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Advanced Recording Operations

Using the PROGRAM AE function

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In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE
indicator appears.

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Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.
The indicator changes as follows:

To cancel the PROGRAM AE function

Press PROGRAM AE again.

Notes

•Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,

you cannot take close-ups in the following modes:
– Spotlight
– Sports lesson
– Beach & ski

•Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

– Sunset & moon
– Landscape

•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
– Recording with the flash

•While shooting in MEMORY mode the following modes do not work (The indicator

flashes.):
– Low lux
– Sports lesson

•While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

(The indicator flashes.)

PROGRAM

Summary of Contents for DCR-TRV30 - Digital Video Camera Recorder

Page 1: ...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 DCR TRV30 Digital Video Camera Recorder Model No DCR TRV30 Model No AC Serial No Serial No SERIES TM ...

Page 2: ...isposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222 SONY United States only For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery For the customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Custom...

Page 3: ...ception 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 e...

Page 4: ...ecording mode Back light p 25 NightShot Super NightShot p 25 Recording images with the flash p 37 117 PROGRAM AE p 50 Adjusting the exposure manually p 53 Functions to give images more impact Digital zoom p 23 The default setting is set to OFF To zoom greater than 10 select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings Fader p 43 Picture effect p 46 Digital effect p 47 Digital program edit...

Page 5: ...ize AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 184 4 NP FM50 battery pack 1 p 12 13 5 A V connecting cable 1 p 33 68 6 Shoulder strap 1 p 179 7 Lens cap 1 p 19 8 USB cable 1 p 140 9 Memory Stick 1 p 106 q CD ROM SPVD 004 USB Driver 1 p 140 qa Lens hood 1 p 22 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder storage media etc 8 1...

Page 6: ...4 Interval recording 56 Frame by frame recording Cut recording 58 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects 59 Playing back a tape with digital effects 60 Enlarging images recorded on tapes Tape PB ZOOM 61 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function 62 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title Title search 63 Searching a recording by date Date s...

Page 7: ...ry Stick s Memory PB ZOOM 146 Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW 148 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection 149 Deleting images 150 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK 152 Using the printer optional 154 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and their solutions 155 Self diagnosis display 161 Warning indicators and messages 162 Additional Information Usable cassettes 164 About InfoLI...

Page 8: ...sert Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment After the cassette compartment goes down completely close the lid until it clicks This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder See the page in parentheses for more information AC power ad...

Page 9: ... camcorder starts recording To stop recording press START STOP again Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen p 29 NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder the flash the LCD panel or the battery pack 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 REW PLAY...

Page 10: ...s with your camcorder We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are End search p 28 Date search p 64 Photo search p 66 The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are Title search p 63 Superimposing a title p 91 Making your own titles p 94 Labeling a cassette p ...

Page 11: ... bright points white 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 way 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 ...

Page 12: ...he viewfinder 2 Slide the battery pack down until it clicks To remove the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP FM70 FM90 FM91 battery pack on your camcorder extend its viewfinder 1 2 1 2 2 BATT release button ...

Page 13: ...g battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed To fully charge the battery full charge leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual After charging the batte...

Page 14: ...minutes at 25 C 77 F to charge an empty battery pack Recording time Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical NP FM50 supplied 130 75 100 55 NP FM70 270 155 215 120 NP FM90 410 235 330 190 NP FM91 475 275 380 220 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous recording time at 25 C 77 F The batter...

Page 15: ...tery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct 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 ...

Page 16: ...ot disconnected from the AC power source wall outlet 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 powe...

Page 17: ...sing 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 The year changes as follows If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the data code of the tape and the Memory Stick Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle 12...

Page 18: ...cally goes down 5 After the cassette compartment goes down completely close the lid until it clicks To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above and take out the cassette in step 3 Note Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly Doing so may cause a malfunction The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than the mark When you use cassette with ca...

Page 19: ...atically turns off 5 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The REC indicator appears The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up To stop recording press START STOP again Note Fasten the grip strap firmly 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 setting...

Page 20: ... 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 and 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 Recording data The recor...

Page 21: ...s we recommend that you use the viewfinder Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror image However the picture will be normal when recorded During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z Some of the other indicators appear mirror reversed and others are ...

Page 22: ... hood on Notes When you use the Remote Commander and the lens hood the Remote Commander may not function properly because the lens hood blocks the infrared rays from the Remote Commander In such case remove the lens hood from your camcorder You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood If you do so forcibly you will no longer be able to remove filters or other objects from the lens...

Page 23: ...u 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 Notes on digital zoom Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 10 The picture ...

Page 24: ...rite only the time code Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape Recording data The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto the tape To display the recording date and time press DATA CODE during playback Recording a picture Recording mode indicator C...

