Sony TRV22 инструкция обслуживания

3-080-369- 11 (1) ©2003 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dea[...]

2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. W ARNING To[...]

3 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkam[...]

4 Main Featur es Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back • Recording moving pictures on the tape (p. 25) • Playing back the tape (p. 39) •Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) • Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125) •Vie[...]

Getting Started 5 Main Features 5 Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording • Back light (p. 33) • NightShot/Super NightShot*/Color Slow Shutter* (p. 34) • PROGRAM AE (p. 62) • Manual exposure (p. 64) • Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65) Functions for giving images more impact • Digital zoom (p. 32) The default setting is OF[...]

6 T able of contents Main Features ........................ 4 Quick Start Guide Recording on tape ................................... 8 Recording on “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ........... 10 Getting Started Using this manual ................................. 12 Checking supplied accessories ............ 15 Step 1 Preparing the power [...]

Getting Started 7 Table of contents “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Using “Memory Stick” ....................... 106 Inserting/Ejecting the “Memory Stick” ............................ 109 Selecting image quality and size ....... 110 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording ................[...]

Quick Start Guide 8 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on tape Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). AC Adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing the battery. Open the DC IN jack cover. To eject the cassette Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the c[...]

Quick Start Guide 9 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture on the tape (p. 25) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 39) When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while press[...]

Quick Start Guide 10 Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 109) Open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot. Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing down as illustrated, then close the lid. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camco[...]

Quick Start Guide 11 Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 114) Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. 2 Press PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 5 Press PHOTO deeply. The image when you press PHOTO de[...]

12 — Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 3 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-TRV33 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is ind[...]

13 Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory . Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the c[...]

14 [ a ] [ b ] [ c ][ d ] 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 points [...]

15 Getting Started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 17) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 75) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) ([...]

16 Step 1 Pr eparing the power source Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery p[...]

17 Getting Started Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) . See page 200 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. ( 2 ) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcor[...]

18 Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect [...]

19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 90 45 NP-FM50 200 105 150 75 NP-FM70 415 215 310 160 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 365 190 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 550 290 DCR-TRV33[...]

20 DSPL/BA TT INFO BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER : : 56 72 min min 0% 50% 100% BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN VIEWFINDER : : 70 90 min min 0% 50% 100% 3 During charging Fully charged Playing time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Playing time on Playing time on with the LCD pa[...]

21 Getting Started Notes • The BATTERY INFO indicator may not be displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery is exhausted. • The BATTERY INFO indicator will not appear when you press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG[...]

22 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are rec[...]

23 Getting Started Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY to use the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). ( 2 ) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Press FN. Operation button[...]

24 Operation buttons on each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE PAGE2 DIG EFFT*, SELFTIMER, LCD BRT, SUPER NS*, VOL, COLOR SLW S*, MEM MIX* * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When the POWER switch is set to VCR PAGE1 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH PAGE2 DATA CODE, DIG EFFT*, PB ZOOM* [...]

25 Recording – Basics Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance. ( 1 ) Open the lens cap. ( 2 ) Prepare the power source (p. 16) and insert the cassette (p. 8). ( 3 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. This sets your camcorder to standby. ( 4 ) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on [...]

26 Notes • Position the lens cap so as not to cover the microphone and the infrared emitter. • Avoid touching the microphone when you are recording. Note on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in in the menu settings (p. 182). In the LP mode, you can reco[...]

27 Recording – Basics Indicators displayed during recording Indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LC[...]

28 After recording ( 1 ) Close the lens cap. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). ( 3 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 4 ) Eject the cassette. ( 5 ) Remove the power source. Adjusting the LCD screen When you adjust the LCD panel, make sure that the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees. When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over a[...]

29 Recording – Basics Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him- or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. ( 1 ) Extend the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees. Picture in the mir[...]

30 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen ( 1 ) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. ( 2 ) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen ap[...]

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

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

33 Recording – Basics Shooting backlit subjects – Back light function When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). ( 2 ) Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel[...]

34 Recording a picture Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter Using NightShot The NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the night or in a dark place. When recording with the NightShot, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 on[...]

