3-065-262-12 (2)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
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 dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV530
DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530
©2001 Sony Corporation
CAUTION
Fo r cu st o m e rs in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
“ Me m o ry St ick”
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
“ Me m o ry St ick”
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
—
—
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
—
—
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/ TV technician for help.
The shielded interface cable supplied with this
equipment must be used with this equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a digital
device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
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Ma in Fe a t u re s
Ta kin g m o vin g o r st ill im a g e s, a n d p la yin g t h e m b a ck
• Recording a picture (p. 19)
• Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33)
• Playing back a tape (p. 27)
• Recording still images on “Memory Stick” (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
• Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530
only)
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Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n yo u r co m p u t e r
• Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74)
• Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” using USB cable (p. 110)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
Ot h e r u se s
Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
• Back light (p. 23)
• NightShot/ Super NightShot (p. 23)
• PROGRAM AE (p. 44)
• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 46)
Functions to give images more impact
• Digital program editing (p. 63)
• Fader (p. 37)
• Picture effect (p. 40)
• Digital effect (p. 41)
• Title (p. 48, 50)
• MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
• END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/ Rec review (p. 26)
• Manual focus (p. 47)
• Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 79) The default setting is set to OFF . (To zoom greater than
25×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
Functions to use after recording
• Zero set memory (p. 56)
• HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 79)
• SUPER LASER LINK (p. 32)
• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 55)/ Memory PB ZOOM (p. 116) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
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Table of contents
Main Features ................................................... 4
Editing
Dubbing a tape ............................................... 60
Dubbing only desired scenes
Quick Start Guide................................. 6
Using with analog video unit and your
Inserting a scene from a VCR
Getting started
Using this manual ............................................ 8
Checking supplied accessories ..................... 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 11
Installing the battery pack ..................... 11
Charging the battery pack ..................... 12
Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 16
Step 2 Setting the date and time ................. 17
Step 3 Inserting a cassette ............................ 18
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ......................... 79
“Memory Stick” operations
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture........................................ 19
Using “Memory Stick”–introduction .......... 88
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory
– MEMORY MIX..................................... 98
Copying still images from a tape
Viewing a still image
Copying the image recorded on “Memory
Stick” to tapes ....................................... 114
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory
Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM .............. 116
Playing back images in a continuous loop
– SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 118
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection ................................ 119
Deleting images ............................................ 120
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK ...... 123
Using the printer (optional) ........................ 124
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ............................... 23
Shooting in the dark
– NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23
Self-timer recording
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ....... 25
Checking the recording – END SEARCH/
EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .................. 26
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................ 27
Viewing the recording on TV ....................... 31
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording ......................... 33
Using the wide mode .................................... 36
Using the fader function ............................... 37
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ......... 125
Self-diagnosis display.................................. 130
Warning indicators and messages ............. 131
Additional Information
Advanced Playback Operations
Digital8 system, recording and playback
................................................................. 133
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .. 135
About i.LINK ................................................ 136
Using your camcorder abroad ................... 138
Maintenance information and precautions
................................................................. 139
Specifications ................................................ 144
Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53
Enlarging recorded images
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set
Searching a recording by date
Searching for a photo
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ............. 146
Index .............................................................. 154
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Qu ick St a rt Gu id e
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.
Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 16)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
Connect the plug with
its v mark facing up.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 18)
1Slide OPEN/ EJECT
2Insert the cassette in
a straight line deeply
into the cassette
3Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the
in the direction of the
arrow and open the
lid.
compartment with
the window facing
out.
Push the middle
portion of the back of
the cassette to insert.
mark on the cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 19)
1Remove the lens cap.
2Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.
4Press START/ STOP.
Your camcorder
starts recording. To
stop recording, press
START/ STOP button
again.
3Open the LCD panel
while pressing OPEN.
The picture appears
on the LCD screen.
Vie w fin d e r
When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your
eye against its eyecup.
The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.
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. 17).
Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD
scre e n (p . 27)
2Press m to rewind the tape.
REW
3Press N to start playback.
PLAY
1Set the POWER
R
switch to VCR while
pressing the small
M
green button.
Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD
panel, or the battery pack.
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— Getting started —
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the three 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-TRV530 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV530
only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation is being carried out.
Type of difference
DCR-
TRV230
—
TRV330
TRV530
MEMORY mark*
(on the POWER switch)
z
z
Self-timer
(USB) jack
LCD screen
—
—
z
z
z
z
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
z
Provided
—
Not provided
* The models with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory
functions. See page 88 for details.
Before using your camcorder
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in “Advanced Playback Operations” on page 53
to 59 for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition,
/Digital8 video cassettes. Your
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8
with the Digital8 system on a tape.
/standard 8
Note on TV color systems
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Copyright precautions
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
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Usin g t h is m a n u a l
Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re
Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r (o n m o u n t e d m o d e ls o n ly)
• 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.
How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any w ay.
• Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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2
5
9
3
6
0
7
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146)
(p. 152)
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19)
2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12)
8 USB cable (1) (p. 111)
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12)
9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 88)
4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
Commander (2) (p. 152)
0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)
5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31)
(p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly
In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
We recommend using the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors.
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
1
2
To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
(battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery)
release lever
If you install the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/ FM90/ FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its
viewfinder.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r su p p ly
Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 135 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery
time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after normal
charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully charging the
battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
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POWER
1
2
The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your
camcorder.
Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
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Notes
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack fully,
and then use it until it fully discharges again. Do this once a year. Keep the battery
pack in a cool place.
When the battery pack is charged fully
The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the
recording time with the viewfinder.
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 w indow in the follow ing cases:
– The battery pack is not installed correctly.
– Something is wrong with the battery pack.
If the pow er may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough pow er to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
When you use the AC pow er adaptor
Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,
disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.
What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the
mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
TM
SERIES
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Charging time
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
Full charge (Normal charge)
145 (85)
150 (90)
NP-FM70
240 (180)
330 (270)
360 (300)
NP-FM90
NP-FM91
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F)
Recording time
DCR-TRV230/TRV330
Recording with
the viewfinder
Recording with
the LCD screen
Battery pack
Continuous*
Typical**
55
Continuous*
Typical**
40
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
NP-FM91
100
165
345
520
605
75
95
200
300
350
125
265
400
465
70
150
230
265
DCR-TRV530
Battery pack
Recording with
the viewfinder
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
60
Continuous*
Typical**
40
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
NP-FM91
100
165
345
520
605
70
105
220
335
390
115
245
370
430
65
140
210
245
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
*
Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Playing time
DCR-TRV230/TRV330
Playing time
Battery pack
Playing time
with LCD closed
on LCD screen
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
NP-FM91
75
100
165
345
520
605
125
265
400
465
DCR-TRV530
Battery pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
with LCD closed
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
NP-FM70
NP-FM90
NP-FM91
70
100
165
345
520
605
115
245
370
430
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if
you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90 % of those
of a fully charged battery.
Note
The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The
playing time of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 20 %.
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Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t
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) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
2, 3
1
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your
camcorder.
• The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/ Charger (optional).
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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time.
“CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) unless you set the date and time
settings.
If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may
be released (bars may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your
camcorder will have been discharged (p. 141).
First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530
only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and
pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by
the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
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MENU
S E T UP MENU
S E T UP MENU
C L OCK S E T
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The year changes as follow s:
1995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079
If you do not set the date and time
“--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”. (DCR-TRV330/
TRV530 only)
Note on the time indicator
The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.
• 12:00 PM stands for noon.
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St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e
We recommend using Hi8
/ Digital8 video cassettes.
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11).
(2) Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with
the window facing out.
Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the
mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it
clicks.
2
3
4,5
4
5
To e je ct a ca sse t t e
Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3.
Notes
• Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.
• The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8
tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/ 4 of indicated time on Hi8
tape.
• If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders
(including other DCR-TRV230/ TRV330/ TRV530).
• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the
mark.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —
Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more
information (p. 11 to 18).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically
turns off.
(5) Press START/ STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears on the screen. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your
camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.
The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the
viewfinder.
1
3
5
SP
REC 0:00:01
40min
4
2
Camera recording
lamp
Microphone
Notes
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 79). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on
your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.
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Re co rd in g a p ict u re
Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
When you slide LOCK to the right, 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 as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off your camcorder. When
you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes
in the LP mode
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the
indicator appears
on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).
180°
90°
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
When you adjust angles of the LCD panel
Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when
recorded.
During recording in the mirror mode
You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
Indicators in the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
When recording w ith the LCD panel opened
Recording time becomes shorter a little compared with when recording with the LCD
panel closed.
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Brightness of the LCD screen
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the
menu settings (p. 79). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Aft e r re co rd in g
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re
Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
W
T
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T
T
Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 79)
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
W
T
The digital zooming zone appears when you
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in
the menu settings.
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25×.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/ 8 inch)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/ 2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.
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To re co rd p ict u re s w it h t h e vie w fin d e r – a d ju st in g t h e vie w fin d e r
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
View finder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings. (p. 79)
In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Remaining battery time indicator
Format indicator
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
SP
REC 0:00:01
40min
Time code/Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator
This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
for a while.
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Time indicator
This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is
set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
Date indicator
This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is
set to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The
indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the
correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours:minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR
mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system, the tape counter
appears on the screen.
You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.
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Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – 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-TRV330/ TRV530 only) mode.
The . indicator appears on the screen.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
BACK LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE w hen shooting backlit subjects
The backlight function will be canceled.
Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk – Nig h t Sh o t /Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when
you use this function.
While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.
To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
OFF
ON
NIGHTSHOT
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
NightShot Light
emitter
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Usin g SUPER NIGHTSHOT
The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded
in the NightShot mode.
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode.
and “NIGHTSHOT”
indicators flash on the screen.
(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT.
and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash
on the screen.
To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.
Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set
N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 79).
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,
focus manually.
While using the NightShot function, you can not use the follow ing functions:
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
While using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the follow ing
functions:
– Fader
– Digital effect
– Exposure
– PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode
The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of
the background. The motion of the picture will be slow.
In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
You cannot use the Super NightShot function.
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).
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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings 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 SELFTIMER, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
(6) Press START/ STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.
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To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n
Press START/ STOP.
To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.
To re co rd st ill im a g e s u sin g t h e se lf-t im e r
Press PHOTO in step 6. (P. 34)
To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 97).
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Ch e ckin g t h e re co rd in g
– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Re c Re vie w
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.
EDITSEARCH
END SEARCH
END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby
mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
EDITSEARCH
You can search for the next recording start point.
Hold down the +/ – (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded
section is played back.
+ : to go forward
– : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/ STOP, re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
Re c Re vie w
You can check the section which you have stopped most recently.
Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.
The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and
then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from
the speaker or headphones.
Notes
• END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the
Digital8 system.
• If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
• Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search
function does not work.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The end search function may not work correctly.
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— 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 POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press m to rewind the tape.
(5) Press N to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The
speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.
2
4
REW
5
6
PLAY
3
VOLUME
1
To stop playback
Press x.
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD
screen facing out.
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To d isp la y t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs – Disp la y fu n ct io n
Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your
camcorder.
The indicators appear on the screen.
To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.
DISPLAY
Usin g t h e d a t a co d e fu n ct io n
Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the
recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.
The display changes as follows:
date/ time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/ MANUAL, white balance,
gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator
Date/time
Various settings
0:00:23:01
40min
0:00:23:01
40min
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
[e ]
[f]
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[a] SteadyShot off indicator
[b] Exposure mode indicator
[c] White balance indicator
[d] Gain indicator
[e] Shutter speed indicator
[f] Aperture value
Not to display various settings
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 79).
The display changes as follows:
date/ time t no indicator
Notes on the data code function
• The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
• Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on
“Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
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Recording data
Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the
recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if:
– A blank section of the tape is being played back.
– The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
– The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Remaining battery time indicator during playback
The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may
not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close
the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
To vie w a st ill im a g e (p la yb a ck p a u se )
Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.