Page 25: ...XPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled Shooting in the dark NightShot Super NightShot 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 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode slide NIGHTSHOT to ON and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on t...

Page 26: ...T 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 cannot use the following functions Exposure PROGRAM AE White balance While using the Super NightShot function The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the...

Page 27: ... then recording starts automatically To stop the count down Press START STOP To restart the countdown press START STOP again To record still images on tapes using the self timer Press PHOTO in step 2 p 36 To cancel self timer recording Press self timer so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode Note The self timer recording mode is automatically ca...

Page 28: ...you press START STOP re recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH You cannot monitor the sound Rec Review You can check the last recorded section 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 speak...

Page 29: ...e 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 When you close the LCD panel sound is muted To stop playback Press x When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back t...

Page 30: ...ta code Press DATA CODE in the playback mode The display changes as follows date time t various settings SteadyShot exposure white balance gain shutter speed aperture value mode t no indicator 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 se...

Page 31: ...yback pause Press X during playback To resume normal playback press N or X To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode To resume normal playback press N To rewind the tape Press m in the stop mode To resume normal playback press N To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction To resume normal playback press N To locate a scene mon...

Page 32: ...and stops In the various playback modes Sound is muted The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode To resume playback press N Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder however this function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN OU...

Page 33: ...er Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE If your TV or VCR is a monaural type 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 has an S video jack Connect using an S vide...

Page 34: ...iver to ON 2 Turn the TV on and set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR 3 Set the POWER switch 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 cancel the s...

Page 35: ...o the one to 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 When the super laser link function is activated the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit Yo...

Page 36: ... recorded The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed Notes During tape photo recording you cannot change the mode or setting When recording a still image do not shake your camcorder The image may fluctuate You cannot use PHOTO during following operations Fader Digital effect If you record a moving subject with tape photo recording function When you play back the still ...

Page 37: ...flash changes the indicator as follows t t t No indicator Auto red eye reduction The flash fires before recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon Forced flash The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness No flash The flash does not fire The flash is adjusted to the appropriate brightness through the photocell window for the flash You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness...

Page 38: ... not easy to focus on the subject automatically for example when recording in the dark use the focal distance information p 54 for focusing manually When you record images with the flash The possible shooting distance using the built in flash is shorter than when you record on Memory Stick s When playing back images recorded with the flash on other camcorders These images may flicker If you leave ...

Page 39: ...ound In the last 2 seconds of the countdown the beep sound gets faster then recording starts automatically To cancel self timer recording Press self timer so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode You cannot cancel the self timer recording using the Remote Commander Note The self timer recording mode is automatically canceled when Self timer recor...

Page 40: ...g of the cable to the video input of the video printer Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well If the video printer is equipped with S video input Use the S video connecting cable optional to obtain high quality output Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO...

Page 41: ... WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the n indoor mode When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the automatic white balance or hold mode Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the n indoor mode In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at a white subject for abou...

Page 42: ...l 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 settings 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...

Page 43: ...fessional appearance MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white Fade in only Using the fader function FADER OVERLAP WIPE DOT a REC STBY REC STBY b M FADER mosaic BOUNCE ...

Page 44: ... the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function Also you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions Digital effect Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE Overlap Wipe or Dot function only The low lux indicator flashes Super NightShot Tape photo recording When you select O...

Page 45: ...cannot use the following functions Focus Zoom Picture effect Exposure Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE Using the fader function ...

Page 46: ...ks like an animated cartoon MOSAIC f The picture gets mosaic patterned 1 In CAMERA mode select P EFFECT in in the menu settings p 99 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE mode with DIGITAL EFFECT When you turn the power...

Page 47: ...als LUMI LUMINANCEKEY You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left SLOW SHTR SLOW SHUTTER You can slow down the shutter speed The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures Your camcorder automatically set...

Page 48: ...fect then press the dial Items to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture 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 picture TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed The larger the shutter speed number the slower the shutter speed O...

Page 49: ...ROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode The following functions do not work in the old movie mode Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective Focus manually using a tripod Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1 30 SLOW SH...

Page 50: ...ake 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 distan...

Page 51: ...e you cannot take close ups in the following modes Spotlight Sports lesson Beach ski Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes Sunset moon Landscape 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 Recording with the flash While shooti...

Page 52: ...AE function is selected Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure 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 Sports lesson ...

Page 53: ... 1 In CAMERA or MEMORY mode press EXPOSURE The exposure indicator appears 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE Note When you adjust the exposure manually the backlight function does not work Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode If you change the PROGRAM AE mode If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Adju...

Page 54: ... in the background Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 1 Set FOCUS to MANU in CAMERA or MEMORY mode The 9 indicator appears 2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO To record distant subjects When you set FOCUS to INFINITY the lens focuses on and indicator appears When you release FOCUS your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode Us...

