Sony DCR-TRV27 manual

Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating tile unit, please read tbis manual tboroughly, 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 rega[...]

Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Itandycam. With your t landycam, you carl capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your t tandycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is veQ[ easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can e_oy fol years to come To preve[...]

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR_TRV25, DCR- TRV2? Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 080 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, N]07649 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 inter[...]

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Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode °BACKLIGHT p. 331 • NightShot/SuperNightShot/Color Slow Shutter tP. 341 • PROGRAM AE tP. 581 • Adjusting the exposure manually tP- 601 Functions for giving images more impact +Digital zoom (p, 30) Tile default setting is OFF. {To zoom greater than 10> select t[...]

Table of contents Main Features ...................................... 4 Quick Start Guide Recording oi1 a tape ............................. 8 Recording on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRVI6) ...................... 10 Getting Started Using this manual ................................. 12 Checking supplied accessories ............ 15 Step[...]

Table of contents Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" MPEG movie recording ............ 125 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture ............................. 128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) .................. 132 Copying still ima[...]

Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )"for more information. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Connect the plug with its • mark facing up. O Slide Ik_ OPEN/ ELECT in the direction of t[...]

f Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. 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. 29). O Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. / Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. T[...]

- Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder. See tile page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN _ jack cover. AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its • mar[...]

O Open the LCD When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your _ye against the eyecup. Adjust tbe viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 29j. Press PHOTO lightly. _ Press PHOTO deeper. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and tb}_e for a picture, set the clock before recording (p[...]

-- Getting Started -- Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four 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-TRV27 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, tBe model name is indic[...]

Using this manual 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 Clll. Functions that require difforent operations depending on whether or not the tape has a _ cassette memory are: ca= END SEARCH (p. 37) DATE SEARCH (p. 71) PHOTO SEARCH (p. 73) [...]

Using this manual 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 ap[...]

Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. [] [] [] [] [] [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) [] AC-LIOA/LIOB/LIOC AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) [] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) [] Battery pack (I) (p. 16, 17) NP FM30:DCR-TRVI6/TRV18 NP-FM50:[...]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply (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. If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP FMT0/QMTI/FMg0/FM91/QMgl battery[...]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with tile "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 197 fur details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN j[...]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time " min" appears in the display window. When you use the AC power adapto[...]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 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 415 220 310 165 NP QMTI 485 255 365 190 NP FM90 630 340 475 255 NP FM91/QM91 725 390 550 290 DCR-TRV25 Record[...]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP I_M30 (supplied) I00 135 NP-FMS0 160 220 NP-FMT0 335 450 NP-QMTI 390 530 NP FM90 505 685 NP FM91/QM91 585 785 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP I_M50 (supplied) 150 20[...]

Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). "rile battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge tile battery[...]

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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRVI6} unless you set tile date and time. If you do not use your cameorder for about four months, tile date and time settings may be cl[...]

Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 1995 *-- .... -+ 2002 *-- .... -+ 2079 If you do not set the date and time " and " : : " are recorded on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cyc[...]

Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide L OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compmlment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) 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 faci[...]

-- 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. 16 to p. 25). (3) Set the POWER switc[...]

Recording a picture Note or= the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as _Eg_I_)S_[...]

Recording a picture 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 tile LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note Tile viewfinder automatically turns off when using the LCD screen exce[...]

Recording a picture (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in _ in the menu settings (p. 178), then press the dial. (2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoadjustthebrighmessoftheLCDscreenwith _g_145S_ LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial. (3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disap[...]

Recording a picture Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in betterdooking recordings. W: For wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : For telephoto (subject appears closer) To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10x is performed digitally. Di[...]

Recording a picture This feature allows the camera sul_iect to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The sul2iect uses this feature lo 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 (except DCR-TRV16). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. 8 The Q indicator appear[...]

Recording a picture Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. ,---- Recording mode STBY/REC Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. Time Tile time is displayed about five seconds aft[...]

Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press BACK LIGHT. The [_ indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. o 8 If you press EXPOSURE when shooting back[...]

Recording a picture You can shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. COLOR SLOW S/ SUPER NS NightShot Light emitter Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRVI6), slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The [] and "N[...]

