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SERIES

Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-

Serial No. Serial No.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,

and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the

serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers

whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

3-066-521-12 (1)

DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830

Digital

Video Camera

Recorder

DCR-TRV830

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your

Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound

quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is

very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to

come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product,

you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-

SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related

matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-TRV730, DCR-

TRV828, DCR-TRV830

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.

Address: 680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649 U.S.A

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures

above 60°C (140°F) such as in a car parked in

the sun or under direct sunlight.

For the customers in the

U.S.A. and CANADA

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION

BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion

batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center

or Factory Service Center.

Note: In some areas the disposal 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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

“Memory Stick”

This device complies with Part15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable supplied with this

equipment must be used with this equipment

in order to comply with the limits for a digital

device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

For customers in CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

“Memory Stick”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

Main Features

Taking moving or still images, and playing them back

•Recording a picture (p. 19)

•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 33)

•Playing back a tape (p. 27)

•Recording still images or moving pictures on “Memory Stick” (p. 97, 104)

•Viewing a still image or a moving picture recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 117, 120)

Capturing images on your computer

•Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 73)

•Viewing still images or moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick” using USB cable

(p. 122)

Other uses

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode

• Back light (p. 23)

• NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 23)

• PROGRAM AE (p. 43)

• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 45)

Functions to give images more impact

• Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 78) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than

18×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

• Digital program editing (p. 62)

• Fader (p. 37)

• Picture effect (p. 39)

• Digital effect (p. 40)

• Title (p. 47, 49)

• MEMORY MIX (p. 110)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings

• END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 26)

• Manual focus (p. 46)

Functions to use after recording

• Zero set memory (p. 55)

• HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 78)

• SUPER LASER LINK (p. 32)

• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 54)/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 129)

Getting started

Table of contents

Main Features ................................................... 4

Quick Start Guide................................. 6

Getting started

Using this manual ............................................ 8

Checking supplied accessories..................... 10

Step 1 Preparing the power supply............ 11

Installing the battery pack..................... 11

Charging the battery pack..................... 12

Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 16

Step 2 Setting the date and time ................. 17

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ............................ 18

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture........................................ 19

Shooting backlit subjects

– BACK LIGHT ............................... 23

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 23

Self-timer recording ............................... 25

Checking the recording – END SEARCH/

EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .................. 26

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape ........................................ 27

Viewing the recording on TV....................... 31

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ......................... 33

Using the wide mode .................................... 36

Using the fader function ............................... 37

Using special effects – Picture effect ........... 39

Using special effects – Digital effect............ 40

Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 43

Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 45

Focusing manually......................................... 46

Superimposing a title .................................... 47

Making your own titles ................................. 49

Inserting a scene ............................................. 51

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 52

Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 53

Enlarging recorded images

– Tape PB ZOOM ................................... 54

Quickly locating a scene using the zero set

memory function .................................... 55

Searching a recording by date

– Date search ........................................... 56

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan.................... 57

Editing

Dubbing a tape ............................................... 59

Dubbing only desired scenes

– Digital program editing...................... 62

Using with analog video unit and your

computer – Signal convert function..... 73

Recording video or TV programs ................ 74

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing........................................ 76

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings......................... 78

“Memory Stick” operations

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction .......... 88

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ................... 97

Recording an image from a tape as a still

image ...................................................... 102

Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording....... 104

Recording moving pictures from a tape ... 106

Superimposing a still image in the “Memory

Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX................................... 110

Copying still images from a tape

– Photo save........................................... 115

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback .................. 117

Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback ..................... 120

Viewing images using your computer...... 122

Copying the image recorded on “Memory

Stick” to tapes ....................................... 127

Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory

Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM.............. 129

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 131

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection................................ 132

Deleting images............................................ 133

Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK...... 136

Using the external printer........................... 137

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions ......... 138

Self-diagnosis display.................................. 143

Warning indicators and messages............. 144

Additional Information

Digital8 system, recording and playback

................................................................. 146

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

................................................................. 148

About i.LINK ................................................ 149

Using your camcorder abroad ................... 151

Maintenance information and precautions

................................................................. 152

Specifications ................................................ 157

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls ............. 159

Index .............................................................. 167

Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your

camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more

information.

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with

its v mark facing up.

Inserting a cassette (p. 18)

Connecting the power cord (p. 16)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).

AC power adaptor (supplied)

1Slide OPEN/EJECT

in the direction of the

arrow and open the

lid.

2Insert the cassette in

a straight line deeply

into the cassette

compartment with

the window facing

out.

Push the middle

portion of the back of

the cassette to insert.

3Close the cassette

compartment by

pressing the

mark on the cassette

compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

Quick Start Guide

PLAY

REW

(

)

POWER

Recording a picture (p. 19)

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD

screen (p. 27)

(

)

POWER

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your

eye against its eyecup.

The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

3Open the LCD panel

while pressing OPEN.

The picture appears

on the LCD screen.

2Set the POWER

switch to CAMERA

while pressing the

small green button.

4Press START/STOP.

Your camcorder

starts recording. To

stop recording, press

START/STOP button

again.

1Remove the lens cap.

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).

2Press m to rewind the tape.

3Press N to start playback.

Note

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the LCD

panel, or the battery pack.

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while

pressing the small

green button.

— Getting started —

Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the three models listed in the table below. Before

you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number

by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV830 is the model used for

illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any

differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV830

only.”

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the

operation is being carried out.

Type of difference

DCR- TRV730 TRV828 TRV830

LCD screen 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 type)

Before using your camcorder

With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your

camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your

camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system.

You, however, cannot use the functions in “Advanced Playback Operations” on page 52

to 58 for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition,

we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8

with the Digital8 system on a tape.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you

need an NTSC system-based TV.

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the

Getting started

[a] [b]

[c]

Using this manual

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision

technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (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 [a].

•Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a

car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD

screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[d]

Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 165)

2AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power

adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12)

3NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12)

4Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 165)

5A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31)

6Shoulder strap (1) (p. 159)

7Lens cap (1) (p. 19)

8USB cable (1) (p. 123)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not

made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

12 3

45 6 7

89 0 qa

qs qd qf qg

9“Memory Stick” (1) (p. 88)

0CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 123)

qa Printer (PVP-MSH)* (1) (p. 137)

qs Print paper*

Standard type (10 sheets × 1),

Sticker type/Standard size

(5 sheets × 1),

Sticker type/9 split size (5 sheets × 1)

qd Print cartridge* (1)

qf Head cleaner* (1)

qg Platen roller cleaner* (1)

*DCR-TRV830 only

Getting started

Installing the battery pack

We recommend using the battery pack when you use your camcorder outdoors.

(1)Lift up the viewfinder.

(2)Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

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

(battery) release lever down.

If you install the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its

viewfinder.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

BATT (battery)

release lever

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).

See page 148 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1)Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up.

(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

(4)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery

time is indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to u, normal charge is completed. To

fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after normal

charge is completed until FULL appears on the display window. Fully charging the

battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your

camcorder.

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

(

)

POWER

Getting started

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of

the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power

adaptor.

When the battery pack is charged fully

The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the

recording time with the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“– – – – min” appears in the display window.

While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in

the display window in the following cases:

–The battery pack is not installed correctly.

–Something is wrong with the battery pack.

If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining

indicator is correct.

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit,

disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C

to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as

battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible

with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with

the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

SERIES

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)

NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90)

NP-FM30 145 (85)

NP-FM70 240 (180)

NP-FM90 330 (270)

NP-FM91 360 (300)

The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremly high or low

because of the ambient temperature.

Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 ˚C (77 ˚F)

Recording time

DCR-TRV730

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 70 100 55

NP-FM30 75 45 60 35

NP-FM70 255 145 210 120

NP-FM90 390 230 325 185

NP-FM91 455 265 375 215

DCR-TRV828/TRV830

Recording with Recording with

Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen

Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**

NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 65 95 55

NP-FM30 75 40 55 30

NP-FM70 255 145 200 115

NP-FM90 390 225 305 180

NP-FM91 455 260 350 205

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate continuous recording time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Getting started

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Playing time

DCR-TRV730

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 155

NP-FM30 75 95

NP-FM70 255 320

NP-FM90 390 490

NP-FM91 455 565

DCR-TRV828/TRV830

Battery pack Playing time Playing time

on LCD screen with LCD closed

NP-FM50 (supplied) 110 155

NP-FM30 70 95

NP-FM70 240 320

NP-FM90 360 490

NP-FM91 420 565

Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if

you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90 % of those

of a fully charged battery.

Note

The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The

playing time of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 20 %.

Connecting to a wall outlet

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1)Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN

jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.

(2)Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3)Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your

camcorder.

•The DC IN jack has “source priority”. This means that the battery pack cannot supply

any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power

cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional).

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

2, 3

Getting started

The year changes as follows:

If you do not set the date and time

“--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick.”

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

•12:00 AM stands for midnight.

•12:00 PM stands for noon.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time.

“CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA

or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.

If you do not use your camcorder for about half a year, the date and time settings may

be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery will have been

discharged (p. 154).

First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to

display the menu settings.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.

(5)Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6)Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7)Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

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We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.

(1)Prepare the power supply (p. 11).

(2)Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3)Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with

the window facing out.

Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert.

(4)Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette

compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5)After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3.

Notes

•Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.

•Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system.

• The recording time when you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8

tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8

tape.

•If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic

pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders

(including other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830).

•The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other

than the mark.

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

2 3 4,5

Recording – Basics

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1)Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens

cap to the grip strap.

(2)Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more

information (p. 11 to 18).

(3)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.

(4)Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically

turns off.

(5)Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator

appears on the screen. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your

camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the

viewfinder.

Notes

•Fasten the grip strap firmly.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

Note on Recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 78). In the LP mode, you can

record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on

your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.

40min

REC

0:00:01

(

)

POWER

Camera recording

lamp

Microphone

Note on LOCK

When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to

MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting.

