Sony DCR-TRV8 manual

3-866-436- 13 (1) ©1999 by 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 [...]

2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital 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 en[...]

Getting started 3 T able of contents • Windows is registered trademarks licensed to Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “  ” and “  ” are not mentioned in each case [...]

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6 — 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-TRV10 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is in[...]

Getting started 7 Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provis[...]

8 Checking supplied accessories 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 132) RMT-811: DCR-TRV10 RMT-808: DCR-TRV8 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 132). 5 Serial port adaptor for Memory Stick (1), PC serial cable (1), AC power ada[...]

9 Getting started Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Lift up the viewfinder. Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. After installing the battery pac[...]

10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder[...]

11 Getting started Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Until your camcorder c[...]

12 Playing time DCR-TRV8 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 (125) 180 (160) NP-FM70 295 (265) 370 (330) NP-FM90 450 (400) 560 (505) DCR-TRV10 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 (120) 180 (160) NP-FM70 275 (250) 370 (330) NP-FM90 425 (38[...]

13 Getting started Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up[...]

14 ( 1 ) Slide Z OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. ( 2 ) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. ( 3 ) Close the cassette compartment by pr[...]

15 Recording – Basics 5 3 40min REC 0:00:01 2 4 VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA POWER 1 — Recording – Basics — Recording a pictur e Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens cap to the grip strap. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1?[...]

16 Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the MENU settings. In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in t[...]

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18 To record pictures with the viewfinder – 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 indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Recording a [...]

19 Recording – Basics T W 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 function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) Zoom greater than 10 × i[...]

20 START/STOP MODE setting : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5 seconds and t[...]

21 Recording – Basics Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in the recording or standby mode. The . indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. If yo[...]

22 Using +SLOW SHTR The NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. ( 1 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the standby or recording mode. indicator appears. ( 2 ) Press +SLOW SHTR until the desired NIGHTSHOT indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: (NIGHTSHOT) t (NIGHTSHOT[...]

23 Recording – Basics Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. ( 1 ) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The[...]

24 Checking the r ecording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last[...]

25 Playback – Basics — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Install the power source and insert the recorded ta[...]

26 To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the reco[...]

27 Playback – Basics Various playback modes To operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal p[...]

28 S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO V iewing the recor ding on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When mon[...]

29 Playback – Basics Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. ( 1 ) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the A[...]

30 — Advanced Recording Operations — Photo r ecording You can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute[...]

31 Advanced Recording Operations To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately. To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. The still picture is then recorded for about [...]

32 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [ a ]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide -screen TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, [...]

33 Advanced Recording Operations You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. Using the fader function FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to blac[...]

34 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 t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t no indicator The last selected fader [...]

35 Advanced Recording Operations Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions. – Digital effect – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap function only) – NightShot +Slow shutter – Photo recording When the OVERLAP indicator appears Your ca[...]

36 You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [[...]

37 Advanced Recording Operations While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded. When t[...]

38 Using special ef fects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANC[...]

39 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect ( 1 ) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR[...]

40 Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Photo recording – NightShot +Slow shutter • The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE • The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: –[...]

41 Advanced Recording Operations 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. In the standby or recording mode, select the desired white balance mode in the MENU settings[...]

42 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light at weddings or in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject w[...]

43 Advanced Recording Operations Using the PROGRAM AE function ( 1 ) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: y y y y y y To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes • In the spotlight, sports l[...]

44 You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: • The subject is backlit • Bright subject and dark background • To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully ( 1 ) Press EXPOSURE in the standby or recording mode. The exposure indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to[...]

45 Advanced Recording Operations 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 •When you want to change the[...]

46 — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with pictur e effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SOLARIZE, SEPIA and B&W. During playback, select the desired picture effect mode in the MENU settings (p. 72). For details of each picture effect function, see page 36. To cancel[...]

47 Advanced Playback Operations During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. ( 2 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital eff[...]

48 Quickly locating a scene using the zer o set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. ( 1 ) In the playback mode, press [...]

49 Advanced Playback Operations You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search) . Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. You can do this with the Remote Commander. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.[...]

50 Searching for the date without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the MENU settings (p. 72). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator ( 4 ) Press . to search for the p[...]

51 Advanced Playback Operations Searching the boundaries of r ecor ded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title ( Title search ). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the MENU settings [...]

52 You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search) . You can also search for still pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still pictures. Sea[...]

53 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for a photo without using cassette memory ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the MENU settings (p. 72). ( 3 ) Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. ( 4 ) Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or > , your [...]

54 Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 3 ) P[...]

55 Editing Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to- digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high- quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display i[...]

56 By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The scenes can be selected by frame. Since your camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio and video deterioration. You cannot duplicate titles, display indi[...]

57 Editing Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing (DCR-TRV10 only) Notes • If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perform DV synchro-editing. • If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, DV synchro-editing may not work correctly. Errors in duplicating If you connect your camcorder to Sony [...]

58 Recording video or TV pr ograms 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. Turn down the volume of your camcorder. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording [...]

