Sony TRV70 User Manual

3-081-414-11(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-TRV70

DCR-TRV60/TRV70

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.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

“Memory Stick”

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

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

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 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.

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-TRV70 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.

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.

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. 156)

•Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” using the USB cable (p. 163, 168)

•Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 158)

•Converting an analog signal to digital to capture images onto the computer (p. 169)

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

•Playing back a tape (p. 39)

•Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 46, 109)

•Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 122)

•Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p.130)

•Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 132)

Capturing images on the computer

Main Features

Accessing the Internet via a USB device (optional) that supports your camcorder (DCR-TRV70 only)

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure during recording

•Back light (p. 34)

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

•PROGRAM AE (p. 59)

•Manual exposure (p. 61)

•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 62)

•Recording images with the flash (p. 113)

Functions for giving images more impact

•Digital zoom (p. 33)

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

•Fader (p. 52)

•Picture effect (p. 55)

•Digital effect (p. 56)

•Title (p. 97)

•MEMORY MIX (p. 118)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

•PROGRAM AE (p. 59) – SPORTS – LANDSCAPE

•Manual focus (p. 63)

•Expanded focus (p. 63)

•Spot Focus (p. 65)

Functions for using after recording

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

•Data code (p. 40)

•Tape PB ZOOM/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 73, 135)

•Zero set memory (p. 74)

•Title search (p. 75)

•Digital program editing (p. 80, 127)

Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function/ Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-TRV70 only) (p. 171)

Getting Started

Main Features

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 source..... 15

Installing or removing the battery

pack............................................ 15

Charging the battery pack............. 16

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 19

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

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

Recording – Basics

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

Shooting backlit subjects

– Back light function................ 34

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/Super NightShot/

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

Checking recordings

– End search/Edit search/Rec

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

Playback – Basics

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

To display the screen indicators

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

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

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick” during tape recording

standby or tape recording ............. 46

Self-timer recording .............................. 48

Adjusting the white balance manually

........................................................... 49

Using the wide mode ........................... 50

Using the fader function ...................... 52

Using special effects – Picture effect .. 55 Using special effects – Digital effect ... 56

Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 59

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 61

Using the spot light-metering function

– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 62

Focusing manually................................ 63

Using the spot focus function

– Spot Focus .................................... 65

Interval Recording ................................ 66

Frame by frame recording

– Frame recording .......................... 67

Recording with all the pixels

– Progressive Recording Mode .... 68

Using the viewfinder ............................ 69

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effect

........................................................... 71

Playing back a tape with digital effect

........................................................... 72

Enlarging images recorded on the tape

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 73

Quickly locating a scene

– Zero set memory ......................... 74

Searching the boundaries of the

recorded tape by title

– Title search ................................... 75

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ................................... 76

Editing

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 78

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing (on a tape)

........................................................... 80

Recording video or TV programs ....... 89

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert editing ................................ 91

Audio dubbing ...................................... 93

Superimposing a title on a cassette with

Cassette Memory ............................ 97

Making your own titles ........................ 99

Labeling a cassette with Cassette

Memory ......................................... 100

Erasing all the data in Cassette Memory

......................................................... 101

“Memory Stick” Operations

Using a “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ............................... 102

Selecting the quality and size of image

data ................................................. 105

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ......... 109

Table of contents

Recording an image from a tape as a still

image .............................................. 116

Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 118

Interval Photo Recording................... 121

Recording moving pictures on a

“Memory Stick”

– MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 122

Self-timer recording ............................ 124

Recording a picture from a tape as a

moving picture ............................. 125

Recording edited pictures from a tape as

a moving picture

– Digital program editing

(on a “Memory Stick”)................. 127

Changing the recording folder.......... 129

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback .......... 130

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 132

Choosing the playback folder ........... 134

Enlarging still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick”

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 135

Playing back images continuously

– Slide show .................................. 136

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection........................ 137

Deleting images

– DELETE ...................................... 138

Changing the image size

– Resize .......................................... 141

Writing a print mark

– Print mark................................... 142

Viewing images with your computer

Viewing images with a computer

– Introduction ............................... 143

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

(For Windows users).................... 146

Viewing pictures recorded on the tape

on a computer

– USB Streaming

(For Windows users).................... 156

Viewing images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” on a computer

(For Windows users).................... 163

Connecting your camcorder to a

computer using the USB cable

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

Viewing images recorded on “Memory

Stick” on a computer

(For Macintosh users) .................. 168

Capturing images from an analog video

unit on a computer

– Signal convert function............. 169

Using the Network function (DCR-TRV70 only)

Accessing the network ....................... 171

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

Customizing Your Camcorder

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

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct

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

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

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

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

Additional Information

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

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

......................................................... 197

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

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

Maintenance information and

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

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

Quick Reference

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

Index ..................................................... 218

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape

Connecting the power cord

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

Inserting a cassette

1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT

in the direction of the arrow to open the lid.

