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LINE IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Printing the still picture

You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video
printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to the operating
instruction of the video printer as well.

If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input

Use the supplied A/V connecting cable. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack
and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO input of the video printer.

Photo recording

AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

Ç

 : Signal flow

Video printer

(not supplied)

Summary of Contents for Handycam Vision DCR-TRV5

Page 1: ...3 864 186 11 2 1998 by Sony Corporation DCR TRV5 Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...nnel only Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam VisionTM camcorder With your Handycam Vision you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Handycam Vision is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come ...

Page 3: ...y 34 Enjoying picture effect 36 Adjusting the exposure 38 Superimposing a title 39 Making a custom title 42 Labeling a cassette 44 Releasing the STEADYSHOT function 47 Table of contents for playing back editing Watching on a TV screen 48 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date date search 50 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title title search 53 Searching for a photo phot...

Page 4: ...ctions which depend on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are End Search p 21 Date Search p 50 Photo Search p 54 The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are Title Search p 53 Superimposing a title p 39 Making a custom title p 42 Labeling a cassette p 44 For details see page 64 Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country To view your rec...

Page 5: ...er These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way Over 99 99 are operational for effective use Do not let the camcorder get wet Keep the camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting the camcorder get wet may cause the unit to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a Never leave the camcorder exposed to temperatures ab...

Page 6: ...t made due to a malfunction of the camcorder video tape etc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 87 2 NP F330 battery pack 1 p 7 3 AC V615 AC power adaptor 1 p 7 22 The shape of the plug varies from region to region 4 DK 415 connecting cord 1 p 22 5 R6 size AA battery for Remote Commander 2 p 87 6 A V connecting cable 1 p 48 60 7 Shoulder strap 1 p 84 8 Lens cap 1 p 11 ...

Page 7: ...t the AC power cord to a wall outlet The CHARGE lamp orange lights up Charging begins When the CHARGE lamp goes out normal charge is completed For full charge which allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour Unplug the unit from the wall outlet then remove the battery pack and install it into the camcorder You can also use the battery...

Page 8: ...tery time indication during recording Remaining battery time is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen However the indication may not be displayed properly depending on using conditions and circumstances When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining time to be displayed To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack in the direction o...

Page 9: ...ATT release lever 3 Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the lid To remove the battery pack Open the lid of the battery compartment Then release the battery release lever and remove the battery pack When removing battery pack Always keep the lid of the battery compartment upright so that the battery pack does not fall out when you open the lid Battery release lever 1 2 3 4...

Page 10: ...en you press any part of the lid other than the mark button When you open or close the cassette lid put down the grip strap Be careful that your fingers are not caught in cassete lid To eject the cassette While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch slide it in the direction of the arrow To prevent accidental erasure Slide and open the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark If you ...

Page 11: ...der starts recording REC appears in the viewfinder The camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder also lights up You can also select Recording mode SP standard play mode or LP long play mode Set REC MODE in the menu system according to the length of your planned recording before you start To stop recording momentarily a Press START STOP The STBY indicator appears in the viewfinder Standby...

Page 12: ...ersa mosaic pattern noise may appear When you record in SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in LP mode the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes When you record in LP mode we recommend you to use a Sony Excellence Master mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder You cannot make audio dubbing on a ta...

Page 13: ...ill more for a high speed zoom When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom If you cannot get a sharp focus while in extreme telephoto zoom press the W side of the power zoom switch until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 cm away in the wide angle position Notes on digital zoom More than 10x zo...

Page 14: ...records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically 2 Press START STOP Recording starts If you selected 5SEC five dots appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen The dots disappear at a rate of one per second as illustrated below When five seconds elapse and all the dots disappear the camcorder switches to Standby mode automatically To extend the recording time in 5SEC mode Press START STOP agai...

Page 15: ...brightness of the LCD screen in the menu system The battery life is longer when the LCD panel is closed Use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen to save the battery power Notes on the LCD panel When closing the LCD panel turn it vertically until it clicks a When turning the LCD panel turn it always vertically otherwise the camcorder body may be damaged or the LCD panel may not close properly b...

Page 16: ...hen you turn the LCD panel about 90 degrees to 180 degrees the camcorder enters mirror mode Using the mirror mode you can record yourself while watching yourself on the LCD The picture on the LCD looks like a mirror image while recording in mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as r Other indicators appear as mirror image Some indicators may not appear in mirror mode While recording...