59 Editing Inserting a scene fr om a VCR Replacing recording on a tape – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene 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 54 or 55. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to[...]

60 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 The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene. When the inserted picture is played back The picture and sound may be distor[...]

61 Editing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connecting the microp[...]

62 Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Note The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones. Dubbing with the built-in microphones No connection is necessary. Note The picture is not output from th[...]

63 Editing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape ( 1 ) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to VTR. ( 3 ) Locate the recording start point by pressing N . Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to playback pause mode. ( 4 ) Press AUDIO DUB on the Re[...]

64 Audio dubbing Notes • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 76). • When an external microphone is not connected, the recording will be made through the built-in microphone of your camcorder. • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. • Yo[...]

65 Editing Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 68). You can also select the col[...]

66 Superimposing a title 1 2 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END [ T I TLE ] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN [ T I TLE ] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATION[...]

67 Editing Erasing a title ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Title erase display appears. ( 5 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then[...]

68 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then p[...]

69 Editing To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take 5 minutes or longer to ente[...]

70 Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the TV screen. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette you want to la[...]

71 Editing To erase a character In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], 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 use a cassette set to prevent accidental erasure You cannot label it. Slide the w[...]

72 — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the MENU settings To change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. ( 1 ) In the standby or VTR mode, press MENU. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC [...]

73 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the MENU settings To make the MENU display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV10 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the factory setting. Menu items differ depending [...]

74 Changing the MENU settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX LCD B. L. LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT Mode z STEREO 1 2 z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a [...]

75 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the MENU settings Icon/item CONTINUOUS QUALITY FLD./FRAME PRINT MARK PROTECT SLIDE SHOW (DCR-TRV10 only) DELETE ALL (DCR-TRV10 only) FORMAT (DCR-TRV10 only) PHOTO SAVE (DCR-TRV10 only) CM SEARCH TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Mode z OFF ON MULTI SCRN z FINE STANDARD z FIELD FRAME ON z OFF ON z OFF [...]

76 Changing the MENU settings Notes on the LP mode • When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. • When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV casset[...]

77 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP DV EDITING (DCR-TRV10 only) Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 78) — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the laser link functio[...]

78 The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the tape and the Memory Stick (DCR-TRV10 only). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. • 12:00 AM stands for midnight. • 12:00 PM stands for noon. Resetting the date and time The [...]

79 Memory Stick operations – DCR-TRV10 only You can record and play back still images on a Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, re-record or delete still images. You can also record images from a mini DV tape on a Memory Stick or vice versa. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal comput[...]

80 Notes • Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. • Stick its label on the labeling position. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks. • Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks. • Do not let Memory Sticks get wet. • Do not use or keep Memory [...]

81 Memory Stick operations Using a Memory Stick–introduction Inserting a Memory Stick ( 1 ) Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow. The Memory Stick compartment opens. ( 2 ) Insert a Memory Stick in as far as it can go with its rounded corner facing up. Then, close the Memory Stick compartment. To eject a Memory Stick Open the Memory Sti[...]

82 Using a Memory Stick–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, the unit automatically records in FINE mode. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the MENU display[...]

83 Memory Stick operations Using a Memory Stick–introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images[...]

84 Using a Memory Stick–introduction Your camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “Memory Stick”, all data stored in the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. This function is conveninet when you want to delete all data including protected images. New “Memory Stick”s are already formatted so that formatting i[...]

85 Memory Stick operations Recording still images on Memor y Sticks – Memory photo r ecording – DCR-TRV10 only You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still picture recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Sel[...]

86 Recording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photo recording When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. Recording images continuously You can rec[...]

87 Memory Stick operations Recording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photo recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the MENU display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to se[...]

88 Recording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) ON Your camcorder shoots 3 or 4 still images at about 0.8 sec intervals. ( ) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec inter[...]

89 Memory Stick operations Recording an image fr om a mini DV tape as a still image – DCR-TRV10 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a Memory Sti[...]

90 Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY in to LCD in the MENU settings. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. ( 3 ) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 89. When recording the image through the AUD[...]

91 Memory Stick operations Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save – DCR-TRV10 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape. • Insert a Memory Stick into you[...]

92 To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the Memory Stick is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a Memo[...]

93 Memory Stick operations V iewing a still picture – Memory photo playback – DCR-TRV10 only You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that t[...]

94 Viewing a still picture – 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 the operation. • When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a ma[...]

95 Memory Stick operations Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback • To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +. • To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/– to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full screen, the[...]

96 Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you use the application software, “PictureGear 3.2Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on a Memory Stick on a computer screen. Use the serial port adaptor for Memory Stick supplied [...]

97 Memory Stick operations Superimposing a still pictur e in a Memory Stick on a moving pictur e – M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM – DCR-TRV10 only You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a Memory Stick on top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an [...]

98 Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture – M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM Before operation Insert a recorded Memory Stick on your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY PLAY in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail ima[...]

99 Memory Stick operations Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture – M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM Items to adust M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a mo[...]

