Sony DCR-TRV60 manual

3-081-414- 11 (1) ©2003 Sony Corporation 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 dea[...]

2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can 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. W ARNING To[...]

3 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 protecti[...]

4 Main Featur es Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back • 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[...]

Getting Started 5 Main Features 5 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 • Dig[...]

6 T able 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 .[...]

Getting Started 7 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” – [...]

Quick Start Guide 8 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on a tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). 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. Doi[...]

Quick Start Guide 9 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture on a tape (p. 25) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 39) 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). 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA w[...]

Quick Start Guide 10 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. 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 d[...]

Quick Start Guide 11 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 109) Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 130) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. 2 Press PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. When you purchase[...]

12 — 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 i[...]

Getting Started 13 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 p[...]

14 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 S[...]

15 Getting Started Step 1 Pr eparing 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 t[...]

16 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[...]

17 Getting Started 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 minu[...]

18 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 v[...]

19 Getting Started 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 out[...]

20 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 th[...]

21 Getting Started 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 [...]

22 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 Step 2 Setting the date and time Lisbon, London Berl[...]

23 Getting Started 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. Op[...]

24 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 [...]

25 Recording – Basics 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 [...]

26 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.[...]

27 Recording – Basics Indicators displayed during recording Indicators are not recorded on the tape. 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 LC[...]

28 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,[...]

29 Recording – Basics 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[...]

30 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[...]

31 Recording – Basics Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change th[...]

32 Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood on. Note You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood. If you forcibly attach these objects onto the lens hood, you will no longer be able to remove filters [...]

33 Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings. W: Wide-angle (The subject appears farther away.) T: Telephoto (The subject appears closer.) To use zoom greater than 10 × Zoom greater than 10 × is [...]

34 Shooting backlit subjects – Back light function When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT ag[...]

35 Recording – Basics Using Super NightShot Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded using NightShot. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. ( 3 ) Press FN and select PAGE3. ( 4 ) Press SUPER NS. The indicator lights up on the[...]

36 Recording a picture While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – White balance – PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) – Manual exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – HOLOGRAM AF While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At this time, the motio[...]

37 Recording – Basics You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. End search You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press END SCH[...]

38 Edit search You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Hold down EDITSEARCH. The recorded portion is played back. Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. 7 – :To go backwards + :To go [...]

39 Playback – Basics You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. ( 2 ) Press OPEN to open the L[...]

40 To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators disappear from the screen. To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/BATT INFO or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander again. About date/time and various settings Your camco[...]

41 Playback – Basics Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. The display changes as follows each time you press DATA CODE: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t (no indicator) To not display the various settings Set DATA CODE in to [...]

42 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. Using the touch panel ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE3. ( 2 ) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons. To change the playback direction Press during playback to reverse the playback direction.* To locate a scene while monitoring the[...]

43 Playback – Basics Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. On your camcorder: To play back or pause the tape To stop the tape To rewind the tape To fastforward the tape To play back the tape slowly To forward one frame at a time To rewind one frame at a time To[...]

44 Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen. When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder[...]

45 Playback – Basics If the equipment to be connected has an S video jack • Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and th[...]

46 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder beforehand. During tape recording standby The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHO[...]

47 Advanced Recording Operations Note You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick” during following operations (The indicator flashes): – End search – Wide mode – While using BOUNCE – Progressive Recording Mode – MEMORY MIX “Memory Stick” See page 102 for details. Still images • Image size is automatically set to 640 × [...]

48 You can record still images or moving pictures using the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Recording on a tape The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During standby, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. ( 3 ) Press[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select WHT BAL in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or back[...]

50 You can enjoy recording with wider angles compared to the normal tape recording while the power zoom lever is moved to the “W” side. 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 the 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on[...]

51 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • In the wide mode, you cannot operate the following functions: – Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE – Progressive Recording Mode • Pictures recorded in the wide mode on the tape cannot be changed to normal size. Con[...]