Page 17: ...o support it Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup Be sure not to touch the built in microphone Use the LCD panel frame or the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane You can also record in a low position to get an interesting angle Lift the viewfinder up for record from a low position b You can also record in a low position or even in a high position using the LCD pan...

Page 18: ...he tripod screw is less than 6 5 mm Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder Do not pick up the camcorder by the viewfinder or the LCD panel d Do not place the camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD panel toward the sun The inside of the viewfinder or the LCD panel may be damaged Be careful wh...

Page 19: ...n a TV screen after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR To stop playback press p To rewind the tape press 0 To fast forward the tape rapidly press Using the Remote Commander You can control playback using the supplied Remote Commander Before using the Remote Commander insert the R6 size AA batteries Using the stand When you play back on the LCD screen use the stand to make easy to watch To dis...

Page 20: ...e direction press then press To resume normal playback press To view the picture at double speed For double speed playback in the reverse direction press then press 2 on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the forward direction press then press 2 during playback To resume normal playback press To view the picture frame by frame Press or 7 on the Remote Commander in pl...

Page 21: ...ess END SEARCH This function works when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR Notes on End Search When you use a tape without cassette memory the End Search function does not work once you eject the cassette after recording However when you record the scene once more End Search function will work When you use a tape with cassette memory the End Search function works once you eject the cassette ...

Page 22: ... lid and pass the connecting cord through the lid 2 Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet To remove the connecting plate The connecting plate is removed in the same way as the battery pack WARNING The power cord must only be changed at a qualified service shop PRECAUTION The ...

Page 23: ...o change the other modes repeat steps 2 and 3 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the menu system Note on changing the mode settings Menu items differ depending on the setting of the POWER switch to VTR or CAMERA Changing the mode settings MENU COMMANDER LCD BRIGHT MENU HiFi SOUND TITLEERASE END TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE BEEP MENU MENU HiFi SOUND ST...

Page 24: ... BRT NORMAL Select BRIGHT when the LCD panel is dark Even if you adjust the LCD B L the recorded picture is not affected LCD COLOR Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial up or down to adjust the color intensity of the picture VF BRIGHT Close the LCD panel Select this item to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder The viewfinder becomes brighter when you...

Page 25: ...ng lamp at the front of the unit to light up CLOCK SET Select this item to reset the date or time DEMO MODE rSTBY ON or OFF Select STBY ON to glance over the function of camcorder Select OFF not to display demonstration Notes on DEMO MODE DEMO MODE is set to STBY Standby ON at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cas...

Page 26: ...se settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the power source is disconnected or battery is removed As far as the items without an asterisk are concerned their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected or battery is removed as long as the vanadium lithium battery is charged P EFFECT setting returns to OFF when the power is turned off When recording a close subje...

Page 27: ...y pressing BACK LIGHT again The c indicator disappears Otherwise the picture will be too bright under normal lighting condition This function is also effective under the following conditions A subject with a light source nearby or a mirror reflecting light A white subject against a white background Especially when you shoot a person wearing shiny clothes made of silk or synthetic fiber his or her ...

Page 28: ...hing When fading out b 1 During recording press FADER until the desired indicator flashes 2 Press START STOP to stop recording The fade indicator stops flashing and then recording stops To cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the fade indicator disappears You cannot use the fader function in the following situations The START STOP MODE switch is set to ANTI GROUND...

Page 29: ...a still picture appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder the camcorder will record that still picture However you cannot select other still pictures by using this button 3 Press PHOTO deeper PHOTO REC flashes and the still picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded and the picture on the LCD screen ...

Page 30: ...able not supplied Refer to the operating instruction of the video printer as well If the video printer is not equipped with S VIDEO input Use the supplied A V connecting cable Connect it to the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO input of the video printer Photo recording AUDIO VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT Ç Signal flow Video printer not supplied ...

Page 31: ...rol dial to select ON then press the control dial 4 Press MENU to erase the menu display To cancel wide mode Select OFF in step 3 then press the control dial To watch the tape recorded in wide mode To watch the tape recorded in 16 9WIDE mode set it to full mode For details refer to the operating instructions of your TV Note that the picture recorded in 16 9WIDE mode looks compressed on a normal TV...