Recording a picture Notes • Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • When you keep NIGI ITSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the [...]

Recording a picture - Except DCR-TRV16 Recording with tile self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select SELFT1MER in _{_ with the gEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (3) Press MENU [...]

Checking recordings - END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review You can use these buttons lo check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. -- EDffSEARCH 4- J } tD 8 You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in tile standby mode. The l[...]

-- Playback - Basics -- Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor Ibe playback picture in tile viewfinder. You can control playback using tile Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to[...]

Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander. The indicators appear on the screen. To make tile indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DATA CODE DISPLAY 3 g t €o About date/time and various settings Use the Remote Commander for this operation. In addition to images, your camcorder automatically records the recor[...]

Playing back a tape Various settings Various settings are your camcorder's information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed. When you use the data code function, bars ( ......... ) appear if: A blank portion of tile tape is being played back. The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or nois[...]

Playing back a tape To view pictures at double speed Press ×2 on tile Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press x2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press 1_. To view pictures frame-by-frame Press II1_ on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-[...]

Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate tile 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 yo[...]

-- Advanced Recording Operations -- Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 46). Before operation • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your [...]

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape "Memory Stick" For more information, see page 105. Notes • Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may fluctuate. • You cannot record still images on a "Memory Stick" during following operations. The L_g_ ind[...]

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape 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 (p. 106). • Set PHOTO REC in _ to MEMORY in the menu set[...]

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 recording standby, set PHOTO REC in _ to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177). (except DCR-TRVI6) (2) Keep pressing PHOTO l[...]

Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording The picture may fluctuate when you play back the still images on other equipment. This is not a malfunction. To use tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Press PI-{OTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a pictu[...]

Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in _ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC [...]

Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). 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 [¢] is compressed in the longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full [...]

Using the wide mode 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-I signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A/V connecting [...]

Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. [a] FADER M. FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* OVERLAP* ;o o CQ o =o WIPE* 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. * Fade in [...]

Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: _ FADER -+ M. FADER -+ BOUNCE -+ MONOTONE -+ OVERLAP • no indicator ÷ DOT • WIPE (2) The [...]

Using the fader function While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: EoctlS Zoom Picture effect Exposure Note or= the bounce function 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 < o o =o 53[...]

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 t[...]

Using special effects - Digital effect You carl add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL: You carl 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. (Luminance key): Yo[...]

Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select D EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image when pressing the dial is recorded in the memory. (3) [...]

Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: Fader Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or standby mode (Pxcept DCR TRV16) Tape Photo recording • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutler mode. ?[...]

Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE {Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. SPOTLIGHT: This mode prevents people's faces, for example, fi'om appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. _, PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): This mode brings out the subject whil[...]

Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in _[_ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. MENU To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings. Notes • Because your camcorder i[...]

Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following eases: When the subject is backlit When the sul_iect is too bright against tile background When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Set the POWER switch to CA[...]

Focusing manually Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. However, you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: • The autofocus mode 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 • [...]

Interval recording You can make a timeqapse 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 [a] ', - - ,, - - ,, [a]: REC TIME [hi:Waiting time [c]: INTERVAL (1) In the standby mode, press MENU. Sele[...]

Interval recording 3 o o g To cancel the interval recording Perfurm either of the following: Set INT. REC to OFE in the menu settings. Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA. To suspend interval recording and perform normal recording Press START/STOP during the interval time except during recording time. The INTERVAL indicator flashes and normal[...]

Frame by frame recording - Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using fi'ame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a litlle and make a flame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the R_mote Commander after step 4. (1) In the standby mode, [...]

-- Advanced Playback Operations -- Playing back tapes with picture effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select P EFFECT in [] with the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). (2) Select the desired mode by tur[...]

Playing back tapes with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMh and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select D EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176}. (2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the S[...]

Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 145). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The center of the image is[...]

Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the _ DV IN/OUT jack and the tf (USBI jack. The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you execute the following functions: Set the POWER switch to OFF (CI {G) Stop playback Display the menu settings Insert a "[...]

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 tile Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows[...]

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in 1_ to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Pre[...]