52 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM in is set to OFF in the menu settings. 2) You can fade in only. Using the fa[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby. When fading out [ b ] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording. ( 2 ) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. ( 3 ) Press a desired mode. ( 4 ) Press O[...]

54 Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader while using following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Digital effect – Recording with the flash – Interval Recording – Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT Your camcorder automatically[...]

55 Advanced Recording Operations 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 picture looks like as an illustration with strong contrast. PASTEL [ c ] : The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing. MOS[...]

56 Using special effects – Digital ef fect SLOW SHTR (slow shutter) You can slow down the shutter speed. The SLOW SHTR mode is suitable for shooting a subject in a dark place more brightly. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcor[...]

57 Advanced Recording Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. ( 3 ) Press a desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI., the still image when you have selected the mode is stored in memory. ( 4 ) Press ?[...]

58 Using special effects – Digital effect Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4 Notes • While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader • PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode. • The [...]

59 Advanced Recording Operations SPOTLIGHT * This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. SPORTS (sports lesson) * This mo[...]

60 The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select PROGRAM AE in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel PROGRAM AE Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO. Notes • The following functions do not work while using PRO[...]

61 Advanced Recording Operations Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When you need a fine adjustment for backlit subjects. – When the subject is too bright against the background. – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press [...]

62 You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically adjusted for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lit by a spot[...]

63 Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, you can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size (Expanded focus). Adjust the focus manually in the following cases: •The[...]

64 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide- angle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position. 9 changes as follows: when recording a distant subject. when[...]

65 Advanced Recording Operations You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically adjusted for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. ( 3 ) Press the desi[...]

66 You can make a time-lapse recording by setting your camcorder to automatically record and switch to standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence of insects, etc. with this function. [ a ] REC TIME [ b ] INTERVAL There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– six frames from the selected time.[...]

67 Advanced Recording Operations You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after Step 6 to prevent camera shake. The POWER switch sh[...]

68 Recor ding with all the pixels – Progr essive Recor ding Mode To import moving pictures to your computer to view still images, we recommend you record in Progressive Recording Mode. To use Progressive Recording Mode, follow the procedure below. Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorded on a tape in normal mode, and thu[...]

69 Advanced Recording Operations Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. Use the viewfinder when operating camera brightness and fader on the touch panel. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Turn[...]

70 Using the viewfinder Note When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate the items that do not appear Set the LCD panel back to the normal position. Operate the items using the LCD screen. Available recording time This is the time when you record pictures us[...]

71 Advanced Playback Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select P EFFECT in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. You can use NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. See page 55 for details [...]

72 The POWER switch should be set to . O perate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. ( 3 ) Select a desired mode. You can use STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. See pages 56, 57 for details on each mode. When you select STILL [...]

73 Advanced Playback Operations Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 135). The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. ( 3 ) Press[...]

74 Your camcorder automatically searches for a desired scene having the tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows “0:00:00”, then starts co[...]

75 Advanced Playback Operations Use a cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears. [...]

76 When you search for the date by using Cassette Memory, cue the tape by selecting the recording date on the screen. When you search for the date without using Cassette Memory, cue the tape to changing point of recording date. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Searching for the date by using Cassette Memory Before operation • You can [...]

77 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select CM SEARCH in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select OFF, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander until the DATE SEAR[...]

78 You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Titles, screen indicators, Cassette [...]

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

80 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto another tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on a “Memory Stick.” See page 127 for details. Before operating Digital program editing having the tape recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting to t[...]

81 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on a tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, your camcorder sends the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Turn the power of the c[...]

82 ( 11 ) Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. ( 12 ) Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. ( 13 ) Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR about 30 cm (12 in.) apart. Do [...]

83 Editing When the VCR does not operate correctly • After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code,” set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. • Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. • Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Note When you connect with the i.LINK cable, you may not be able to operate[...]

84 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on a tape) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Prepare a pen and paper for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder (if inserted). The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching t[...]