Page 55: ...subject is too close to focus on Focal distance information is displayed for about 3 seconds on the screen in the following cases When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual When turning the focus ring Focal distance information This information aids focusing if it is not easy to focus on the subject for example when recording in the dark Use this information as a rough guide...

Page 56: ... PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time then press the dial The time 0 5SEC y 1SEC y 1 5SEC y 2SEC 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN then press the dial twice 1 5 2 4 1 2 3 4 CAMERA SET D ZOOM OFF 16 9W I DE STEADYSHOT N S L I GHT FRAME REC I NT REC FLASH LVL MENU END CAMERA SET D ZOOM 16 9W I DE STEADYS...

Page 57: ...menu settings Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG VCR or MEMORY To stop the interval recording momentarily and perform normal recording Press START STOP You can perform normal recording only once To cancel the normal recording press START STOP again Note on interval recording You cannot do interval recording in memory mode On recording time There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to 6 frame...

Page 58: ...FRAME REC indicator lights up 6 Press START STOP to start cut recording The camcorder makes a recording for about six frames and returns to recording standby 7 Move the subject and repeat step 6 To cancel the cut recording Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG VCR or MEMORY Notes on cut recording The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts The proper remaini...

Page 59: ...function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings Notes You cannot process the picture that is input from other equipment using the picture effect function 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...

Page 60: ...ct then press the dial For details of each digital effect function see page 47 To cancel the digital effect function Press DIGITAL EFFECT Notes You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by the digital effe...

Page 61: ...oves rightward Turn the dial downwards 4 Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever W Decreases the zoom ratio T Increases the zoom ratio To cancel the PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM Notes You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder You cannot record images that you have processed using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder To record images that ...

Page 62: ...ode appears 5 Press N Playback starts from the counter s zero point Notes When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape the zero set memory function will be 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 Zero set memory function also in the standby mode W...

Page 63: ...ss or on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected To stop searching Press x If you use a tape without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title In the mark The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to se...

Page 64: ... in the menu settings p 103 The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH no indicator T PHOTO SCAN 3 Press or on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the b...

Page 65: ... Searching for the date without using cassette memory below Searching for the date without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 103 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator 4 Press on the Remote...

Page 66: ... Press or on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected To stop searching Press x In the mark The bar in the mark indicates the present point on the tape The mark in the indicates the actual point you are trying to search If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search pho...

Page 67: ...time you press or your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo To stop searching Press x Scanning photo 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears The indicator changes as follows TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH no indicator T PHOTO SCAN 3 P...

Page 68: ... set the input selector to LINE Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 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 When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm Hi8 VHS S VHS VHSC S VHS...

Page 69: ...the VCR is equipped with the input selector 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 Prepare the VCR for recording Set the input selector to LINE Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 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 operatin...

Page 70: ...ble DV connecting cable When you use the A V connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated in page 68 When you use an i LINK cable DV connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated in page 69 Notes You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory When you connect with an i LINK cable DV connecting cable you may not be able to operate the dubbing function c...

Page 71: ...EL PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP then press the dial 9 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your VCR then press the dial Check the cord in About the IR SETUP code P 72 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing 4 6 9 5 1 3 MENU VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF CHG POWER OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL AD J T ES T CUT I N CUT OUT I R SE TUP PAUSEMODE I R T ES T I R i L I NK RE TU...

Page 72: ...ars 80 47 42 44 45 36 37 Magnavox 83 78 77 Marantz 21 33 35 Marta 47 Memorex 77 37 Minolta 42 8 Mitsubishi MGA 28 22 23 24 About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR The default setting is Code number 3 Brand IR SET UP code Multitech 23 80 32 NEC 21 33 35 Olympic 77 78 Panasonic 16 17 78 77 96 Pentax 42 ...

Page 73: ...rding pause is X Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N 3 Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR Set the devices about 30 cm 12 in apart and remove any obstacles between the devices 1 2 OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL ...

Page 74: ...hen finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE 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 30 cm 12 in away from the VCR Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR 2 3 OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL AD J T ES T CUT I N CUT OUT I R SE TUP PAUSEMODE I R T ES T RE TURN EXECUT E RE TUR...

Page 75: ... PAUSEMODE I R T ES T i L I NK RE TURN MENU END DA T A CODE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T _ _ _ AM _ _ _ E C _ _ _ _ _ _ E C _ _ _ _ Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you connect using i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional follow the procedures below 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camc...

Page 76: ...r 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 of each IN and the closing numerical value of each OUT 6 Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN and the average of all the closing numerical values o...