35 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. ( 3 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 4 ) Press COLOR SLW S. The indicator lights up on the screen. ( 5 ) Press EXIT to ret[...]

36 When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the[...]

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

38 Checking recordings – End search/Edit search/Rec Review Edit search You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 4 ) Select EDITSEARCH in , then press EXEC (p. 177). ( 5 ) Select ON, then press EXIT[...]

39 Playback – Basics 4 3 1 5 2 VCR OFF ( CHG ) POWER CAMERA MEMOR Y VOL OK You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing [...]

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

41 Playback – Basics Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t (no indicator) t date/time t ... To prevent the various data from being displayed Select DATE in DATA[...]

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

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

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

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

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

47 Advanced Recording Operations Note You cannot record still images in the “Memory Stick” during the following operations (The indicator flashes): – End search – Wide mode – During BOUNCE is on – MEMORY MIX “Memory Stick” See page 106 for details. Still images • The image size will be 640 × 480. • If the POWER switch is set to[...]

48 Recor ding a still image on a tape – T ape Photo r ecording (DCR-TRV19 only) You can record still images such as photographs. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indi[...]

49 Advanced Recording Operations If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording function When you play back the still image on other equipment, the image may fluctuate. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. To record still images on a [...]

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

51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording images (DCR-TRV19 only) The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Recording on the tape.” ( 2 ) Press PHOTO deeply. To cancel the self-timer During standby, press SELFTIMER and the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen. You cannot cance[...]

52 Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to or (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select WHT BAL in , then press EXEC (p. 176). ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. HOLD: When recording a single-color[...]

53 Advanced Recording Operations 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 the 16:9WIDE mode [ a ]. The picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [ b ] * or a normal TV [ c ] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the s[...]

54 Notes • In the wide mode, you cannot operate the following functions: – Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) • Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal size. Pictures on a TV scre[...]

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

56 The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) When fading in [a] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby. When fading out [b] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording. ( 2 ) Press FADER. The screen to select the fader mode appears. ( 3 ) Press a desired mode. ( 4 ) Press OK to return to PAGE1. ( 5 ) Press [...]

57 Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader while using following functions: – Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) – Interval Recording – Frame recor[...]

58 NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. PASTEL [ c ] : The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing. MOSAIC [ d ] : The picture is mosaic. The POWER swit[...]

59 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital ef fect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (flash motion) You can record still images successively at regular intervals. LUMI. (luminance key) You can swap the brighter area in a still image with a moving p[...]

60 The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. ( 3 ) Press a desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI., the still image is stored in memory. ( 4 ) Press – (to decrease the effect)/+ (to increase the effect) to adjus[...]

61 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1/30 SLOW SHTR 2 1/15 SLOW SHTR 3 1/8 SLOW SHTR 4 1/4 Notes • While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader • PRO[...]

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

63 Advanced Recording Operations The POWER switch should be set to or (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select PROGRAM AE in , then press EXEC (p. 176). ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel PROGRAM AE Set[...]

64 We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: – When the subject is backlit – When the subject is too bright against the background – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to or (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display[...]

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

66 24 FOCUS MANU– AL AUTO OK AUTO MANU– AL OK You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with bac[...]

67 Advanced Recording Operations You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. The POWER switch should be set to or (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. ( 3 ) [...]

68 Interval Recor ding You can make time-lapse recordings by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, insects hatching, etc. with this function. Example [ a ] REC TIME [ b ] INTERVAL There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– 6 frames from the[...]

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

70 You can operate camera brightness and fader on the touch panel when looking at the viewfinder. Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out to do this operation. The POWER switch should be set to or (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Turn the LCD panel over and move it [...]

71 Advanced Recording Operations Using the viewfinder Note When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only), you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate the items that do not appear Set the LCD panel and the viewfinder back to the previous position. Operate the items using the LCD sc[...]

72 The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select P EFFECT in , then press EXEC (p. 176). ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. You can use NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. See page 58 for details [...]

73 Advanced Playback Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. ( 3 ) Select a desired mode. You can use STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. See page 59 for details of the each e[...]

74 Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 140). The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears. ( 3 ) Press the area you want to enlarge[...]

