Sony DCR-TRV320 manual

©2000 Sony Corporation Model No. DCR-TRV 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 numbers [...]

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 Getting started 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 a[...]

4 T able of contents • Windows  is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “  ?[...]

Getting started 5 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 128) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 106) The lithium battery is already installed in [...]

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. 15) Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder ou[...]

Quick Start Guide 7 2 Press m to rewind the tape. 3 Press N to start playback. Recording a picture (p. 16) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 24) 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. REW PL[...]

8 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-TRV320 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differe[...]

Getting started 9 [a] [b] [c] Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normall[...]

10 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. After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you d[...]

11 Getting started VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) 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). ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to t[...]

12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power[...]

13 Getting started Playing time DCR-TRV120 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 90 (80) 100 (90) NP-F530 145 (130) 165 (150) NP-F550 175 (160) 200 (180) NP-F730 300 (270) 335 (300) NP-F730H/F750 365 (325) 410 (365) NP-F930 475 (430) 535 (480) NP-F950 555 (500) 630 (570) NP-F960 660 (590) 740 (665) [...]

14 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 power adaptor. ( 3 [...]

15 Getting started We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply. (p. 10) ( 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[...]

16 5 3 4 1 2 40min REC 0:00:01 SP VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) — 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 casse[...]

17 Recording – Basics LCD BRIGHT Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV320 only) When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting. To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long [...]

18 After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. 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 close[...]

19 Recording – Basics SP 0:00:01 12:05:56 AM JUL 4 2000 40 min REC 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 view[...]

20 Recording a picture BACK LIGHT 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 or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfi[...]

21 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using 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 LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” i[...]

22 Self-timer recording – DCR-TRV320 only Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ( 2 ) P[...]

23 Recording – Basics END SEARCH EDIT SEARCH 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. Pr[...]

24 — 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 tape. ( 2 ) Set the PO[...]

25 Playback – Basics Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (Ste[...]

26 Various playback modes To operate video 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 playback, press[...]

27 Playback – Basics S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO / VIDEO 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 or VCR is a monaural type Connect the [...]

28 Viewing the recording on TV 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. Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your cam[...]

29 Advanced Recording Operations PHOTO PHOTO 1 ••••••• CAPTURE 2 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 camco[...]

30 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording – DCR-TRV320 only You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) in[...]

31 Advanced Recording Operations S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of th[...]

32 [a] [c] [b] 16:9 WIDE [d] MENU Using the wide mode 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 picture during playing back in the viewfinder, on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise di[...]

33 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. 1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is [...]

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 WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mo[...]

35 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • 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, [...]

36 [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] 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 is reversed. SEPIA : The image is sepia. B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light intensity is clearer, and the image looks like an illu[...]

37 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 images so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant i[...]

38 ( 1 ) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. 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 y OLD MOVIE ( 3 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUM[...]

39 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 following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE • The following functions[...]

40 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 in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a[...]

41 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The indicator changes as follows: To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes • In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski mode[...]

42 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 CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the[...]

43 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[...]

44 Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. ( 1 ) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the de[...]

45 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[...]

46 12 3 4 6 12 34 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 [TITLE] : END "–––––––––– ··" "–––––––––– ··" TITLE SET –––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––– RETURN [TITLE] : END TITLE SET –––––––––––[...]

47 Advanced Recording Operations 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 3 min[...]

48 You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [ b[...]

49 Advanced Playback Operations NEG. ART PICTURE EFFECT During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appears. For details of each[...]

50 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 effect indicator lights up and t[...]

51 Advanced Playback Operations You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV320 only). ( 1 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in t[...]

52 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 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 DIS[...]

53 Advanced Playback Operations [ a ][ b ][ c ] JUL 5 2000 JUL 4 2000 DEC 31 2000 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 da[...]

54 Searching a recording by date – Date search Notes • The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may[...]

55 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 five seconds automatically (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MO[...]

56 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN ( 3 ) Press . or > . Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds aut[...]

57 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (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 input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of you[...]