To enable smooth transition

You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene

smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off your camcorder. When

you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes

in the LP mode

The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly

between scenes.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to

the lens side.

If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears

on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically

turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the

viewfinder.

When you adjust angles of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when

recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.

Indicators in the mirror mode

The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of other indicators appear

mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

When recording with the LCD panel opened

Recording time becomes shorter a little compared with when recording with the LCD

panel closed.

Recording a picture

180°

90°

Recording – Basics

Brightness of the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Select LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT in the

menu settings (p. 78). Even if you adjust the LCD B.L. or LCD BRIGHT, the recorded

picture will not be affected.

After recording

(1)Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

(2)Close the LCD panel.

(3)Eject the cassette.

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

“T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

“W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

Zoom greater than 18× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital

zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 78)

The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.

Notes on digital zoom

•Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 18×.

•The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the “T” side.

•You cannot use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY.

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the

focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch)

away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)

away in the wide-angle position.

Recording a picture

The right side of the bar shows the digital

zooming zone.

The digital zooming zone appears when you

select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in

the menu settings.

To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder

come into sharp focus.

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings. (p. 78)

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. The

indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.

When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the

correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours:minutes:

seconds) in CAMERA mode and “0:00:00:00” (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VCR

mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.

When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter

appears on the screen.

You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.

Recording a picture

STBY/REC indicator

Remaining tape indicator

This appears after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

for a while.

Remaining battery time indicator

Time code/Tape counter indicator

Format indicator

Recording mode indicator

Time indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is

set to CAMERA or MEMORY.

Date indicator

This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is

set to CAMERA or MEMORY.

0:00:01

12:05:56

JUL 4 2001

min

REC

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture

Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE 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.

While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

BACK LIGHT

NIGHTSHOT

SUPER

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON

NightShot Light

emitter

Recording a picture

Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded

in the NightShot mode.

(1)Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT”

indicators flash on the screen.

(2)Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and “SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash

on the screen.

To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

Using the NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable NightShot Light, set

N.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 78).

Notes

•Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This

may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

•When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

•If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function,

focus manually.

While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions:

–Exposure

–PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the following

functions:

–Fader

–Digital effect

–Exposure

–PROGRAM AE

Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode

The shutter speed will be automatically changed depending on the brightness of

the background. The motion of the picture will be slow.

In MEMORY mode

You cannot use the Super NightShot function.

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

Recording – Basics

Self-timer recording

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1)Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5)Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(6)Press START/STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

To stop the countdown

Press START/STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To record still images using the self-timer

Press PHOTO in step 6. (p. 34)

To cancel self-timer recording

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

–Self-timer recording is finished.

–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 101).

Recording a picture

2-4

CAMERA SET OFF

SELFT IMER

DZOOM

IDE

STEADYSHOT

LIGHT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

RETURN

[

] :

END

1,5 MENU

START/STOP

6 START/STOP

Checking the recording

– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review

You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition

between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.

The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby

mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the +/– (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded

section is played back.

+ : to go forward

– : to go backward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins

from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

Rec Review

You can check the section which you have stopped most recently.

Press the – (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.

The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and

then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from

the speaker or headphones.

Notes

•END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the

Digital8 system.

•If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition

between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.

•Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search

function does not work.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH

Playback – Basics

— Playback – Basics —

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,

you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using

the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1)Install the power source and insert the recorded tape.

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

(3)Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4)Press m to rewind the tape.

(5)Press N to start playback.

(6)To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The

speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.

To stop playback

Press x.

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD

screen facing out.

VOLUME

REW

PLAY

(

)

POWER

Using the data code function

Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the

recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). Use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows:

date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance,

gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator

[a]SteadyShot off indicator

[b]Exposure mode indicator

[c]White balance indicator

[d]Gain indicator

[e]Shutter speed indicator

[f]Aperture value

Not to display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 78).

The display changes as follows:

date/time t no indicator

Note on the data code function

The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

Recording data

Recording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.

To display the screen indicators – Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder.

The indicators appear on the screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

Playing back a tape

Date/time

JUL 4 2001

12:05:56 AM

0:00:23:01

min

DISPLAY

[a]

[b]

[c]

[d]

[e]

[f]

Various settings

60 AWB

F1.6

9dB

AUTO

0:00:23:01

40min

Playback – Basics

When you use data code function, bars (--- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if:

–A blank section of the tape is being played back.

–The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.

–The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may

not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you

close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for the correct remaining

battery time to be displayed.

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.

To view a still image (playback pause)

Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.

To advance the tape

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press 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 monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or

rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse

direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal

playback, press N.

To view the picture at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press , then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

normal playback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-frame

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame

playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays

back and stops.

Playing back a tape

In the various playback modes

•Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/

standard 8 system.

•Sound is muted.

•The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the

Digital8 system.

Notes on the playback pause mode

•When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically

enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

•The previous recording may appear.

Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this

function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a

malfunction.

Playing back a tape

Playback – Basics

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the

playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on

the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we

recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power

adaptor (p. 16). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting

cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the

white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R

(right) signal.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the

TV or the VCR.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 78).

Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

: Signal flow

Yellow

White

Red

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Using the AV cordless IR receiver

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you can

easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the

AV cordless IR receiver.

Before operation

Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert

the recorded tape.

(1)After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch

on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.

(2)Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

(3)Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VCR.

(4)Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER LASER LINK lights up.

(5)Press N on your camcorder to start playback.

(6)Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the

position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear

playback pictures.

To cancel the super laser link function

Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button goes out.

If you use a Sony TV

•You can turn on the TV automatically when you press SUPER LASER LINK on your

camcorder. To do so, do as follow in advance:

–Turn the TV’s main switch on.

–Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.

–Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TV’s remote sensor.

•

You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV

cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to

the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the

picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched.

•The above feature may not work on some TV models.

If you turn the power off

Super laser link function turns off automatically.

When super laser link is activated (the SUPER LASER LINK button is lit)

Your camcorder consumes power. Press SUPER LASER LINK to turn off the super laser

link function when it is not needed.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Viewing the recording on TV

SUPER LASER LINK

Super laser link emitter

Advanced Recording Operations

You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to

record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer

(optional).

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode

on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on

“Memory Stick”s (p. 97).

(1)In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.

The CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then

press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2)Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound

during those seven seconds is also recorded.

The still image is displayed until recording is completed.

Notes

•During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

•The PHOTO button does not work:

–while the digital effect function is set or in use.

–while the fader function is in use.

•When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise may

appear on the image.

To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the

screen immediately.

When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA

recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO

deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode.

To record clear and less fluctuated still images

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s .

— Advanced Recording Operations —

Recording a still image on a tape

– Tape Photo recording

•••••••

CAPTURE

PHOTOPHOTO

Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording

Self-timer recording

You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote

Commander for this operation.

(1)In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5)Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(6)Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

To cancel self-timer recording

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

2-4

PHOTO

CAMERA SET OFF

SELFT IMER

DZOOM

IDE

STEADYSHOT

LIGHT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

RETURN

[

] :

END

1,5 MENU

PHOTO

Advanced Recording Operations

Printing the still image

You can print a still image by using the video printer (optional). Connect the video

printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow

plug of 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). 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

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

: Signal flow

Video printer

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder during recording in 16:9

WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen

TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the

wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings (p. 78).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode

You cannot select OLD MOVIE.

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your

camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting.

Connection for a TV

Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full

size when:

–you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)

system.

–you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video

signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is

automatically selected.

ID-2 system

The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between

video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V

connecting cable.

Using the wide mode

[a]

[c]

[b]

16:9

WIDE

[d]

Advanced Recording Operations

[a]

RECSTBY

[b]

You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.

Using the fader function

MONOTONE

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.

When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.

* Fade in only

FADER

OVERLAP *

WIPE *

DOT *

(ramdom dot)

Using the fader function

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2)Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to

the normal mode.

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Notes

•The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8

system.

•You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you

cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

–Digital effect

–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only)

–Super NightShot

–Tape photo recording

Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function

Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator

flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the screen. Depending

on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly.

FADER

Advanced Recording Operations

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the

TV.

NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image is reversed.

SEPIA : The image is sepia.

B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.

SLIM [c] : The image expands vertically.

STRETCH [d] : The image expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is emphasized, and the image looks like an

animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The image is mosaic.

(1)Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode.

(2)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

To turn the picture effect function off

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function

You cannot select OLD MOVIE with the digital effect function.

When you turn the power off

The picture effect is automatically canceled.

Using special effects – Picture effect

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]

MANUAL SE T OFF

NEG ART

SEP I A

SOL AR I ZE

SL IM

STRETCH

PASTEL

MOSA I C

PROGRAM AE

PEFFECT

DEFFECT

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

[

] :

END

2-4

Using special effects – Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. The

sound is recorded normally.

STILL

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)

You can record still images successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)

You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving image.

TRAIL

You can record the image 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 images more brightly.

OLD MOVIE

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Your camcorder automatically

sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.

STILL

LUMI.

Still image Moving image

Advanced Recording Operations

(1)Press MENU to display the menu settings in CAMERA mode.

(2)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.

(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL

and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:

STILL – The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving

image

FLASH – The interval of flash motion

LUMI. – The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving image

TRAIL – The vanishing time of the incidental image

SLOW SHTR – Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the

slower the shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE – No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect. The bars

appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

To cancel the digital effect

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Using special effects – Digital effect

4,5

MANUAL SE T

OFF

ST I LL

FLASH

TRA I L

SLO

SHTR

OLD MOV I E

DEFFECT

[

] :

END

LUMI.

MANUAL SE T

DEFFECT

[

] :

END

LUMI.