Page 32: ...subject such as a person or flower A softened picture A person in clearer flesh tones Sports lesson mode Capturing high speed action in sports such as golf or tennis Beach Ski mode Recording a person in a place such as on the beach or in the ski slopes where there is a lot of reflection Sunset Moon mode Recording sunset night views fireworks or neon signs Landscape mode Recording a landscape throu...

Page 33: ...lay To return to automatic adjustment mode Select AUTO in step 3 then press the control dial 1 4 2 MENU PROGRAM AE LCD BRIGHT COMMANDER MENU REC MODE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT AUTO SPORTS BEACH SKI SUNSET LANDSCAPE END 3 MENU PROGRAM AE LCD BRIGHT COMMANDER MENU REC MODE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT AUTO SPORTS BEACH SKI SUNSET LANDSCAPE END MENU PROGRAM AE P EFFECT LCD BRIGHT C...

Page 34: ...nually Insufficient light a Subjects with little contrast walls sky etc b Too much brightness behind the subject c Horizontal stripes d Subjects through frosted glass Subjects beyond nets etc Bright subject or subject reflecting light Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod Focusing manually a b c d ...

Page 35: ...nder 2 Turn the control dial to focus on the subject To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS to turn off f indicator To shoot in relatively dark places or to shoot the subject moving quickly outside Shoot at wide angle after focusing in the telephoto position Note on manual focusing The following indicators may appear when the lens focuses on the most distant subject when the lens focuses on t...

Page 36: ... Effect function PASTEL a The picture is in pastel tones NEG ART b The color of the picture is reversed SEPIA The picture is sepia B W The picture is monochrome black and white SOLARIZE c The light intensity is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration MOSAIC d The picture is mosaic a b c d a b c d a b c d ...

Page 37: ...ontrol dial Note on the picture effect When you turn the power off the camcorder returns automatically to normal mode Enjoying picture effect 1 4 2 MENU PROGRAM AE P EFFECT LCD BRIGHT COMMANDER MENU REC MODE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT PASTEL NEG ART OFF SEPIA B W SOLARIZE MOSAIC END 3 MENU PROGRAM AE P EFFECT LCD BRIGHT COMMANDER MENU REC MODE D ZOOM STEADYSHOT PASTEL NEG ART OFF SEPIA B W SOLARIZE MOSAIC ...

Page 38: ...Press EXPOSURE The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder 2 Turn the control dial to adjust the exposure The exposure is locked at the adjusted brightness To return to automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure indicator Notes The control dial does not have a stop position If you select PROGRAM AE in the menu the exposure comes back to automatic adju...

Page 39: ... then press the control dial 3 Turn the control dial to select the color size or position then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select the desired item then press the control dial 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the title is arranged as desired 6 Press the control dial again to complete the setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 TITLE MODE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS HELLO TITLE CONGRATULATIONS OUR S...

Page 40: ...ct SM Title position POS changes as follows If you select the title size LG you can choose 8 positions When you select the title size SM you can choose 9 positions at all To display no title Select OFF in the TITLE DSPL menu Notes on titles While the title is displayed the picture does not fade in or out You cannot superimpose a title to a blank portion of the tape The titles you superimposed are ...

Page 41: ... again 5 Press MENU to erase the menu display Note If you use a cassette tape set to prevent accidental erasure you cannot erase the title Slide the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is not visible Superimposing a title 2 3 MENU AUDIO MODE D ZOOM REC MODE MENU STEADYSHOT BEEP TITLEERASE END EXEC ERASE MENU 1 5 4 16 9WIDE MENU 2 WEDDING 3 HELLO 1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MENU 2 WEDDING 3 HE...

Page 42: ... press the control dial Making a custom title 1 2 6 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS HELLO TITLE CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY END WEDDING VACATION TITLE CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY HAPPY HOLIDAYS TITLE WEDDING VACATION THE END END CUSTOM TITLE 3 4 5 CUSTOM TITLE FGH I J KLMNO PQRST UVWXY Z TITLE END CUSTOM TITLE FGH I J KLMNO PQRST UVWXY Z TITLE END CUSTOM TITLE FGH I J KLMNO PQRST UVWXY Z...