Page 77: ...GE RECCPA USE OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL AD J T ES T CUT I N CUT OUT I R SE TUP PAUSEMODE I R T ES T EXECUT I NG N o 2 I N 215 ME OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL AD J T ES T CUT I N CUT OUT I R SE TUP PAUSEMODE I R T ES T COMP L E T E RE TURN MENU END OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL AD J T ES T CUT I N CUT OUT I R SE TUP PAUSEMODE I R T ES T 0 RE TURN MENU END OTHERS ED I T SE T CONTROL AD J T ES T CUT I N ...

Page 78: ...ng the video operation buttons then pause playback 8 Press MARK on the Remote Commander or 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 Repeat steps 5 to 8 then set the program When the program is set the program mark changes to light blue You can set maximum of 20 programs 6 8 9 5 7 4 6 8 9 STOP REC PAUSE PLAY RE...

Page 79: ...ng during the Digital program editing On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing Dubbing a tape Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected and that the VCR is set to recording pause When you us...

Page 80: ...hen The tape has run out The write protect tab on the cassette is set to lock The IR SETUP code is not correct When IR is selected The button to cancel recording pause is not correct When IR is selected NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made i LINK is selected but an i LINK cable DV connecting cable is not connected The power o...

Page 81: ...computer and software After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer and stop the playback on the analog video unit Notes You need to install software which can exchange video signals Depending on the condition of the analog video signals the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via you...

Page 82: ...from a VCR Select a TV program if you record from a TV The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen 5 Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR Using the Remote Commander In step 3 press z REC and MARK simultaneously then immediately press X And in step 5 press X at the scene ...

Page 83: ...s Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional to DV IN OUT and to DV OUT of the DV products With digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing 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 reco...

Page 84: ... 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 You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven However this does not affect the dubbed picture If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN OUT jack The reco...

Page 85: ...o the playback pause mode 3 On your camcorder locate the insert end point c by pressing m or M Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode 4 Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory The tape counter shows 0 00 00 5 On your camcorder locate the insert start point b by pressing m then press z REC and...

Page 86: ...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 If you insert scenes on the tape recorded with other camcorder including other DCR TRV30 The picture and sound may be distorted We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded with your camcor...

Page 87: ...e Commander for this operation Select one of the following connections to add an audio sound Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO VIDEO jack to a TV The recorded sound is not output from a speaker Check the sound by using the TV or headphones Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Audio dubbing Micro...

Page 88: ... or the AUDIO VIDEO jack Check the recorded picture on the screen You can check the recorded sound by using headphones If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order MIC PLUG IN POWER jack Intelligent accessory shoe AUDIO VIDEO jack Built in microphone Audio dubbing AUDIO L AUDIO R LINE OUT L R AUDIO VIDEO Audio equipment Do n...

Page 89: ...n the Remote Commander and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 ST2 during playback During recording new sound the red appears on the screen 6 Press x on the Remote Commander or on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the balance between the orig...

Page 90: ...to a recorded tape We recommend that you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder including other DCR TRV30 the sound quality may become worse If you set the write protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot record on a tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection To add new sound more precisely Press ZER...

Page 91: ...the desired item then press the dial 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting In the recording playback or playback pause mode The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for 5 seconds and the title is set In the standby mode The TITLE indicator appears And when you press START STOP to start recording TITLE SAVE a...

Page 92: ...mpose a title because the memory is full In this case delete data you do not need Not to display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings p 103 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 13 characters or more in LARGE size If you input more than 12 characters the titl...

Page 93: ...EL 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 ERASING indicator flashes then COMPLETE indicator appears To cancel erasing a title Select RETURN in step 6 Superimposing a title 2 3 4 5 1 MENU CM SE T CM SEARCH T I T L EERASE T I T L E DSP L T APE T I T L E ERASE A L L MENU END CM SE T T I T L E T I T L EE...

Page 94: ... the title 9 To finish making your own titles turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial 10 Press MENU to make the title menu disappear 4 5 6 8 1 2 3 4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T I T L E SE T ABCDE FGH I J K LMNO PQRS T UVWXY Z 12345 67890 SE T MENU END _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T I T L E SE T ABCDE FGH I J K LMNO PQRS T UVWXY Z 12345 67890 SE T MENU...

Page 95: ...er characters in the standby mode while 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 then 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 titl...

Page 96: ...l 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you finish the label 9 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial The label is stored in memory 4 5 6 8 2 VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF CHG POWER CM SE T CM SEARCH T I T L EERASE T I T L E DSP L T APE T I T L E ERASE A L L MENU END _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T APE T I T L E ABCDE FGH I J K LMNO PQRS T UVWXY Z 12345 67890 C SE T MENU END _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T APE ...

Page 97: ...k You cannot label the tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection If the mark appears in step 5 The cassette memory is full If you erase the title in the cassette you can label it If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to 4 titles also appear When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full The indicates the numbe...