IIIIIIII

••••••••

Using special effects – Digital Effect

Notes

•The following functions do not work during digital effect:

– Fader

– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE

– Tape photo recording

– Super NightShot

•The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode:

– PROGRAM AE

•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 SHTR 2 1/15

SLOW SHTR 3 1/8

SLOW SHTR 4 1/4

Advanced Recording Operations

Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

Spotlight

This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white

when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater.

Soft portrait

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as

people or flowers.

Sports lesson

This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski

This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,

such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

Sunset & moon

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Low lux

This mode makes subjects brighter in insufficient light.

(1)Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

(2)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

To turn the PROGRAM AE function off

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

•In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This

is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.

•In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on

distant subjects.

•The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:

– Slow shutter

– Old movie

•The following functions do not work in the low lux mode:

– Digital effect

– Overlap

– Wipe

– Dot

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

(The indicator flashes.)

•While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode and the sports lesson mode do

not work. (The indicator flashes.)

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn

the PROGRAM AE function off.

–Soft portrait mode

–Sports lesson mode

Using the PROGRAM AE function

MANUAL SE T AUTOPROGRAM AE

PEFFECT

DEFFECT

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

[

] :

END

2-4

PORTRA I T

SPORTS

BEACH&SK I

SUNSETMOON

SPOTL IGHT

LANDSCAPE

LUX

Advanced Recording Operations

You can manually adjust and set the exposure.

Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

–The subject is backlit

–Bright subject and dark background

–To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1)Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The exposure indicator

appears on the screen.

(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 in

CAMERA or MEMORY mode.

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode:

–if you change the PROGRAM AE mode

–if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Adjusting the exposure manually

EXPOSURE

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:

–subjects through glass coated with water droplets.

–horizontal stripes.

–subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky.

•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the

background.

•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.

(1)Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The 9 indicator

appears on the screen.

(2)Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

To focus precisely

Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position and then shooting at

the “W” (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier.

When you shoot close to the subject

Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

9 changes to the following indicators:

when recording a distant subject.

when the subject is too close to focus on.

Focusing manually

FOCUS

Advanced Recording Operations

Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 49). You can also select

the language, color, size and position of titles.

(1)Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. The title menu

display appears on the screen.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The titles are displayed in the language you selected.

(4)Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or position, then

press the dial. The item appears on the screen.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.

(7) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.

VACATION

SIZE SMALL

VACATION

SIZE LARGE

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRA TUL AT I ONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDD I NG

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

VACATION

TITLE

VACATION

TITLE

[

TITLE

END

[

TITLE

END

TITLE

To superimpose the title while you are recording

Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press the

SEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded.

To select the language of a preset title

If you want to change the language, select before step 2. Then select the desired

language and return to step 2.

If you display the menu while superimposing a title

The title is not recorded while the menu is displayed.

To use the custom title

If you want to use the custom title, select in step 2.

Title setting

•The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

•The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input more than 12 characters in LARGE size.

•The title position changes as follows:

1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9

The larger the position number, the lower the title is positioned.

When you select the title size LARGE, you cannot choose position 9.

When you are selecting and setting the title

You cannot record the title displayed on the screen.

When you superimpose a title while you are recording

The beep does not sound.

While you are playing back

You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape.

You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with

the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i.LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting

cable, you cannot record the title.

Superimposing a title

Advanced Recording Operations

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up

to 20 characters.

(1)Press TITLE in the standby or VCR mode.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,

then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6)Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7)To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8)Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE

____________________

TITLE SET

[

TITLE

END

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[

]

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[

SET

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TITLE SET

[

TITLE

END

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TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

[

TITLE

END

CUSTOM1 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM2 SET

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

CUSTOM1 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM2 SET

[

TITLE

END

RETURN

PRESET T I TLE

HELLO

HAPPY B I RTHDAY

HAPPY HOL I DAYS

CONGRATULAT IONS

OUR S

EET BABY

EDDING

VACAT ION

THE END

[

TITLE

END

To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the

new title as desired.

If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode 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 turn it to CAMERA again,

then proceed from step 1.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that

your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

If you select [ ]

The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appear. Select [ ] to return

to the previous screen.

To erase a character

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

Making your own titles

Advanced Recording Operations

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end

points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be

erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1)While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH,

and release the button at the insert end point [b].

(2)Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and

the counter resets to zero.

(3)Keep pressing the – 7 side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the

insert start point [a].

(4)Press START/STOP to start recording. The scene is inserted. Recording stops

automatically near the counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the

standby mode.

Notes

•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it

is played back.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

Inserting a scene

[a] [b]

EDITSEARCH

ZERO SET

MEMORY

During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,

SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1)Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback or playback pause

mode.

(2)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode, then

press the dial.

For ditails of each picture effect function, see page 39.

To cancel the picture effect function

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.

•You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function

with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture

effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the picture effect function

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

— Advanced Playback Operations —

Playing back a tape with picture effects

MANUAL SE T OFF

NEG ART

SEP I A

SOL AR I ZE

PEFFECT

DEFFECT

RETURN

[

] :

END

Advanced Playback Operations

During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,

FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1)Press MENU to display the menu settings in the playback mode.

(2)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT, then press the dial.

(4)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then press

the dial. The bars appear on the screen. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the image

where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still

image.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 40.

To cancel the digital effect function

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

•The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function.

•You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function

with this camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect

function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by the digital effect function

Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/OUT

jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

MANUAL SE T

OFF

ST I LL

FLASH

TRA I L

DEFFECT

[

] :

END

LUMI.

MANUAL SE T

DEFFECT

[

] :

END

LUMI.

IIIIIIII••••••••

You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. You can also dub the

enlarged images to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s.

Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded

on “Memory Stick”s.

(1)Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder in the playback or playback pause mode.

The image is enlarged, and R r indicators which showing the direction to move

the image appear on the screen.

(2)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

R :The image moves downwards.

r :The image moves upwards.

T t becomes available.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

T :The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.)

t :The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.)

To cancel PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM.

Notes

•PB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function.

•You cannot record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function with

this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function,

record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.

PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when:

–the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG)

–you stop playing back

–you press MENU

–you press TITLE

Enlarging recorded images

– Tape PB ZOOM

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : T t

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : r R

PB ZOOM

Advanced Playback Operations

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene

having a counter value of “0:00:00”.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

(1)In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.

(2)Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The counter

shows “0:00:00” and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes on the screen.

(3)Press x when you want to stop playback.

(4)Press m to rewind the tape to the counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET

MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears.

(5)Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

Notes

•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory

function is canceled.

•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

Quickly locating a scene using the zero

set memory function

DISPLAY ZERO SET

MEMORY

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date

search indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3)When the current position is [b], press . to search towards [a] or press >

to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the

point where the date changes.

Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or

next date.

To stop searching

Press x.

Notes

•The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately

find the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Searching a recording by date

– Date search

[a][b][c]

JUL 5 2001JUL 4 2001 DEC 31 2001

2SEARCH

MODE

DATE

Advanced Playback Operations

You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search).

You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five

seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Searching for a photo

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

search indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3)Press . or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or

>, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder

automatically starts playback from the photo.

To stop searching

Press x.

Searching for a photo

– Photo search/Photo scan

PHOTO

MODE

PHOTO

Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan

Scanning photo

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo

scan indicator appears on the screen.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator)

(3)Press . or >.

Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

To stop scanning

Press x.

Note

The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions

The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly.

2SEARCH

MODE

PHOTO

SCAN

Editing

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as

a player.

Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with

your camcorder.

Before operation

•Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

•Press the following buttons to make the indicators disappear so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape:

–DISPLAY on your camcorder

–DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

–SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions

of your VCR for more information.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

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-VHSC, Betamax,

ED Betamax, mini DV, DV or Digital8

— Editing —

Dubbing a tape

: Signal flow

AUDIO

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

If your 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. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

If your 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

VCR.

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 IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital

connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality

editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators.

(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2)Set the input selector on the VCR to DV IN if it is available. Refer to the

operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

(3)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(4)Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5)Start recording on the VCR.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Dubbing a tape

: Signal flow

(optional)

DV IN/OUT

Editing

Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system

The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction.

During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system

Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

See page 149 for more infomation about i.LINK.

The following functions do not work during digital editing:

–Picture effect

–Digital effect

–PB ZOOM

If you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the recorded pictures

on other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Dubbing a tape

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating

the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.

Before operating the Digital program editing function

Step 1Connecting the VCR (p. 62).

Step 2Setting the VCR for operation (p. 63, 67).

Step 3Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR (p. 68).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Using the Digital program editing function

Operation 1Making the program (p. 70).

Operation 2Performing Digital program editing (dubbing a tape) (p. 72).

Notes

•The Digital program editing works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•You cannot dub titles or display indicators.

•When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to

operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.

Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder .

•When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC .

Step 1: Connecting the VCR

You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable).

When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated in page 59.

When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated

in page 60.

If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

format for high-quality editing.

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– Digital program editing

Unwanted scene Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Editing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to

(4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Set the IR SETUP code

1Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

2Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.

3Press MENU to display the menu.

4Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

5Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

6Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

7Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

8Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then press the dial.

9Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code number of your

VCR, then press the dial.