To a d va n ce t h e t a p e
Press Min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To re w in d t h e t a p e
Press min the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To ch a n g e t h e p la yb a ck d ire ct io n
Press
on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.
To resume normal playback, press N.
To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )
Keep pressing mor Mduring playback. To resume normal playback, release the
button.
To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile a d va n cin g o r
re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )
Keep pressing mwhile rewinding or Mwhile advancing the tape. To resume
rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To vie w t h e p ict u re a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse
direction, press
, then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal
playback, press N.
To vie w t h e p ict u re a t d o u b le sp e e d
Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the
reverse direction, press
normal playback, press N.
, then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume
To vie w t h e p ict u re fra m e -b y-fra m e
Press Con the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame
playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays
back and stops.
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In the various playback modes
• Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/
standard 8 system.
• Sound is muted.
• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the
Digital8 system.
Notes on the playback pause mode
• When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically
enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.
• The previous recording may appear.
Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system
The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this
function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/ OUT jack.
When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.
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Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the
playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on
the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting
cable. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
White
Yellow
S VIDEO
IN
AUDIO/VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Red
: Signal flow
If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o 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 yo u r TV o r VCR is a m o n a u ra l t yp e
Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the
white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R
(right) signal.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the
TV or the VCR.
To display the screen indicators on TV
Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings (p. 79).
Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press
DISPLAY on your camcorder again.
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Usin g t h e AV co rd le ss IR re ce ive r
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can
easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the
AV cordless IR receiver.
SUPERLASERLINK
Super laser link emitter
Before operation
Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert
the recorded tape.
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VCR.
(4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up.
(5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.
(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the
position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear
playback pictures.
To ca n ce l t h e su p e r la se r lin k fu n ct io n
Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out.
If you use a Sony TV
• You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK on your
camcorder. To do so, do as follow in advance:
– Turn the TV’s main switch on.
– Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.
– Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TV’s remote sensor.
•
You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to
the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.
• The above feature may not work on some TV models.
If you turn the pow er off
Super laser link function turns off automatically.
When super laser link is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit)
Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the super laser
link function when it is not needed.
is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —
Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e o n a t a p e
– Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g
You can record a stillimagelikea photograph.Thismodeisusefulwhen you want to
record an imagesuch asa photograph or when you print a pictureusing a video printer
(optional).
You can record about 510imagesin theSP modeand about 765imagesin theLP mode
on a tapewhich can record for 60minutesin theSP mode.
Besidestheoperation described here,your camcorder can record stillimageson
“Memory Stick”s (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.
The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.
To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
Thestillimageon thescreen isrecorded for aboutseven seconds.Thesound during
thoseseven secondsisalsorecorded.
Thestillimageisdisplayed untilrecording iscompleted.
CAPTURE
1
•••••••
2
Notes
• Duringthetapephotorecording,you cannotchangethemodeorsetting.
• ThePHOTO button doesnot work:
– whilethedigitaleffectfunction issetor in use.
– whilethefader function isin use.
• When recording a stillimage,donotshakeyour camcorder.Mosaic-pattern noisemay
appearon theimage.
To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
PressPHOTO in theRemoteCommander.Your camcorder recordsan imageon the
screen immediately.
When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA
recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.Press PHOTO
deeper.Thestillimageisthen recorded for aboutseven seconds,and your camcorder
returnstothestandbymode.
To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Werecommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s.
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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can record stillimageson tapeswith theself-timer.You can alsousetheRemote
Commanderforthisoperation.
(1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
(6) Press PHOTO deeper.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
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To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
Set SELFTIMERto OFFin the menu settings in the standby mode.
You cannotcanceltheself-timer recordingusingtheRemoteCommander.
Note
Theself-timer recordingmodeisautomaticallycancelled when:
– Self-timer recordingisfinished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
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Prin t in g t h e st ill im a g e
You can print a stillimageby using thevideoprinter (optional).Connect thevideo
printer using theA/ Vconnecting cablesupplied with your camcorder.
Connect the A/ Vconnecting cable to the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack and connect the yellow
plugofthecabletothevideoinputofthevideoprinter.Refer totheoperating
instructionsofthevideoprinter aswell.
Videoprinter
LINE IN
VIDEO S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
:Signalflow
If the video printer is equipped w ith S video input
UsetheSvideo connecting cable(optional). Connect it to theSVIDEO jack and theS
videoinputofthevideoprinter.
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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).
Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9
WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen
TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the
wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[b ]
[a ]
16:9WIDE
[d ]
[c]
In thestandby mode,set 16:9WIDEto ON in themenu settings(p.79).
MENU
To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e
Set 16:9WIDEto OFFin themenu settings.
In the w ide mode, you cannot select the follow ing functions:
– Old movie
– Bounce
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:
– you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ ID-2)
system.
– you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/ V
connecting cable.
If the w ide mode is set to ON
The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings
when the SteadyShot function is working,
not function.
flashes and the SteadyShot function does
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Using the fader function
You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a]
STBY
REC
FADER
M.FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE1)2)
OVERLAP2)
WIPE2)
DOT2)
(ramdom dot)
[b]
MONOTONE
STBY
REC
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 set to OFF in the menu setting.
2) Fade in only
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
(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 mode is indicated first of all.
(2) Press START/ STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
After the fade in/ out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to
the normal mode.
1
FADER
FADER
To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Notes
• Theoverlap,wipeand dot functionswork only for tapesrecorded in theDigital8
system.
• You cannotusethefollowingfunctionswhileusingthefader function.Also,you
cannotusethefaderfunction whileusingthefollowingfunctions:
– Digitaleffect
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only)
– SuperNightShot
– Tapephotorecording
Before operating the overlap, w ipe, or dot function
Your camcorder storestheimageon thetape.Astheimageisbeingstored,theindicator
flashesquickly,and theimageyou areshootingdisappearsfrom thescreen.Depending
on thetapecondition,theimagemaynotberecorded clearly.
Note on the bounce function
You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFFin the menu settings.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– Focus
– Zoom
– Pictureeffect
Note on the bounce function
TheBOUNCEindicator doesnot appear in thefollowing modeor functions:
– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
– Widemode
– Pictureeffect
– PROGRAM AE
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct
You can digitally processimagestoobtain specialeffectslikethosein filmsor 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 picture looks like an illustration.
SLIM [c] : The image expands vertically.
STRETCH [d ] : The image expands horizontally.
PASTEL [e ] : The contrast of the image is emphasized, and the image looks like an
animated cartoon.
MOSAIC [f] : The image is mosaic.
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
[e ]
[f]
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode.
(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then
press the dial.
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PROGRAM A E OF F
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MENU
END
MENU
To t u rn t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n o ff
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function.
When you turn the pow er off
The picture effect is automatically canceled.
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct
You can add specialeffectstorecorded imageusing thevariousdigitalfunctions.The
sound isrecorded normally.
STILL
You can record a stillimageso that it issuperimposed on a moving image.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record stillimagessuccessively atconstantintervals.
LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a stillimagewith a moving image.
TRAIL
You can record theimagesothat an incidentalimagelikea trailisleft.
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
You can slow down theshutter speed.Theslow shutter modeisgood for recording
darkimagesmorebrightly.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movietypeatmospheretoimages.Your camcorder automatically
setsthewidemodetoON,pictureeffecttoSEPIA,and theappropriateshutter speed.
Stillimage
Stillimage
Movingimage
Movingimage
STILL
LUMI.
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct
(1) Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode.
(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.
(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL
and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:
STILL – The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
image
FLASH – The interval of flash motion
LUMI. – The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be
swapped with a moving image
TRAIL – The vanishing time of the incidental image
SLOW SHTR – Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the
slower the shutter speed.
OLD MOVIE – No adjustment necessary
The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars
appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
MANUA L S E T
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To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct
Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l Effe ct
Notes
• Thefollowingfunctionsdonotworkduringdigitaleffect:
– Fader
– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE
– Tapephotorecording
– SuperNightShot
• Thefollowingfunction doesnotworkin theslow shutter mode:
– PROGRAM AE
• Thefollowing functionsdonotwork in theold moviemode:
– Widemode
– Pictureeffect
– PROGRAM AE
When you turn the pow er off
Thedigitaleffectisautomaticallycanceled.
When recording in the slow shutter mode
Autofocusmay notbeeffective.Focusmanually using a tripod.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed number
SLOW SHTR 1
SLOW SHTR 2
SLOW SHTR 3
SLOW SHTR 4
Shutter speed
1/ 30
1/ 15
1/ 8
1/ 4
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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting
requirements.
Spotlight
This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.
Soft portrait
This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as
people or flowers.
Sports lesson
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
Beach & ski
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
Sunset & moon
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
Landscape
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and
prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you
are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.
Low lux
This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.
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Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n
(1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-
TRV330/ TRV530 only) mode.
(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
2-4
MANUA L S E T
PROGRAM A E AU TO
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MENU
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MENU
To t u rn t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n o ff
Set PROGRAM AE to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
• In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
– Slow shutter
– Old movie
– Bounce
• The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:
– Digital effect
– Overlap
– Wipe
– Dot
• While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
• While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator
flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
– Soft portrait mode
– Sports lesson mode
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Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly
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-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
mode.Theexposureindicatorappearson thescreen.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
1
EXPOSURE
2
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e
Press EXPOSURE.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in
CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) mode.
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:
– if you change the PROGRAM AE mode
– if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON
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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:
• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:
– subjects through glass coated with water droplets.
– horizontal stripes.
– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.
• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the
background.
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530
only)mode.The 9indicator appears on the screen.
(2) Turn thefocusring tosharpen focus.
2
FOCUS
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To focus precisely
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at
the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.
When you shoot close to the subject
Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
9 changes to the follow ing indicators:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 50). You can also select
the language, color, size and position of titles.
VACATION
(1) Press TITLEto display the title menu in the standby mode.The title menu
displayappearson thescreen.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
Thetitlesaredisplayed in thelanguageyou selected.
(4) Changethecolor,size,or position,ifnecessary.
1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then
pressthedial.Theitem appearson thescreen.
2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the
dial.
3 Repeat steps 1and 2untilthetitleislaid out asdesired.
(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
(6) Press START/ STOP to start recording.
(7)When you want to stop recording the title,pressTITLE.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le
To su p e rim p o se t h e t it le w h ile yo u a re re co rd in g
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 se le ct t h e la n g u a g e o f a p re se t t it le
If you want to change the language, select
language and return to step 2.
before step 2. Then select the desired
If you display the menu w hile superimposing a title
The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.
To use the custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select
in step 2.
Title setting
• The title color changes as follows :
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE
• The title size changes as follows :
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.
• The title position changes as follows :
1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9
The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.
When you select the title size LARGE, you cannot choose position 9.
When you are selecting and setting the title
You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.
When you superimpose a title w hile you are recording
The beep does not sound.
While you are playing back
You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape.
You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with
the A/ V connecting cable. If you use the i. LINK cable instead of the A/ V connecting
cable, you cannot record the title.
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Making your own titles
You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up
to 20 characters.
(1) Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,
then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the
dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the
title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.
(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.
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CUS TOM1 S E T
CUS TOM2 S E T
CUS TOM1 S E T
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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s
To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d
In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want
to change, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to
select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the
new title as desired.
If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode w hile a
cassette is in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, and turn it to CAMERA again,
then proceed from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
If you select [
]
The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [
to the previous screen.
] to return
To erase a character
Select [C]. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.
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In se rt in g a sce n e
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.
[a ]
[b ]
(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH,
and releasethebutton attheinsertend point [b ].
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and
thecounterresetstozero.
(3) Keep pressing the – 7side ofEDITSEARCH and release the button at the
insertstartpoint [a ].
(4) Press START/ STOP to start recording.The scene is inserted.Recording stops
automaticallynearthecounterzeropoint.Yourcamcorderreturnstothe
standbymode.