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

76 Sear ching the boundaries of recor ded tape by title – Title sear ch 1 SEARCH MODE 2 TITLE SEARCH 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 7 NIGHT 8 BASEBALL [ b ][ a ] Use the cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings.[...]

77 Advanced Playback Operations • DATE SEARCH by using Cassette Memory c Select the date from the list of recording dates displayed on the screen • DATE SEARCH without using Cassette Memory c Search for the point where the recording date changed Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Searching for the date by using Cassette Memory Before [...]

78 Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select CM SEARCH in , then press EXEC (p. 181). ( 4 ) Select OFF, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until t[...]

79 Advanced Playback Operations Sear ching for a photo – Photo sear ch/ Photo scan (DCR-TRV19 only) You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of the cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN) . Use the Remo[...]

80 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan (DCR-TRV19 only) ( 4 ) Select OFF, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: ( 6 ) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or >[...]

81 Editing S VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO/ VIDEO You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-q[...]

82 Dubbing If you are connecting the VCR with the A/V connecting cable • Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) • If a search indicator is displayed, press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander to turn it off. • If you want to dub the data code, display it on the screen. • If you want to dub the title, set T[...]

83 Editing Dubbing tape Pictures processed by picture effect, digital effect* or PB ZOOM* These are not output through the DV Interface. * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only If you record a paused playback picture • The recorded picture becomes rough with the DV Interface. • The picture may jitter when you play back the picture using other video equipment.[...]

84 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can dub on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). See page 130 for details. Before operating Digital program editing on the tape recorded on other equipment Step [...]

85 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate When you are connecting the camcorder and VCR using the A/V connecting cable, the signal is emitted from the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder to the remote sensor on the VCR to control the VCR. The POWER switch should be set to . O[...]

86 ( 11 ) Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. ( 12 ) Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. ( 13 ) Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR about 30 cm (12 in.) apart. ( 1[...]

87 Editing Note When you connect with the i.LINK 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. About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Default se[...]

88 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Note on the IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. When the VCR does not operate correctly • After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 87), set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. • Place your camco[...]

89 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) 23 6 8 VI DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RET. EXEC RETURN EXECUTE ENGAGE REC PAUSE END VI DEO ED I T ED I T SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT - I N” ”CUT -OUT” I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RET. EXEC 0 VI D[...]

90 Operation 1: Making a Program ( 1 ) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, and insert the tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 4 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC (p. 185). ( 5 ) Select TAPE, then press EXEC (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). ( 6 ) Search for the beg[...]

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

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

93 Editing Recor ding video or TV programs S VIDEO AUDIO/ VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT : Signal flow White Red A/V connecting cable (supplied) Yellow TV VCR i.LINK DV Interface : Signal flow i.LINK cable (optional) You can record the tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Yo[...]

94 Recording video or TV programs If your VCR is a monaural type (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the righ[...]

95 Editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 93. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [ A ] The tape that contains the scene to be superim[...]

96 3 ZERO SET MEMORY 0:00:00 ZERO SET MEMORY Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [ a ] , then set the VCR to playback pause. ( 2 ) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [ c ] , then set it to playback p[...]

97 Editing You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Preparing for audio dubbing You can record[...]

98 Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe Remove the shoe cover, then connect the microphone. Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO ja[...]

99 Editing Adding an audio sound on the recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned on page 97, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Locate the recording start point. P[...]

100 Monitoring the new recorded sound The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the tape on which you added audio. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 4 ) Select AUDIO MIX in , then press EXEC (p. 178). ( 5 ) Press r / R to adjust the balance between the original sound (S[...]

101 Editing 56 VACATION COLOR RET. POS r SIZE TITLE OK EXIT POS R PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END EXIT RET. EXEC A cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if a title consists of 5 characters. However, if the Cassette Memory is full with date, photo data (DCR-TRV19 only) and[...]

102 34 T I TLE ERASE 1 HELLO ! 2 CONGRATULAT I ONS ! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORN I NG 6 WEDD I NG END EXEC R r T I TLE ERASE 4 PRESENT ERASE OK? OK CAN– CEL Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 5. The titles superimposed with your camcorde[...]

103 Editing You can make up to 2 titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select TITLE in , then press EXEC (p. 181). ( 4 ) Select , then press EXEC[...]