To eject the cassette

Follow the procedure 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 up.

2 Push the center of the

cassette back to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment with the window facing up.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

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 a tape (p. 25)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

3Press OPEN

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

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 31).

When you purchase your camcorder, the date and time are not set for the clock. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 20).

4Press START/STOP. Your

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

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

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

2Press on the touch panel to

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

rewind the tape.

3Press on the touch panel to

start playback.

Quick Start Guide

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

Note

When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCRTRV70 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV70 only).

Viewfinder FlashLCD panel Battery pack

Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick”

Connecting the power cord

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).

Open the DC IN jack cover.

Quick Start Guide

Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 104)

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing out as illustrated.

Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.

Access lamp

b mark

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly to eject it.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock 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 may become damaged.

AC Adaptor (supplied)

How to hold your camcorder

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt firmly.

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

(p. 109)

1Remove the lens cap (p. 25). 2Set the POWER switch

to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.

3Press OPEN to

open the LCD panel. The picture

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

appears on the screen.

Viewfinder

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 31).

4Keep pressing PHOTO lightly.

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

FINE

1600

PHOTO

5Press PHOTO deeply.

The image while pressing the button deeply is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

FINE

1600

PHOTO

When you purchase your camcorder, the date and time are not set for the clock. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 20).

Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 130)

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

2Press PLAY. The last

recorded image is displayed.

Viewfinder FlashLCD panel Battery pack

PLAY

— 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-TRV70 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-TRV70 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/ NETWORK

DCR-TRV70 only

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

in this manual.

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

Types of differences

DCR- TRV60 TRV70 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 on your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory .

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

: Set the POWER switch to VCR. : Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK

(DCR-TRV70 only).

Note on TV color systems

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

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

Using this manual

Precautions on connecting with other equipment

When connecting your camcorder to another equipment such as the VCR or the computer with the USB cable or i.LINK cable, be sure to confirm the insert direction of the connector plug before connecting your camcorder to another equipment. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal area may break. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

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-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), power

cord (1) (p. 16)

2 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack

(1) (p. 15, 16)

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

(p. 215)

5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 216)

6 Shoulder strap (1)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 25) 8 Lens hood (1) (p. 32) 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 102) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 143) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 148)

qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 203) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV70 only) (p. 171) qf Shoe cover (1) (p. 94)

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 or removing the battery pack

Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) before installing, removing or exchanging 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/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend and lift up the viewfinder and adjust the angle of it.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 197 for details on “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

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

the DC plug’s v mark facing up.

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

lights up. When charging is completed, the CHARGE lamp turns off (full charge).

VCR

OFF(CHG)

POWER

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

CHARGE lamp

After charging the battery pack

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

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Note on the CHARGE lamp

The CHARGE 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-FM50 (supplied) 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.

Recording time

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical*

NP-FM50 (supplied) 125 70 105 60 NP-FM70 265 155 220 130 NP-QM71/QM71D 305 180 255 150 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 465 270 390 230

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

Getting Started

* 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.

Playing time

Battery pack

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

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack

Note

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

Playing time Playing time

with the LCD panel closed on the LCD screen

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Checking the status of the battery pack – Battery Info

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

The battery charge level (the percentage of the current remaining battery time to the recording time when fully charged) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about seven seconds. If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO, the indicator is displayed for about 20 seconds.

DISPLAY/ BATT INFO

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0%

50%

100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER::80100

min min

During charging

BATTERY INFO

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100%

REC TIME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN

105

VIEWFINDER::

min

125

min

Fully charged

Note

The BATT INFO indicator may not be displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not properly installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery is discharged completely.

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.

Step 1 Preparing the power source

Connecting to a wall outlet

Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet the way described in “Charging the battery pack” on page 16. You can go on using your camcorder without fear of the battery running out.