ZERO SET
MEMORY
EDITSEARCH
Notes
• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
• The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it
is played back.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The zero set memory function may not work correctly.
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— Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck Op e ra t io n s
—
Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h p ict u re e ffe ct s
During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,
SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
(1) PressMENU to display themenu settingsin theplayback or playback pause
mode.
(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then
pressthedial.
For ditailsofeach pictureeffectfunction,seepage40.
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To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
• The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.
• You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function
with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture
effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the picture effect function
Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/
OUT jack.
When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
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Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e w it h d ig it a l e ffe ct s
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,
FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.
(1) PressMENU to display themenu settingsin theplayback mode.
(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial.
(4) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then press
the dial.The bars appear on the screen.In the STILLor LUMI.mode,the image
where you press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still
image.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
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Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
• The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.
• You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function
with this camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect
function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by the digital effect function
Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT
jack.
When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back
The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
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En la rg in g re co rd e d im a g e s
– Ta p e PB ZOOM
You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the
enlarged images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded
on “Memory Stick”s (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
(1) Press PBZOOM on your camcorder in the playback or playback pause mode.
Theimageisenlarged,and Rrindicatorswhich showing thedirection tomove
theimageappearon thescreen.
(2) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
R : Theimagemovesdownwards.
r : Theimagemovesupwards.
Ttbecomesavailable.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
T : Theimagemovesrightward (Turn thedialdownwards.)
t : Theimagemovesleftward (Turn thedialupwards.)
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Press PB ZOOM.
Notes
• PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
• You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function.
• You cannot record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function with
this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function,
record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function
Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.
PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled w hen:
– the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG)
– you stop playing back
– you press MENU
– you press TITLE
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se t m e m o ry fu n ct io n
Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene
having a counter value of “0:00:00”.
Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.
(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.
(2) Press ZERO SETMEMORYat the point you want to locate later.The counter
shows“0:00:00” and theZERO SETMEMORYindicator flasheson thescreen.
(3) Press x when you wanttostop playback.
(4) Press mto rewind thetapeto thecounter’szero point.Thetapestops
automatically when thecounter reachesapproximately zero.TheZERO SET
MEMORYindicator disappearsand thetimecodeappears.
(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.
DISPLAY
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Notes
• The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory
function is canceled.
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The zero set memory function may not work correctly.
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– Da t e se a rch
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start
playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each
recording date.
JUL 4 2001
JUL 5 2001
DEC 31 2001
[a ]
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
[b ]
[c]
(2) Press SEARCH MODEon the Remote Commander repeatedly,untilthe date
search indicatorappearson thescreen.
Theindicatorchangesasfollows:
DATE SEARCHt PHOTO SEARCHt PHOTO SCANt (no indicator)
(3) When the current position is [b], press .to search towards [a] or press >
tosearch towards [c].Your camcorder automaticallystartsplaybackatthe
pointwherethedatechanges.
Each time you press .or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or
nextdate.
SEARCH
MODE
DATE
SEARCH
00
2
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01
SEARCH
To st o p se a rch in g
Press x .
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 not work correctly.
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Searching for a photo
– Photo search/Photo scan
You can search for the recorded 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 VCR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo
search indicator appears on the screen.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)
(3) Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or
>, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder
automatically starts playback from the photo.
PHOTO
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PHOTO
01
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To stop searching
Press x.
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Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan
Scanning photo
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo
scan indicator appears on the screen.
The indicator changes as follows:
DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)
(3) Press . or >.
Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.
PHOTO
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To stop scanning
Press x.
Note
The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly.
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— Ed it in g —
Du b b in g a t a p e
Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
You can dub or edit on theVCRconnected to your camcorder using your camcorder as
aplayer.
Connect your camcorder to the VCRusing the A/ Vconnecting cable supplied with
yourcamcorder.
Before operation
• Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
• Pressthefollowingbuttonstomaketheindicatorsdisappear sothattheywillnotbe
superimposed on theedited tape:
– DISPLAY on your camcorder
– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander
(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 your VCR for more information.
(3 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5 ) Start recording on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
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Press xon both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:
8 mm,
Hi8,
VHS,
S-VHS,
VHSC,
S-VHSC, Betamax,
ED Betamax,
mini DV,
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If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect theyellow plug oftheA/ Vconnecting cableto thevideo input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCRor the TV.When the white
plug isconnected,theleftchannelaudioisoutput,and thered plug isconnected,the
rightchannelaudioisoutput.
If your VCR has an S video jack
Connectusingan Svideocable(optional)toobtain high-qualitypictures.
With thisconnection,you do not need to connect theyellow (video)plug oftheA/ V
connectingcable.
Connectan Svideocable(optional)totheSvideojacksofboth your camcorder and the
VCR.
Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )
Simply connect thei.LINKcable(DVconnecting cable)(optional)to
DV IN/ OUT and to DV IN/ OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital
connection,videoand audiosignalsaretransmitted in digitalform for high-quality
editing.You cannotdubthescreen indicators.
(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 DV IN if it is available. Refer to the
operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
(3 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5 ) Start recording on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.
DV
DV IN/OUT
DV IN/OUT
(optional)
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Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e
Press xon both your camcorder and the VCR.
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Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system
Thepicturemay fluctuate.Thisisnot a malfunction.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system
Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DVIN/ OUTjack.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
Seepage136for moreinfomation abouti.LINK.
The follow ing functions do not w ork during digital editing:
– Pictureeffect
– Digitaleffect
– PB ZOOM
If you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack
Therecorded picturebecomesrough. Also,when you play back therecorded pictures
on othervideoequipment,thepicturemayjitter.
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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g
You can duplicateselected scenes(programs)foreditingontoatapewithoutoperating
the VCR.
Scenescan beselected by frame.You can setup to20programs.
Unwanted scene
Unwanted scene
Switch theorder
Be fo re o p e ra t in g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n
Step 1 Connecting the VCR(p.63).
Step 2 Setting theVCRfor operation (p.64,68).
Step 3 Adjusting thesynchronicity oftheVCR(p.69).
When you dub using the same VCRagain,you can skip steps 2and 3.
Usin g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n
Operation 1 Making theprogram (p.71).
Operation 2 Performing Digitalprogram editing (dubbing a tape)(p.73).
Notes
• TheDigitalprogram editing worksonly for tapesrecorded in theDigital8
• You cannotdub titlesor display indicators.
system.
• When you connect with an i.LINKcable(DVconnecting cable),you may not beableto
operatethedubbingfunction correctly,dependingon theVCR.
Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .
• When editing digitalvideo,theoperation signalscannot besent with LANC
.
St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR
You can connect both an A/ Vconnecting cable and an i.LINKcable (DVconnecting
cable).
When you usetheA/ Vconnecting cable,connect thedevicesasillustrated in page60.
When you usean i.LINKcable(DVconnecting cable),connect thedevicesasillustrated
in page61.
If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
With adigital-to-digitalconnection,videoand audiosignalsaretransmitted in digital
formatforhigh-qualityediting.
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St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
To edit using theVCR,send thecontrolsignalby infrared ray to theremotesensor on
the VCR.
When you connectusing an A/ Vconnecting cable,follow theprocedurebelow,(1)to
(4),tosend thecontrolsignalcorrectly.
(1) Se t t h e IR SETUP co d e
1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/
VTR.
3 Press MENU to display the menu.
4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
5 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
6 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
7 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.
8 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.
9 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of your
VCR, then press the dial.
Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code.” (P. 65)
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About the IR SETUP code
The IRSETUP code is stored in the memory ofyour camcorder. Be sure to set the
correct codedepending on your VCR.Default setting iscodenumber 3.
Brand
IR SETUPcode
Brand
IR SETUPcode
Sony
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Multitech
NEC
23, 80, 32
Admiral (M. Wards) 89
21, 33, 35
Aiwa
80
Olympic
Panasonic
Pentax
77, 78
Audio Dynamic
21, 35
16, 17, 78, 77, 96
Bell & Howell (M. Wards) 36
42, 8
Brocsonic
Canon
70, 82
Philco
78, 77
77, 78, 97
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Philips
83, 78, 77
Citizen
Pioneer
Quasar
RCA/ PROSCAN
Realistic
Sansui
78
Craig
73, 47
78, 77, 16, 17
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
DBX
8, 80, 77
8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78*
26, 40, 77
21, 33, 35
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Emerson
Fisher
Singer
73
26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81
36, 45, 37, 44
80
Samsung
Sanyo
94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*
36, 37
Funai
Scott
40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24
General Erectric
Goldstar
Hitachi
87, 8, 77, 32*, 94*
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89, 88
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Shintom
78, 8, 42
Signature 2000 (M. Wards) 80, 89
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JC Penny
JVC
77, 78
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
83, 78, 77, 80
77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35
21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35
21, 33, 47, 35
80, 47, 42, 44, 45, 36, 37
83, 78, 77
21, 33, 35
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80
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Kenwood
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
21, 33, 35
21, 33, 80, 35
77, 78
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
40, 7
89, 88, 37, 95, 47
36, 21, 33, 35
95
Memorex
Minolta
77, 37
Yamaha
Zenith
42, 8
Mitsubishi/ MGA
28, 22, 23, 24
* TV/ VCR component
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Digitalprogram editing is not possible ifthe VCRdoes not support IRSETUP codes.
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(2)Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e VCR
1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause
on the VCR, then press the dial.
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Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR
Thebuttonsvary depending on your VCR.To cancelrecording pause:
– Select PAUSEifthebutton to cancelrecording pauseis
– Select RECifthebutton to cancelrecording pauseis
– SelectPBifthebutton tocancelrecording pauseis
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(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r
Locatetheinfrared raysemitter ofyour camcorder and faceittowardstheremote
sensor ofthe VCR.
Setthedevicesabout30cm (117/ 8in.)apart,and removeanyobstaclesbetween the
devices.
Infrared raysemitter
Remotesensor
A/ Vconnecting cable (supplied)
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(4) Co n firm in g VCR o p e ra t io n
1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE.
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When the VCR does not operate correctly
• After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code”, set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
• Place your camcorder at least 30cm (117/ 8in.)away from the VCR.
• Refer totheoperating instructionsofyour VCR.
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St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le
(DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )
When you connect using an i.LINKcable(DVconnecting cable)(optional),follow the
procedurebelow.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV
input.
When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to
VCR/ VTR.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
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St e p 3: Ad ju st in g t h e syn ch ro n icit y o f t h e VCR
You can adjust the synchronicity ofyour camcorder and the VCR.Have a pen and
paperreadyfornotes.Beforeoperation,ejectthecassettefrom yourcamcorder.
(1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set
to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording
pause.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the
numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the
indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the opening numerical value for each IN and the closing
numerical value for each OUT.
(6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for each IN, and the
average of all the closing numerical values for each OUT.
(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.
(8) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,
then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(9) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.
(10) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,
then press the dial.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(11) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
RETURN, then press the dial.
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• When you completestep 3,theimagetoadjustthesyncronicityisrecorded for about
50seconds.
• Ifyou startrecordingfrom theverybeginningofthetape,thefirstfew secondsofthe
tapemaynotrecord properly.Besuretoallow about10seconds’oflead before
startingtherecording.
• When you connect using an i.LINKcable(DVconnecting cable)you may not beable
tooperatethedubbingfunction correctly,dependingon theVCR.
Keep the i.LINK connection, and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings. (p. 79)
Videoand audiosignalsaretransmitted in digitalformat.
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Op e ra t io n 1: Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for
recording into the VCR.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
(5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(6) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
(7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video
operation buttons, then pause playback.
(8) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(9) Set the program by repeating steps 5 to 8.
When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set a maximum of 20 programs.
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Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t
Erase OUTfirst and then IN from the last set program.
(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing
Select RETURN in step 2.
Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to
select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.
To cancel erasing all programs
Select RETURN in step 2.
To cancel a program you have set
Press MENU.
Theprogram isstored in memory untilthetapeisejected.
