Sony DCR-TRV130 manual

©2001 Sony Corporation Model No. DCR-TRV130 Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. 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 numbe[...]

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[...]

3 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not insta[...]

4 Main Featur es Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 24)/ SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 25) • In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 44) • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 44) or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 24) • In spotligh[...]

Getting started 5 T able of contents Main Features .......................................... 4 Quick Start Guide ............................. 6 Getting started Using this manual ................................... 8 Checking supplied accessories ............ 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack ............ 11 C[...]

Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 17) Connecting the power cord (p. 15) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder ou[...]

Quick Start Guide 7 Recording a picture (p. 18) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 27) 2 Press m to rewind the tape. 3 Press N to start playback. Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 2 Set [...]

8 — Getting started — Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder[...]

Getting started 9 [a] [b] [c] Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright poin[...]

10 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 108) Contents of the recording cannot be comp[...]

11 Getting started Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. Step 1 Pr eparing the power supply BATT RELEASE[...]

12 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 (L series). See page 93 for more information about “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied wi[...]

13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply If the battery pack is not installed properly The CHG lamp does not light up while charging the battery pack. If something is wrong with the battery pack The CHG lamp flashes while chargeing the battery pack. If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the batter[...]

14 Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 105 90 NP-F530 175 150 NP-F550 210 185 NP-F730 365 305 NP-F730H/F750 440 375 NP-F930 575 480 NP-F950 675 570 NP-F960 790 680 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack Approximate playing time at 25°C (77°F). The ba[...]

15 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, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connect the power cord to the AC pow[...]

16 The year changes as follows: 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. 1995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079 2 4 1,7 3 6 MENU CLO CK S ET [ MEN U ] : END SETUP M ENU CLO CK S ET AUTO T V ON TV I NPU T LT R S I ZE L ANGUAGE [...]

17 Getting started We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). ( 2 ) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette compartment opens automatically. ( 3 ) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette up. ( 4 ) Close the cassette compartm[...]

18 5 3 1 2 40min REC 0:00:01 VCR POWER OFF CAMERA ( CHARGE ) VCR POWER OFF CAMERA ( CHARGE ) 4 — Recording – Basics — Recor ding a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens cap to the grip strap. ( 2 ) Install the power source and insert a cassette. [...]

19 Recording – Basics To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minu[...]

20 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings. (p. 81) LCD screen backlight You can adjust the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings (p. 81). Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight The recorded picture will not be affected. After recordi[...]

21 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 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 20 × is pe[...]

22 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 [...]

23 Recording – Basics Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it aga[...]

24 Recording a picture NightShot Light emitter 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 CAMERA mode. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. If you press EXPOSURE w[...]

25 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using the Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. ( 1 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen. ( 2 ) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on th[...]

26 Checking the r ecording – END SEARCH You can use this button to record a picture from the last recorded scene successively. You can go to the end of the recorded section. Press END SEARCH in CAMERA mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or hea[...]

27 Playback – Basics — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You cannot play back the tapes recorded in the Hi8 /Standard (analog) system. Your camcorder plays back pictures only in the Digital8 system. You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinde[...]

28 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[...]

29 Playback – Basics Playing back a tape Recording data Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed. When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if: – A blank section of the tape is being played back. – The tape is unreadab[...]

30 Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still image (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 playback, press N[...]

31 Playback – Basics V iewing the recor ding on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. If your TV is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video[...]

32 Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) 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. Viewing the recording on TV SUPER LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply su[...]

33 Playback – Basics If you use a Sony TV • You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK on your camcorder. To do so, do as follows in advance: – Turn the TV’s main switch on. – Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings. – Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TV’s remote sensor. • You c[...]

34 Notes • During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. • The PHOTO button does not work: – while the digital effect function is set or in use. – while the fader function is in use. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the image. To use the tape photo re[...]

35 Advanced Recording Operations Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the A/V OUT jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Ref[...]

36 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [ a ] . The pictures 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[...]

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

38 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: no indicator T DOT T WIPE T OVERLAP F ADER t M.F ADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE The last se[...]

39 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, wipe, or dot function only) – Super NightShot – Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, w[...]

40 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 image are reversed. SEPIA : The image is sepia. B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [ c ] [...]

41 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital ef fect You can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant inte[...]

42 ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, select D EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 80). ( 2 ) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as fol[...]