Check the code in “About the IR SETUP code.” (p. 64)

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Brand IR SETUP code

Multitech 23, 80, 32

NEC 21, 33, 35

Olympic 77, 78

Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96

Pentax 42, 8

Philco 78, 77

Philips 83, 78, 77

Pioneer 78

Quasar 78, 77, 16, 17

RCA/PROSCAN

8, 42, 16, 77, 83, 7, 40, 41, 78*

Realistic 77, 36

Sansui 21

Singer 73

Samsung 94, 41, 32, 32*, 94*, 24*

Sanyo 36, 37

Scott

40, 41, 32, 37, 28, 22, 23, 24

Sharp 89, 88

Shintom 73

Signature 2000 (M. Wards)

80, 89

Sylvania 83, 78, 77, 80

Symphonic 80

Tashiro 47

Tatung 21, 33, 35

Teac 21, 33, 80, 35

Technics 77, 78

Toshiba 40, 7

Wards 89, 88, 37, 95, 47

Yamaha 36, 21, 33, 35

Zenith 95

* TV/VCR component

Note on IR SETUP code

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

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Brand IR SETUP code

Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa 80

Audio Dynamic 21, 35

Bell & Howell (M. Wards)

Brocsonic 70, 82

Canon 77, 78, 97

Citizen 47

Craig 73, 47

Curtis Mathis 8, 80, 77

Daewoo 26, 40, 77

DBX 21, 33, 35

Dimensia 8

Emerson 26, 82, 59, 48, 70, 81

Fisher 36, 45, 37, 44

Funai 80

General Erectric 87, 8, 77, 32*, 94*

Goldstar 47

Hitachi 78, 8, 42

Instant Replay 77, 78

JC Penny

77, 42, 8, 36, 21, 33, 35

JVC 21, 12, 13, 14, 33, 35

Kenwood 21, 33, 47, 35

LXI (Sears)

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. Default setting is code number 3.

Editing

(2)Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR

1Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause

on the VCR, then press the dial.

Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

–Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording 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 (11 7/8 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

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Remote sensor

Infrared rays emitter

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

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(4)Confirming VCR operation

1Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When finished, the indicator on the screen changes to COMPLETE.

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 (11 7/8 in.) away from the VCR.

•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

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Editing

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable

(DV connecting cable)

When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the

procedure below.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder .

(2)Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input.

When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to

VCR/VTR.

(3)Press MENU to display the menu.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR

You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and

paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder.

(2)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording

pause.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the

numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity.

The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the

indicator changes to COMPLETE.

(5)Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.

Take a note of the opening numerical value for each IN and the closing

numerical value for each OUT.

(6)Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for each IN, and the

average of all the closing numerical values for each OUT.

(7)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-IN”, then press the dial.

(8)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN,

then press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(9)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select “CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.

(10)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT,

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(11)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial.

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Editing

Notes

•When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about

50 seconds.

•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the

tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ of lead before

starting the recording.

•When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) you may not be able

to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR.

Keep the i.LINK connection, and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings. (p. 78)

Video and audio signals are transmitted in digital format.

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Operation 1: Making the program

(1)Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.

(5)Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(6)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

(7)Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(8)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(9)Set the program by repeating steps 5 to 8.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set a maximum of 20 programs.

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Editing

Erasing the program you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.

(1)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

Erasing all programs

(1)Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to

select ERASE ALL, then press the dial.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Notes

•The Digital program editing does not work when PB MODE is set to / in the

menu settings.

•You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.

You cannot set IN or OUT to the following portions of the tape:

–a blank portion of the tape

–a portion recorded in a system other than Digital8

The total time code may not be displayed correctly in the following cases:

–there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape

–the tape is not recorded in the Digital8 system.

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Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing

(Dubbing a tape)

Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to

recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV

connecting cable).

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.

(1)Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then

press the dial.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator

appears during editing on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press x on your camcorder.

To quit the Digital program editing function

Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

–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 screen when:

–The program to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made.

–i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

–The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK)

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Editing

Using with analog video unit and your

computer – Signal convert function

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your

computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the menu settings. (p. 78)

(3)Start playback on the analog video unit.

(4) Start capturing procedures on your computer.

The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software which

you use.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your

computer and software.

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 your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may

contain noise or incorrect colors.

•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video

includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.

: Signal flow (optional)

i.LINK

DV IN/OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Recording video or TV programs

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape from VCR.

Select a TV program if you are recording from TV.

The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Notes

•To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in

the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.

•If you fast-forward or slow-playback on the other equipment, the image being

recorded may fluctuate. When recording from other equipment, be sure to play back

the original tape at normal speed.

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the

white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white

plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the

right channel audio is output.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Connect using an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures.

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V

connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

: Signal flow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

PAUSE REC

Editing

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 IN/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 record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

(2)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4)Press N on the VCR to start playback.

The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5)Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

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 recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen of your camcorder by pressing

DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Recording video or TV programs

: Signal flow

(optional)

DV IN/OUT DV IN/OUT

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing

You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by

specifying the insert start and end points.

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Connections are the same as in “Recording video or TV programs” on page 74, 75.

Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

[a]

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Editing

Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR

to 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.

(5)On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your camcorder to the

recording pause mode.

(6)First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder to

start inserting the new scene.

Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the counter. Your camcorder

automatically stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in memory is canceled.

To change the insert end point

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator and begin from step 3.

Notes

•The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points

will be erased when you insert the new scene.

When the inserted picture is played back

The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a

malfunction.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

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DISPLAY

REC LAMP

INDICATOR

RETURN

OFF

— Customizing Your Camcorder —

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,

then the menu item and then the mode.

(1)In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY mode, press MENU.

(2)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial

to set.

(5)If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps from 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 79).

Customizing Your Camcorder

To make the menu display disappear

Press MENU.

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/VF SET

MEMORY SET

PRINT SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Selecting the mode setting of each itemz is the default setting.

Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch.

The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

PROGRAM AE

P EFFECT

D EFFECT

AUTO SHTR

Mode

—

zON

OFF

Meaning

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 43)

To add special effects like those in films or on the

TV to images (p. 39)

To add special effects using the various digital

functions (p. 40)

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even shooting in bright conditions

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

SELFTIMER

D ZOOM

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

N.S. LIGHT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

Mode

zOFF

36×

500×

zOFF

zON

OFF

zON

OFF

zON

AUTO

HIGH

zNORMAL

LOW

Meaning

Not to use the self-timer function

To use the self-timer function

To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 18× zoom is

carried out.

To activate digital zoom. More than 18× to 36×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 21)

To activate digital zoom. More than 18× to 500×

zoom is performed digitally. (p. 21)

—

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 36)

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 NightShot Light function (p. 24)

To cancel the NightShot Light function

To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the

brightness of the surroundings

The flash fires automatically

To fire the flash before recording to reduce the

red-eye phenomenon

Makes the flash level higher than normal

Normal setting

Makes the flash level lower than normal

Notes on the SteadyShot function

•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator appears on the screen. Your camcorder prevents

excessive compensation for camera-shake.

Notes on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL

•You cannot adjust FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL if the flash (optional) is not

compatible with FLASH MODE or FLASH LVL.

•FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL are displayed only when an external flash (optional)

is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

HiFi SOUND

TBC*

TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.

DNR*

DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.

AUDIO MIX

PB MODE

A/V t DV OUT

Mode

zSTEREO

zON

OFF

zON

OFF

—

zAUTO

zOFF

Meaning

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound

or a dual sound track tape with main sound

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound

To correct jitter

To not correct jitter. Set TBC to OFF when

playing back a tape on which you have dubbed

over and recorded the signal of a TV game or

similar machine.

To reduce picture noise

To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the

picture has a lot of movement

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and

stereo 2

To automatically select the system (Hi8/

standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to

record on the tape, and play back the tape

To play back a tape that was recorded in the

Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder

does not automatically distinguish the

recording system

To convert digital video signals into analog

video signals via your camcorder.

To convert analog video signals into digital

video siginals via your camcorder.

POWER

switch

VCR

*When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only.

Notes on AUDIO MIX

•When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance.

•You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

Note on PB MODE

The mode will return to the default setting when:

–you remove the battery pack or power source.

–you turn the POWER switch.

ST1 ST2

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

LCD BRIGHT

LCD B. L.

LCD COLOR

VF B.L.

Mode

—

zBRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

—

zBRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

Meaning

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen

with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To set the brightness on the LCD screen

backlight normal

To brighten the LCD screen backlight

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turning

the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the

following bar

To set the brightness in the viewfinder normal

To brighten the viewfinder

POWER

switch

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.

•When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

To darken To lighten

To reduce

intensity To increase

intensity

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

STILL SET

PIC MODE

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE

REMAIN

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

Mode

zSINGLE

CONTINUOUS

MULTI SCRN

zSUPER FINE

FINE

STANDARD

z1152 × 864

640 × 480

z320 × 240

160 × 112

zAUTO

zOFF

Meaning

Not to record continuously

To record continuously (p. 98)

To record 9 images continuously (p. 98)

To record still images in the finest image

quality mode

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode (p. 91)

To record still images in 1152 × 864 size

To record still images in 640 × 480 size

To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size (p. 93)

To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

•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 the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode

•For 5 seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick”

To write a print mark on still the recorded still

images you want to print out later (p. 136)

To cancel print marks on still images

To protect selected images against accidental

erasure (p. 132)

Not to protect images

POWER

switch

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

Note on IMAGESIZE

If you set PIC MODE to MULTI SCRN, IMAGESIZE is automatically set to 640 × 480.

VCR

MEMORY

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

SLIDE SHOW

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

PHOTO SAVE

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

Mode

—

zRETURN

—

zRETURN

SAME

MULTI

MARKED

zOFF

DATE

DAY&TIME

Meaning

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 131)

To delete all the images (p. 134)

To cancel formatting

To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK,

then press the dial.

3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. FORMATTING appears

during formatting. COMPLETE appears when

formatting is finished.

To duplicate still images in the tape to

“Memory Stick” (p. 115)

To cancel prints of split screen

To make prints of same split screen (p. 137)

To make prints of different split screen

To make prints of images with print marks in

recording order

To make prints without the recording date and

time

To make prints with the recording date

To make prints with the recording date and

time (p. 137)

POWER

switch

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

Notes on formatting

•Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting

with this camcorder is not required.

•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows

“FORMATTING”.

•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•Format the “Memory Stick” if “ FORMAT ERROR” appears.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.

•Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”

•Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

Note on PRINT SET

9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (supplied

with DCR-TRV830 only) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

REC MODE

AUDIO MODE

q REMAIN

Mode

zSP

z12BIT

16BIT

zAUTO

Meaning

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode

To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two

stereo sounds)

To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the

one stereo sound with high quality)

To display the remaining tape bar:

•for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape

•for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape

•for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in

VCR mode

•for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed

to display the screen indicators

•for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VCR mode

To always display the remaining tape bar

POWER

switch

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR*

CAMERA

VCR

Note on REC MODE

When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode

even you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator “8mm

TAPE t SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC” appears on the screen. Use the Hi8

tapes for the LP mode.