Page 98: ...the dial then repeat steps 2 to 4 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 99 To make the menu display disappear Press MENU 1 CAMERA 2 3 4 VCR MEMORY MENU MANUA L SE T P E F F ECT WHT BA L AUTO SHTR MENU END MANUA L SE T P E F F ECT MENU END MANUA L SE T WHT BA L MENU END MANUA L SE T AUTO SHTR OTHERS WOR L D T I ME BEEP 0 HR OTHERS WOR L D T I ME BEEP COMMANDER D I SP L AY REC L ...

Page 99: ...e digital zoom Up to 10 zoom is carried out To activate the digital zoom More than 10 to 20 zoom is performed digitally p 23 To activate the digital zoom More than 10 to 120 zoom is performed digitally p 23 To record a 16 9 wide picture p 42 To compensate for camera shake To cancel the SteadyShot function Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod To use the Nigh...

Page 100: ...ay back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 p 89 To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder p 81 To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal To brighten the LCD screen To adjust the color on the LC...

Page 101: ...mages in 640 480 size p 110 To record moving pictures in 320 240 size p 110 To record moving pictures in 160 112 size p 110 To display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick in the following cases For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to VCR For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY For 5 seconds after inserting a Memory Stick into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode When ...

Page 102: ...e split screen p 154 To make prints of different split screen p 154 To make prints of images with print marks in recording order p 154 To make prints without the recording date and time To make prints with the recording date p 154 To make prints with the recording date and time p 154 POWER switch VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY Changing the menu settings Notes on forma...

Page 103: ... 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 To always display the remaining tape indicator POWER switch VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Changing the menu settings Notes on the LP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorde...

Page 104: ...demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY Changing the menu settings Notes on DEMO MODE You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby as the default setting and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted Note ...

Page 105: ...he camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording To make program and perform video editing p 78 To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode p 71 Changing the menu settings POWER switch VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA ...

Page 106: ...mages when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model We recommend backing up important data Image data may be damaged in the following cases If you remove the Memory Stick or turn the power off while reading or writing If you use Memory Stick s near static electricity or magnetic fields Prevent m...

Page 107: ...r 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 is used with other equipment format it with this camcorder p 102 However formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Windows and ActiveMovie DirectShow are either registered trademarks or tra...

Page 108: ...finder to the end You cannot insert or eject a Memory Stick While 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 a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur If MEMORYSTICK ERROR is displayed T...

Page 109: ... 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 1 2 3 5 6 4 MENU VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF CHG POWER LOCK MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T MOV I E SE T PR I NT MARK PROT ECT S L I DE SHOW DE L E T E A L L FORMA T RE TURN MENU END P I C MODE MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T RE TURN MENU END S I NGL E QUA...

Page 110: ...ode and image size Details are shown in the table below You can select 1360 1020 or 640 480 image size in the menu settings 1360 1020 image size Image quality mode Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 900 KB FINE About 450 KB STANDARD About 300 KB 640 480 image size Image quality mode Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 190 KB FINE About 100 KB STANDARD About 60 KB Image quality mode indicator The image ...

Page 111: ...PROT ECT S L I DE SHOW DE L E T E A L L FORMA T RE TURN MENU END MEMORY SE T MOV I E SE T RE TURN REMA I N MENU END I MAGES I Z E 320 240 N I A M E R 40sec MEMORY SE T MOV I E SE T RE TURN REMA I N MENU END I MAGES I Z E 320 240 160 112 REMA I N 320 160 112 MEMORY SE T MOV I E SE T RE TURN REMA I N MENU END I MAGES I Z E REMA I N 2 min P I C MODE MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T RE TURN MENU END S I NGL...

Page 112: ...umber of still images you can record on a Memory Stick The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of the subject 4MB type supplied Image size 640 480 1360 1020 SUPER FINE SFN 20 images 4 images FINE FINE 40 images 8 images STANDARD STD 60 images 12 images 8MB type optional Image size 640 480 1360 1020 SUPER FINE SFN...

Page 113: ...roximate time of moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject 4MB type supplied Picture size 160 112 320 240 Recording time 2 min 40 sec 40 sec 8MB type optional Picture size 160 112 320 240 Recording time 5 min 20 sec 1 min 20 sec 16MB type optional Picture size 160 112...

Page 114: ...ng 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 a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work Wide TV Digital zoom SteadyShot function SUPER NIGHTSHOT Fader Picture effect Digital eff...

Page 115: ...s continuously Select one of the three modes described below before recording NORMAL a When the image size is set to 1360 1020 you can record up to 3 images continuously When the image size is set to 640 480 you can record up to 9 images continuously The number of recorded photos in continuous mode depends on the capacity of the Memory Stick HIGH SPEED Recording image size is 640 480 You can recor...