100 Pr eventing accidental erasur e – Image protection – DCR-TRV10 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Play back the image you want to protect. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the MENU display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial[...]

101 Memory Stick operations W riting a print mark – PRINT MARK – DCR-TRV10 only You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a Me[...]

102 – DCR-TRV10 only Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Play back the image you want to delete. ( 2 ) Press MEMORY DELETE with a sharp-pointed object. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. ( 3 ) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted. To cancel deleting an image Press ME[...]

103 Memory Stick operations Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set to the left (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the MENU display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 4 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D[...]

104 To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC. While “DELETING” appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. Deleting images[...]

105 Memory Stick operations Copying the image r ecorded on Memor y Sticks to mini DV tapes – DCR-TRV10 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on Memory Stick and record them to a mini DV tape. Before operation Insert a mini DV tape for recording and a Memory Stick into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Using the [...]

106 Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording mode You can see memo[...]

107 Memory Stick operations – DCR-TRV10 only You can 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 is set to the left (unlock) position. [...]

108 To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the Memory Stick during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the Memory Stick, be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning. Playing back images in a continuous l[...]

109 Additional Information — 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 or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. We recom[...]

110 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 original sound can be recorded[...]

111 Additional Information T roubleshooting 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: ss : ss ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-[...]

112 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot +Slow shutter mode is activated. This is not a malfunction. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER[...]

113 Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the MENU settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the MENU settings. (p. 72) • TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the MENU settings. c Set it to ON in the MENU settings. (p. 72) • The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion (p. 109) In the recording [...]

114 Troubleshooting When operating using the Memory Stick – DCR-TRV10 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 82) • The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its full capacity. c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 102, 85) • The Memory Stick is not inserted. c[...]

115 Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 109) • The cassette memory is full. c Erase some titles. (p. 67) • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 14) • Remove the [...]

116 Self-diagnosis display Five-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. 12) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 120) • The vid[...]

117 Additional Information C:21:00 W arning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. • The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode. • The indicators and messages are displayed[...]

118 Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 78). • For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 12). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 121). • FULL The tape cassette memory is full. • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 76). • REC MODE REC MODE i[...]

119 Additional Information 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. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [ b ] . Your[...]

120 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 condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If the[...]

121 Additional Information Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. 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. • the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASS[...]

122 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by [...]

123 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions • The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. • Do not place the unit in locations that are: – Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating Battery pack • Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. [...]

124 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: [...]

125 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18) 2 OPEN button (p. 15) 3 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 32, 72) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories wit[...]

126 8 Focus ring (p. 45) 9 Camera recording lamp (p. 15) 0 Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 29) qa Microphone qs FOCUS switch (p. 45) qd qf qg qh qj 8 0 qa qs 9 Identifying the parts and controls qd Viewfinder (p. 9, 18) qf Display window (p. 134) qg Remote sensor (p. 132) qh BACK LIGHT button (p. 21) qj FADER button (p. 34) Note on the Carl Zeiss len[...]

127 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls qk LCD screen (p. 17) ql LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) w; VOLUME buttons (p. 25) wa RESET button (p. 115) ws MEMORY PLAY button (p. 93, 98) (DCR-TRV10 only) qk ql w; wa ws wd wf wg wh wd MEMORY INDEX button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 94) wf MEMORY + button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 93, 98) wg MEMORY – butt[...]

128 Identifying the parts and controls wj SELFTIMER button (p. 23) wk END SEARCH button (p. 24) wl DISPLAY button (p. 26) e; START/STOP MODE switch (p. 20) ed ef ea es wj wk wl e; ea DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 47) es TITLE button (p. 66) ed MENU button (p. 32, 72) ef Speaker[...]

129 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls[...]

130 Identifying the parts and controls rd Video control buttons (p. 25, 27, 58) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. rf MEMORY OPEN button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 81) rd rf rg rh rj rk rl Fastening the grip strap Fasten the[...]

131 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls t; DV IN/OUT jack (p. 55) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394- 1995 specifications and their revisions. The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible. ta i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on yo[...]

132 To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to the + – marks inside 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 fu[...]

133 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators 1 2 0m i n STBY 0:1 2:3 4 –+ 12 m i n ST I L L ZE R O SET 1 6 : 9W I D E MEM OR Y NEG . ART END SEAR C H AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 1 6B I T D S C 00001 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 0 qa qs w; ql qk qj qh qf qg qd wa wd ws wf wg 7 8 1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 109) 2 Remaining battery time in[...]

134 qj Tape counter indicator (p. 48) /5SEC mode indicator (p. 20) /Time code indicator (p. 20) /Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 116) / Photo mode indicator (p. 30) /Image number indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 94) qk Remaining tape indicator (p. 20) / Memory playback indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 94) ql ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 48) w; END SEARCH[...]

135 Quick Reference Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event • In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsu[...]

Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 10 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 18 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ................................................ 20 Audio dubbing ........................ 61 AUDIO MIX ............................ 63 Audio mode ............................. 76 AUTO SHTR ............................ 73 A/V connecting cabl[...]