Notes on the LP mode

•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or

VCRs, noise may occur in images or sound.

•When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in

the LP mode, the playback image may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

Note on AUDIO MODE

When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in

AUDIO MIX.

*To dub a tape to another VCR

You cannot select AUDIO MODE for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You,

however, can select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard

8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable.

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

CLOCK SET

AUTO TV ON

TV INPUT

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

DATA CODE

Mode

—

zOFF

zVIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

OFF

zNORMAL

2×

zENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

zON

OFF

zDATE/CAM

DATE

Meaning

To set the date or time (p. 17)

—

To automatically turn on the Sony TV when

using the super laser link function (p. 32)

To switch the video input on a Sony TV when

using the super laser link function (p. 32)

—

To display selected menu items in normal size

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size

To display the following information indicators

in English: REC, STBY, min, CAPTURE, END

SEARCH and VOL

To display the information indicators in French

To display the information indicators in

Spanish

To display the information indicators in

Portuguese

To display the information indicators in

Chinese

To make the demonstration appear

To cancel the demonstration mode

To display date, time and recording data

during playback

To display date and time during playback

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

Notes on DEMO MODE

•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts

about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a

cassette inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette, set the POWER switch to other than

CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF.

•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen

and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

Note on DATA CODE

Various settings when recorded are not displayed on the screen during MPEG movie

playback (moving picture playback.) (p. 28)

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Icon/item

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

INDICATOR

Mode

—

zMELODY

NORMAL

OFF

zON

OFF

zLCD

V-OUT/LCD

zON

OFF

—

zBL OFF

BL ON

Meaning

To set the clock to the local time.

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time

difference. The clock changes by the time

difference you set here. If you set the time

difference to 0, the clock returns to the

originally set time.

To output the melody when you start/stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder

To output the beep instead of the melody

To cancel all sound including shutter sound

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

remote control misoperation caused by other

VCR’s remote control

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and in the viewfinder

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the subject is not aware of the recording

To make program and perform video editing

(p. 62)

To adjust and set the synchronicity of your

camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set

mode (p. 62)

To turn off the backlight on display window

To turn on the backlight

POWER

switch

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the screen even when your camcorder is

connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected

with the i. LINK cable)

In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source

The AUDIO MIX, FLASH LVL, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND items are returned to

their default settings.

The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

Notes on INDICATOR

•When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced by about 3 percent during recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BL ON is automatically

selected.

CAMERA

VCR

MEMORY

You can record and play back images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your

camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange

image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for

“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

On file format

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001:This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer.

Before using “Memory Stick”

•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•Depending on the model, the position and shape of the switch may be different.

•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 metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.

•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.

•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

–Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun

–Under direct sunlight

–Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick”, put it in its case.

— “Memory Stick” operations —

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

“Memory Stick” operations

“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a

guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

•Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the

Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot

play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-

TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this

universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that has been used on other equipment, format

the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder following the steps on page 84. Note that all

images on the “Memory Stick” will be deleted if you format it.

“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Inserting “Memory Stick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the v mark

facing toward the “Memory Stick” slot as illustrated below.

To eject the “Memory Stick”

Press the “Memory Stick” eject button. The “Memory Stick” pops up.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from

the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the

power off , eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image

data breakdown may occur.

If “ MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed

The “Memory Stick” may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

“Memory Stick” slot

Access lamp

“Memory Stick” eject button

“Memory Stick” operations

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Selecting image quality mode

You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is

SUPER FINE.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the types of images you are shooting.

(

)

POWER

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

MOV I E S E T

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

QUA L I T Y

RETURN

ST I LL SET

IMAGESIZE

SINGLE

MEMORY SET

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

QUA L I T Y

RETURN

ST I LL SET

IMAGESIZE

REMA I N 6

MEMORY SET

[

] :

END

ST I LL SET

STANDARD

PIC MODE

QUA L I T Y

RETURN

IMAGESIZE

REMA I N18

SUPER EFIN

EFIN

NDARDSTA

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Image quality settings

Setting Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.

The number of still images you can record is less than

in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3.

FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. The image is compressed to about 1/6.

STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image is

compressed to about 1/10.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The

memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality

mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1152 × 864

or 640 × 480 image size in the menu settings.)

1152 × 864 image size

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE About 600 KB

FINE About 300 KB

STANDARD About 200 KB

640 × 480 image size

Image quality mode Memory capacity

SUPER FINE About 190 KB

FINE About 100 KB

STANDARD About 60 KB

Note on the image quality mode indicator

This is only displayed during recording.

“Memory Stick” operations

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Selecting the image size

You can select either one of two image sizes

Still images: 1152 × 864 or 640 × 480.

The default setting is 1152 × 864.

Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112

The default setting is 320 × 240.

(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 the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE

SET (moving picture), then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

Still images:

1152 640

Moving pictures:

320 160

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

SINGLE

QUA L I T Y

IMAGESIZE

MEMORY SET

MOV I E S E T

RETURN

REMA I N

[

] :

END

IMAGESIZE

320 240

160 112

MEMORY SET

MOV I E S E T

RETURN

REMA I N

[

] :

END

IMAGESIZE

REMA I N

2min

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

QUAL I TY

IMAGESIZE

1152 864

640 480

1152

REMA I N

PIC MODE

MEMORY SET

ST I LL SET

RETURN

[

] :

END

QUAL I TY

IMAGESIZE

640 480

REMA I N

MEMORY SET

MOV I E S E T

RETURN

REMA I N

[

] :

END

IMAGESIZE

320 240

160 112

REMA I Nsec

320

04 NIAMER sec

(

)

POWER

STILL SET MOVIE SET

“Memory Stick” operations

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

Image size settings

Setting Meaning Indicator

Recording Playback

1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images.

1152

SFN

1152

640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images.

640

SFN

640

320 × 240 Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

320 320

160 × 112 Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

160 160

Maximum recording time of moving pictures

Image size Maximum recording time

320 × 240 15 seconds

160 × 112 60 seconds

Note

When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152 × 864 size are played back on a unit that

does not support that size, the full image may not appear.

Approximate number 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 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 20 images 6 images

FINE (FINE) 40 images 12 images

STANDARD (STD) 60 images 18 images

8MB type (optional):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 40 images 12 images

FINE (FINE) 81 images 25 images

STANDARD (STD) 122 images 37 images

16MB type (optional):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 82 images 25 images

FINE (FINE) 164 images 51 images

STANDARD (STD) 246 images 75 images

Using “Memory Stick”–introduction

32MB type (optional):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 164 images 52 images

FINE (FINE) 329 images 104 images

STANDARD (STD) 494 images 152 images

64MB type (optional):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 329 images 104 images

FINE (FINE) 659 images 208 images

STANDARD (STD) 988 images 304 images

128MB type (optional):

Image size 640 × 480 1152 × 864

SUPER FINE (SFN) 659 images 208 images

FINE (FINE) 1319 images 416 images

STANDARD (STD) 1978 images 608 images

Approximate 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 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 10 min. 40 sec. 2 min. 40 sec.

32MB type (optional):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 21 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec.

64MB type (optional):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 42 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 40 sec.

128MB type (optional):

Picture size 160 × 112 320 × 240

Recording time 85 min. 20 sec. 21 min. 20 sec.

“Memory Stick” operations

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights

up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the

middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.

(3)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

21 / 40

FINE

PHOTO

1152

(

)

POWER

Number of images can be recorded

on the “Memory Stick”

Number of recorded images

Recording still images on “Memory

Stick” – Memory Photo recording

Note

When recording still images at step 2 with PHOTO pressed lightly, the image

momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

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.)

When you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

When recording in MEMORY mode

The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.

Recording images continuously

You can record still images continuously. Select one of the two modes described below

before recording.

Continuous mode [a]

When the image size is set to 1152 × 864, you can record up to 4 images continuously.

When the image size is set to 640 × 480, you can record up to 16 images continuously.

The number of recorded photos in continuous mode depends on the capacity of the

“Memory Stick.”

Multi screen mode (Recording image size is 640 × 480) [b]

You can record 9 still images continuously on a single page.

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

[a] [b]

“Memory Stick” operations

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number

of still images depending on the image size.

When you stop pressing, the recording stops.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PIC MODE, then press the dial.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the

dial.

(7)Press MENU to erase the menu display.

(8)Press PHOTO deeper.

If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full

“ FULL” appears on the screen and you cannot record still images on the “Memory

Stick.”

2,7 3

4,5

(

)

POWER

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

MOV I E S E T

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

[

] :

END

PIC MODE

QUA L I TY

RETURN

ST I LL SET

IMAGESIZE

SINGLE

MEMORY SET

[

] :

END

ST I LL SET SINGLE

CONT I NUOUS

MUL T I SCRN

PIC MODE

QUA L I TY

RETURN

IMAGESIZE

MEMORY SET

[

] :

END

ST I LL SET MUL T I SCRN

PIC MODE

QUA L I TY

RETURN

IMAGESIZE

PHOTO

100

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

Continuous shooting settings

Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen)

SINGLE Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator)

CONTINUOUS

Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals.

( )

MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and

displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. Still images

are recorded in 640 × 480 size. ( )

The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size

and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”

When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

The camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still

images.

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“Memory Stick” operations

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to display the menu settings in the standby mode.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SELFTIMER, then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(6)Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

(7)Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two

seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts

automatically.

To record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-

timer

Press START/STOP in step 7. To cancel the recording, press START/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer recording

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby

mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when:

–Self-timer recording is finished.

–The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

To check the image to be recorded

You can check the image with pressing PHOTO lightly, then press it deeper to start the

self-timer recording.