104 The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in Cassette Memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about 5 seconds. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette with Cassette Memory you want to label. ( 2 ) P[...]

105 Editing The following data saved in Cassette Memory can be completely erased at once: – Date data – Title data – Cassette label – Photo data (DCR-TRV19 only) The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select ERASE ALL in , then press [...]

106 — “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) — Using “Memory Stick” The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite of the size, can store greater data than a floppy disk. In addition to recording images and easily playing back images you want to see, the “Memory Stick” allows operations such[...]

107 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Using “Memory Stick” Image data may be damaged in the following cases. (Damaged image data will not be compensated.) – You eject the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off when the data is being recorded or the image file is being read in the “Memory Stick” (the access lamp is fla[...]

108 Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on the “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on othe[...]

109 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot. Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark as illustrated, then close the lid. Ejecting the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the “Memory Stick” slot. Slide[...]

110 Selecting still image quality The default setting is FINE. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select STILL SET in , then press EXEC (p. 179). ( 4 ) Select QUALITY, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Select a desired image quality, then press EXEC[...]

111 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Selecting image quality and size Selecting the still image size (DCR-TRV33 only) You can select image size 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1152 × 864. The POWER switch should [...]

112 Selecting the moving picture size You can select picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112. The default setting is 320 × 240. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select MOVIE SET in , then press EXEC (p. 179). ( 4 ) Select IMAGESIZE, then[...]

113 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Selecting image quality and size Approximate number of still images and time of moving pictures that can be recorded on one “Memory Stick” The number of still images and the time of moving pictures you can record vary depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of [...]

114 The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The green z indicator stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the center of the image. Recording does not start yet. ( 2 ) Press PHOTO deeply. Recording is complete w[...]

115 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – SPORTS of PROGRAM A[...]

116 Recording images continuously (DCR-TRV33 only) You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select a desired mode described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [ a ] ( ) Your camcorder shoots up to 4 still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. EXP BRKTG [ b ] ( ) Your camcorde[...]

117 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” During continuous recording of images The flash (optional) does not work. When shooting with the self-timer or[...]

118 Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press . The picture recorded on the tape is played back. ( 2 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The picture from the tap[...]

119 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recording a still image from other equipment You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. See page 93 for the connection. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER switch should be set to . Op[...]

120 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. (You cannot superimpose a still image on an image which has already been recorded.) You can record superimposed images on the tape or the “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the[...]

121 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images: – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001~101-0018 – For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 101-0019~101-0020 Sample images [...]

122 Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 24 MEM MIX MEM MIX M C CAM LUMI OVER– LAP OFF OK M C CAM CHROM CAM C M CHROM M. LUMI MEM MIX OFF OK EXIT EXIT 101 101 Still image To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ in the lower right corner before step 5. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to retur[...]

123 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recording a superimposed image to the “Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” containing the still images into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Follow the step 1 to 6 on page 121. ( 2 ) Press PH[...]

124 You can carry out a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record still images. Example [ a ] Memory Photo recording [ b ] INTERVAL The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select INT. R -STL in , then press EXEC (p. 18[...]

125 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX). The POWER switch should be set to . Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. The picture and sound are re[...]

126 Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time do not appear during recording. However,[...]

127 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Self-timer r ecor ding You can record still images and moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Recording a still image The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN and select[...]

128 Before operation Insert the recorded cassette and “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press . The picture recorded on the tape is played back. ( 2 ) Press again to pause playback at the scene where you want to start recording from. ( 3 ) Press START/STOP. Images and so[...]

129 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recording a picture from tape as a moving picture Data code recorded on the tape Instead of the date/time when the picture was recorded on the tape, the date/time when the picture is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (transferred from the tape) is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The vari[...]

130 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the “Memory Stick.” Making the program The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback, and the “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 4 )[...]

131 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recording edited pictures from tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”) During making a program If you eject the cassette, the NOT READY indicator appears on the screen. The program will be erased. Erasing the program you have set ( 1 ) Perform steps 2 to 6[...]