Notes
• The Digital program editing does not work when PBMODEis set to
menu settings.
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• You cannotoperaterecordingduringDigitalprogram editing.
You cannot set IN or OUT to the follow ing portions of the tape:
– ablankportion ofthetape
– a portion recorded in a system other than Digital8
The total time code may not be displayed correctly in the follow ing cases:
– thereisa blank portion between IN and OUTon thetape
– thetapeisnotrecorded in theDigital8
system.
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Op e ra t io n 2: Pe rfo rm in g Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g
(Du b b in g a t a p e )
Make sure that your camcorder and VCRare connected,and that the VCRisset to
recording pause.This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINKcable (DV
connectingcable).
When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its POWER switch to VCR/ VTR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then
press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator
appears during editing on the screen.
The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g
Press xon your camcorder.
To q u it t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n
Your camcorder stopswhen dubbing iscomplete.Then thedisplay returnsto VIDEO
EDITin the menu settings.
PressMENU to quit theDigitalprogram editing function.
You cannot record on the VCR w hen:
– Thetapehasrun out.
– Thewrite-protecttabon thecassetteissettolock.
– The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected)
– Thebutton tocancelrecording pauseisnotcorrect.(when IRisselected)
NOT READY appears on the screen w hen:
– Theprogram tooperateDigitalprogram editinghasnotyetbeen made.
– i.LINKis selected but an i.LINKcable (DVconnecting cable)is not connected.
– The power ofthe connected VCRis not turned on.(when you set i.LINK)
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co m p u t e r – Sig n a l co n ve rt fu n ct io n
You can captureimagesand sound from an analog videounitconnected toyour
computer which has the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1 ) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2 ) Set A/ V t DV OUT in
to ON in the menu settings. (P. 79)
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4 ) Start capturing procedures on your computer.
The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software which
you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your
computer and software.
AUDIO/VIDEO
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AUDIO
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Aft e r ca p t u rin g im a g e s a n d so u n d
Stop capturingprocedareson your computer,and stop theplaybackon theanalog
videounit.
Notes
• You need toinstallsoftwarewhich can exchangevideosignals.
• Dependingon thecondition oftheanalogvideosignals,thecomputer maynotbeable
tooutputtheimagescorrectlywhen you convertanalogvideosignalsintodigital
videosignalsvia your camcorder.Depending on theanalog videounit,theimagemay
contain noiseorincorrectcolors.
• You cannotrecord or capturethevideooutputvia your camcorder when thevideo
includescopyrightprotection signalssuch asID-2system.
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Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s
Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
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.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(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 the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.
Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.
The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
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Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
Notes
• To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in
the Hi8/ standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.
• If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being
recorded may fluctuate. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back
the original tape at normal speed.
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the 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 the red plug is connected, the
right channel audio is output.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) ( optional) to DV IN/ OUT and
to DVIN/ OUTofthe DVproducts. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio
signalsaretransmitted in digitalform for high-qualityediting.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,
and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,
then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback.
The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording
from.
DV
DV IN/OUT
DV IN/OUT
(optional)
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Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e
Press xon both your camcorder and the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).
During digital editing
Thecolor ofthedisplay may beuneven.However thisdoesnotaffectthedubbed
picture.
If you record playback pause picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack
Therecorded picturebecomesrough.And when you play back thepictureusing your
camcorder,thepicturemayjitter.
Before recording
MakesureiftheDVIN indicator appearson thescreen ofyour camcorder by pressing
DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
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– In se rt Ed it in g
You can insert a new scenefrom a VCRonto your originally recorded tapeby
specifyingtheinsertstartand end points.
UsetheRemoteCommander for thisoperation.
Connectionsarethesameasin “Recording video or TVprograms” on page75,76.
Inserta cassettecontaining thedesired scenetoinsertintotheVCR.
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[B]: Atapebeforeediting
[C]: Atapeafterediting
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(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2)On theVCR,locatejust beforetheinsert start point
[a ],then press Xto set theVCR
[c]by pressing mor M. Then
totheplaybackpausemode.
(3)On your camcorder,locate the insert end point
press Xtosetittotheplayback pausemode.
(4)Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator flashesand theend pointoftheinsertisstored in memory.
(5)On your camcorder,locatetheinsertstartpoint
[b ]by pressing m,then press
zRECand thebutton on itsright simultaneously to set your camcorder to the
recordingpausemode.
(6)First press Xon the VCR,and after a few seconds press Xon your camcorder to
startinsertingthenew scene.
Insertingautomaticallystopsnear thezeropointon thecounter.Your camcorder
automatically stops.Theend point [c]oftheinsertstored in memory iscanceled.
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To ch a n g e t h e in se rt e n d p o in t
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY
indicator and begin from step 3.
Notes
• Thezerosetmemory function worksonly for tapesrecorded in theDigital8
• Thepictureand sound recorded on thesection between theinsertstartand end points
willbeerased when you insertthenew scene.
system.
When the inserted picture is played back
Thepicturemay bedistorted attheend oftheinserted section.Thisisnota
malfunction.
To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point
Skip step 3and 4.Press xwhen you want to stop inserting.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
Tochangethemodesettingsin themenu settings,selectthemenu itemswith theSEL/
PUSH EXEC dial.Thedefault settingscan bepartially changed.First,select theicon,
then themenu item and then themode.
(1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) mode, press
MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
set.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
set.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial
to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select
RETURN and press the dial, then
repeat steps from 2 to 4.
For details,see“Selectingthemodesettingofeach item”(p.80).
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r
Press MENU.
Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:
MANUAL SET
CAMERA SET
VCR SET
LCD/ VF SET
MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
TAPE SET
SETUP MENU
OTHERS
Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m
z is the default setting.
Menu itemsdiffer according totheposition ofthePOWERswitch.
Thescreen showsonlytheitemsyou can operateatthemoment.
POWER
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Mode
Meaning
Icon/item
PROGRAM AE
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To suit your specific shooting requirement
(p. 44)
CAMERA
MEMORY
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To add special effects like those in films or on the
TV to images (p. 40)
CAMERA
VCR
P EFFECT
To add special effects using the various digital
functions (p. 41)
CAMERA
VCR
D EFFECT
AUTO SHTR
z ON
OFF
To automatically activate the electronic shutter
when shooting in bright conditions
CAMERA
MEMORY
To not automatically activate the electronic
shutter even shooting in bright conditions
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POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
SELFTIMER*
Mode
z OFF
ON
Meaning
Not to use the self-timer function
To use the self-timer function
CAMERA
MEMORY
D ZOOM
z OFF
To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 25× zoom is
carried out.
CAMERA
MEMORY
50×
To activate digital zoom. More than 25× to 50×
zoom is performed digitally. (p. 21)
700×
To activate digital zoom. More than 25× to 700×
zoom is performed digitally. (p. 21)
16:9WIDE
z OFF
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ON
To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36)
To compensate for camera-shake
STEADYSHOT z ON
CAMERA
MEMORY
OFF
To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural
pictures are produced when shooting a stationary
object with a tripod.
CAMERA
MEMORY
N.S. LIGHT
z ON
OFF
To use the NightShot Light function (p. 24)
To cancel the NightShot Light function
FLASH MODE
z ON
To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the
brightness of the surroundings
CAMERA
MEMORY
AUTO
The flash fires automatically
AUTO
To fire the flash before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon
FLASH LVL
HIGH
z NORMAL
LOW
Makes the flash level higher than normal
Normal setting
CAMERA
MEMORY
Makes the flash level lower than normal
* DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only
Notes on the SteadyShot function
• TheSteadyShotfunction willnotcorrectexcessivecamera-shake.
• Attachmentofaconversion lens(optional)mayinfluencetheSteadyShotfunction.
If you cancel the SteadyShot function
TheSteadyShotoffindicator
appearson thescreen.Your camcorder prevents
excessivecompensationforcamera-shake.
Notes on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL
• You cannot adjust FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL if the flash (optional) is not
compatible with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL.
• FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed only when an external flash (optional)
isconnected totheintelligentaccessoryshoe.
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POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
HiFi SOUND
Mode
Meaning
z STEREO
To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound
VCR
1
2
To play back a stereo tape with the left sound
or a dual sound track tape with main sound
To play back a stereo tape with the right sound
or a dual sound track tape with sub sound
TBC*
z ON
To correct jitter
VCR
OFF
To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when
playing back a tape on which you have dubbed
over and recorded the signal of a TV game or
similar machine.
TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.
DNR*
z ON
To reduce picture noise
VCR
VCR
OFF
To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the
picture has a lot of movement
DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.
AUDIO MIX
PB MODE
—
To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and
stereo 2
ST1
ST2
z AUTO
To automatically select the system (Hi8/
standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to
record on the tape, and play back the tape
VCR
VCR
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To play back a tape that was recorded in the
Hi8/ standard 8 system when your camcorder
does not automatically distinguish the
recording system
A/V t DV OUT z OFF
To convert digital video signals into analog
video signals via your camcorder.
ON
To convert analog video signals into digital
video siginals via your camcorder.
* When you play back tapesrecorded in theHi8/ standard 8system only.
Notes on AUDIO MIX
• When playingbackataperecorded in the16-bitmode,you cannotadjustthebalance.
• You can adjustthebalanceonly for tapesrecorded in theDigital8
system.
Note on PB MODE
Themodewillreturn tothedefaultsettingwhen:
– you removethebatterypackorpowersource.
– you turn the POWERswitch.
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Changing the menu settings
POWER
switch
Icon/item
LCD BRIGHT
Mode
Meaning
—
To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen
with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
To darken
To lighten
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
LCD B. L.
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen
backlight normal
BRIGHT
—
To brighten the LCD screen backlight
LCD COLOR
To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the
following bar
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
To reduce
intensity
To increase
intensity
VF B.L.
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
BRIGHT
To brighten the viewfinder
* STILL SET
MEMORY
PIC MODE
z SINGLE
Not to record continuously
MULTI SCRN To record 9 images continuously (p. 94)
QUALITY
z FINE
STANDARD
z FIELD
To record still images in the fine image quality
mode
VCR
MEMORY
To record still images in the standard image
quality mode (p. 91)
FLD/FRAME
PRINT MARK
To record moving subjects correcting jitter
To record stopping subjects in high quality
MEMORY
FRAME
ON
To write a print mark on the recorded still
images you want to print out later (p. 123)
VCR
MEMORY
z OFF
To cancel print marks on still images
PROTECT
ON
To protect selected still images against
accidental erasure (p. 119)
VCR
MEMORY
z OFF
Not to protect still images
* DCR-TRV330/TRV530 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.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
*SLIDE SHOW
Mode
Meaning
—
To play back images in a continuous loop
(p. 118)
MEMORY
DELETE ALL
FORMAT
—
To delete all the images (p. 121)
To cancel formatting
MEMORY
MEMORY
z RETURN
FORMAT
To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”
1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC
dial, then press the dial.
2. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
FORMAT, then press the dial.
3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. FORMATTING appears
during formatting. COMPLETE appears when
formatting is finished.
PHOTO SAVE
—
To duplicate still images in the tape to
“Memory Stick” (p. 105)
VCR
* 9PIC PRINT
z RETURN
SAME
To cancel prints of split screen
MEMORY
To make prints of same split screen (p. 124)
To make prints of different split screen
MULTI
MARKED
To make prints of images with print marks in
recording order
DATE/TIME
z OFF
To make prints without the recording date and
time
MEMORY
DATE
To make prints with the recording date
DAY&TIME
To make prints with the recording date and
time (p. 124)
* DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only
Notes on formatting (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
• Supplied oroptional“MemoryStick”shavebeen formatted atfactory.Formatting
with thiscamcorder isnotrequired.
• Do not turn thePOWERswitch or pressany button whilethedisplay shows
“FORMATTIN G”.
• You cannotformatthe“MemoryStick”ifthewrite-protecttabon the“MemoryStick”
is set to LOCK.