Page 116: ... P I C MODE MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T RE TURN MENU END S I NGL E QUA L I T Y I MAGES I Z E P I C MODE MEMORY SE T MU L T I SCRN NORMA L S T I L L SE T RE TURN MENU END QUA L I T Y S I NGL E I MAGES I Z E H I GH SPEED 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select then press...

Page 117: ...mages in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory Stick In the continuous or multi screen mode The flash does not work When shooting with the self timer function or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images When selecting HIGH SPEED Flicke...

Page 118: ... desired effect depending on individual differences the distance to the subject the subject not looking at the pre recording flash or other conditions The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically for example when recording in the dark use the focal distance information p 55 for focusing manually If y...

Page 119: ...p sound gets faster then recording starts automatically To record moving pictures on Memory Stick s with the self timer Press START STOP in step 3 To cancel the recording press START STOP again To cancel self timer recording Press self timer so that the self timer indicator disappears from on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder You cannot cancel the self timer recording using the Remote Commander ...

Page 120: ... Recording does not start yet 4 Press PHOTO deeper The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 480 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the batter...

Page 121: ...ded on tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Stick s The title does not appear while you are recording a still image with 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 Recording an image from a tape as a still image ...

Page 122: ...ing cable 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...

Page 123: ...the menu settings is set to 320 240 the maximum recording time is 15 seconds To stop recording Press START STOP Note Sound is recorded in monaural When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work Wide TV Digital zoom SteadyShot function SUPER NIGHTSHOT Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Low lux mode The indicator flashes Sports lesson mode The indicator flashes MEM...

Page 124: ...han one in CAMERA mode When selecting HIGH SPEED Flickering or changes in color may occur Also your camcorder prevents focusing on near objects During recording on Memory Stick You cannot use the PB ZOOM function Recording moving pictures on Memory Stick s MPEG movie recording ...

Page 125: ...re recorded on the tape is played back 3 Press START STOP on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 112 the maximum recording time is 60 seconds However when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 240 the maximum recording time is 15 seconds...

Page 126: ...e the image data breakdown may occur Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Stick s The title does not appear while you are recording a moving image with START STOP If AUDIO ERROR is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded Connect the A V connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image p 12...

Page 127: ...e 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 This connection produces higher qu...

Page 128: ...ges When recording on a tape in a poor recording state for example on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use During recording on Memory Stick Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder During ejecting the tape sound is not recorded on the Memory Stick ...

Page 129: ... such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture Record a title on a Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience C CHROM Camera chromakey You can superimpose a moving picture on the 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 picture will be swapped with a still image M OVERLAP Mem...

Page 130: ...ORY 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 picture Your camcorder automatically returns to the standby mode 6 Turn...

Page 131: ... the mode setting Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX Notes You cannot use MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder has stored 20 ima...

Page 132: ...to select PHOTO SAVE then press the dial PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen 5 Press PHOTO firmly The still image from the tape is recorded on a Memory Stick The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying is completed 2 3 5 4 1 PHOTO MENU SAVING 0 MENU END PHOTO SAVE 4 15 0 00 00 00 END 4 MENU END PHOTO SAVE 8 15 0 30 00 00 PHOTO BUTTON PHOTO S T ART MENU END PHOTO SAV...

Page 133: ...access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder As well do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack Otherwise the image data breakdown may occur If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings When you change Memory Stick s in the middle of copying Your camcorder resumes c...

Page 134: ...g back an image data shot with other equipment 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 fla...

Page 135: ... or various settings when recorded Recording data are also recorded on Memory Stick When no image is recorded on the Memory Stick The message NO FILE appears Screen indicators during still image playback Image number Total number of recorded images Image size Data Directory Number File Number Protect indicator Print mark 6 100 MEMORY PLAY 100 0006 640 ...

Page 136: ...x screen mode MEMORY to display the previous 6 images MEMORY to display the following 6 images To return to the normal playback screen single screen Press MEMORY to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full screen 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 ...

Page 137: ...ess MEMORY 4 Press MPEG N X to start playback To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG N X Note You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder when playing back an image data to modified with personal computers when playing back an image data shot with other equipment To play back recorded images on a TV screen Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with...

Page 138: ...ewing a moving picture MPEG movie playback Picture number Total number of recorded pictures Image size Data directory number File number Protect indicator 320 40 MOV00001 MEMORY P L AY 2 20 0 12 min Remaining battery time indicator Memory playback indicator ...

Page 139: ...aded OS 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 standar...

Page 140: ...E 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 Note You cannot install the USB driver if a Memory Stick is not in your camcorder Be sure to insert a Memory Stick into y...

Page 141: ...uble 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 For the detailed folder and file name see Image file storage destinations and image files p 143 Desired file type Double click in this order Still image Dcim folder t 100msdcf folder t Image file Moving picture Mssony fold...