85 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on a tape) To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. Notes • When you complete “Step 3 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR,” the image used to adjust the synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start recording from the very beg[...]

86 Operation 1: Making a Program The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, and insert a cassette for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU. ( 4 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Select TAPE, then press EXEC. ( 6 ) S[...]

87 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on a tape) Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT. If there is a blank portion between the IN point and the OUT point on the tape The total time may not be displayed correctly. Erasing the program yo[...]

88 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on a tape) Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing on the tape) The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR. ( 2 ) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that t[...]

89 Editing 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. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality [...]

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

91 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. Insert the cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [ A ] The tape that contains the scene to be inser[...]

92 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after Step 4 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from Step 2. Using the Remote Commander In Step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X . In Step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. To insert a sce[...]

93 Editing You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying start and end points. The original sound will not be erased. You cannot dub audio in the following cases: •[...]

94 Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe Slide the shoe cover to remove it. Then, connect the external microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe. Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output t[...]

95 Editing Adding audio on the recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned on pages 93, 94, and connect the audio equipment or the microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below using the touch panel or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Using the touch panel The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the[...]

96 Audio dubbing To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point where you want to stop recording later during playback. Follow Step 2 in “Using the touch panel” on page 95. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed. We recommend that you add new sound on the tape recorded with your camcorde[...]

97 Editing One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, with each title comprising five characters. However, if Cassette Memory is full with date and cassette label data, one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles each comprising five characters. Cassette Memory capacity is as follows: – Six date data (maximum) – One cassette label (maxim[...]

98 The titles superimposed with your camcorder • They are displayed only by the DV format video equipment with the index titler function. • The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with another video equipment. To not display title Set TITLE DSPL in to OFF in the menu settings (p. 178). [...]

99 Editing You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select TITLE in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select , then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Select CUSTOM1 SET o[...]

100 The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is 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. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert a cassette with Cassette Memory you want to label. ( 2 ) [...]

101 Editing Erasing all the data in Cassette Memory The following data saved in Cassette Memory can be completely erased at once: – Date data – Title data – Cassette label The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select ERASE ALL in , then press EXEC. (4) Se[...]

102 The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite of the size, can store greater data than a floppy disk. In addition to exchanging data between “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, you can also use a “Memory Stick” to store data as a type of detachable external recording media. There are two types of “Mem[...]

103 “Memory Stick” Operations Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image data may be damaged in the following cases. We cannot compensate for the damaged image data. – If you eject the “Memory Stick,” turn the power off on your camcorder or remove the battery pack for replacement while your camcorder is reading or writing image fil[...]

104 • The “Memory Stick”, and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick PRO” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the[...]

105 “Memory Stick” Operations Selecting the still image quality The default setting is FINE. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select STILL SET in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select QUALITY, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Select a desired image quality, then press[...]

106 Selecting the still image size You can select image size 1600 × 1200 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 1600 × 1200. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) [...]

107 “Memory Stick” Operations Selecting the moving picture size You can select picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112. The default setting is 320 × 240. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select MOVIE SET in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select IMAGESIZE, the[...]

108 Approximate number of still images and time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of still images and time of moving pictures you can record vary depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. Still images Moving pictures The table shows approximate number of still im[...]

109 “Memory Stick” Operations The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The green z indicator stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image, and are fixed. Recording does not start yet. ( 2 ) Press PHOTO deeply. [...]

110 You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby See page 46 for details. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – SPORTS of PROGRAM A[...]

111 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the three modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [ a ] ( ) Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1600 × 1200 size or 25 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. HIGH SPE[...]

112 The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” While recording images continuously The flash does not work. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to t[...]

113 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording images with the flash The POWER switch should be set to or . If you press PHOTO, the flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. You cannot use this function whil[...]

114 Notes • Remove dirt from the surface of the flash if it is dirty. If the surface of the flash is shaded or caked with dirt heated by strobing, the flash may not be able to give off a sufficient amount of light. • The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet). • Attaching the lens h[...]