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. Use a tape 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 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 The date search function may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape with cassetle memory can hold six [...]

Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). It is convenient to use the cassette with the cassette memo_T. You can also search for still images one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the[...]

Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Set CM SEARCH in _ to OFF in the menu settings (p. 181). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: _* DATE SEARCH -+ PHOTO SEARCH -+ PHOTO SCAN -+ no indicator / (4) Press _ [...]

-- Editing -- Dubbing a tape You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your can]corder as a player. Connect your camcorder to tile VCR using tile A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Before operation • Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings. (Tile defalt setting is LCD.) • Press the following buttons t[...]

Dubbing a tape If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of tile A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and tile white or the red plug to tile audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when tile red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output. If your V[...]

Dubbing a tape You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 199 for more information about i.LINK. Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not output through the _ DV IN/OUT jack. If you[...]

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 "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRVI6). See page 132 for more information. Unwanted scene Unw[...]

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) 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, (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code (!) Set the POWER switch to VCR oi1[...]

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 Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mitsubishi/MGa 22, 33, 34, 28, 29 Admiral (M Wards) [...]

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (2)Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR (_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refor to the operating instructions of yo[...]

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming VCR operation (_) Insmt a recordable tape into the VCI-{, then set to recording pause. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is[...]

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (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 DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorde[...]

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) • You cannot dub the titles, display indicators. • You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder. You can adjust the synchr[...]

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) 6 Notes • When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the syncronization is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead b[...]

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Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN fl'om the last set program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the settin[...]

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Recording video or TV programs You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are reco[...]

Recording video or TV programs If your VCR or TU is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or tile red plug to tile audio output jack on tile VCR or the TV. When tile white plug is connected, tile left channel audio is recorded, and when the red plug is connected, tile right channe[...]

Recording video or IV programs Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to _, DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products• With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over)[...]

Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 89 or 91. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [a] [A] [B][...]

Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Note Pictures and sound recorded on the portion between tile insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene. If you insert scenes on the tape re[...]

Audio dubbing If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and end points. The original sound will not be erased. Select one of the following connections to add audio. MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can check recorded picture and soun[...]

Audio dubbing Audio equipment AUDIO_AUDIO R White Red VIDEO -_dc_&o n nect the : Signal flow video (yellow) plug. A/V connecting cable (supplied) No connection is necessary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture[...]

Audio dubbing Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. (1) Instal the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording stml point by pressing _. Then press n at the point where you w[...]

Audio dubbing Notes • New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 klIz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). • New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with the _, DV IN/OUT jack. • You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape. If an LLINK cable (DV connecting[...]

Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. (1) In the recording, standby mode, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in {_l with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (2) Turn the SEL[...]

Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select [] in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion. If the tap[...]

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Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU, then select TITLE in 1_ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 181). (2) Turn the SEE/PUSH EXEC dial to select [_, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEE/PUSH EX[...]

Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take five min[...]

Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and are stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) Insert the cassette you want to label. (2) Set the P[...]

Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷l, then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot [...]

-- "Memory Stick" Operations -- Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl easily record and playback images on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your cameorder. You can also do the following operations: Reading the image fi'om the tape to the "Memory Stick" or fi'om the "[...]

Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction "Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer "Memo!y Stick"s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick "s by your camcorder conform with th[...]

Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction You can select Ihe image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE. (DCR-TRVI8 only). The default setting is SUPER FINE. (DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only). (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then[...]

Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN)* This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine [...]

Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Still images: DCR-TRV25/TRV27: You can select either of two image sizes. 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. DCR-TRVI8: 840 x 480 only Moving pictures: You can select either of[...]

Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 × 864* Records 1152 x 864 still images. 1['-_1152 640 × 480 Records 640 x 480 still images. _640" 320 × 240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures. _20 160 × 112 Records 160 x 112 moving pictures. _'_160 Approximate number of still image[...]

Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. Type of "Memory Stick"s Image size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB (supplied) {optional) (op[...]

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording - Except DCR-TRV16 You can record still hnages on "Memory Stick"s. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left {unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing [...]

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) While you are recording a still [...]