• Format the “Memory Stick” if “
FORMAT ERROR” appears.
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV330/TRV530
only)
Checkthecontentsofthe“MemoryStick”beforeformatting.
• Formattingerasessampleimageson the“MemoryStick.”
• Formattingerasestheprotected imagedataon the“MemoryStick.”
Note on PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
9PIC PRINT and DATE/ TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is
connected totheintelligentaccessoryshoe.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
REC MODE
Mode
z SP
LP
Meaning
To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
CAMERA
VCR
To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the
SP mode
AUDIO MODE z 12BIT
To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two
stereo sounds)
CAMERA
VCR*
16BIT
To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the
one stereo sound with high quality)
q REMAIN
z AUTO
To display the remaining tape bar:
• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is
turned on and calculates the remaining
amount of tape
CAMERA
VCR
• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted
and your camcorder calculates the remaining
amount of tape
• for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in
VCR mode
• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed
to display the screen indicators
• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding
or picture search in the VCR mode
ON
To always display the remaining tape bar
DATA CODE
z DATE/ CAM
To display date, time and recording data
during playback
VCR
DATE
To display date and time during playback
Note on REC MODE
When you record on thestandard 8
tape,your camcorder recordsin theSP mode
even you select theLP modein themenu settings.In thiscase,theindicator “8mm
TAPEt SP REC, Hi8 TAPEt LP/ SP REC” appears on the screen. Use the Hi8
tapesfor theLP mode.
Notes on the LP mode
• When you record a tapein theLP modeon your camcorder,werecommend playing
thetapeon your camcorder.When you play back thetapeon other camcordersor
VCRs, noise may occur in images or sound.
• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in
theLPmode,theplayback imagemay bedistorted or thetimecodemay notbe
writtenproperlybetweenscenes.
Note on AUDIO MODE
When playing back a taperecorded in the16-bitmode,you cannotadjustthebalancein
AUDIO MIX.
*To dub a tape to another VCR
You cannot select AUDIO MODEfor tapes recorded in the Digital8
system.You,
however,can select AUDIO MODEwhen you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard
8system to another VCRusing the i.LINKcable.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
CLOCK SET
Mode
Meaning
—
To set the date or time (p. 17)
CAMERA
MEMORY
AUTO TV ON
TV INPUT
z OFF
—
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
ON
To automatically turn on the Sony TV when
using the super laser link function (p. 32)
z VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO3
To switch the video input on a Sony TV when
using the super laser link function (p. 32)
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
OFF
—
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
LTR SIZE
z NORMAL
2×
To display selected menu items in normal size
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
LANGUAGE
z ENGLISH
To display the following information indicators
in English: REC, STBY, min, CAPTURE, END
SEARCH and VOL
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
To display the information indicators in French
To display the information indicators in
Spanish
PORTUGUÊS To display the information indicators in
Portuguese
To display the information indicators in
Chinese
CAMERA
DEMO MODE
z ON
OFF
To make the demonstration appear
To cancel the demonstration mode
Notes on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODEwhen a cassetteisinserted in your camcorder.
• DEMO MODEisset to STBY(Standby)at thefactory and thedemonstration starts
about 10minutesafter you haveset thePOWERswitch to CAMERA without a
cassetteinserted.
Tocancelthedemonstration,insertacassette,setthePOWERswitch toother than
CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.
• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen
and you cannot select DEMO MODEin themenu settings.
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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s
POWER
sw itch
Icon/item
WORLD TIME
Mode
Meaning
—
To set the clock to the local time.
CAMERA
MEMORY
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
difference to 0, the clock returns to the
originally set time.
BEEP
z MELODY
To output the melody when you start/ stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
NORMAL
OFF
To output the beep instead of the melody
To cancel all sound including shutter sound
COMMANDER z ON
To activate the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
OFF
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
remote control misoperation caused by other
VCR’s remote control
DISPLAY
z LCD
V-OUT/ LCD
To show the display on the LCD screen and in
the viewfinder
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and in the viewfinder
REC LAMP
z ON
OFF
—
To light up the camera recording lamp at the
front of your camcorder
CAMERA
MEMORY
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording
VIDEO EDIT
EDIT SET
To make program and perform video editing
(p. 63)
VCR
VCR
—
To adjust and set the synchronicity of your
camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set
mode (p. 63)
INDICATOR
z BL OFF
To turn off the backlight on display window
To turn on the backlight
CAMERA
VCR
MEMORY
BL ON
Note
If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings, the
picture from a TVor VCRwillnot appear on the screen even when your camcorder is
connected to outputson theTVor VCR.(Except when your camcorder isconnected
with the i. LINK cable)
In more than 5 minutes after removing the pow er source
The AUDIO MIX, FLASH LVL, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND items are returned to
theirdefaultsettings.
Theother menu itemsareheld in memory even when thebattery isremoved.
Notes on INDICATOR
• When you select BLON,battery lifeisreduced by about 10percent during recording.
• When you usepower sourcesother than thebattery pack,BLON isautomatically
selected.
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— “ Me m o ry St ick” o p e ra t io n s —
Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
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 your computer etc., using the USB cable for
“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.
On file format (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Typical image data file name
100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.
Be fo re u sin g “ Me m o ry St ick”
Terminal
Write-protect tab
Labeling position
• You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory
Stick” is set to LOCK.
• We recommend backing up important data.
• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
– If you remove the “Memory Stick”, turn the power off, or detach the battery for
replacement when the access lamp is flashing
– If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.
• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the connecting section.
• Stick its label on the labeling position.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.
• Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.
• Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.
• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun
– Under direct sunlight
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick”, put it in its case.
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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n
“ Me m o ry St ick” s fo rm a t t e d b y a co m p u t e r
“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a
guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
No t e s o n im a g e d a t a co m p a t ib ilit y
• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA
(Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your
camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/
TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform with this universal standard.
(These models are not sold in some areas.)
• If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that has been used on other equipment, format
the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder following the steps on page 84. Note that all
images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.
“Memory Stick” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “ ” and “ ” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n
In se rt in g “ Me m o ry St ick”
Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark
facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated below.
“Memory Stick” eject button
“Memory Stick” slot
Access lamp
To e je ct t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”
Press the “Memory Stick” eject button. The “Memory Stick” pops up.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from
the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick”. Do not turn the
power off , eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image
data breakdown may occur.
If “
MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed
The “Memory Stick” may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”
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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n
Se le ct in g im a g e q u a lit y m o d e
You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press
the dial.
MEMORY S E T
S T
I
L L S E T
1
3
4
5
6
PR I N T MARK
PROT EC T
S L I DE SHO
W
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
RE T URN
[
] :
END
MENU
MEMORY S E T
S T
P
QUA L
I
L L S E T
I C MODE
T Y
S
I NG L E
I
F L D / F RAME
RE T URN
[
] :
END
MENU
MEMORY S E T
S T
P
QUA L
I
L L S E T
I C MODE
T Y
I
F I NE
F L D / F RAME S T ANDARD
RE T URN
2
REMA I N
4 0
[
] :
END
MENU
MENU
MEMORY S E T
S T
P
QUA L
I
L L S E T
I C MODE
T Y
I
S T ANDARD
F L D / F RAME
RE T URN
REMA I N
6 0
[
] :
END
MENU
Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.
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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” –in t ro d u ct io n
Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s
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 JPEG format before being stored into memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality
mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 × 480,
regardless of image quality mode. The data size before compression is about 600 KB.)
Image quality mode Memory capacity
FINE
About 100 KB
About 60 KB
STANDARD
Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
The approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted
using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the
complexity of the subject.
Maximum number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”
Setting
4MB
8MB
16MB
32MB
64MB
(supplied)
FINE
40
60
81
164
246
329
494
659
988
STANDARD
122
Note on the image quality mode indicator
This is only displayed during recording.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry
St ick” – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
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. 79).
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left
(unlock) position.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights
up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the
middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
1
Number of images can be recorded
on the “Memory Stick”
FINE 21 / 40
2
Number of recorded images
FINE
3
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
Notes
• When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry.
• When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake.
We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod.
• When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the image
momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work:
– wide mode
– picture effect
– digital 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 PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
Re co rd in g im a g e s co n t in u o u sly
You can record still images continuously.
Multi screen mode
You can record 9 still images continuously on a single page.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left
(unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PIC MODE, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the
dial.
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
(8) Press PHOTO deeper.
PHOTO
1
MEMORY S E T
S T
PR
PROT EC T
S L
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
RE T URN
I
I
L L S E T
N T MARK
2,7
3
I
DE SHOW
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
MEMORY S E T
MEMORY S E T
S T
P
I
L L S E T
MODE
T Y
F RAME
RE T URN
S T
P
I
L L S E T
MODE
T Y
F RAME
RE T URN
I
C
S
I
NG L E
I
C
S
I
NG L E
4,5
6
QUA L
F L D
I
QUA L
F L D
I
MU L T SCRN
I
/
/
[
]
:
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
END
MEMORY S E T
S T
P
I
L L S E T
MODE
T Y
F RAME
RE T URN
I
C
MU L T
I
SCRN
QUA L
F L D
I
/
[
]
:
MENU
END
If t h e ca p a cit y o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll
“
FULL” appears on the screen and you cannot record still images on the “Memory
Stick”.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
Co n t in u o u s sh o o t in g se t t in g s
Setting
Meaning (indicator on the screen)
SINGLE
Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)
MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and
displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. (
)
When recording in the multi screen mode
The image is recorded in the FIELD mode automatically even you select the FRAME
mode in the menu settings.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
Se lf-t im e r m e m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g
You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can use the
Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left
(unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
(7) Press PHOTO deeper.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two
seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
PHOTO
PHOTO
1
MENU
CAMERA S E T
S E L F T I MER
OF F
ON
3-5
D
ZOOM
S T E ADY SHOT
N. S. I GH T
L
F L A SH MODE
F L A SH L V L
RE T URN
[
] :
END
MENU
To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the MENU settings while your camcorder is in the standby
mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:
– Self-timer recording is finished.
– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.
To check the image to be recorded
You can check the image with pressing PHOTO lightly, then press it deeper to start the
self-timer recording.
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Superimposing a still image in the
“Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only
You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of
the moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a
tape or a “Memory Stick”. (However, you can record only superimposed still images on
the “Memory Stick”.)
M. CHROM (Memory chroma key)
You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a
moving image.
M. LUMI (Memory luminance key)
You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title
with a moving image. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for
convenience.
C. CHROM (Camera chroma key)
You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be
used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the
moving image will be swapped with a still image.
M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)
You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory
Stick” as the overlap function.
Still image
Moving image
M. CHROM
Blue
Still image
Moving image
M. LUMI
Still image
Still image
Moving image
C. CHROM
Blue
Moving image
M. OVERLAP
* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes
only.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e
– MEMORY MIX
Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a t a p e
Before operation
• Insert a Hi8
• Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder.
/ Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.
The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the
screen as a thumbnail image.
(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press
MEMORY+.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP
(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed on the moving image.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is
to be swapped with a moving image
M. LUMI
– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which
is to be swapped with a moving image
C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image
which is to be swapped with a still image
M. OVERLAP – No adjustment necessary
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
(7) Press START/ STOP to start recording.
1
2
MEMORY MIX
M. CHROM
100–0021
M. LUMI
4
5
6
Still image
100–0021
M. LUMI III••••
3
100–0021
M. LUMI I••••••
100–0021
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e
– MEMORY MIX
To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se
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 ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g
Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX
Press MEMORY MIX.
The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder stores 20 images
– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018
– For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 119).
When you select M.OVERLAP
You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
To record the superimposed image as a still image
Press PHOTO in step 7.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e
– MEMORY MIX
Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” a s a st ill
im a g e
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left
position.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.
The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the
screen as a thumbnail image.
(3) Press MEMORY+/ – to select the still image you want to superimpose.