43 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot • The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. • The following functions do not work in the old mo[...]

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

45 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, select PROGRAM AE in in the menu settings (p. 80). ( 2 ) Select the desired PROGRAM AE mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings. Notes • In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes[...]

46 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 ) In CAMERA mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the screen. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ad[...]

47 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[...]

48 Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 50). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. ( 1 ) In CAMERA mode, press TITLE to display the title menu. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Select the desired title in the menu settings, t[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, select before step 2. Then select the desired language[...]

50 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. ( 1 ) In CAMERA or VCR mode, press TITLE. ( 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 SET) or second line (CUSTOM2 SET), then pr[...]

51 Advanced Recording Operations To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you ta[...]

52 You can use the built-in light to suit your shooting situation. The recommended distance between the subject and camcorder is about 1.5 m(5 feet). Press LIGHT until the indicator appears on the screen while your camcorder is in CAMERA mode. The built-in light turns on. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE), the built-in light turns off si[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • The built-in light turns off automatically in the following cases: – When it stays on in the AUTO mode for more than 5 minutes – When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out. To turn the built-in light on again. Press LIGHT again. • The battery [...]

54 CAUTION • When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. • To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with [...]

55 Advanced Playback Operations — 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, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 80). ( 2 ) Select the desired mod[...]

56 During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) In the playback or playback pause mode, select D EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 80). ( 2 ) Select the desired digital effect mode (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital[...]

57 Advanced Playback Operations You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. ( 1 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the screen. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. R : The image moves downwards. r : The image moves upwar[...]

58 Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. ( 1 ) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. ( 2 ) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to lo[...]

59 Advanced Playback Operations You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press[...]

60 Searching a recording by date – Date search Note If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.[...]

61 Advanced Playback Operations You can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for 5 seconds automatically (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE [...]

62 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: no indicator T PHOTO SCAN DA TE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH ( 3 ) Press . or > . Each photo is played back for about[...]

63 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. You can record and edit a picture with the connected VCR by using your camcorder as a player. Set DISPLAY to LCD in in the menu settings. (The default setting is set to LCD.) Make the indicators disappear by press[...]

64 Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) 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 screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a t[...]

65 Editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Before operating the Digital program editing function Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 65). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 66 to 70). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of [...]

66 Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps ( 1 ) ~ ( 4 ) , to send the control signal correctly. ( 1 ) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch[...]

67 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing * TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 80 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Bell&Howell (M. Wards) 36 Brocsonic 70, 82 Canon 77, 78, 97 C[...]

68 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing ( 2 ) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR T[...]

69 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (4) Confirming the VCR operation 1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting[...]

70 5 6,7 1 3 VCR POWER OFF CAMERA ( CHARGE ) MENU OTHERS BEEP COM MA N DE R DIS PL A Y VID E O E DIT IN DIC A T O R ED I T SE T [ MEN U ] : END ME LOD Y OTHERS ED I T SE T C ONTR OL AD J T ES T ” CUT - IN ” ” CUT - OU T ” IR S E T U P P A US EMODE I R TE ST IR RE T URN [ MEN U ] : END OTHERS ED I T SE T C ONTR OL AD J T ES T ” CUT - IN ?[...]

71 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Insert a blank ta[...]

72 Notes • When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder . • When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start recording from[...]

73 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. ( 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 [...]

74 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program. ( 1 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is can[...]

75 Editing To stop dubbing during editing Press x on your camcorder. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: – The tape has run out. – The wr[...]

76 You can record a tape from a VCR that has DV outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) 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 take a picture [...]

77 Editing Inserting a scene fr om a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in “Recording from video” on page 76.[...]

78 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 may be distorted at the[...]

79 Customizing Your Camcorder — 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 default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. ( 1 ) In CAMERA or VCR mode, press MENU. ( 2 ) [...]

80 Icon/item PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT AUTO SHTR D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT N.S. LIGHT Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The screen show[...]

81 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX LCD BRIGHT LCD B. L. LCD COLOR 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 track tape with [...]

82 Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN DATA CODE Mode z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON z DATE/CAM DATE 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 stereo sound with high qua[...]

83 Customizing Your Camcorder Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. • DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette,[...]