Recording still images on “Memory Stick”

– Memory Photo recording

(

)

POWER

3-5

CAMERA SET

SELFT IMER

NSLIGHT OFF

FLASH MODE

RETURN

[

] :

END

FLASH LVL

PHOTO

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Recording an image from a tape as a still

image

Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape and record it as a still

image on a “Memory Stick.”

Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and

record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a recorded tape and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press N. The image recorded on the tape is played back.

(3)Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the image from the tape freezes.

“CAPTURE” appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet.

(4)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the acccess lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. Also do not turn the power off , eject the “Memory

Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur.

If appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not comform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

Your camcorder stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record the audio from a tape.

Titles superimposed on tapes

You cannot record the titles on the “Memory Stick.” However, you can record titles

which have already been recorded on tapes.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

CAPTURE

REW PLAY FF

(

)

POWER

PHOTO

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“Memory Stick” operations

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Recording a still image from other equipment

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The image from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(3)Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 102.

Using the A/V connecting 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 VCR.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

: Signal flow

S VIDEO S VIDEO

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

DV OUT

DV IN/OUT

: Signal flow

(optional)

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You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. 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.

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.)

Recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s – MPEG movie recording

(

)

POWER

320

REC

0:03

[15 ]

min

SEC

BBB

Recording time can be recorded on

the “Memory Stick”

This indicator is displayed for 5

seconds after pressing START/STOP.

This indicator is not recorded.

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“Memory Stick” operations

When recording in MEMORY mode

The angle of view is a little increased than one in CAMERA mode.

When using an external flash (optional)

Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on “Memory

Stick”s. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded.

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.”

Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s

– MPEG movie recording

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Recording moving pictures from a tape

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a

moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also take in moving picture

data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory

Stick.”

Before operation

•Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. And press X at the

scene where you want to start recording from.

(3)Press START/STOP. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 ×

112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE

in the menu setting is set to 320 × 240, the maximum recording time is 15

seconds.

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

3320

REC

[15 ]

0:03

0:15:42:43

min

SEC

BBB

REW PLAY FF

(

)

POWER

PAUSE

This indicator is displayed for

5 seconds after pressing START/STOP.

This indicator is not recorded.

Recording time can be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

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“Memory Stick” operations

Recording moving pictures from a tape

Notes

•Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from

a tape to “Memory Stick”s.

•Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes.

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 battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

Data code recorded on a tape

You cannot record the data code recorded on a tape.

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.

The picture may be recorded on the “Memory Stick” incorrectly if:

– you turn the POWER switch during recording

– you press any video control buttons during recording

– between the scene recorded in the Digital8 system and in the Hi8/standard 8

system.

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Recording moving pictures from a tape

Recording a moving picture from other equipment

Before operation

Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.

(3)Follow step 3 on page 106.

Using the A/V connecting 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 VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

: Signal flow

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“Memory Stick” operations

Recording moving pictures from a tape

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Note

The “ ” may flash in the following instances. If this happens, eject and insert

“Memory Stick“ again, and record distortion-free images.

–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

–Between scenes or in the various playback modes on the tape recorded in Hi8/

standard 8 system

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.”

DV OUT

DV IN/OUT

: Signal flow

(optional)

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Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of

the moving image you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a

tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on

the “Memory Stick”.)

M. CHROM (Memory chroma key)

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a

moving image.

M. LUMI (Memory luminance key)

You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title

with a moving image. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chroma key)

You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be

used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the

moving image will be swapped with a still image.

M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap)

You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory

Stick” as the overlap function.

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes

only.

M. OVERLAP*

Still image Moving image

C. CHROM

Still image Moving image

Blue

M. LUMI

Still image Moving image

M. CHROM

Still image Moving image

Blue

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“Memory Stick” operations

Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX

Recording superimposed images on a tape

Before operation

•Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2)Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3)Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP

(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving image.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving image

M. LUMI – The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving image

C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image

which is to be swapped with a still image

M. OVERLAP – No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

(7)Press START/STOP to start recording.

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

III••••

I••••••

100–0021

(

)

POWER

MEMORY

MIX

Still image

112

Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX

To change the still image to superimpose

Do either of the following:

–Press MEMORY+/– before step 7.

–Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To change the mode setting

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, 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 stores 20 images

–For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018

–For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 132).

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

To record the superimposed image as a still image

Press PHOTO in step 7.

Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still

image

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” is recorded still images into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

position.

(2)Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3)Press MEMORY+/– to select the still image you want to superimpose.

To see the previous image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press

MEMORY+.

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“Memory Stick” operations

Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM

(5)Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving image.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is

to be swapped with a moving image

M. LUMI – The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which

is to be swapped with a moving image

C. CHROM – The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image

which is to be swapped with a still image

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

(7)Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

dissappears.

M. CHROM

M. LUMI

III••••

I••••••

100–0021

MEMORY

MIX

(

)

POWER

Still image

114

Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX

To change the still image to superimpose

Do either of the following:

–Press MEMORY+/– before step 7.

–Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To change the mode setting

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, 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.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images

–For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018

–For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 132).

Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play them back with your camcorder.

While recording on a “Memory Stick” using MEMORY MIX function

You cannot use the following functions;

–PROGRAM AE

–exposure

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“Memory Stick” operations

Copying still images from a tape

– Photo save

Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes

recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

•Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape.

•Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial.

PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.

(5)Press PHOTO deeper. The still image from the tape is recorded on the

“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is

displayed when copying is completed.

(

)

POWER

PHOTO

SAV

[

] :

END

PHOTO SAVE

FINE

0:00:00:00

21/ 40

END

[

] :

END

PHOTO SAVE

0:30:00:00

FINE

25/ 40

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

MOV I E S ET

VIE SET

PROTECT

PHOTO SAVE

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO SAVE READY

[

] :

END

PHOTO BUTTON

[

PHOTO

] :

START

[

] :

END

PHOTO SAVE

0:00:00:00

FINE

21/ 40

640

116

To stop copying

Press MENU to stop copying.

When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full

“MEMORY FULL” appears on the screen, and the copying stops. Insert another

“Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

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 your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the

“Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown

may occur.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

“NOT READY” appears on the screen when you select PHOTO SAVE in the menu

settings.

When you change the “Memory Stick” in the middle of copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick.”

Copying still images from a tape – Photo save

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“Memory Stick” operations

Viewing a still image

– Memory Photo playback

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6

images at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(3)Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(4)Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired still image. To see the previous

image, press MEMORY –. To see the next image, press MEMORY +.

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images correctly on your camcorder when:

–playing back image data modified with your computer

–playing back 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 flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

PLAY

(

)

POWER

118

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before the operation.

•When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image

quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is

as good as ever.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Recording data

•When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the recording

data (date/time or various settings when recorded).

•Recording data are also recorded on “Memory Stick.”

If “ NO FILE” appears on the screen

No image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

Screen indicators during still image playback

Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)

You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2)Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback

(

)

POWER

INDEX

21 / 40

MEMORY PLAY

100-0021

640

Data directory number/File number

Image number/Total number of recorded images

Protect indicator

Print mark

Image size

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“Memory Stick” operations

Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

•To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.

•To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –.

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.” These

numbers are different from the data file names.

Image data modified with your computer or shot with other equipment

These files may not be displayed on the index screen.

B mark

6 / 40

100-0006

1 2 3

4 5 6

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Viewing a moving picture

– MPEG movie playback

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back 6 images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2)Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3)Press MEMORY +/– to select the desired moving pictures. To see the previous

picture, press MEMORY –. To see the next picture, press 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 correctly on your camcorder when:

–playing back image data modified with your computer

–playing back 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 your

camcorder before operation.

•Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

Recording data

When you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander, you can see the recording

data.

The display changes as follows:

date/time t no indicator

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “ NO FILE” appears.

(

)

POWER

PLAY

MPEG

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Screen indicators during moving picture playback

Viewing a moving picture – MPEG movie playback

Picture number/Total number of recorded

pictures

Image size

Data directory number/File number

Protect indicator

320

MOV

00001

MEMORY PLAY

2/20

0:12

Memory playback indicator

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You can view data recorded on the “Memory Stick” using your computer.

On file format

Data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is stored in the following formats. Make sure that

applications that support these file formats are installed on your computer.

•Still images: JPEG format

•Moving images/audio: MPEG format

Recommended computer environment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000

Professional standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

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 Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB connector must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

•Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if

you connect 2 or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when

using a hub.

•Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously, some

equipment may not operate.

•Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

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Viewing images using your computer

Installing the USB driver

Before connecting your camcorder to your computer, install the USB driver to the

computer. The USB driver is contained together with application software for viewing

images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camcorder.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

(1)Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software screen appears.

(3)Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows ® 98/98SE/Me and Windows ®

2000”. USB driver installation starts.

(4)Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5)Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

(6)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, connect the AC power adaptor

and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

“PC MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(7)Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognize

the hardware. 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 your camcorder before installing the USB driver.

For Macintosh users

(1)Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2)Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

(3)Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

(4)Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window.

(5)Move the following 2 files from the window opened in step 3 to the System

Folder icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop).

•Sony Camcorder USB Driver

•Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(6)When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click OK.

(7)Restart your computer.

USB connector

(USB) jack

USB cable

Push in until

the connector

clicks into place

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Viewing images

For Windows 98 users

(1)Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load.

(2)Connect one end of the USB cable to the (USB) jack on the camcorder and

the other end to the USB connector on your computer.

(3)Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet.

(4)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

“PC MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5)Open “My Computer” on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized

drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (D:)”)

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6)Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. Double-click the

folder or the file in the following order.

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file

For the detailed folder and file name, see ”Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 126).

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still image “Dcim” folder t“100msdcf” folder tImage file

Moving picture* “Mssony” folder t“Moml0001” folder tImage file*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended.

If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image and sound may

break off.

USB connector

(USB) jack

USB cable

Push in until

the connector

clicks into place

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Unplug the USB cable/Eject the “Memory Stick”

To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”, follow the procedure below.