Page 43: ...to select CUSTOM TITLE then press the control dial Erase characters one after another then make the new title again If it takes more than 5 minutes to make a title If the Standby mode lasts for more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted the power will be turned off automatically If the power is turned off while you are making a title set the POWER switch to OFF once then to CAMERA The title you ...

Page 44: ... on the TV screen 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to VTR 3 Press MENU to display the menu 4 Turn the control dial to select TAPE TITLE then press the control dial 5 Turn the control dial to select the column of the desired character then press the control dial 6 Turn the control dial to select the desired character then press the control dial 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 u...

Page 45: ...ENU END MENU TAPE TITLE FGH I J KLMNO ABCDE MUSIC ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE ABCDE PQRST UVWXY Z MENU END FGH I J KLMNO PQRST UVWXY Z MENU END MENU TAPE TITLE MENU TAPE TITLE MENU TAPE TITLE MENU TAPE TITLE M MENU TAPE TITLE FGH I J KLMNO PQRST UVWXY Z MENU END TAPE TITLE AUDIO MIX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 46: ...f 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 Note on indicator displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The indicates the number of characters you can select for the label When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces the cassette memory is full Note on the cassettes If you use a ...

Page 47: ...ndicates that the SteadyShot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera shake You can release the SteadyShot function when you do not need to use the SteadyShot function Do not use the SteadyShot function when shooting a stationary object with a tripod 1 Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen 2 Turn the control dial to select STEADYSHOT then press the control dial 3 Tur...

Page 48: ...e TV to VCR Turn down the volume of the camcorder To get higher quality pictures in DV format connect the camcorder to your TV using the S video connecting cable not supplied If you are going to connect the camcorder using the S video connecting cable not supplied a you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable b If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect only the ...

Page 49: ...amcorder and AV cordless IR receiver To cancel the LASER LINK function Press LASER LINK If you use a Sony TV You can turn on the TV automatically when you press LASER LINK or To do so set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu system and turn the TV s main switch on then do either of the following Point the LASER LINK emitter towards the TV s remote sensor and press LASER LINK Turn on the LASER LINK button ...

Page 50: ...ion only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 64 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen 3 Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears 6 Press or to select the da...

Page 51: ...es between the dates needs more than two minutes The camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one The short cursor on the screen suggests the date selected in the previous time If a tape has a blank portion in the beginning or between recorded portions the Date Search function will not work correctly ...

Page 52: ...the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select OFF then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the date search indicator appears 6 When the current position is b press to search towards a or press to search towards c Each time you press or the camcorder searches for the previous or next date Playback starts automatically when date changed To stop se...

Page 53: ...screen 3 Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the title search indicator appears 6 Press or to select the title for playback Playback starts from the scene of the selected title automatically To stop searching Press p Notes You cannot superi...

Page 54: ...te Commander Searching for a photo by using cassette memory photo search You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory p 64 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Press MENU to display the menu 3 Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select ON then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander r...

Page 55: ... not 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR 2 Press MENU to display the menu on the LCD screen 3 Turn the control dial to select CM SEARCH then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to select OFF then press the control dial 5 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo search indicator appears 6 Press or to select the photo for playback Each time you press or the camcorder...

Page 56: ...ER switch to VTR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen 3 Press or Each photos are displayed for about 5 seconds automatically To stop searching Press p Searching for a photo photo search photo scan 2 3 PHOTO 00 SCAN 1 VTR CAMERA OFF POWER ...

Page 57: ...t forward the tape to the counter s zero point The tape stops automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero ZERO SET MEMORY disappears and the time code appears 4 Press Note on the tape counter There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code Notes on ZERO SET MEMORY When you press ZERO SET MEMORY the counter s zero point is memorized Press ZERO SET MEMORY again before ...

Page 58: ...DATA CODE in the menu system and select the following items When DATE CAM is selected date n various settings SteadyShot PROGRAM AE shutter speed white balance aperture value gain n no indicator When DATE is selected date n no indicator When bars appear A blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape was recorded by a camcorder without having date and time set The tape is unreadable due ...

Page 59: ... audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing Notes on editing when using the DV connecting cable You can connect one VCR only You can record picture sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the DV connecting cable only You cannot edit the titles display indicator or the contents of cassette memory If you record playback pause picture with the DV...

Page 60: ... precisely by connecting a LANC cable to this camcorder and other video equipment having fine synchro editing function using this camcorder as a player Starting editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder 2 Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing then pr...