115 “Memory Stick” Operations Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. The POWER switch should be set to . Set HOLOGRAM F in to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.) When appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO light[...]

116 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press . The picture[...]

117 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording a still image from other equipment You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable. Connect the equipment as illustrated on page 89. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER switch should be set to . [...]

118 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. You cannot superimpose a still image on the tape on which you have already finished recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” However, you can record only superimposed still ima[...]

119 “Memory Stick” Operations 2 4 MEM M I X 101–0001 + – MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OVER– LAP OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI 101–0001 + – MEM MIX OFF OK + – 101 101 Still image Notes • You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” • When the overlapping still image has a large amount of wh[...]

120 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX ( 5 ) Press –/+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to PAGE2. C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image which is to be swapped with a still picture M. LUMI – The color (bright) scheme o[...]

121 “Memory Stick” Operations You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record still images. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select INT. R-STL in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select SET, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Select INTER[...]

122 You can record moving pictures with sound on a “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX). The POWER switch should be set to . Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. The picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For detai[...]

123 “Memory Stick” Operations Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – SPORTS of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) – Title – SteadyShot When us[...]

124 You can record still images and moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Recording a still image The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the scree[...]

125 “Memory Stick” Operations Recor ding a picture fr om a tape as a moving pictur e Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert the recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touc[...]

126 Recording a moving picture from other equipment You can use either the A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. Connect the equipment as illustrated on page 89. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Play back the recorded ta[...]

127 “Memory Stick” Operations You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a “Memory Stick.” Making a program The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU. ([...]

128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”) Performing the program (Dubbing on a “Memory Stick”) The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select [...]

129 “Memory Stick” Operations Changing the r ecording folder You can create multiple folders up to “999MSDCF” in a “Memory Stick.” When you have recorded a lot of image files on the “Memory Stick,” you can assort the files using multiple folders for your convenience. The “101MSDCF” folder is set for the recording folder as the d[...]

130 You can view the still images recorded on the “Memory Stick.” And furthermore, you can play back six images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the order of recording on the “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by t[...]

131 “Memory Stick” Operations Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that appeared on the full screen before changing to the index screen mode. T : To display the previous six[...]

132 You can view moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press PLAY. The last recorded image appears. ( 2 ) Press – (to see the previous picture)/+ (to see the next picture) to select a desired moving picture. ( 3 ) Press MPEG N X to start playback. ( 4 ) Adjust [...]

133 “Memory Stick” Operations Playing back a moving picture from a desired part The moving picture recorded on the “Memory Stick” is divided into multiple parts. You can select one of them and start playing back the picture from the scene you want to see. The moving picture is divided into up to 60 parts. The number of divided parts differs[...]

134 You can change the folder currently chosen for playback. The currently chosen folder is displayed in the upper right on the screen. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display to PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press PB FOLDR. ( 3 ) Press –/+ to select the folder number you want to choose for playback, then press[...]

135 “Memory Stick” Operations You can enlarge still images on the screen and view a desired part of them. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the image to enlarge in the frame. ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. ( 4 ) Press the area you want to enlarge[...]

136 You can play back all the images in the “Memory Stick” or in the specified folder using Slide show. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select SLIDE SHOW in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select ALL FILES or FOLDER sss *, then press EXEC. ALL FILES : To play b[...]

137 “Memory Stick” Operations To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press INDEX. ( 2 ) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. ( 3 ) Press the image you want to protect. A - indicator appears above the protected [...]

138 You can delete all the images or selected images. Deleting selected images The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the image you want to delete. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press DEL. The DELETE? indicator appears on the screen. ( 4 ) Press OK. The selected image is deleted. To return to FN [...]

139 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting selected images on the index screen The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press INDEX. ( 2 ) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. You can specify and delete up to a hundred image files at once. ( 3 ) Press EX[...]