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Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording PHOTO 4 If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full "_ FULL" appears on tile screen, and you cannot record a still image on this "Memory Stick." The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuousl[...]

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording iiiii ii i! ii i i!iiii i i!ii!ii i ! i iill 13 i 7:i717!i! 7!I ¸ You can record still images on "Memory Stick "s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set t[...]

Recording an image from a tape as a still image - Except DCR-TRV16 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Your camcorder can also captore moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Before operation[...]

Recording an image from a tape as a still image If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Tile cassette stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape. Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles on "Memory Stick's. Titles do not appear on the screen while you are recording a still [...]

Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) 3 o Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or "K_] REC ERROR" is displayed. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has o[...]

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX - Except DCR-TRV16 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on tbe "Memory Stick" on tbe moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed in]ages on a tape or a "Memory Stick." (However, you can record only superimpos[...]

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX Before operation • Insert a tape fur recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" with recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on[...]

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX 3 456 Still image To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: Press MEMORY /+ before step 6. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4. (except for M. OVERLAP) To change the mode setting Press the SEL/[...]

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" including still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY M[...]

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX 2 Still image 4 5 6 124 To change the still image to superimpose Do either of tile following: Press MEMORY /÷ before step 6. Press the SEL/PUSI 1 EXEC dial be[ore step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dia[...]

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl record moving pictures with sound on "Memo_y Stick"s. The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of "Memory Stick". (MPEG MOVIE EX} Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set[...]

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) Recording date/time The date/ti[...]

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording START/ STOP You can record moving pictures on "Memory Stick's with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock} position. (2) Press MENU, then s[...]

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Except DCR-TRV16 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Before [...]

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kIlz sound when recording images from a tape to "Memory Stick"s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do n[...]

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings. (Tbe default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen. (3) Follow step 3 on p[...]

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) {optional) Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or "_ REC ERROR" is displayed and you cannot record pictures. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for e[...]

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editin_l (on "Memory/Stick"s) - Except DCR-TRV16 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto "Memory Stick"s. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a "Memo_T Stick" for record[...]

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN fi'om of the last program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. T[...]

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial. (2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the be[...]

Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE - Except DCR-TRV16 Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcord[...]

Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn tile power off or oject a "Memory Stick". Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If the write-protect tab on the "M[...]

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You carl also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your eamcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEM[...]

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen • Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. • When operating memo_y photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunctio[...]

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback You can play hack six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position[...]

Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback - Except DCR-TRV16 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMO[...]

Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback The moving picture recorded on a "Memory Stick" is divided into 23 parts. You can select any point and playback the picture. (1) Follow steps I to 3 on page 140. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and select the point where you want to start playback, then press the dial. T : To see the next part[...]

Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback _ Image size _7 _. Picture number/Total number of recorded _5 min 20 _,_K_ pictures i_ _ _i:_ i iii _ _o Protect _ "_----" Recording date/time I I (Various settings are displayed as .... .) Data directory number/File number Recording date/time Recording date/time are displayed when you press t[...]

Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a tape - Except DCR-TRV16 You can copy images recorded on "Memory Stick" and record them to a tape. Before operation • Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video co[...]

Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick's to a tape During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY /+ MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified on computers or shot wit[...]

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or "Memory Stick's. Before op[...]

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM The PBZOOM mode is canceled when the following buttons are pressed: MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY /+ Moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick"s The PB ZOOM mode does not work. To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on "Memory Stick&q[...]

Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK s[...]

Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection - Except DCR-TRV16 You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left {unlock) position. (2) Play back t[...]

Deleting images - DELETE - Except DCR-TRV16 You can delete images stored in a "Memory Stick." You can delete all images or only selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play ba[...]

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Writing a print mark- PRINT MARK - Except DCR-TRV16 You carl specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick"[...]

Using the optional printer - Except DCR-TRV16 You can use tile optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of tile printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes the setup for print settings by selecting [_ in the menu on your camcor[...]

Using the optional printer Images recorded in the multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper. Moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick" You cannot print the images. When "Memory Stick" has no files "_ NO STILL IMAGE FILE" appears on the screen. When there [...]