To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press
MEMORY+.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.
The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM
(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed on the moving image.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is
to be swapped with a moving image
M. LUMI
– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which
is to be swapped with a moving image
C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image
which is to be swapped with a still image
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
(7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.
1
2
MEMORY MIX
M. CHROM
100–0021
M. LUMI
4
5
6
Still image
100–0021
M. LUMI III••••
3
100–0021
M. LUMI I••••••
100–0021
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e
– MEMORY MIX
To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se
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 ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g
Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX
Press MEMORY MIX.
During recording
You cannot change the mode setting.
The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder stores 20 images
– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018
– For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 119).
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Recording an image from a tape as a still
image
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 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 image on a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and a “Memory Stick” into your
camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press N. The image recorded on the tape is played back.
(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the image from the tape freezes.
“CAPTURE” appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick”. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.
1
2
REW
PLAY
FF
3
4
CAPTURE
When the acccess lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike the unit. Also do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory
Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur.
If
appears on the screen
The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format
does not comform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick”.
If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode
Your camcorder stops momentarily.
Sound recorded on a tape
You cannot record the audio from a tape.
Titles superimposed on tapes
You cannot record the titles on the “Memory Stick.” However, you can record titles
which have already been recorded on tapes.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
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Re co rd in g a n im a g e fro m a t a p e a s a st ill im a g e
Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m o t h e r e q u ip m e n t
Before operation
Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.
The image from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.
(3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 103.
Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
VIDEO
: Signal flow
Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or
the TV.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/ V
connecting cable.
Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
TV or VCR.
Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )
DV
DV OUT
DV IN/OUT
(optional)
: Signal flow
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Co p yin g st ill im a g e s fro m a t a p e
– Ph o t o sa ve
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
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 the tape.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.
PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.
(5) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded on the
“Memory Stick”. The number of still images copied is displayed. END is
displayed when copying is completed.
1
:
:
:
:
:
:
PHOTO S A V E
0
00 00 00
PHOTO S A V E
0
30 00 00
21 / 40
25 / 40
2
5
F
I
NE
F
I
NE
SAVING
0
END
4
MENU
[
]
:
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
END
MEMORY S E T
S T
PR
I
I
L L S E T
N T MARK
3
4
PROT EC T
PHOTO S A V E
RE T URN
[
]
:
MENU
END
:
:
:
MEMORY S E T
PHOTO S A V E
0
00 00 00
S T
PR
I
I
L L S E T
N T MARK
21 / 40
PROT EC T
F
I
NE
PHOTO S A V E RE ADY
RE T URN
PHOTO BUTTON
[
]
:
[
]
:
[
]
:
MENU
END
PHOTO
S T AR T
MENU
END
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Co p yin g st ill im a g e s fro m a t a p e – Ph o t o sa ve
To st o p co p yin g
Press MENU to stop copying.
Wh e n t h e m e m o ry o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” is fu ll
“MEMORY FULL” appears on the 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 the
“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown
may occur.
If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
“NOT READY” appears on the screen when you select PHOTO SAVE in the menu
settings.
When you change the “Memory Stick” in the middle of copying
Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous
“Memory Stick”.
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– Me m o ry Ph o t o p la yb a ck
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
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 VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(4) Press MEMORY +/ – to select the desired still image. To see the previous
image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.
1
2
3
4
PLAY
To st o p m e m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck
Press MEMORY PLAY.
Notes on the file name
• The directory is not displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the
DCF98 standard.
• “
- DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the
directory does not conform to the DCF98 standard. While this message appears, you
can play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick”.
• The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.
To play back recorded images on a TV screen
• Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your
camcorder before the operation.
• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image
quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is
as good as ever.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be
output from the TV speakers.
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If “
NO FILE” appears on the screen
No image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
Image data modified w ith your computer or shot w ith other equipment
You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.
Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g st ill im a g e p la yb a ck
Image number/ Total number of recorded images
21 / 40
MEMORY PLAY
100-0021
Print mark
Protect indicator
Data file name
Pla yin g b a ck 6 re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )
You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when
searching for a particular image.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch
is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.
1
2
INDEX
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A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
screen mode.
1
4
2
5
3
6
B mark
100-0006
6 / 40
• To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.
• To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –.
To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )
Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full
screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.
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.
Image data modified w ith your computer or shot w ith other equipment
These files may not be displayed on the index screen.
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– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.
On file format
Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the JPEG format. Make sure that an
application that supports JPEG file format is installed on your computer.
Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r e n viro n m e n t
Recommended Window s environment
OS:
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000
Professional standard installation is required.
Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from:
Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to Windows 98SE.
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows NT3.51 or Windows NT4.0
to Windows 2000 Professional.
CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Recommended Macintosh environment
Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/ 8.6/ 9.0 standard installation.
However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0 should be used for the following models.
• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM
drive
• iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard.
Notes
• Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if
you connect 2 or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when
using a hub.
• Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some
equipment may not operate.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments
mentioned above.
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Viewing images using your computer
Installing the USB driver
Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the
computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing
images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.
For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
(3) Launch the application program on CD-ROM. After a moment, the dialog box
appears on your desktop. Set the cursor on “USB Driver Installation for
Windows ® 98/98SE/Me and Windows ® 2000” and click.
(4) The Setup program starts. Complete the installation on CD-ROM.
(5) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your
computer using the supplied USB cable.
(6) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor
and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
“PC MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder. Your computer
recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
(7) The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because 2 different USB drivers are
installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
(USB) jack
Push in until
USB cable
the connector
clicks into place
USB connector
Note
You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.
Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB driver.
For Macintosh users
(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
(3) Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.
(4) Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.
(5) Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System
Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).
•Sony Camcorder USB Driver
•Sony Camcorder USB Shim
(6) When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.
(7) Restart your computer.
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Viewing images using your computer
Viewing images
For Windows 98 users
(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load.
(2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and the
other end to the USB connector on your computer.
(3) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power
adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
“PC MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.
(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized
drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. Double-click the
folder or the file in the following order.
“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file
For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and
image files” (p. 113).
(USB) jack
Push in until
the connector
clicks into place
USB cable
USB connector
Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”
To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.
For Windows 2000 users
(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the TaskTray and
click to cancel the applicable drive.
(2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the
USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”
For Macintosh users
(1) Quit application programs opened.
Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk does not lit.
(2) Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the
Special menu.
(3) Eject the “Memory Stick.”
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No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r
“ Me m o ry St ick”
• “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory
Stick” has been formatted on your computer.
• Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the
“Memory Stick” life.
• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played
back on your camcorder.
So ft w a re
• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a
still image file.
• When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to
the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image
format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open
the file.
Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r
Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after
recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
Im a g e file st o ra g e d e st in a t io n s a n d im a g e file s
Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in a folder.
The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within
the range from 0001 to 9999.
Fo r Win d o w s 98 u se rs
(Th e d rive re co g n izin g t h e ca m e ra is [D:])
Folder containing still image data
Folder
File
Meaning
100msdcf
DSC0ssss.JPG
Still image file
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Co p yin g t h e im a g e re co rd e d o n “ Me m o ry
St ick” t o t a p e s
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
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 VCR.
(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the
desired still image. Set the Hi8
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
The Hi8 / Digital8 tape is set to the recording pause mode.
/ Digital8 tape to playback pause mode.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy.
(5) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.
(6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.
2
3
REC
5
4
1
PLAY
PAUSE
To st o p co p yin g
Press x.
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During copying
You cannot operate the following buttons:
– MEMORY PLAY
– MEMORY INDEX
– MEMORY DELETE
– MEMORY +/ –
– MEMORY MIX
Note on the index screen
You cannot record the index screen.
If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode
Memory playback stops.
Image data modified w ith your computer or shot w ith other equipment
You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode
You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators
pertinent to Hi8
/ Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator.
When copying
You cannot copy the image recorded on “Memory Stick” with titles to tapes.
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En la rg in g st ill im a g e s re co rd e d o n
“ Me m o ry St ick” s – Me m o ry PB ZOOM
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.”
Before operetion
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images
recorded on “Memory Stick.” The still image is enlarged, and R r indicators
showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.
(3) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
R : The image moves downward.
r : The image moves upward.
T t becomes available.
(4) Turn SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downward.)
t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upward.)
1
2
3
PB ZOOM
[
]
EXEC : T t
4
PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
[
]
EXEC : r R
To ca n ce l m e m o ry PB ZOOM fu n ct io n
Press PB ZOOM.
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– Me m o ry PB ZOOM
Note
You cannot record the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “Memory Stick”s.
In the PB ZOOM mode
The digital effect function does not work.
The PB ZOOM function is cancelled w hen the follow ing buttons are pressed:
– MENU
– MEMORY PLAY
– MEMORY INDEX
– MEMORY +/ –
Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode
Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack when the
POWER switch is set to MEMORY.
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Pla yin g b a ck im a g e s in a co n t in u o u s lo o p
– SLIDE SHOW
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially
when checking recorded images or during a presentation.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left
(unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.
(5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” in sequence.
1
MEMORY S E T
S T
PR
PROT EC T
S L
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
RE T URN
I
I
L L S E T
N T MARK
3
4
2
I
DE SHOW
[
]
:
MENU
END
MENU
MEMORY S E T
S L
I
DE SHO
W
21 / 40
–
S T
PR
I
I
L L S E T
100 0021
N T MARK
PROT EC T
S L
5
I
DE SHO
W
RE ADY
PLAY
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
RE T URN
[
]
:
[
]
:
[
]
:
MENU
END
M
P L A Y
S T AR T MENU
END
To st o p t h e slid e sh o w
Press MENU.
To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w
Press MEMORY PLAY.
To st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e
Select the desired image using MEMORY +/ – buttons before step 2.
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.
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Pre ve n t in g a ccid e n t a l e ra su re
– Im a g e p ro t e ct io n
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
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 VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to protect.
(3) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The - mark is displayed beside the
data file name of the protected image.
1
MEMORY S E T
S T
PR
PROT EC T
S L
DE L E T E A L L
FORMA T
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To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
Note
Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”, including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot carry out image protection.
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De le t in g im a g e s
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to delete.
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.
(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
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DELETE?
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Press MEMORY – in step 4.
To d e le t e a n im a g e d isp la ye d o n t h e in d e x scre e n
Press MEMORY +/ – to move the B indicator to the desired image and follow steps 3
and 4.
Notes
• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully
before deleting them.
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De le t in g im a g e s
De le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s
You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left
(unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear.
(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes
to EXECUTE.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
DELETING appears on the screen. When all the unprotected images are
deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.
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De le t in g im a g e s
To ca n ce l d e le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”
Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC.
While DELETING appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot delete images.
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Writ in g a p rin t m a rk – PRINT MARK
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing
out still images later.
Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for
specifying the still images to print out.
Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to
the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to write a print mark.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select
, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The
mark is displayed beside the
data file name of the image with a print mark.
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To ca n ce l w rit in g p rin t m a rks
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.
If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
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Usin g t h e p rin t e r (o p t io n a l)
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
You can use the printer (optional) on your camcorder to print images on the print
paper.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.
There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how
to print by selecting
in the menu on your camcorder. (p. 79)
Before operation
• Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
• Connect the printer to your camcorder as illustrated.
Printer
9PIC PRINT
DATE/TIME
PR I N T S E T
9 P I C PR I N T RE T URN
PR I N T S E T
9 P I C PR I N T
DA T E I ME
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MENU
You can print 9 still images on the 9 split print paper. Select the desired mode in the
menu settings.
SAME PICS
MULTI PICS or *MARKED PICS
* 9 still images with print marks are printed together.
You can make prints with the recording date and/ or recording time. Select the desired
mode in the menu settings.
DATE
DAY & TIME
:
4 12 00A M
JUL
4
2 0 0 0
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— Tro u b le sh o o t in g —
Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”
appears on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has
worked. See page 130.
In t h e re co rd in g m o d e
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.
c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 19)
• The tape has run out.