132 Recording edited pictures from tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”) Performing the program (Dubbing the “Memory Stick”) ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select VIDEO EDIT in , then press EXEC (p. 185). ( 4 ) Select MEMORY, then press EXEC. ( 5 ) Press START.[...]

133 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Changing the r ecor ding folder You can create plural folders in a “Memory Stick.” This feature is convenient for sorting out the images when you record. The default recording folder is “101MSDCF.” You can create folders up to “999MSDCF” in the “Memory Stick.” Creating a new f[...]

134 Selecting the recording folder The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select REC FOLDER in , then press EXEC (p. 179). ( 4 ) Press r / R to select a folder you want to record in, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT. Notes • Up to 9[...]

135 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 8/8 101–0008 640 JUL 4 2003 12:05:56 PM FN INDEX CAM MEMORY PLAY 101 Image size Image number/Total number of recorded images in the current playback folder Data file name Protect Print mark Recording date/time/Various settings Folder name You can view the still images recorded in the “Mem[...]

136 Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that was being displayed before the change to the index screen mode. T : To display the previous 6 images t : To display the next 6 images[...]

137 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You can view the moving pictures recorded in the “Memory Sitck.” The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press PLAY. The last recorded image appears. ( 2 ) Press – (to see the previous picture)/+ (to see the next picture) to select a desired moving pictu[...]

138 ( 2 ) Press < (to see previous part)/ , (to see next part) to select the point where you want to play back. ( 3 ) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 137. To cancel MPEG MOVIE playback Press MPEG N X . When recording time is too short The moving picture may not be divided into parts. Screen indicators during moving picture playback To make screen i[...]

139 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Select the folder to be played back. The currently selected folder name appears at the top right of the screen. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display to PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press PB FOLDR. ( 3 ) Press –/+ to select the folder number you want t[...]

140 You can enlarge the still images to be played back, and record the enlarged images on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV33 only). Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the image to enlarge. ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM s[...]

141 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You can display all images on the “Memory Stick” or in the selected folder in sequence (slide show). The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select SLIDE SHOW in , then press EXEC (p. 1[...]

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

143 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the image you want to delete. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press DEL. The DELETE? indicator appears on the screen. ( 4 ) Press OK[...]

144 Deleting selected images on the index screen The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press INDEX to display the index screen. ( 2 ) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. ( 3 ) Press EXEC. The DELETE? indicator appears on the screen. ( 4 ) Press OK. T[...]

145 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Deleting images – DELETE SL I DE SHOW INT. R –STL DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN ALL FILES FOLDER 1 0 1 MEM SET 2 EXIT RET. EXEC R r Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( [...]

146 Changing image size – Resize (DCR-TRV33 only) After recording, you can change the image size of recorded still images to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. Resizing is useful when you want the image to be saved in a smaller size such as when you want to attach it to an e-mail message. The original image is retained even after resizing. The POWER switc[...]

147 “Memory Stick” Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The print mark function is useful for printing out still images later. However you cannot set the number of printing. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touchi[...]

148 There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) or recorded on the tape on a computer. To view images on a computer which has a “Memory Stick” slot, first eject the “Memory Stick” from your camcorder and then insert it into your computer?[...]

149 Viewing images with your computer When connecting to a computer with the DV port The computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can read video signals. Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) When connecting to a computer with the USB port See page 167 when using Windows and page 170 when [...]

150 Viewing images with a computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) • “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer[...]

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

152 Recommended computer usage environment when connecting with USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installati[...]

153 Viewing images with your computer Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to the computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize your camcorder” on page 156. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log i[...]

154 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Notes • If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again following the on-screen messages. • The title screen is not displayed if the screen size of the computer[...]

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

156 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) USB port USB cable (supplied) (USB) jack Computer Replacing WinASPI To use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to install WinASPI. If a different writing application has been already installed, its writing function may not work correctly. If that happens, r[...]

157 Viewing images with your computer Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) ( 1 ) Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Connect the AC Adaptor, then set the POWER switch to . ( 3 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your cam[...]

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

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

160 Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to . 4 Connect the USB port on the computer to the (USB) jack on your camcord[...]