-- Viewing Images Using Your Computer -- Viewing images with your computer - Introduction There are following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a "Memory Stick"* or recorded on tape on your computer. *To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the "memory Sti[...]

Viewing images with your computer - Introduction When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Your computer nmst have a DV jack and editing software installed that can read video signals. OUT : Signal flow DV jack i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the U[...]

Viewing images with your computer - Introduction "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a "Memory Stick" formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the "Memory Stick" in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connect[...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to | 1 the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not J be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must ins[...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional. Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MH[...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your | computer. J Connect the USB cable according to "Making the computer recognize the camcorder". If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional, log i[...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 161 for details on viewing "Memory Stick" images on your computer {except DCR-TRVI6). You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camc[...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users (11 )Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without[...]

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users i o __!i!i_i;!ili!ii_iii!_i!;iil;_ _i; _ Disk drives _FloppydiskconLrollers _._ Floppy diskdrJves _ IDEAINATAPI controllers _Keyboard_ AudioCode_ Cry_talS_undFu_ion(tm) CrystalSoundFusion(tm)BlasterInterFa_e CrystalSoundFusion(tm)GamePorL ¢ry_t_13oundFusion(tm)3PuD3[...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Except DCR-TRV16 Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver (_) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. _) Insm_ a "Memo_TStick" into your camcorder. (_) Connect the AC power adaptor, and set t[...]

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users You need to install the USB driver and "PIXELA hnageMixer" to view images recorded on a tape with your computer (p. 159). To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Editi[...]

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users (7) Connect the USB jack on your computer to the _ (USB) jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Push into the end USB jack _ USB cable {supplied) (8) Press I_ to strut playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. View[...]

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow (1) Select (_ {_). (2) Look at the preview window and click on (Q) at the first scene of the movie you want to capture. @ changes to (_/)_ (3) Look at the preview window and click on @ at the last scene you want to [...]

Viewing images recorded on a tape with I/our computer - For Windows users A "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony" on-line help site is available where you can find tile detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.l.0 for Sony". (1) Click (_ button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixer's Manu[...]

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Windows users - Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view "Memory Stick" images with your computer. (p. 159) • An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environ[...]

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Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users - Except DCR-TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB jack. Tile USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application [...]

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users (3) Click the "USB Driver" to open the folder containing the six files related to "Driver." $on_ Cam_,ol der OS8_r bier $_ly O$g $1_m Song per{_,,het _I USB Driver _rlg O_rl,:_r _1_. f U$B 5hir_l $o_ USB Driver Sem_ Pel t_laer_1 USB_if. (4) Sele[...]

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users - Except DCR-TRV16 Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view a "Memo= T Stick" images on your computer. (p. 171) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS [...]

Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has tile i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in tile menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch [...]

-- Customizing Your Camcorder -- Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select Ihe menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can partially be changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press MEN[...]

Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: _I_ MANUAL SET _{_ CAMERA SET VCR SET _l_ LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRVI6) [_ PRINT SET (except DCR-TRVI6) [] CM SET TAPE SET [_ SETUP MENU [] OTHERS Menu items differ depending on tile position of the POWER switch. The[...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch CAMERA SET SELFTIMER* • OFF To not use the self timer function CAMERA ON To use the self timer function (p. 36, 45, 116, 127) MEMORY D ZOOM • OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10x zoom CAMERA is performed. 20x To activate the digital zoom. More than 10x to 20x zoom is perfor[...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch VCR SET HiFi SOUND • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track VCR tape with main ai_d sub sound (p. 195) 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound 2 To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with[...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch D MEMORY SET (except DCR*TRV16) STILL SET BURST • OFF To not record continuously MEMORY NORMAL *_t To record up to four (in 1152 × 864 size) or 13 (in 640 × 480 size) still images continuously (p. 114) EXP BRKTG *_) To record th_'ee images consecutively with different exposures[...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16) PRINT MARK ON To write a print mark on recorded still images VCR you want to print out later {p. 151) MEMORY • OFF To cancel print marks on still images PROTECT ON To protect selected still images against VCR accidental erasure {p. 148) MEMORY • OFF To [...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT • RETURN To cancel prints of split screens MEMORY SAME To make prints of the same split screen (p. 152) MULTI To make prints of different split screens MARKED To make prints of images with print marks in recording order DATE/TIME • OFF To make[...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch m TAPE gET REC MODE • SP To record ill the SP (Standard Play) mode VCR LP To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the CAMERA SP mode AUDIO MODE • 12BIT 16BIT _REMAIN • AUTO ON To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) VCR To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo CAM[...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch SETUP MENU CLOCK SET To set tile date oi" time (p. 23) CAMERA MEMORY USB STREAM •OFF To deactivate the USB streaming function VCR ON To activate the USB streaming function CAMERA USBCONNECT* • NORMAL To connect and recognize the "Memory Stick" MEMORY LTR SIZE PTP • [...]