140 Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Select DELETE ALL in , then press EXEC. ( 4 ) Select ALL FILES or FOLDER sss *, then press EXEC. ALL FILES: To delete all the ima[...]

141 “Memory Stick” Operations Changing the image size – Resize You can change the size of recorded still images to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. Use this function when you reduce the size of the image file to attach it to an e-mail. The original image is retained even after resizing. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the pan[...]

142 This function is useful for printing out still images later. (You cannot specify the number for printouts.) Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press INDEX. ( 2 ) Press MARK. The screen to wr[...]

143 Viewing images with your computer — Viewing images with your computer — V iewing images with a computer – Intr oduction There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” or recorded on the tape on a computer. To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick?[...]

144 When connecting to a computer with the DV port The computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can process video signals. Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” When connecting to a computer with the USB port See page 147 when using Windows and page 166 when using Macintosh. You can also use a “Memory Stick” [...]

145 Viewing images with your computer Viewing images with a computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “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 yo[...]

146 Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If you connect your camcorder to a computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer with the USB port You must install a USB driver onto the computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’[...]

147 Viewing images with your computer Recommended computer usage environment when connecting with USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on a computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is[...]

148 Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to the computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize your camcorder”. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. [...]

149 Viewing images with your computer Installing Image Transfer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. This function enables image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in wit[...]

150 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” is an application that can capture or edit images, or create video CDs. To install and use this software in Windows 2000, you must be authorized as administrators.[...]

151 Viewing images with your computer Making the computer recognize your camcorder If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators. Viewing picture recorded on the tape ( 1 ) Connect the AC Adaptor, then set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press F[...]

152 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Connect the AC Adaptor, then set the POWER switch to MEMORY. ( 3 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the sup[...]

153 Viewing images with your computer Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as a computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Follow the procedure below to correctly install t[...]

154 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Windows 2000 Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart the computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Follow the entire procedure in “Installing the USB driver” on page 148.[...]

155 Viewing images with your computer Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY. 4 Connect the USB port on the computer to the (USB) jack[...]

156 V iewing pictur es recor ded on the tape on a computer – USB Str eaming (For Windows users) Capturing images with “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to view images recorded on the tape on a computer (p. 148, 150). Viewing pictures recorded on the tape ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and allow Window[...]

157 Viewing images with your computer ( 11 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. ( 12 ) Click N to start playback. You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen. The picture from the tape appears on the monitor window on the computer. Viewing pictures live from you[...]

158 Viewing pictures recorded on the tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing still images ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 ) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to and click it at the point you want to capture. The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images appear in the thumbnail list window. Capturing moving pic[...]

159 Viewing images with your computer Viewing pictures recorded on the tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Notes • When you view images on a computer with the USB connection, the following may occur. This is not a malfunction. – The image shakes up and down. – Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc. –[...]

160 Making Video CDs – Easy Video CD This function makes it simple to create a video CD by capturing images recorded on the tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images recorded on the tape onto a CD-R ( 1 ) Follow Step 1 to 8 on page 156. ( 2 ) Press after choosing the point on the tape from which you want to capture images onto the[...]

161 Viewing images with your computer Viewing pictures recorded on the tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Capturing images live from your camcorder onto a CD-R Eject the cassette beforehand if inserted. If the cassette is inserted, your camcorder automatically turns off when it has been in recording standby for more than five [...]

162 Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer A “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony.” ( 1 ) Click located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears. ( 2 ) You can find the inf[...]

163 Viewing images with your computer V iewing images recor ded on the “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) The image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with ImageMixer. You need to install the USB driver and Image Transfer to view the [...]

164 Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 148). • An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Insert the [...]

165 Viewing images with your computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (When your camcorder is recognized as the drive [F:]) Folder File Me[...]

166 Connecting your camcor der to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto a computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for vi[...]

167 Viewing images with your computer Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to a computer before installation of the USB driver is complete. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and allow the Mac OS to load. If you have been using the computer, close all software. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM [...]