161 Viewing images with your computer Monitor window V iewing pictur es recor ded on tape on a computer – USB Str eaming (For Windows users) Capturing images with “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to view pictures recorded on the tape on a computer (p. 153, 155). Viewing pictures recorded on the t[...]

162 USB port USB cable (supplied) (USB) jack Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) ( 11 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. ( 12 ) Click to start playback. You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen. The picture [...]

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

164 Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) ( 5 ) Looking at the monitor window, click at the last scene you want to capture. The moving picture is captured. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window. To close “ImageMixer” Click at the top right of the screen. Notes • When the USB ca[...]

165 Viewing images with your computer Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Making Video CDs – Easy Video CD This function makes it simple to create a video CD by capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images recorded on a tape onto a CD-R ( 1 ) Follow step[...]

166 Notes •A computer equipped with a CD-R drive is required. • Do not press the button on your camcorder while creating a Video CD. If you press , only images up to that point are captured onto the Video CD and Easy Vide CD is closed. • Once a disc has been created, you cannot add images to the disc. • Select a hard disc with sufficient me[...]

167 Viewing images with your computer V iewing images r ecorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with ImageMixer. Before operation You need to install the USB dr[...]

168 Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 153). • An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. ( 2 ) Insert the [...]

169 Viewing images with your computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped according to the folders in the “Memory Stick.” The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. Example: For Windows Me users (The drive recogniz[...]

170 C onnecting your camcor der to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto a computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application [...]

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

172 V iewing images recor ded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 171). • QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures. ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and [...]

173 Viewing images with your computer Capturing images fr om an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a computer which has the DV port via your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default sett[...]

174 Capturing images from an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on the computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit. Notes • You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals. • Depending on the [...]

175 Customizing Your Camcorder To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r / R . The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. The POWER switch should be set to , or (DCR- TRV22/TRV33 only). Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( [...]

176 Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEM SET 1 (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) MEM SET 2 (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch[...]

177 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT EDITSEARCH N.S. LIGHT * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Notes on SteadyShot • SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot. If you cancel SteadyShot The (SteadyShot off) indicator appears. Your camcord[...]

178 Icon/item VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT* LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. Even if you adjust[...]

179 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEM SET 1* STILL SET BURST** QUALITY IMAGESIZE** MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER FILE NO. * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only ** DCR-TRV33 only When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen. (conti[...]

180 Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEM SET 2* SLIDE SHOW INT. R -STL DELETE ALL FORMAT * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only ** The folder name is displayed in sss . Notes on formatting • Do not do any of the following while the FORMATTING indicator appears: – Turn the POWER switch to the other position – Operate buttons – Eject the “Memory Stick?[...]

181 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL (continued on the following page) Mode —— —— z ON OFF z ON OFF —— z RETURN OK Meaning To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 101, 103) To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 102) To displ[...]

182 Icon/item TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN FRAME REC INT. REC * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Notes on the LP mode • When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back 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 [...]

183 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Notes on DEMO MODE • You cannot select DEMO MODE when the cassette or the “Memory Stick” (DCR- TRV22/TRV33 only) is inserted in your camcorder. • When NIGHTSHOT is slid to ON, the ”NIGHTSHOT” indi[...]

184 Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander (p. 41) To display date and time during playback when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander To set the clock to the local time. Press r /[...]

185 Customizing Your Camcorder * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF. In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The PROGRAM AE, FLASH LVL,[...]

186 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. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated. See page 194. During recording Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Ac[...]

187 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 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 SHTR, Super NightShot* or Color Slow Shutter* is activated. This is not a malfunction. • If 10 minutes elapse af[...]

188 During playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 39). • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 206). • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings. c Set HiFi SOUND to STEREO (p. 178). • Volume is turne[...]

189 Troubleshooting During recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 16, 17). • The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (p. 8). • The cassette was ejected after recording[...]

190 When operating using the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 11). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert the “Memory Stick” (p. 10, 109). • The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity. c D[...]

191 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 106). • The index screen does not appear. c Press INDEX to display the index screen, then write a print mark (p. 147). • You are trying to write a prin[...]

192 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has no Cassette Memory. c Use the cassette with Cassette Memory (p. 101). • The Cassette Memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 102). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible (p. 198). • The t[...]