Changing the menu settings POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch OTHERS DATA CODE • DATE/CAM To press DATA CODE on the Remote VCR Commander to display date, time and various MEMORY settings during playback (p. 39) DATE To press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display date and time during playback WORLD TIME To set the clock to the local time. [...]

-- Troubleshooting -- Types of trouble and how to correct trouble If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:EIE]:E]E1" appears on the screen, the se[...]

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture is recorded in incorrect or • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. unnatural colol's. + Set it to OFF. (p. 34) The picture appears too bright, and • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. the subject does not appear on the + Set it to OFF. (p. 34) screen.[...]

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Tile title search function does not Tile cassette has ilo cassette memory. work. + Use a cassette with cassetle memory. (p. 70) CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings. ÷ Set it to ON. (p. 181) There is no title in tile tape. + Superimpose the titles. (p. 88) [...]

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from • The power supply is disconnected. the holden -> Connect it firmly. (p. 16, 22) • The battery is dead. -> Use a charged battery pack. (p. 16, 17) The [] and --_ indicators flash and no • Moisture condensation has occu[...]

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions You cannot write a print mark oi1 • TIRe write-protect tab oi1 the "Memory Stick" is set to the still image. LOCK. ÷ Release the lock. (p. 105) • The image to write a print mark is not played back. ÷ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 137)[...]

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 190 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions Digital program editing to a • Setting program on a blank portion of tile tape is "Memory Stick" does not function.* attempted. -_ Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 132). • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. -_ Set it to ON[...]

Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window. Ifa 5-digit code is displayed, check the following list of codes. The last two digits {indica[...]

Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Warning indicators I100-0001 0 C:21:0_ 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You ar[...]

Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY • ri_ CLEANING CASSETTE • _-}/,_ FULL • _ 16BIT • _ REC MODE • _ TAPE • _ "i.LINK" CABLE • ___ FULL *_! • _ NO FILE*" • _7] NO MEMORY STICK*" • _ AUDIO ERROR*" • _1 NO STILL IMAGE FILE*" •[...]

-- Additional Information -- Usable cassettes You can use M_l_,'_ mini DV cassettes only*. You cannot use any other [] 8 ram, I, IIm Hi8, [) Digital8, MI_ VHS, _ VHSC, _ S-VHS, _ S-VHSC, [B Betamax, ED Betamax, I_ T DV or mm_m_ MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memo_T and without cassette memory. Cass[...]

Usable cassettes When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your carncorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection[...]

Usable cassettes When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only at tile locations illustrated below [a] to prevent a malfunction of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind He tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it upright. When the cassette memory function does not work Reinser t a cassette. T[...]

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? The "hffoLITHIUM" batlery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an AC adaptor/charger (optional). The "InfoLITHIUM" batlery pa[...]

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Remaining battery time indicator • If the power goes off although the 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 remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the co[...]

About i.LINK The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its foatures. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment.[...]

About i.LINK i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: $100 {approx. 100Mbps*) $200 {approx. 200Mbps) $400 {approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under "Specifications" in the operating instructions of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipm[...]

Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C ,_ _,_ [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system bas[...]