58 Using the i.LINK cable (DV connectig cable) Simply connect the 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 screen indicators. (1) Insert a blank tape (or [...]

59 Editing Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings. (P. 64) ( 3 ) Start pl[...]

60 Recor ding video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable 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. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into t[...]

61 Editing Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the 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. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record o[...]

62 Inserting a scene fr om a VCR – 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 in “Recording video or TV programs” on page 60, 61. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to[...]

63 Editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Notes • The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when yo[...]

64 2 3 4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN ON OFF OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN ON OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR RETURN OFF OTHERS WORLD TIME[...]

65 Customizing Your Camcorder Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) 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 LCD screen and the viewfinder show only th[...]

66 Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”. DNR* DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”. AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V t DV OUT Mode z STEREO 1 2 z ON OFF z ON OFF ——— z AUTO / z OFF ON Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound To play back a stereo [...]

67 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD B. L. LCD COLOR CONTINUOUS* QUALITY* FLD./FRAME* PRINT MARK* PROTECT* SLIDE SHOW* DELETE ALL* FORMAT* PHOTO SAVE* Mode z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT z OFF MULTI SCRN z FINE STANDARD z FIELD FRAME z OFF ON z OFF ON z RETURN FORMAT Meaning To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal To b[...]

68 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 or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the one [...]

69 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE Mode ——— z OFF ON z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2 × z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 71) — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony [...]

70 Changing the menu settings Icon/item WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR 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 dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time [...]

71 Customizing Your Camcorder SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END 1999 JAN 1 12 00 AM 2 4 2000 JAN 1 12 00 AM SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE 1, 7 3 [MENU] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN JAN 1 1999 12:00:00 AM 6 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUT[...]

72 – DCR-TRV320 only You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the serial port adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied) or PC card adaptor fo[...]

73 “Memory Stick” operations Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick” Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been formatted in the FAT-format at factory. “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder • Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 84). Note that these images will be deleted i[...]

74 Inserting “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. ( 2 ) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated until it clicks. ( 3 ) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. To eject the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the cassette compartment, then press the[...]

75 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. ( 3 )[...]

76 Using “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 are compressed in J[...]

77 “Memory Stick” operations – DCR-TRV320 only You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image 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. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 64). Before oper[...]

78 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button [...]

79 “Memory Stick” operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (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 EXE[...]

80 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) [...]

81 “Memory Stick” operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch [...]

82 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMOR Y MIX – DCR-TRV320 only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving image you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a mo[...]

83 “Memory Stick” operations 1 2 4 5 6 1 M. CHROM M. LUMI M. LUMI M. LUMI III•••• I•••••• VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA ( CHARGE ) 3 MEMORY MIX 100–0021 100–0021 100–0021 100–0021 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording [...]

84 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a moving image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7. – Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step [...]

85 “Memory Stick” operations Recor ding an image from a tape as a still image – DCR-TRV320 only Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and record it as a still imag[...]

86 Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The images from a TV or VCR appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ( 3 ) Follow the st[...]

87 “Memory Stick” operations Copying still images fr om a tape – Photo save – DCR-TRV320 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind[...]

88 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 Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject[...]

89 “Memory Stick” operations V iewing a still image – Memory photo playback – DCR-TRV320 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.[...]

90 Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press MEMORY INDEX. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed b[...]

91 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing a still image – Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. These numbers are different from the data file names. Files modified with personal computers These files may not[...]

92 Copying the image r ecorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes – DCR-TRV320 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Using the vide[...]

93 “Memory Stick” operations During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +, and MEMORY –. 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 computer[...]

94 You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The still image is enlarged, and R r appears[...]

95 “Memory Stick” operations – DCR-TRV320 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 right (unloc[...]

96 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 c[...]

97 “Memory Stick” operations Preventing accidental erasur e – Image pr otection – DCR-TRV320 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlo[...]

98 – DCR-TRV320 only You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Deleting selected images ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Play back the image you want to delete (P. 89). ( 3 ) Press MEMORY D[...]