PRECAUTION

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

Notes

•The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is

attached to your camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Getting Started

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” as the data code. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 204). In this case, charge the built-in rechargeable battery, then set your area, the daylight saving time (DST*), the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 23). (4) Press MENU. (5) Press r/R to select (6) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC. (7) Press r/R to select your area, then press EXEC. (8) Press r/R to select whether your area is in the daylight saving time or not,

then press EXEC.

(9) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC. (10) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as Step 8. (11) 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

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

––:––:––

EXEC

GMT –5.0

New York, Bogota

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXEC

GMT –5.0

New York, Bogota

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00 AM

EXEC

EXIT

RET.

CLOCK SET AREA 1

DST OFF DATE Y M D

CLOCK SET AREA26

DST OFF DATE Y M D

Lisbon, London

– – – – – – – – – – – : – –

EXEC

New York, Bogota

RRRRR

2003 JAN 1 12 : 00 AM

rrrrr

EXEC

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE

EXEC

EXIT

GMT +0.0

EXIT

GMT –5.0

EXIT

JUL 4 2003 5:30:00 PM

RET.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

To return to FN (Function)

Press EXIT.

When using your camcorder abroad

Set the clock to the local time (p. 22).

If you use your camcorder in an area where daylight saving time is used

Set DST SET in to ON in the menu settings.

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

Getting Started

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET and DST SET* in in the menu settings. See page 181 for details. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.

World time difference

192021 222324 25 26 2729 3031 1 2346810121314161718

Area Time-zone code differences

Area setting

GMT

+01:00

+02:00

+03:00

+03:30

+04:00

+04:30

+05:00

+05:30

+06:00

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Step 3 Using the touch panel

Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV70 only) to operate each function.

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

to use a “Memory Stick.”

(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 PAGE3

SPOT

FOCUS

FADER

END SCH

EXIT

SPOT

METER EXPO-

SURE

DISPLAY/BATT

INFO

Getting Started

To return to FN

Press EXIT.

To execute settings

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

To cancel settings

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

To make screen indicators disappear

Press DISPLAY/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, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE PAGE2 SELFTIMER, DIG EFFT, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX PAGE3 SUPER NS, COLOR SLW S, PRGRE REC

When the POWER switch is set to VCR

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

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

During memory camera

PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE PAGE2 SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX PAGE3 LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL

During memory playback

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

Notes

•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV70 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it.

•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp-pointed objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV70 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/BATT INFO on your camcorder.

While executing each item

The green bar appears above the item.

If the items are not available

The color of the items changes to gray.

Touch panel

You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 69).

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Follow the procedures in “Step 1” and “Step 2” (p. 15 to 22) beforehand.

(1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Prepare the power source (p. 15 to 19) and insert a cassette (p. 8). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

This sets your camcorder to standby.

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

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

Recording – Basics

LOCK switch

POWER

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY/ NETWORK

Camera recording lamp

Self-timer recording

If you record with the self-timer, your camcorder automatically starts recording on a tape after counting down for about 10 seconds. See page 48 for details.

50min

REC

0:00:01

Microphone

Recording a picture

Note on recording

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in in the menu settings (p. 179). In the LP mode,

you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a 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 mode and in the LP mode on one tape. – When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Notes

•The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) is not displayed during recording. However, it is 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).

•Be careful not to touch the microphone.

If you leave your camcorder in standby for five minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent the battery pack and tape from wearing. 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 mode and in the LP mode on one tape or you record in the LP mode

•The transition between scenes may not be smooth.

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

Note on the LOCK switch

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

Recording a picture

Indicators displayed during recording

Indicators are not recorded on the tape.

Remaining battery time

Cassette Memory

This appears when using a cassette with Cassette Memory.

Recording mode

STBY/REC

0:00:01

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Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape

This appears after you insert a cassette.

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.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) is not displayed during recording. However, it is 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) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the power source.

Adjusting the LCD screen

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

Notes

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

•When you turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out during recording or recording standby, the brightness of the LCD screen is fix to BRT NORMAL.

180°

90°

When monitoring on the LCD screen

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

Recording a picture

Shooting with the mirror mode

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

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, 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. Select LCD B.L. in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 175).

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

The recorded picture will not be affected.

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