168 V iewing images r ecorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users) Viewing images Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 167). • QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and allow Mac OS to load. ([...]

169 Viewing images with your computer Capturing images fr om an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a computer which has the DV port via your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER [...]

170 Notes • You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals. • Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert video signals to digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may con[...]

171 Using the Network function – DCR-TRV70 only You can access the Internet using a USB device that complies with your camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the network menu. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel with the styl[...]

172 To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r / R . The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode setting. The POWER switch should be set to , or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU. ( 3 ) Press r / R to selec[...]

173 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR Mode —— —— z OFF ON HIGH z NORMAL LOW —— —— z ON OFF Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 59) To add special effects like those in movies or on the TV to images (p. 55, [...]

174 Notes on SteadyShot • SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot. If you cancel SteadyShot The (SteadyShot off) indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake. Icon/item CAMERA SET D ZOOM EXPANDED F 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT HOLOGRAM[...]

175 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Mode z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Changing the menu settings Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. ?[...]

176 Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEM SET 1 STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER FILE NO. Mode z OFF NORMAL HIGH SPEED EXP BRKTG z FINE STANDARD z 1600 × 1200 640 × 480 z 320 × 240 160 × 112 z AUTO ON z ADD RETURN —— z SERIES RESET Meaning To not record continuously To record from 4 to 25[...]

177 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEM SET 2 SLIDE SHOW INT. R -STL DELETE ALL FORMAT Mode RETURN z ALL FILES FOLDER sss * ON z OFF SET z RETURN ALL FILES FOLDER sss * z RETURN OK Meaning To cancel slide show To execute slide show by playing back all the images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 136) To execute slide sho[...]

178 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Mode —— —— z ON OFF z ON OFF —— z RETURN OK Meaning To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 97, 99) To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 98) To display the title you have superimposed To not display the title (p. [...]

179 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN FRAME REC INT. REC Mode z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON z OFF ON ON z OFF SET Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record in the 16-bit mode (the one s[...]

180 Changing the menu settings Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Meaning To set the date or time (p. 20) To deactivate the USB Streaming function To activate the USB Streaming function To display the information indicators in English: min, REC, STBY, START, etc. To display the information indicators in French To display t[...]

181 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) AREA SET DST SET* BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander (p. 40) To display date and time during playback when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander Temporarily[...]

182 When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF. In more than five minutes after removing the power source The PROGRAM AE, FLASH LVL, AUDIO MIX, WHT BAL, HiFi SOUND and COMMANDER i[...]

183 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, remove the power source and contact your Sony dealer. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 191. During recording Symptom Cause and/or C[...]

184 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • This is not a malfunction. • SLOW SHTR, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter is activated. This is not a malfunction. • If about 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette[...]

185 Troubleshooting During playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has run out of the tape. c Rewind the tape (p. 39). • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 203). • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND in set to 2 in the menu settings. c Set HiFi SOUND to S[...]

186 During recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). • The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 16). • The cassette was ejected after recording when using a c[...]

187 Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 11). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick” (p. 104). • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Delete unneces[...]

188 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 102). • The index screen does not appear. c Press INDEX to display the index screen, then write a print mark (p. 142). • You are trying to write a print mark on a movi[...]

189 Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has no Cassette Memory. c Use a cassette with Cassette Memory (p. 97). • The Cassette Memory is full. c Erase unnecessary titles (p. 98). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab to REC . (p. 195). • The tape has a bla[...]

190 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 202). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. c Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet or[...]

191 Troubleshooting C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display 5-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 197). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatiz[...]

192 Wa r ning indicators 101-0001 Warning indicator pertaining to files Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX on a moving picture (p. 118). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 191) E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery pack is nearly dead. D[...]

193 Troubleshooting If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 20). • FOR ”InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 197). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 203). The x indicator and “ CLEANING C[...]

194 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only.* You cannot use any other 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , VHSC , S-VHS , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , DV or MICRO MV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with Cassette Memory and without Cassette Memory. Cassettes wi[...]