99 “Memory Stick” operations Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.[...]

100 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[...]

101 “Memory Stick” operations W riting a print mark – PRINT MARK – DCR-TRV320 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 Inse[...]

102 — Additional Information — Digital8 system, r ecording and playback 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 cassette*. The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi[...]

103 Additional Information When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 64). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Playing back Playing [...]

104 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.[...]

105 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 58. 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[...]

106 When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes on the LCD[...]

107 Additional Information Changing the lithium battery ( 1 ) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. ( 2 ) Push the lithium battery up once and pull it out from the holder. ( 3 ) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. ( 4 ) Close the lid. Changing the lithium[...]

108 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, in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display fu[...]

109 Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or [...]

110 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. 10, 11) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 14) • The tape was ejected after recording.[...]

111 Additional Information When operating using the “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV320 only Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 74) • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded [...]

112 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 64) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks. c Insert the batteries with the correct [...]

113 Additional Information 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. 13) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 117) •[...]

114 C:21:00 100–0021 W ar ning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, 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 insert[...]

115 Additional Information Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 71) • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13) BATTERY ONLY • 8mm TAPE t SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC in the LP mode.* (p. 68) • Q Z TAPE END The tape has run out.* • Q NO TAPE Insert a ca[...]

116 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 s[...]

117 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 op[...]

118 Maintenance information Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen. Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. When you playback /record in the Digital8 system The video head may be dirt[...]

119 Additional Information Removing dust from inside the viewfinder ( 1 ) 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2 Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. ( 2 ) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera. ( 3 ) Turn the eyecup in a cloc[...]

120 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 a Sony dealer before operating it any fu[...]

121 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the 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 dama[...]

122 DV input/output 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LANC control jack (DCR- TRV120) LANC / DIGITAL I/O jack (DCR-TRV320) Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) Transfer rate: Max 115.2 Kbps RS-232C based MIC jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LCD screen Picture 2.5 type 2 × 1 1/2 in. (50.3 × 37.4 mm) Total dot number 61,600 (28[...]

123 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and contr ols 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 2 OPEN button (p. 16) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 24) 4 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 10) 5 POWER switch (p. 16) 6 START/STOP button (p. 16) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 125) 8 DC IN jack (p. 11) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine access[...]

124 9 Video control buttons (p. 24, 26) 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. 0 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 23) qa S. LASER LINK button (p. 28) qs Focus ring (p. 43) qd Microphone qf Camera recording lamp (p. 16) qg Infrared r[...]

125 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. ws Eyecup wd Viewfinder wf MEMORY PLAY button* (p. 89) wg MEMORY – button* (p. 83, 89) wh LCD screen (p. 17) wj Speaker wk (self-timer) button* (p. 22, 81) wl Viewfinder le[...]

126 Identifying the parts and controls el Intelligent accessory shoe r; DATA CODE button (p. 25) ra DISPLAY button (p. 25) rs Lithium battery compartment (p. 107) rd PB ZOOM button (p. 51, 94) rf TITLE button (p. 44) rg Power Zoom lever (p. 18) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe • The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional acc[...]

127 Quick Reference Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. Identifying the parts and controls td EJECT button (p. 15) tf Access lamp* (p. 74) tg “Memory Stick” compartment* (p. 74) th LOCK knob (p. 16) tj Cassette compartment (p. 15) tk Grip strap tl LANC control jack (DCR-TRV120) LANC / DIGITAL I/O jack (DCR-TRV320) LANC stands[...]

128 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[...]

129 Quick Reference Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 17) 2 Format indicator (p. 102) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 11, 19) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 18) /Exposure indicator (p. 42) 5 Fader indicator (p. 34) /Digital effect indicato[...]

130 Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 20) • In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 40) • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 40) or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT (p. 20) • In spotlight, such as at the[...]

Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 11 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 AFM HiFi Sound ................... 103 AUDIO MIX ............................ 66 AUDIO MODE ........................ 68 A/V connecting cable .................................... 27, 31, 57 BACK LIGHT .......................... 20 Battery pack ...................[...]

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