Page 61: ...y pressing 0 or Then press P to set it to 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 5 On the camcorder locate the point where the insert should begin by pressing 0 then press r REC on the Remote Commander to set it to recording pause mode 6 Press P on the camcorder and the VCR simult...

Page 62: ...ape by specifying starting and ending points The original sound will not be erased Note You can check the recorded picture and sound connecting the AUDIO VIDEO OUT jack to a TV The recorded sound is not output from a speaker Check the sound by using TV or headphones Audio dubbing RK G128 connecting cable not supplied microphone not supplied MIC PLUG IN POWER Audio equipment Ç Signal flow AUDIO L A...

Page 63: ...set it to playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander green mark appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen 5 Press P on the Remote Commander and at the same time start playing back the audio you want to record The new sound will be recorded in stereo 2 The recorded sound in stereo 1 is not heard While adding an audio sound red mark appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD scr...

Page 64: ... 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 memory function Tapes with cassette memory have Cassette Memory mark Sony recommends that you use a tape having mark to enjoy this camcorder fully When you play back Copyright signa...

Page 65: ...the camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours Or install the fully charged battery pack in the camcorder and leave the camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours Notes on the mini DV cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide out the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible a When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sur...

Page 66: ... then press the control dial 4 Turn the control dial to adjust the year and then press the control dial 5 Set the month day hour and minutes by turning and pressing the control dial 6 Press MENU to erase the menu display To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 2 to 5 The year indicators changes as follows Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12 ho...

Page 67: ...bject selecting an angle or looking at the LCD screen or through the viewfinder the lens moves automatically and the battery is used The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or removed When to replace the battery pack While you are using your camcorder the remaining battery indicator on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder decreases gradually as battery power is used up The remaining time i...

Page 68: ...g it and keep it in a cool place When the battery pack is installed to the camcorder a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if the POWER switch is set to OFF This shortens battery life The battery pack is always discharging even when it is not in use after charging Therefore you should charge the battery pack right before using the camcorder The life of the battery pack If the batte...

Page 69: ... the camcorder to recording standby mode and point towards a stationary object Do not move the camcorder for 30 seconds or more If the indication seems incorrect use up the battery and then recharge it fully Full charge1 Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time or you have repeated charging many times the battery may not be able to show the correct time eve...

Page 70: ...erminals If the terminals metal parts on the back are not clean the battery charge duration will be shortened When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time repeatedly install and remove the battery pack a few times This improves the contact condition Also wipe the and C terminals with a soft cloth or paper Be sure to observe the following Keep the batt...

Page 71: ...enses on the lens no indicator appears but the picture becomes dim Turn off the power and do not use the camcorder for about 1 hour How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place put the camcorder in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to room conditions over a period of time 1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder 2 Re...

Page 72: ...thing in the small holes on the cassette Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape Avoid touching or damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals with a soft cloth Camcorder care When the camcorder is not to be used for a long time disconnect the power source and remove the tape Periodically turn on the power operate the camera and player sections and play back a tape for a...

Page 73: ...p the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment because it will disturb AM reception and video operation The unit becomes warm while in use This is normal Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating Note on dry batteries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corr...

Page 74: ...n a TV it must be a NTSC system based TV Check the following list 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 Czech Republic China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Portugal Si...

Page 75: ... or slide the tab p 10 The battery is dead m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor p 7 22 Moisture condensation has occurred m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour p 71 Reset the date and time p 66 You did not make a new recording after reinserting the cassette The tape without cassette memory ejected after recording Trouble check Cause and or corrective act...

Page 76: ...ODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING m Set it to p 14 Focus is set to the manual mode m Set it to autofocus p 35 Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus m Set focus to manual mode to focus manually p 35 The START STOP MODE switch is set to 5SEC or ANTI GROUND SHOOTING m Set it to p 14 A title is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder m Clear the title p 28 TITLE D...

Page 77: ...lean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette p 71 The video heads may be dirty m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL not supplied cleaning cassette p 71 LCD BRIGHT is not adjusted properly m Adjust the brightness in the menu system p 15 24 The camcorder is not malfunctioning Incorporated fluorescent tube is worn out m Please contact your nearest Sony dealer The LCD panel...