Page 142: ...g or Eject Hardware icon on the Task Tray 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 is not lit 2 Drag and drop the Memory Stick icon to the Trash or select Eject under the Special menu 3 Ej...

Page 143: ...ectly 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 Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend Resume or Sleep Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in...

Page 144: ...t to record the desired images Set the tape to playback pause 3 Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder The tape is set to the recording pause mode 4 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed 5 Press MEMORY to select the desired image To see the previous image press MEMORY To see the next press MEMORY 6 Press X to start recording and press X again to s...

Page 145: ...annot record the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder If you press DISPLAY in during recording or in recording stanby mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to tapes such ...

Page 146: ...ory playback mode press PB ZOOM on your camcorder The still image is enlarged and R r appears on the screen 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image then press the dial R The image moves downwards r The image moves upwards 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image then press the dial t The image moves leftward Turn the dial upwards T The image moves rightward Turn th...

Page 147: ... PB ZOOM function does not work on moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s Pictures processed by MEMORY MIX function in MEMORY mode The PB ZOOM function does not work on pictures processed by MEMORY MIX function in MEMORY mode To record an image processed by PB ZOOM on Memory Stick s Press the PHOTO button to record the image processed by PB ZOOM The image size becomes 640 480 Enlarging still i...

Page 148: ...MORY PLAY To start the slide show from a particular image 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 ag...

Page 149: ...name of the selected image To cancel image protection 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 write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot carry out image protection 3 7 4 5 6 MENU MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T ...

Page 150: ...cted image is deleted To cancel deleting an image Press MEMORY in step 4 To delete an image displayed on the index screen Press MEMORY to move the B indicator to the desired image you want to delete 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 If the ...

Page 151: ...s Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons Deleting images 2 3 4 6 5 1 MENU VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF CHG POWER LOCK MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T MOV I E SE T PR I NT MARK PROT ECT S L I DE SHOW DE L E T E A L L FORMA T RE TURN MENU END MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T MOV I E SE T PR I NT MARK PROT ECT S L I DE SHOW DE L E T E A L L READY FORMA T RE TURN MENU END MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T MOV I E S...

Page 152: ...T MARK then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 7 Press MENU to make the menu display disappear The print mark is displayed beside the data file name of the image To cancel writing print marks Select OFF in step 6 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 7 4 5 6 1 MENU VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF CHG POWER LOCK MEMORY SE T S T I L L SE T MOV I E SE T PR I NT MARK PRO...

Page 153: ...n the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images Moving pictures You cannot write print marks on moving pictures While the file name is flashing You cannot write a print mark on the still image Writing a print mark PRINT MARK ...

Page 154: ...u settings 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 Images recorded in multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper Moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick You cannot print moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick Using t...

Page 155: ... the viewfinder lens p 22 STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings c Set it to ON p 99 The setting is the manual focus mode c Set FOCUS to the auto focus mode p 54 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus c Adjust to focus manually p 54 The LCD panel is open c Close the LCD panel p 21 The contrast between the subject and background is too high Your camcorder is not a malfunction You...

Page 156: ... to ON p 103 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion p 65 The tape has no cassette memory c Use a tape with cassette memory p 63 CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings c Set it to ON p 103 There is no title in the tape c Superimpose the titles p 91 The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion p 63 AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the menu settings c Adjust AUDIO MIX p 100...

Page 157: ...ry time c Charge the battery fully p 13 A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct The power source is disconnected c Connect it firmly p 12 16 The battery is dead c Use a charged battery pack p 12 13 Moisture condensation has occurred c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorde...

Page 158: ...et to LOCK c Release the lock p 106 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK c Release the lock p 106 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK c Release the lock p 106 The image to protect is not be played back c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 134 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK c Release the lock p 106 The image to write a print...

Page 159: ...r is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony c Set it to IR p 71 Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted c Set the program again on a recorded portion p 78 The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized c Adjust the synchronicity p 76 COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings c Set it to ON p 105 Something is blocking the infrared rays c Remove the obstacle The batterie...

Page 160: ...of the AC power adaptor or 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 rREC 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 182 Your camcorder is not a malfunction The melody or beep sounds for 5...

Page 161: ...t 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 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 Your camcorder has a self diagnosis display function This function displays the current condition of ...

Page 162: ...our camcorder p 106 The image cannot be recorded on Memory Stick p 128 If indicators and messages appear on the screen check the following See the page in parentheses for more information Warning indicators C 21 00 100 0001 Warning indicator as to Memory Stick formatting Fast flashing Memory Stick is not formatted correctly p 102 The Memory Stick data is corrupted Q Warning indicator as to tape Sl...