195 Additional Information Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the origina[...]

196 Usable cassettes When the Cassette Memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or dusty. Cleaning the gold-plated connector If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator sometimes does not appear correctly, and you may not be able t[...]

197 Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the SERIES TM mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” batt[...]

198 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain the proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery pack. 2. Use the battery pack up on your camcorder. 3. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and store it in a dry[...]

199 Additional Information The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. 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, and for controlling other equi[...]

200 i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see pages 78, 89. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to your [...]

Additional Information 201 Using your camcor der abr oad Using your camcorder abroad For details on using the Network function abroad, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device (optional) (DCR-TRV70 only). You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V [...]

202 Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there i[...]

Additional Information 203 Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – Playback pictures do not move. – Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off. – The x indicato[...]

204 Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other settings are retained even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if y[...]

Additional Information 205 Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before o[...]

206 AC Adaptor • Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit 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 cord forcibly, or place a heavy object o[...]

Additional Information 207 Maintenance information and precautions Note on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: – Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks in the battery compartment. – Dry batteries are not rechargeable. – Do not use a comb[...]

208 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: [...]

Additional Information 209 Specifications AC Adaptor AC-L15A/L15B Power requirements 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Current consumption 0.35 – 0.18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 56 × [...]

210 — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and contr ols 1 Flash (p. 113) 2 Focus ring (p. 63) 3 Lens 4 NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) 5 DC IN jack (p. 8, 16) Camcorder 6 FOCUS button (p. 63) 7 BACK LIGHT button (p. 34) 8 Microphone 9 DC IN jack cover Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fin[...]

Quick Reference 211 Identifying parts and controls 0 Lens cap (p. 25) qa RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-TRV70: except the network settings) including the date and time return to the default. qs LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 23) qd OPEN button (p. 25) qf DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 18, 40) qg Speaker qh Viewfinder (p. 31) qj Vi[...]

212 Identifying parts and controls ql DV Interface (p. 78, 89, 144, 169, 199) The DV Interface is i.LINK compatible. w; (USB) jack (p. 143) wa PHOTO button (p. 46, 109, 116) ws Power zoom lever (p. 33, 73, 135) wd BATT release button (p. 15) wf LOCK switch (p. 26) wg START/STOP button (p. 25) wh POWER switch (p. 25) wj (LANC) jack (blue) wk S VIDEO[...]

Quick Reference 213 eg Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) eh Shoe cover (p. 94) ej Access lamp (p. 10, 104) ek “Memory Stick” slot (p. 10, 104) el CHARGE (charge) lamp (p. 16) Identifying parts and controls Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe • The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or [...]

214 Identifying parts and controls rh Battery pack (p. 15, 16) rj Cassette compartment (p. 8) rk OPEN/ Z EJECT lever (p. 8) rl 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 camcorder. rh rj rk rl[...]

Quick Reference 215 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 46, 110, 116) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 40) 3 Memory control buttons 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 75, 76) 5 Video control buttons (p. 43[...]

216 To prepare the Remote Commander Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – in the battery compartment. Notes on the Remote Commander • Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly[...]

Quick Reference 217 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators 1 Cassette Memory (p. 12, 194) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 27) 3 Zoom (p. 33) /Exposure (p. 61) / Data file name (p. 102) 4 Digital effect (p. 56, 72) /MEMORY MIX (p. 118) /Fader (p. 52) 5 16:9WIDE (p. 50) 6 Picture effect (p. 55, 71) 7 Data code (p. 40) 8 Volume (p. 39) /Date[...]

218 Index A, B AC Adaptor ............................. 16 Adjusting the viewfinder ...... 31 Audio dubbing ........................ 93 AUDIO MIX ............................ 96 AUDIO MODE ...................... 179 Auto red eye reduction ........ 113 AUTO SHTR .......................... 173 A/V connecting cable ...................... 44, 78, 89, 9[...]

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