193 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 205). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. c Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a [...]

194 C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display 5-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 17, 200). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize (p. 205). ?[...]

195 Troubleshooting Wa r ning indicators 101-0001 Warning indicator as to file 2) Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX on moving pictures (p. 120). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 194) E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery pack is nearl[...]

196 If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 22). • FOR ”InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 17). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 206). The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE“ messag[...]

197 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 , DV or MICROMV cassette. * There are 2 types of mini DV cassettes: with Cassette Memory and without Cassette [...]

198 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[...]

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

200 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery[...]

201 Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Remaining battery time indicator • If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note,[...]

202 The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in 2 directions between equipment having the i.LINK, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible [...]

203 Additional Information i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see page 81 and 93. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before conn[...]

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

205 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[...]

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

207 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions CALIBRATE ( 2 ) Remove dust from inside the eyecup and viewfinder with a commercially available blower. ( 3 ) In the reverse way of ( 1 ) , attach the eyecup. Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup. Notes • Do not drop or bend th[...]

208 Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in 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 further.[...]

209 Additional Information AC Adaptor • Unplug the unit from a wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or[...]

210 Maintenance information and precautions Note on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following: – Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks. – Dry batteries are not rechargeable. – Do not use a combination of new and old batteries. – Do not use d[...]

211 Additional Information 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 [...]

212 Specifications General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) DCR-TRV19/TRV22: 3.3 W 1) 2.5 W 2) DCR-TRV33: 4.1 W 1) 3.3 W 2) 1) During camera recording using LCD 2) Viewfinder Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to + 60°C[...]

Quick Reference 213 — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and contr ols 1 Lens cap (p. 25) 2 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 23, 28, 29) 3 RESET button (p. 193) If you press RESET, all the settings including the date and time return to the default. 4 BACK LIGHT button (p. 33) 5 Speaker Camcorder 6 DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 20, 40) 7 CHG (charge) lam[...]

214 Identifying parts and controls qd POWER switch (p. 9, 11, 17) qf LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only, p. 11) qg DC IN jack (p. 8, 10) qh BATT release button (p. 16) qj Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 31) qk MEMORY EJECT knob (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 10, 109) ql “Memory Stick” slot (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 10, 109) w; Cassette lid (p.[...]

Quick Reference 215 Identifying parts and controls wd Intelligent accessory shoe/shoe cover (p. 98) wf Lens wg Camera recording lamp (p. 25) wd wf wg wh wj wk wl wh Microphone (p. 25) wj Remote sensor wk Infrared rays emitter (p. 34, 86) wl OPEN button (p. 23) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe • The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power[...]

216 e; PHOTO button (p. 11, 46, 114) ea Power zoom lever (p. 32, 74, 140) es (USB) jack (p. 148) ed DV Interface (p. 81, 93, 149) The DV Interface is i.LINK compatible. ef AUDIO/VIDEO jack (yellow) (DCR- TRV22/TRV33 only, p. 44, 81, 93, 173) AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack (yellow) (DCR-TRV19 only, p. 44, 81) eg Grip belt (p. 8) eh NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) ej[...]

Quick Reference 217 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 11, 46, 114) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 40) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 76, 77, 78, 79, 80) 4 . / > buttons (p. 76, 77, 78, 79, 80) 5[...]

218 AUTO 60 AWB F1.8 9dB 0 : 12 : 34 48min ZERO SET MEMORY END SEARCH DV IN 16BIT 12:05:56PM 50min STBY STILL 16 : 9WIDE NEG. ART – + 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 0 qa qs wa w; ql qk qj qh qf q d qg wd wf ws wh wj wg 7 8 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators 1 Cassette Memory (p. 27) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 27) 3 Zoom (p. 32) /Exposure (p. 64[...]

219 Quick Reference Index A, B AC Adaptor ....................... 17, 21 Adjusting the viewfinder ...... 31 Audio dubbing ........................ 97 AUDIO MIX .......................... 178 AUDIO MODE ...................... 182 AUTO SHTR .......................... 176 A/V connecting cable .................................... 44, 81, 93 BACK LIGHT [...]

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