For Windows 2000 users

(1)Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the TaskTray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2)A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the

USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.”

For Macintosh users

(1)Quit application programs opened.

Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk does not lit.

(2)Drag and drop the “Memory Stick” icon to the Trash or select Eject under the

Special menu.

(3)Eject the “Memory Stick.”

Notes on using your computer

“Memory Stick”

•“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the “Memory

Stick” has been formatted on your computer.

•Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the

“Memory Stick” life.

•Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

Software

•Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

•When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to

the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in a folder.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows 98 users

(The drive recognizing the camera is [D:])

Folder File Meaning

100msdcf DSC0ssss.JPG Still image file

Moml0001 MOV0ssss.MPG Moving picture file

Folder containing moving picture data

Folder containing still image data

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Copying the image recorded on “Memory

Stick” to tapes

You can copy images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to

Hi8 /Digital8 tapes.

Before operation

Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your

camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired image. Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode.

(3)Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The Hi8 /Digital8 tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4)Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image you want to copy.

(5)Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.

(6)If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.

To stop copying

Press x.

REC

PAUSE

(

)

POWER

PLAY

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During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

–MEMORY PLAY

–MEMORY INDEX

–MEMORY DELETE

–MEMORY +/–

–MEMORY MIX

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

Image data modified with your computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.

If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode

You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators

pertinent to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator.

When copying

You cannot copy the image recorded on “Memory Stick” with titles to tapes.

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You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back images

recorded on “Memory Stick.” The still image is enlarged, and R r indicators

showing the direction to move the image appear on the screen.

(3)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

R :The image moves downward.

r :The image moves upward.

T t becomes available.

(4)Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

T :The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downward.)

t :The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upward.)

To cancel memory PB ZOOM function

Press PB ZOOM.

Enlarging still images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM

PB ZOOM

(

)

POWER

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : T t

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : r R

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Note

You cannot record or print the images enlarged by the PB ZOOM mode on “Memory

Stick”s.

In the PB ZOOM mode

The digital effect function does not work.

The PB ZOOM function is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed:

– MENU

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY +/–

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack when the

POWER switch is set to MEMORY.

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM function does not work on moving pictures recorded on “Memory

Stick”s.

Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s

– Memory PB ZOOM

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You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial.

(5)Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” in sequence.

To stop the slide show

Press MENU.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY 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 again from the beginning.

Playing back images in a continuous loop

– SLIDE SHOW

(

)

POWER

PLAY

MEMORY SET

FORMAT

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

[

] :

END

RETURN

MEMORY SET

FORMAT

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK

READY

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

[

] :

END

RETURN

[

M P L A Y

] :

START

[

] :

END

SL IDE SHO

100

–

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Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection

To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Play back the image you want to protect.

(3)Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(7)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The - mark is displayed beside the

data file name of the protected image.

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

(

)

POWER

MEMORY SET

FORMAT

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

[

] :

END

RETURN

MEMORY SET

FORMAT

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

[

] :

END

RETURN

21/ 40

MEMORY SET

FORMAT

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK ON

OFF

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

[

] :

END

RETURN

21/ 40

MEMORY SET

FORMAT

ST I LL SET

MOV I E S E T

PR I NT MARK OFF

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

[

] :

END

RETURN

21/ 40

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You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

Deleting selected images

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Play back the image you want to delete.

(3)Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.

(4)Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

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 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.

Deleting images

3,4

DELETE

(

)

POWER

[

DELETE

] :

DEL

[–] :

CANCEL

DELETE

100

–

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Deleting all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2)Press MENU to make the menu display appear.

(3)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

DELETING appears on the screen. When all the unprotected images are

deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.

Deleting images

(

)

POWER

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

MOV I E S E T

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

ELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

RETURN

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

READY

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

RETURN

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

FORMAT

[

] :

END

RETURN

EXECUTE

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

FORMAT

[

] :

END

DELET I NG

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

FORMAT

[

] :

END

COMPLE TE

MOV I E S E T

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To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick”

Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC.

While DELETING appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK

You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing

out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying the still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1)Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2)Play back the image you want to write a print mark.

(3)Press MENU to display the menu.

(4)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.

(5)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial.

(6)Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(7)Press MENU to erase the menu display. The mark is displayed beside the

data file name of the image with a print mark.

To cancel writing print marks

Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

If the write-protect tab on 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.

3,7 4

(

)

POWER

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

MOV I E S E T

PROTECT

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT ON

OFF

SL IDE SHO

DELETE AL L

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT OFF

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MEMORY SET

RETURN

ST I LL SET

PR I NT MARK

PROTECT ON

SL IDE SHO

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

[

] :

END

MOV I E S E T

MOV I E S E T MOV I E S E T

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You can use the external printer (supplied with DCR-TRV830 only) on your camcorder

to print still images on the print paper.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.

There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes how

to print by selecting in the menu on your camcorder. (p. 78)

Before operation

•Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

•Connect the printer to your camcorder as illustrated.

You can print 9 still images on the 9 split print paper. Select the desired mode in the

menu 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.

Using the external printer

Printer

PR I NT SET

[

] :

END

RETURN

9PIC PRINT

DATE

TIME RETURN

SAME

MUL T I

MARKED

PR I NT SET

[

] :

END

RETURN

9PIC PRINT

DATE

TIME OFF

DATE

DAY&T IME

DATE

DATE/TIME

9PIC PRINT

SAME PICS MULTI PICS or *MARKED PICS

JUL 4 2000

DATE DAY&TIME

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If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”

appears on the screen or the display window, the self-diagnosis display function has

worked. See page 143.

In the recording mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

cSet it to CAMERA. (p. 19)

• The tape has run out.

cRewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 27)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

cUse a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder

has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.

cSet the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA again. (p. 19)

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

cInstall a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

cAdjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 22)

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 78)

• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.

cSet it to AUTO. (p. 46)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

cSet FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 46)

• The LCD panel is open.

cClose the LCD panel. (p. 20)

• The tape is the standard 8 tape.

cUse Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85)

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. This is not a malfunction.

• This is not a malfunction.

• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

Some tiny white spots appear on the

screen.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

— Troubleshooting —

Types of trouble and their solutions

START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

The autofocusing function does not

work.

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

You cannot record in the LP mode.

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Troubleshooting

The date search does not work

correctly.

The picture which is recorded in the

Digital8 system is not played back.

The tape which is recorded in the Hi8

/standard 8 system is not played

back correctly.

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder

automatically starts the demonstration.

cInsert a cassette and the demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 78)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

cSet it to OFF. (p. 23)

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

cSet it to OFF. (p. 23)

• The backlight function is active.

cSet it off. (p. 23)

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 78)

• Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu setting. (P. 78)

• The power of the external flash (optional) is off or the

power source does not installed.

cTurn on the external flash or install the power source.

• Two or more external flashes (optional) are attached.

cOnly one external flash (optional) can be attached.

• AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings

while recording in a bright place.

cSet it to ON. (p. 78)

In the playback mode

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.

cSet it to VCR. (p. 27)

• The tape has run out.

cRewind the tape. (p. 27)

• The video head may be dirty.

cClean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 153)

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the menu settings.

cSet it to STEREO. (p. 78)

• The volume is turned to minimum.

cPress VOLUME +. (p. 27)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.

cAdjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 78)

• The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion.

(p. 56)

• PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings.

cSet it to AUTO. (p. 78)

• Set PB MODE to / in the menu settings. (p. 78)

Types of trouble and their solutions

An unknown picture is displayed on

the screen.

Picture appears too bright, and the

subject does not appear on the

screen.

The picture is recorded in incorrect

or unnatural colors.

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

A horizontal black band appears

when shooting a TV screen or

computer screen.

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is

not clear or does not appear.

The playback button does not work.

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

An external flash (optional) does not

work.

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In the recording and playback modes

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

cInstall a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

cConnect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 16)

• The tape was ejected after recording.

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet.

• The tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

cCharge the battery pack fully again. (p. 12)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

cReplace with a new battery pack. (p. 11)

• The battery is dead.

cUse a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

cCharge the battery fully so that the battery remaining

indicator indicates correct time. (p. 12)

• The power source is disconnected.

cConnect it firmly. (p. 11, 16)

• The battery is dead.

cUse a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

Types of trouble and their solutions

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

The battery remaining

indicator does not indicate

the correct time or the power

goes off although the battery

remaining indicator

indicates that the battery

pack has enough power to

operate.

The power does not turn on.

The end search function does not

work.

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

The end search function does not

work correctly.

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When operating using the “Memory Stick”

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

cSet it to MEMORY. (p. 97)

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

cInsert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 90)

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

cDelete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 133)

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

cFormat the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder or use

another “Memory Stick.” (p. 84)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

• The image is protected.

cCancel image protection. (p. 132)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

• The image to protect is not played back.

cPress MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 117)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

• The image to write a print mark is not played back.

cPress MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 117)

• The “Memory Stick” has been recorded to its full capacity.

cDelete unnecessary images and write a print mark again.

(p. 133, 136)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

cRelease the lock. (p. 88)

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

Recording does not function.

The image cannot be deleted.

You cannot format the “Memory

Stick”.

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

The photo save function does not

work.

You cannot protect the image.

Types of trouble and their solutions

(Continued on the following page)

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Others

Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

cCheck the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again. (p. 62)

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony.

cSet it to IR. (p. 63)

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

cSet the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 70)

• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

cAdjust the synchronicity. (p. 68)

• PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings.

cSet it to AUTO. (p. 78)

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

cSet it to ON. (p. 78)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

cRemove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the

+ – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

cInsert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 165)

• The batteries are dead.

cInsert new ones. (p. 165)

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.

cSet it to LCD. (p. 78)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG).

• Charging the battery pack is completed.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

cInstall it properly. (p. 11)

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

cInstall it properly.

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

cContact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

• The battery’s temperature is extremly high or low because

of the ambient temperature.