START/ STOP does not operate.
c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 27)
• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.
c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 139)
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.
c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 19)
The power goes off.
• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
The image on the viewfinder screen
is not clear.
• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 22)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 79)
The SteadyShot function does not
work.
• 16:9WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 79)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 47)
The autofocusing function does not
work.
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 47)
• The LCD panel is open.
c Close the LCD panel. (p. 20)
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
• The tape is the standard 8 tape.
You cannot record in the LP mode.
c Use Hi8
/ Digital8 tapes. (p. 85)
• The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
• This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white spots appear on the
screen.
• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is
activated. This is not a malfunction.
(Continued on the following page)
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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
An unknown picture is displayed on
the screen.
c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 79)
The picture is recorded in incorrect
or unnatural colors.
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 23)
Picture appears too bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF. (p. 23)
• The backlight function is active.
c Set it off. (p. 23)
• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 79)
The click of the shutter does not
sound.
• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting. (P. 79)
A horizontal black band appears
when shooting a TV screen or
computer screen.
• The power of the external flash (optional) is off or the
power source does not installed.
An external flash (optional) does not
work.
c Turn on the external flash or install the power source.
• Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.
c Only one external flash (optional) can be attached.
• AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings
while recording in a bright place.
c Set it to ON. (p. 79)
In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.
c Set it to VCR. (p. 27)
• The tape has run out.
The playback button does not work.
c Rewind the tape. (p. 27)
There are horizontal lines on the
picture or the playback picture is
not clear or does not appear.
• The video head may be dirty.
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). (p. 140)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a tape.
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2
in the menu settings.
c Set it to STEREO. (p. 79)
• The volume is turned to minimum.
c Press VOLUME +. (p. 27)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.
c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 79)
The date search does not work
correctly.
• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.
(p. 57)
The picture which is recorded in the
Digital8 system is not played back.
• PB MODE is set to
c Set it to AUTO. (p. 79)
/
in the menu settings.
The tape which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to
/ standard 8 system is not played
back correctly.
/
in the menu settings. (p. 79)
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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d t h e ir so lu t io n s
In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
The power does not turn on.
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)
The end search function does not
work.
• The tape was ejected after recording.
• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.
The end search function does not
work correctly.
• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
• The operating temperature is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 12)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
The battery remaining
indicator does not indicate
the correct time.
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)
• The battery is dead.
c Use a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery fully. (p. 12)
The power goes off although the
battery remaining indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate.
• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.
c Charge the battery fully so that the battery remaining
indicator indicates correct time. (p. 12)
• The power source is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 16)
• The battery is dead.
The cassette cannot be removed from
the holder.
c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)
The % and Z indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 139)
(Continued on the following page)
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”
– DCR-TRV330/TRV530 o n ly
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The “Memory Stick” does not
function.
• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.
c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 93)
• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.
c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 90)
• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
Recording does not function.
c Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 93, 120)
• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.
c Format the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use
another “Memory Stick.” (p. 84)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
The image cannot be deleted.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
• The image is protected.
c Cancel image protection. (p. 119)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
You cannot format the “Memory
Stick”.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
Deleting all the images cannot be
carried out.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
You cannot protect the image.
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
• The image to protect is not played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 107)
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
You cannot write a print mark on
the still image.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
• The image to write a print mark is not played back.
c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 107)
• The “Memory Stick” has been recorded to its full capacity.
c Delete unnecessary images and write a print mark again.
(p. 120, 123)
The photo save function does not
work.
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.
c Release the lock. (p. 88)
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Ot h e rs
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.
c Check the connection and set the input selector on the
VCR again. (p. 63)
Digital program editing does not
function.
• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other
than Sony.
c Set it to IR. (p. 64)
• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is
attempted.
c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 71)
• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.
c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 69)
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not work.
• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.
c Set it to ON. (p. 79)
• 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 polarity. (p. 152)
• The batteries are dead.
c Insert new ones. (p. 152)
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.
c Set it to LCD. (p. 79)
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on
the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 139)
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
You cannot charge the battery pack.
• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).
c Set it to OFF (CHG).
• Charging the battery pack is completed.
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
c Connect it firmly. (p. 16)
While charging the battery pack, the
backlight of the display window
does not light.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
• The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly.
• Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
While charging the battery pack, the
remaining battery time indicator
flashes.
No function works though the power • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
is on.
remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open
the LCD panel and press the RESET button under
DISPLAY button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you
press the RESET button, all the settings including the date
and time return to the default.) (p. 148)
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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of
a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display
window.
LCD scre e n , vie w fin d e r o r
d isp la y w in d o w
C:21:00
If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following
code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss)
will differ depending on the state of your
camcorder.
Self-diagnosis display
• C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
• E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony facility.
Five-digit display
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
C:04:ss
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 135)
C:21:ss
• Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 139)
• The video heads are dirty.
C:22:ss
c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). (p. 140)
C:31:ss
• A malfunction other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
C:32:ss
c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:ss
• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
E:62:ss
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times,
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s
If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the
following.
See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.
Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs
100–0001
C:21:00
100-0001 Warning indicator as to file
Slow flashing:
Q Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
• The file is corrupted.
• The file is unreadable.
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape is inserted.*
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out
(red) (p. 18).*
C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 130).
E The battery is dead or nearly dead
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Z You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is out
(red) (p. 18).
The E indicator sometimes blinks even if
the remaining battery time is about five to
ten minutes depending on the operating
conditions, environment and battery
condition.
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation has occurred
(p. 139).
Fast flashing:
• The battery is dead.
• The tape has run out.
• The self-diagnosis display function is
activated (p. 130).
% Moisture condensation has occurred*
Fast flashing:
• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,
and leave it for about 1 hour with the
cassette compartment open (p. 139).
- The still image is protected * (DCR-
TRV330/TRV530 only)
Warning indicator as to “Memory
Stick”* (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Slow flashing:
Slow flashing:
• The still image is protected (p. 119).
Warning indicator as to the flash
(optional)
Fast flashing:
• There is something wrong with the external
flash (optional).
• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.
Fast flashing:
• The “Memory Stick” is not readable with
your camcorder (p. 88).
Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”
formatting (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Fast flashing:
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly
(p. 84).
• The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.*
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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s
Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s
• CLOCK SET
Set the date and time. (p. 17)
Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 135)
• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”
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. 85)
• Q Z TAPE END
The tape has run out.*
• Q NO TAPE
Insert a cassette tape.*
•
CLEANING CASSETTE**
The video heads are dirty. (p. 140)
• COPY INHIBIT
You tried to record a picture that has a copyright
control signal.* (p. 133)
•
•
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•
FULL
The “Memory Stick” is full.* (p. 95) (DCR-TRV330/
TRV530 only)
-
The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to
LOCK.* (p. 88) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
NO FILE
No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”.*
(p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
NO MEMORY STICK
No “Memory Stick” is inserted.* (DCR-TRV330/
TRV530 only)
MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.* (p. 90)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
FORMAT ERROR
Check the type of formatting.* (p. 84) (DCR-
TRV330/ TRV530 only)
- DIRECTORY ERROR The “Memory Stick” has more than one directory
such as 100msdcf.* (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530
only)
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
** The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another
on the screen.
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— Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
—
Dig it a l8
p la yb a ck
syst e m , re co rd in g a n d
Wh a t is t h e “ Dig it a l8
This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8
video cassette .
syst e m ” ?
/ Digital8
Usa b le ca sse t t e t a p e s
We recommend using Hi8
/ Digital8 video cassette. *
The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8
standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8
/
/
standard 8 system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in
the SP mode.)
* If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs
(including other DCR-TRV230/ TRV330/ TRV530).
Note
Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back on Hi8
(analog) system machine.
/ standard 8
is a trademark.
is a trademark.
is a trademark.
Pla yb a ck syst e m
The Digital8 system or Hi8
/ standard 8 system is automatically detected
before the tape is played back.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8
/ standard 8 system, digital signals
are output as the image signals from the DV IN/ OUT jack.
Display during automatic detection of system
The Digital8 system or Hi8
/ standard 8 system is automatically detected, and
the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the
screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also
sometimes can be heard.
t
/
/
: During switching from Digital8 to Hi8
: During switching from Hi8 / standard 8 to Digital8
/ standard 8
t
Co p yrig h t sig n a l
Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that has recorded
copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on
your camcorder.
Wh e n yo u re co rd
You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals
for copyright protection of software.
COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you
try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals
on the tape when it records.
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Dig it a l8
syst e m , re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck
Wh e n yo u p la yb a ck a d u a l so u n d t ra ck t a p e
Wh e n yo u u se t a p e s re co rd e d in t h e Dig it a l8
syst e m
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. 79).
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mo d e
Playing back
a stereo tape
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
STEREO
Stereo
Lch
Main sound and sub sound
Main sound
1
2
Rch
Sub sound
Wh e n yo u u se a t a p e re co rd e d in t h e Hi8/st a n d a rd 8 syst e m
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,
set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79).
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mo d e
Playing back
a stereo tape
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
STEREO
Stereo
Main sound and sub sound
Main sound
1
2
Monaural
Unnatural Sound
Sub sound
You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.
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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder
and an AC power adaptor.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
Charging the battery pack
•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between
10 °C to 30°C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the backlight of the display window goes out,
indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery outside of
this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.
•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your
camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time
that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the
following to use the battery pack longer:
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder
immediately before you start taking shots.
– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).
• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or
rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity
battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).
• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing
back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is
in the standby mode or playback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,
and make a trial recordings before taking the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
•If the power may go 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, however,
that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high
temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is
frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate
shooting time.
•The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.
How to store the battery pack
•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after
fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder.
This is to maintain the battery pack's functions.
•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting
mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
Battery life
•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new
battery pack.
•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
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Ab o u t i.LINK
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.
Wh a t 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.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that
this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to
be connected.
Ab o u t t h e Na m e “ i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,
and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
i.LINK Ba u d ra t e
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud
rates are defined:
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each
equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
“S100”.
When units are unit is connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate,
the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
* What is “Mbps”?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received
in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data
can be sent in one second.
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Ab o u t i.LINK
i.LINK Fu n ct io n s o n t h is u n it
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having
DV jacks, see page 61.
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 this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software
supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment to be connected.
Re q u ire d i.LINK Ca b le
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d
Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d
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 ].
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
[a ]
[b ]
Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/ AUDIO input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD
TIME in the menu settings. See page 79 for more information.
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p re ca u t io n s
Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n
If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and
the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.
If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n o ccu rre d
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your
camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
– You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
– You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
– You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
– You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).
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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n
Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d
To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.
When you playback/record in the Digital8
system
The video head may be dirty when:
– mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
– playback pictures do not move.
– playback pictures are hardly visible.
– playback pictures do not appear.
– the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another.
or
When you play back in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system
The video head may be dirty when:
– playback pictures contain noise.
– playback pictures are hardly visible.
– playback pictures do not appear.
or
If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.
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Ch a rg in g t h e m a n g a n e se -lit h iu m b a t t e ry in yo u r ca m co rd e r
Your camcorder is supplied with a manganese-lithium battery installed so as to retain
the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The manganese-
lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery,
however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be
completely discharged in about half a year if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even
if the manganese-lithium battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder
operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is
discharged.
Charging the manganese-lithium battery:
• Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for
more than 24 hours.
• Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Pre ca u t io n s
Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n
• 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 further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
Noise may appear on the image.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On h a n d lin g t a p e s
• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.
Ca m co rd e r ca re
• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR
sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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Co n n e ct io n t o yo u r co m p u t e r
• When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your computer,
use a new Hi8
/ Digital8 tape.
• When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/ standard 8 (analog) system into your
computer, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your
computer.
When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO
The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work. To use this function,
dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.
AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
• 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
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:
– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface
– In hot or humid locations
– When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside
• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.
We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about
once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for
a long time.