Page 163: ...UDIO ERROR You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on Memory Stick p 126 NO STILL IMAGE FILE There is no still image when trying to print on the 9 split print paper in MEMORY mode MEMORY STICK ERROR The Memory Stick data is corrupted p 108 FORMAT ERROR The Memory Stick is not recognized Check the format p 102 DIRECTORY ERROR There are more than two sa...

Page 164: ...cassette while recording you have played back the tape in the VCR you have used the edit search function If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape concerning above The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette me...

Page 165: ... speaker HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual mode a stereo tape sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound 1 Left sound Main sound 2 Right sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder Notes on the cassette When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below a so as not to cause malfunction of your...

Page 166: ... 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 Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time and make trial recordings before taking the actual recording...

Page 167: ...re 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 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack ...

Page 168: ...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 About the Name 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 ...

Page 169: ...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 Required i LINK Cable Use the Sony i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable...

Page 170: ...ivia 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 A...

Page 171: ...rder and leave it for about one 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 slo...

Page 172: ...battery in your camcorder Your camcorder is supplied with a built in rechargeable battery installed so as to retain the date and time etc regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The built in rechargeable 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...

Page 173: ...ur camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction On handling tapes 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 Avoid touching or damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals ...

Page 174: ...en there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is used in environments such as the seaside Store the lens in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold from occuring 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 ...

Page 175: ... 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 ...

Page 176: ... be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Input Output connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Ω ohms unbalanced Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Ω ohms unbalanced Audio Video input output AV MINI JACK 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...

Page 177: ...uding mains lead Cord length approx Power cord 2 m 6 6 feet Connecting cord 1 6 m 5 2 feet Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 7 2 V Capacity 8 5 Wh 1 180 mAh Dimensions approx 38 2 20 5 55 6 mm 1 9 16 13 16 2 1 4 in w h d Mass approx 76 g 2 7 oz Type Lithium ion Memory Stick Memory Flash memory 4MB MSA 4A Operating voltage 2 7 3 6V Power consumption Approx 45mA in the o...

Page 178: ...our camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce a fine image The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation It adopts the MTF measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens MTF is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject penetrati...

Page 179: ...on Control Bus System The 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 wf S VIDEO jack p 33 40 68 82 122 127 wg i headphones jack When you use headphones the speaker on your camcorder is silent qg qh qj qk ql w wa ws wd wf wg Attaching th...

Page 180: ... e ea es ed ef eg Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone 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 ...

Page 181: ...PLAY button p 30 ej DATA CODE button p 30 135 137 ek LCD screen p 20 el LCD BRIGHT buttons p 21 r END SEARCH button p 28 ra PB ZOOM button p 61 146 rs DIGITAL EFFECT button p 48 60 rd MENU button p 98 rf Video control buttons p 31 x STOP stop m REW rewind N PLAY playback M FF fastforward X PAUSE pause z REC record ...

Page 182: ...eration buttons MPEG N X button p 137 MEMORY PLAY button p 137 MEMORY INDEX button p 136 MEMORY DELETE button p 150 MEMORY buttons p 137 MEMORY MIX button p 130 t Viewfinder lens adjustment lever p 22 ta PROGRAM AE button p 51 ts EXPOSURE button p 53 td SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 98 rg rh rj rk rl t ta ts td MEMORY MPEG PLAY INDEX DELETE MEMORY MIX ...

Page 183: ...EN EJECT lever p 18 th Tripod receptacle 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 tj Grip strap tk Lens cap p 19 Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 184: ...n 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 1 PHOTO button p 36 114 2 DISPLAY button p 30 3 Memory control buttons p 134 4 SEARCH MODE button p 63...

Page 185: ... 1 2 3 4 1 2 min S T I L L Z E R O S E T 1 6 9 W I D E M E MO R Y N E G A R T E N D S E A R C H A U T O 6 0 AWB A V c D V F 1 8 1 6 B I T 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 9 0 qa qs wa w ql qk qj qg qh qf qd wd ws wg wf wh 7 8 wj wk B LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window qj Warning indicators p 162 qk Tape counter indicator p 62 Time code indicator p 24 Self diagnosis indicator p 161 Tape photo indica...

Page 186: ...d 165 Manual focus 54 Memory chromakey 129 Memory luminancekey 129 MEMORY MIX 129 Memory PB ZOOM 146 Memory photo recording 114 Memory Stick 106 Menu settings 98 Memory overlap 129 Mirror mode 20 Moisture condensation 171 MONOTONE 43 Mosaic fader 43 MPEG 106 MPEG movie recording 123 NIGHTSHOT 25 Normal charge 13 NTSC system 170 O P Q OLD MOVIE 47 Operation indicators 185 OVERLAP 43 Photo save 132 ...

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