Page 78: ...tion Something is blocking the infrared rays m Remove the obstacle The battery is not inserted with the correct polarity m Insert the battery with the correct polarity p 87 The batteries are dead m Insert new ones p 87 Disconnect the connection plate on the battery pack or on the AC power adaptor then reconnect it in about 1 minute Turn the power on If the functions still do not work press the RES...

Page 79: ...not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while the problem is with the battery pack installed first When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while there is no problem If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging This does ...

Page 80: ...ch you cannot service has occurred m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits example E 61 10 Self diagnosis function If you are unable to resolve the problem contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The camcorder has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camcorder s condition with five digits a co...

Page 81: ...accessories See page 6 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 25 W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 1 8 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal 8 4 V 1 4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery pack NP F330 NP F550 NP F530 lithium ion type 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 56 x 44...

Page 82: ...23 4 PHOTO button p 29 5 START STOP button p 11 6 POWER switch p 11 19 7 Operation buttons a When the POWER switch is set to VTR 0 rewind button p 19 fastforward button p 19 playback button p 19 p stop button p 19 P pause button p 20 b When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA FADER button p 28 BACK LIGHT button p 27 EXPOSURE button p 38 FOCUS button p 34 ...

Page 83: ...ng the parts 8 9 0 8 LCD Screen p 15 19 9 VOL volume button p 19 0 OPEN button p 19 DISPLAY button p 19 END SEARCH button p 21 Viewfinder p 12 TITLE button p 39 42 START STOP MODE switch p 14 MENU button p 23 OPEN BATT release lever p 9 ...

Page 84: ... ª Hook for shoulder strap º Power zoom switch p 13 2 headphones jack p 20 EJECT switch p 10 Cassette lid p 10 Grip strap p 17 Recording battery lamp 1 2 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap 3 ...

Page 85: ...ceptacle p 18 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6 5 mm Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder º AUDIO VIDEO OUT jack p 48 DV IN OUT jack p 59 This i LINK mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394 1995 specifications and their revisions The DV IN OUT jack is i LINK c...

Page 86: ...ode 1 Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR 2 While holding down set the POWER switch to CAMERA The demonstration starts The demonstration stops when you insert the cassette Note that once you enter demo mode this mode is retained as long as the vanadium rechargeable battery is in place Therefore demonstration starts automatically 10 minutes later every time you set the POWER switch t...

Page 87: ... 9 Power zoom button p 13 º START STOP button p 11 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder ZERO SET MEMORY button p 57 To prepare the Remote Commander To use the Remote Commander you must insert two R6 size AA batteries Use the supplied R6 size AA batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the Remote Commander 2 Insert both of the R6 size A...

Page 88: ...Remote Commander may not activate the camcorder Notes on the Remote Commander Keep the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or illumination Otherwise the remote control may not be effective Be sure that there is no obstacle between the remote sensor on the camcorder and the Remote Commander This camcorder works in commander mode VTR 2 The commander modes 1 2 and 3 a...

Page 89: ...dicator p 27 7 FADER indicator p 28 8 16 9WIDE indicator p 31 9 PICTURE EFFECT indicator p 36 0 Warning indicators p 90 VOL volume indicator p 19 Cassette Memory indicator p 4 Recording mode indicator p 11 Recording standby mode indicator p 11 Tape transport mode indicator Time code indicator p 12 Self diagnosis indicator p 80 Remaining tape indicator p 13 ZERO SET MEMORY indicator p 57 Photo capt...

Page 90: ...he beep sound when BEEP is set to ON in the menu system 8 The clock is not set When this message appears though you set the date and time the vanadium lithium battery is discharged Charge the vanadium lithium battery p 66 9 The self diagnosis function is working Use the self diagnosis function p 80 If the display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility...

Page 91: ... MODE switch 14 SteadyShot 47 A B Audio mode 64 Battery release 9 BEEP 12 C Car battery 22 Cassette memory 4 Charging battery pack 7 Charging vanadium lithium battery 65 Cleaning video heads 71 Clock set 66 Color TV system 4 74 Connection 48 59 COPY INHIBIT 64 D E Data Code 58 Date search 50 Demo 86 DISPLAY 19 Digital zoom 13 DV connecting cable 59 DV format 48 DV IN OUT 59 Editing 59 EJECT 10 END...

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