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Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean tile video heads. The video heads may be dirty when: • Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. • Playback pictures do not move. • Playback pictures do not appear. • The _ indicator and "_ CLEANING CASSETTE[...]

Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 72 V (barrel T pack} or 8.4 V {AC power adaptoO. • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer b[...]

Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the power co[...]

Maintenance information and precautions Notes on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and correctly matching the + and inside the hatteby compartment. Dry batteries are not rechargeable. Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. Do not us[...]

Specifications Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM _stem Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo l, _ereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the M_]_ mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP:Approx 1[...]

Specifications Mass (approx.) DCR TRVI6:610 g (1 lb 5 07) DCR TRVI8:920 g (1 lb 5 o7) DCR TRV25:640 g (1 lb 6 o7) DCR_TRV2?: 660 g (1 lb 7 o7) main unit only DCR TRVI6:700 g (1 lb 8 o7) DCR TRVI8:710 g (1 lb 9 o7) DCR TRV25:740 g (1 lb 10 oz) DCR TRV2?: 760 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack, cassette DVM60 and lens cap Supplied accessories [...]

-- Quick Reference -- Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] IN = [] [] Focus ring (p. 61) [] Lens [] Microphone [] Viewfinder (p. 29) [] Display window (p. 17) [] FOCUS/INFINITY button (p. 61) [] FADER button (p. 52) Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens for your ca[...]

Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] @ @ [] PHOTO button (p. 43) [] Power zoom lever (p. 30) [] EDITSEARCH button (p. 37) Grip strap [] NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) [] SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p. 34) [] Jack cover [] Camera recording lamp (p, 26, 184) [] Remote sensor/Infrared rays emitter (p. 34, 81) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip[...]

Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] BATT release button (p. 16} [] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 23) [] START/STOP button (p. 26) [] DC IN jack cover [] Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) [] LOCK switch* (p. 26) [] POWER switch (t 7. 17) [] Access lamp* (p. 106) [] "Memory Stick" slot* (p. 106) • Intelligent i_ AccessoryShoe[...]

Identifying parts and controls [] ® [] [] [] U (LANC) control jack (blue) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L. [] S VIDEO jack (p[...]

Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] []Speaker [] OPEN button (p. 36) [] LCD screen (p. 26) [] RESET button (p. 190) [] Video control buttons (p. 40) • STOP (stop) 41_ REW (rewind) PLAY {playback) FF {fasfforward) II PAUSE (pause) [] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 29) [] MEMORY operation buttons* (p. 121) MPEG HI button _,i_ _ _9_i[...]

Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] ENDSEARCH button (p. 37) [] DISPLAY button (p. 39) [] VOLUME buttons (p. 38) [] REC (record) button (p. 89, 91, 93, 143) [] AUDIO DUB button (p. 96) [] PB ZOOM button (p. 67, 145) [] MENU button (p. 175) [] EXPOSURE button (p. 60) BACK LIGHT button (p. 33) [] [] 214[...]

Identifying parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] Battery pack (p. 16) [] ILL OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 25) [] Cassette lid [] Cassette compartment [] Lens cap (p. 26) [] Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch}. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorde[...]

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Identifying parts and controls LCD screen and viewfinder [] [] [] @ @ @ SEARCH Display window [] Cassette memory (p. 13, 194) [] Remaining battery time (p. 32) [_ Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure (p. 60)/Data file name *_ (p. 105) [] Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY MIX *_ (p. 120)/FADER (p. 51) [] 16:9WIDE (p. 49) [_ Picture effect (p. 54, 65) [] Data code [...]

Identifying parts and controls Audio mode (p. 182) [] Data file name *_) .2) (p. 124)/Time (p. 23) [] Video flash ready This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (optional). [] Continuous mode *_) (p. 114) [] Remaining battery time (p. 17) /Tape counter (p. 32)/Memory counter*l)/Time code (p. 32)/Self- diagnosis (p. 191) [] FULL cha[...]

Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 17 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 29 Audio dubbing ........................ 94 AUDIO MIX .......................... 178 Audio mode ........................... 182 AUTO SHUTTER .................. 176 BACK LIGHT .......................... 33 Battery pack ............................. 16 Beep ........[...]

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