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Ba t t e ry p a ck
• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
No t e o n d ry b a t t e rie s
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 different types of batteries.
– Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
– Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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Specifications
Input/output
connectors
General
Video camera
recorder
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-TRV230/TRV330: 3.9 W
DCR-TRV530: 4.2 W
Viewfinder
S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
System
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ(kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than 47 kΩ
(kilohms)
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
USB jack (DCR-TRV330/TRV530)
mini-B
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scaning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
3.0 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Recommended charging
temperature
10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
85 × 102 × 205.5 mm
(3 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 8 1/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Recommended cassette
Hi8/Digital8 video cassette
Recording/playback time (using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minuites
Fastforward/rewind time (using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
DCR-TRV230:
880 g (1 lb 15 oz)
DCR-TRV330:
900 g (1 lb 15 oz)
Viewfinder
Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome
Image device
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
DV input/output
3 mm (1/6 type CCD)
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 460 000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 290 000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)
25× (Optical), 700×(Digital)
Focal length
2.4 - 60 mm (1/8 - 2 3/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
42 - 1 050 mm (1 11/16 - 41 3/8 in.)
Color temperature
DCR-TRV530:
930 g (2 lb 0 oz)
excluding the battery pack,
cassette and shoulder strap
DCR-TRV230:
1 020 g (2 lb 3 oz)
DCR-TRV330:
1 040 g (2 lb 4 oz)
DCR-TRV530:
4-pin connector
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-TRV230/TRV330:
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)
DCR-TRV530:
8.8 cm (3.5 type)
1 070 g (2 lb 5 oz)
72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.)
Total dot number
DCR-TRV230/TRV330
61 600 (280 × 220)
DCR-TRV530
including the battery pack
NP-FM30, 120min. Hi8 cassette,
and shoulder strap
Auto
123 200 (560 × 220)
Minimum illumination
4 lx (lux) (F 1.6)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
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Sp e cifica t io n s
“ Me m o ry St ick”
AC p o w e r a d a p t o r
Pow er requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Pow er consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
125 × 39 × 62 mm
(5 × 1 9/ 16 × 2 1/ 2 in. ) (w/ h/ d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530
o n ly)
Memory
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
Operating voltage
2.7 - 3.6 V
Pow er consumption
Approx. 45 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130 µA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm
(2 × 1/ 8 × 7/ 8 in.) (w/ h/ d)
Mass (approx.)
4 g (0.14 oz)
280 g (9.8 oz)
excluding power cord
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Ba t t e ry p a ck
Maximun output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Mean output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700 mAh)
Operating temperatur
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm
(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 1/ 4 in.)
(w/ h/ d)
Mass (approx.)
65 g (2.3 oz)
Type
Lithium ion
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— Qu ick Re fe re n ce —
Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
Ca m co rd e r
1
5
6
2
3
7
8
9
4
0
1 Lens cap (p. 19)
6 BATT (battery) release lever (p. 11)
2 LCD screen (p. 19)
3 OPEN button (p. 19)
4 VOLUME buttons (p. 27)
5 Battery pack (p. 11)
7 POWER sw itch (p. 19)
8 START/STOP button (p. 19)
9 Hooks for shoulder strap
0 DC IN jack (p. 12)
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you
purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”
mark.
Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
REW
PLAY
FF
STOP
PAUSE
REC
qs
qd
qf
qa
ql
w;
wa
qg
qh
qj
ws
wd
wf
qk
qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29)
x STOP (stop)
qh Microphone
qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19)
qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32)
ql NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 23)
w; Display w indow (p. 153)
wa FOCUS sw itch (p. 47)
ws BACK LIGHT button (p. 23)
wd FADER button (p. 37)
wf Remote sensor
m REW (rewind)
N PLAY (playback)
M FF (fastforward)
X PAUSE (pause)
z REC (recording)
qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32)
qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23)
qf Focus ring (p. 47)
qg Lens
What is SUPER LASER LINK?
The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video
equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
wg
wh
e;
ea
wj
wk
es
ed
ef
wl
wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26)
e; MEMORY INDEX button (p. 108)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
wh MEMORY PLAY button (p. 107)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
ea MEMORY DELETE button (p. 120)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
wj Speaker
es EXPOSURE button (p. 46)
wk MEMORY – button (p. 99, 107)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
ed MEMORY MIX button (p. 99)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
wl RESET button (p. 129)
ef MEMORY + button (p. 99, 107)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
eg
el
r;
ra
eh
ej
rs
rd
rf
rg
ek
rh
eg Intelligent accessory shoe
eh END SEARCH button (p. 26)
ej DISPLAY button (p. 28)
ek TITLE button (p. 48)
rs “Memory Stick” eject button (p. 90)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
rd “Memory Stick” slot (p. 90)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
rf Access lamp (p. 90)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
el PB ZOOM button (p. 55, 116)
r; Pow er zoom lever (p. 21)
ra PHOTO button (p. 33, 93)
rg SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 79)
rh MENU button (p. 79)
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only).
• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the
power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
• To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
rj
rk
t;
ta
rl
tf
ts
td
tg
th
rj View finder (p. 22)
td View finder lens adjustment lever
(p. 22)
rk LOCK knob (p. 19)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
tf OPEN/EJECT sw itch (p. 18)
rl Grip strap
tg Tripod receptacle (base)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/ 32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
t; i (headphones) jack
ta MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Connect an external microphone
(optional). This jack also accepts
a “plug-in-power” microphone.
th Cassette compartment (p. 18)
ts Eyecup
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Identifying the parts and controls
tl
y;
tj
tk
ya
tj AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack
y; LANC jack
(p. 31, 60, 104)
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The LANC control
jack is used for controlling the tape
transport of video equipment and other
peripherals connected to the video
equipment. This jack has the same
function as the jack indicated as
CONTROL L or REMOTE.
tk S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31)
tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 61, 104)
The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK
compatible.
ya
(USB) jack (p. 111)
(DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only)
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
6
1
2
3
7
8
9
0
4
5
1 PHOTO button (p. 33, 93)
6 Transmitter
Point toward the remote sensor to
control the camcorder after turning on
the camcorder.
2 DISPLAY button (p. 28)
3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 57, 58)
4 ./> buttons (p. 57, 58)
5 Tape transport buttons (p. 29)
7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 52, 56)
8 START/STOP button (p. 19)
9 DATA CODE button (p. 28)
0 Pow er zoom button (p. 21)
To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r
Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to
the + – marks inside the battery compartment.
Notes on the Remote Commander
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid
remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode
VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the
VCR with black paper.
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Id e n t ifyin g t h e p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls
Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs
LCD scre e n a n d Vie w fin d e r
Disp la y w in d o w
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
qd
qf
qg
2
wj
3
SP
0:00:00
REC
40min
qh
qj
W
T
M.FADER
16:9WIDE
SEPIA
ZERO SET
MEMORY
DATE 01
SEARCH
1
wh
qk
ql
w;
A/V DV
16B I T
8
9
0
qa
qs
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19)
qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time
/Mirror mode indicator (p. 20)
code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis
display indicator (p. 130)/Tape photo
recording indicator (p. 33)
2 Format indicator (p. 133)
,
or indicator appears.
qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 22)
3 Remaining battery time indicator
qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator
(p. 12, 22, 28)
(p. 52, 56, 78)
4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure
qk Search mode indicator (p. 26, 57, 58)
indicator (p. 46)
ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 23)
5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect
indicator (p. 41, 54)
w; A/V t DV indicator (p. 74)/
DV IN indicator (p. 76)
6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/
FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/
TRV530 only)
wa Audio mode indicator (p. 85)
ws Warning indicators (p. 131)
7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53)
wd Recording lamp (p. 19)
This indicator appears in the
viewfinder.
8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code
indicator (p. 28)
9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 44)
0 Backlight indicator (p. 23)
wf Video flash ready indicator (p. 81)
This indicator appears when you use the
video flash light (optional).
qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 81)
qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 47)
wg Video flash mode indicator (p. 81)
wh Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time
code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis
display indicator (p. 130)
qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 97)
(DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only)
qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video
wj FULL charge indicator (p. 12)
control mode (p. 29)
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Index
A, B
I, J, K, L
R
Recording time ........................ 14
RESET button ........................ 129
Rec Review .............................. 26
Remaining battery time
indicator .......................... 22, 28
Remaining tape indicator ...... 22
Remote Commander ............ 152
Remote control jack (LANC)
.............................................. 151
Remote sensor ....................... 147
AC power adaptor .................. 12
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22
AFM HiFi Sound .................. 134
AUDIO MIX ............................ 82
AUDIO MODE ........................ 85
A/V connecting cable
.................................. 31, 60, 104
BACK LIGHT .......................... 23
Battery pack ............................. 11
BEEP ......................................... 87
BOUNCE .................................. 37
i.LINK ............................... 61, 136
Image protection ................... 119
Image quality mode ............... 91
Index screen ........................... 108
“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 135
Infrared rays emitter ........ 23, 32
JPEG .......................................... 88
LANC jack ............................. 151
LUMINANCEKEY ................. 41
M, N
S
Main sound .............................. 82
Manual focus ........................... 47
Memory chroma key .............. 98
Memory luminance key ......... 98
MEMORY MIX ........................ 98
Memory overlap ..................... 98
Memory PB ZOOM .............. 116
Memory photo recording ...... 93
“Memory Stick” ...................... 88
Menu settings .......................... 79
Mirror mode ............................ 20
Moisture condensation ........ 139
Monaural.................................. 31
MONOTONE .......................... 37
Mosaic fader ............................ 37
NIGHTSHOT .......................... 23
NTSC system ......................... 138
C, D
Self-diagnosis display .......... 130
Self-timer ...................... 25, 34, 97
Shoulder strap ....................... 146
Signal convert function .......... 74
Skip scan .................................. 29
Slide show .............................. 118
Slow playback ......................... 29
SLOW SHUTTER .................... 41
STEADYSHOT ........................ 81
Stereo tape ............................. 134
STILL ........................................ 41
Sub sound ................................ 82
SUPER LASER LINK ............. 32
SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 23
S VIDEO jack ........................... 31
Camera chroma key ............... 98
Charging battery ..................... 12
Charging manganese-lithium
battery ................................. 141
Clock set ................................... 17
Data code ................................. 28
Date search .............................. 57
DEMO ...................................... 86
DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 41, 54
Digital 8 system .................... 133
Digital program editing ......... 63
DISPLAY .................................. 28
DOT .......................................... 37
Dual sound track tape .......... 134
DV connecting cable ....... 61, 104
T, U, V
Tape counter ............................ 22
Tape PB ZOOM ....................... 55
Tape photo recording ............. 33
Telephoto ................................. 21
Time code ................................. 22
Title ........................................... 48
TRAIL ....................................... 41
Transition ................................. 20
TV color systems ................... 138
(USB) jack ........................... 111
E
O, P, Q
EDITSEARCH ......................... 26
END SEARCH ................... 26, 29
Exposure .................................. 46
OLD MOVIE ............................ 41
Operation indicators ............ 153
OVERLAP ................................ 37
Photo scan ................................ 59
Photo search ............................ 58
PICTURE EFFECT ............ 40, 53
Picture search .......................... 29
Playback pause........................ 29
Print mark .............................. 123
PROGRAM AE....................... 44
F, G, H
FADER ..................................... 37
Fade in/out.............................. 37
FLASH MOTION.................... 41
FOCUS...................................... 47
Format ...................................... 84
Full charge ............................... 12
Grip strap ............................... 151
Headphone jack .................... 150
Heads...................................... 140
HiFi SOUND ........................... 82
W, X, Y, Z
Warning indicators ............... 131
Wide-angle .............................. 21
Wide mode .............................. 36
WIPE ......................................... 37
WORLD TIME ......................... 87
Write-protect tab ..................... 18
Zero set memory ......... 52, 56, 78
Zoom ........................................ 21
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