBY/REC

0:00:01

min

JUL 4 2003

REC

12:05:56PM

60min

Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape

This appears after you insert and run the cassette for a while (p. 182).

FN button

Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen.

Time

The time appears about 5 seconds after the power is turned on.

Date

The date appears about 5 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 later.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 40).

Recording a picture

After recording

(1) Close the lens cap. (2) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (3) Close the LCD panel. (4) Eject the cassette. (5) Remove the power source.

Adjusting the LCD screen

180°

When you adjust the LCD panel, make sure that the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.

90°

Notes

•When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.

•If you turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body when recording or recording standby, LCD B.L. (panel brightness) is fixed to “BRT NORMAL.”

Recording a picture

Shooting with the mirror mode

This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

(1) Extend the viewfinder. (2) Rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded.

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2.

When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3.

(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using – (to dim)/+ (to brighten). (4) Press

OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 in Step 1.

2,3

LCD

BRT

LCD BRT

The bar indicator

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select LCD B.L. in in the menu settings (p. 178).

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

The recorded picture will not be affected.

Shooting using the viewfinder is recommended when:

•You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen.

•You want the battery pack to last longer.

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