84 Icon/item WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET INDICATOR POWER switch CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA CAMERA VCR VCR VCR CAMERA Changing the menu settings Mode — z MELODY NORMAL OFF z ON OFF z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF —— —— z BL OFF BL ON Meaning To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC[...]

85 Troubleshooting 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 screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 89[...]

86 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 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 inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 83) • NIGHTSHOT is set t[...]

87 Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes 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. 11, 12) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 15) • The tape was ejected a[...]

88 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. c Set the selector correctly, and check the connection between the VCR and your camcorder (p. 65) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). c Keep the connection, and follow [...]

89 Troubleshooting C:21:00 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. 93) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 97) • The vide[...]

90 C:21:00 W ar ning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the screen, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: • The tape is near the end. • No tape is inserted. • The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red).* [...]

91 Troubleshooting Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 16) • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 93) BATTERY ONLY • Q Z TAPE END The tape has run out.* • Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.* • CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty. (p. 98) • COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a pictur[...]

92 What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tap[...]

93 Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder and the AC power adaptor. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculate[...]

94 The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. 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 jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.L[...]

95 Additional Information About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 64. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment . Before connecting t[...]

96 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 camcorder is an NTSC sy[...]

97 Additional Information 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 ope[...]

98 Maintenance information Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen. 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 playba[...]

99 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium cell Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable lithium cell so as to retain the date and time , etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch . The rechargeable lithium cell is always charged as long as you are using your[...]

100 Built-in light • Do not knock or jolt the built-in light while it is turned on as it may damage the bulb or shorten the life of the bulb. • Do not leave the built-in light on while it is resting on or against something; it may cause a fire or damage the built-in light. On handling tapes Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rea[...]

101 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions About care and storage of the lens • Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: – When there are fingerprints on the lens surface – In hot or humid locations – When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside[...]

102 Input/output connectors S video output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp- p, 75 Ω ( ohms), unbalanced Audio/Video output AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω ( ohms), unbalanced, sync negative 327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 k Ω ( kilohms)) Output impedance with less than 2.2 k [...]

103 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 Eyecup 2 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) 3 Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 98) 4 i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. 5 OPEN button (p. 18) 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 36, 79) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 21) 8 BATT RELEASE lev[...]

104 qd Video control buttons (p. 27, 30) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qf SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qg Microphone qh Remote sensor qj Infrared rays emitter (p. 24, 32) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 24) ql SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 25) w; Camera recording lamp (p. 18) wa Display [...]

105 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. wd wg wh wf wk wj e; wl wd Speaker wf LCD screen (p. 19) wg MENU button (p. 36, 79) wh RESET button (p. 88) wj EXPOSURE button (p. 46) wk FADER button (p. 38) wl BACK LIGHT b[...]

106 Identifying the parts and controls ea END SEARCH button (p. 26) es DISPLAY button (p. 28) ed PB ZOOM button (p. 57) ef VOLUME buttons (p. 27) eg LIGHT button (p. 52) eh PHOTO button (p. 34) ej Viewfinder (p. 22) ek CHG lamp (p. 12) el TITLE button (p. 48, 50) eh eg ek ej el ed ef es ea[...]

107 Quick Reference Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. Identifying the parts and controls rs ra r; rf rg rh rd r; EJECT button (p. 17) ra Cassette compartment (p. 17) rs Grip strap rd S VIDEO OUT jack (p. 31, 35, 63) rf Built-in light (p. 52) rg A/V OUT jack (p. 31, 35, 63) rh DV IN/OUT jack (p. 64, 76) The DV IN/OUT jack is i.L[...]

108 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. Identifying the parts and controls 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 co[...]

109 Quick Reference Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window Identifying the parts and controls min T W 0:00:00 REC 40 S E PIA M . F ADER 16 : 9 W ID E ZE R O SET MEM OR Y D ATE 01 SEAR CH 16 B I T DV I N S 9 4 5 6 7 0 8 qa qd qs 3 1 2 qf qh ql w; wa ws wd qg qj qk wf 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 18) /Mirror mode indicator (p[...]

110 Index A, B AC power adaptor ............... 12 Adjusting viewfinder .......... 22 AFM HiFi Sound .................. 92 AUDIO MIX ......................... 81 AUDIO MODE ..................... 82 A/V connecting cable ................................. 31, 35, 63 BACK LIGHT ....................... 24 Battery pack .......................... 11 BEEP [...]

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