• Disconnect the power cord 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

DISPLAY button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you

press the RESET button, all the settings including the date

and time return to the default.) (p. 161)

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

The melody or beep sounds for 5

seconds.

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs on

the TV or VCR.

While charging the battery pack, the

backlight of the display window

does not light.

Types of trouble and their solutions

Digital program editing does not

function.

No function works though the power

is on.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

While charging the battery pack, the

remaining battery time indicator

flashes.

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C:21:00

Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

cUse an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 148)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 152)

• The video heads are dirty.

cClean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). (p. 153)

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

cRemove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

cDisconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

source, operate your camcorder.

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

cContact 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

your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of

a letter and figures) on the screen or in the display

window.

If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following

code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss)

will differ depending on the state of your

camcorder.

C:21:ss

LCD screen, viewfinder or

display window

Self-diagnosis display

•C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

•E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony facility.

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

C:31:ss

C:32:ss

C:04:ss

C:22:ss

Self-diagnosis display

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Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the screen or in the display window, check the

following.

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:

•The file is corrupted.

•The file is unreadable.

•You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX

function on moving picture.

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 143)

EThe battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

•The battery is nearly dead.

The E indicator sometimes blinks even if

the remaining battery time is about five to

ten minutes depending on the operating

conditions, environment and battery

condition.

Fast flashing:

•The battery is dead.

%Moisture condensation has occurred*

Fast flashing:

•Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about 1 hour with the

cassette compartment open (p. 152).

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”*

Slow flashing:

•No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing:

•The “Memory Stick” is not readable with

your camcorder (p. 88).

•The image cannot be recorded on “Memory

Stick” (p. 109).

•The picture you tried to record on

“Memory Stick” as a moving picture is

recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system

(p. 109).

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting

Fast flashing:

•“Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 84).

•The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.*

QWarning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

•The tape is near the end.

•No tape is inserted.*

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 18).*

Fast flashing:

•The tape has run out.*

ZYou need to eject the cassette*

Slow flashing:

•The write-protect tab on the cassette is out

(red) (p. 18).

Fast flashing:

•Moisture condensation has occurred

(p. 152).

•The tape has run out.

•The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 143).

-The image is protected*

Slow flashing:

•The image is protected (p. 132).

Warning indicator as to the flash

(optional)

Fast flashing:

•There is something wrong with the external

flash (optional).

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

C:21:00100–0001

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Warning messages

•CLOCK SET Set the date and time. (p. 17)

•FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 148)

BATTERY ONLY

•8mm TAPE t SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record

Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC in the LP mode.* (p. 85)

•Q Z TAPE END The tape has run out.*

•Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette tape.*

• CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty. (p. 153)

•COPY INHIBIT You tried to record a picture that has a copyright

control signal.* (p. 146)

• FULL The “Memory Stick” is full.* (p. 99)

• -The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.* (p. 88)

• NO FILE No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”.*

(p. 118)

• NO MEMORY STICK No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*

• AUDIO ERROR You are trying to record an image with sound that

cannot be recorded by your camcorder on “Memory

Stick”.* (p. 107)

• MEMORY STICK ERROR The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.* (p. 90)

• FORMAT ERROR Check the type of formatting.* (p. 84)

• - DIRECTORY ERROR The “Memory Stick” has more than one directory

such as 100msdcf.* (p. 117)

• NO PRINT MARK You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using a “Memory Stick” contains no image

with a print mark.* (p. 137)

• NO STILL IMAGE FILE You selected MULTI in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using a “Memory Stick” contains no still

image.* (p. 137)

•DELETING You tried to record on a “Memory Stick” while

deleting data.*

•FORMATTING You tried to record on a “Memory Stick” while

formatting it.*

• NOW CHARGING Charging an external flash (optional) does not work

correctly.*

* You hear the melody or beep sound.

** The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

on the screen.

Warning indicators and messages

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— Additional Information —

Digital8 system, recording and

playback

What is the “Digital8 system”?

This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8

video cassette .

Usable cassette tapes

We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette.*

The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on Hi8 /

standard 8 tape is half the recording time when using the conventional Hi8 /

standard 8 system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in

the SP mode.)

* If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic

pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs

(including other DCR-TRV730/TRV828/TRV830).

Note

Tapes recorded in the Digital8 system cannot be played back on Hi8 /standard 8

(analog) system machine.

is a trademark.

Playback system

The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected

before the tape is played back.

During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals

are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack.

Display during automatic detection of system

The Digital8 system or Hi8 /standard 8 system is automatically detected, and

the playback system is automatically switched to. During switching of systems, the

screen turns blue, and the following displays appear on the screen. A hissing noise also

sometimes can be heard.

t / : During switching from Digital8 to Hi8 /standard 8

/ t : During switching from Hi8 /standard 8 to Digital8

When you play back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that has recorded

your camcorder.

When you record

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals

for copyright protection of software.

COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on the TV screen if you

try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals

on the tape when it records.

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Additional Information

When you playback a dual sound track tape

When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system

When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track

tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu

settings (p. 78).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual

Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound

1 Lch Main sound

2 Rch Sub sound

When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,

set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 78).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back a dual

Mode a stereo tape sound track tape

STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound

1 Monaural Main sound

2 Unnatural Sound Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

Digital8 system, recording and playback

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About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder

and an AC power adaptor.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between

10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the backlight of the display window goes out,

indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside

of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

• Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the

battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use

the battery pack longer:

–Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in

your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots.

–Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-FM70/FM90/FM91, optional).

• Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is

in the standby mode or playback is paused.

• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recording before the actual recording.

•Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-registant.

Remaining battery time indicator

•If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so

that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however,

that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate

shooting time.

•The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

How to store the battery pack

•Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after

fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder.

This is to maintain the battery pack’s functions.

•To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting

mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Battery life

•The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new

battery pack.

•The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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Additional Information

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is “i.LINK”?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other

data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling

other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable (DV cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having

two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to

be connected.

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 standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each

equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is

“S100”.

When units are unit is connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate,

the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* What is “Mbps”?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received

in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

About i.LINK

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About i.LINK

i.LINK Functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 60.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by

SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment .

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction

manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if

necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,

Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela,

etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great

Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 78 for more information.

Using your camcorder abroad

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[b][a]

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Maintenance information and

precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this

condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may

not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and

the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is

inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not

appear.

If moisture condensation occurred

None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your

camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your

camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is

turned on again.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

–You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

–You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

–You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

–You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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Maintenance information

Cleaning the video heads

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

When you playback/record in the Digital8 system

The video heads may be dirty when:

–mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

–playback pictures do not move.

–playback pictures do not appear.

–the x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

during recording.

If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue.

When you play back in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system

The video heads may be dirty when:

–playback pictures contain noise.

–playback pictures are hardly visible.

–playback pictures do not appear.

If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning

cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

Maintenance information and precautions

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Maintenance information and precautions

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery

Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battery 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 half a year if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even

if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder

operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is

discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

•Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

•Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Precautions

Camcorder operation

•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

•For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating

instructions.

•If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

•Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

•Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

•Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

•Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

Noise may appear on the image.

•Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen.

This is not a malfunction.

•While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

On 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.

Camcorder care

•Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR

sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be

used for a long time.

•Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

•Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

•Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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Connection to your computer

•When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your computer,

use a new Hi8 /Digital8 tape.

•When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 (analog) system into your

computer, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your

computer.

When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO

The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn’t work. To use this function,

dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.

AC power adaptor

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.

To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

•Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

•Always keep metal contacts clean.

•Do not disassemble the unit.

•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

•While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

•Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

About care and storage of the lens

•Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:

–When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

–In hot or humid locations

–When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

•Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about

once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for

a long time.

Maintenance information and precautions

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Maintenance information and precautions

Battery pack

•Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

•Keep the battery pack away from fire.

•Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

•Keep the battery pack dry.

•Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

•Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

•Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

•Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.

Note on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

–Be sure to insert the batteries with the + – polarities matched to the + – marks.

–Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

–Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

–Do not use different types of batteries.

–Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

–Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

•Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

•If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

•If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Additional Information

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 MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync

negative 327 mV, (at output

impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5 mm)

Input impedance more than 47 kΩ

(kilohms)

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

LCD screen

Picture

DCR-TRV730:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

DCR-TRV828/TRV830:

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in.)

Total dot number

DCR-TRV730:

61 600 (280 × 220)

DCR-TRV828/TRV830:

123 200 (560 × 220)

Video camera

recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scaning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,

stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Recommended cassette

Hi8/Digital8 video cassette

Recording/playback time (using

120 min. Hi8 video cassette)

SP mode: 1 hour

LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minuites

Fastforward/rewind time (using

120 min. Hi8 video cassette)

Approx. 5 min.

Viewfinder

Electric Viewfinder, Monochrome

Image device

4.5 mm (1/4 type CCD)

(Charge Coupled Device)

Approx. 1 070 000 pixels

(Memory mode: 1 000 000 pixels)

(Camera mode: 690 000 pixels)

Lens

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter 37 mm (1 1/2 in.)

18× (Optical), 500× (Digital)

Focal length

4.1 - 73.8 mm (3/16 - 3 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

Camera mode:

47 - 846 mm (1 7/8 - 33 3/8 in.)

Memory mode:

39 - 702 mm (1 9/16 - 27 3/4 in.)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot

mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

Specifications

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

DCR-TRV730:

4.8 W

DCR-TRV828/TRV830:

5.1 W

Viewfinder

4.0 W

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.)

89 × 102 × 227 mm

(3 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 9 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

DCR-TRV730:

970 g (2 lb 2 oz)

DCR-TRV828/TRV830:

980 g (2 lb 2 oz)

excluding the battery pack,

cassette and shoulder strap

DCR-TRV730:

1 120 g (2 lb 7 oz)

DCR-TRV828/TRV830:

1 130 g (2 lb 7 oz)

including the battery pack

NP-FM50, 120min. Hi8 cassette,

and shoulder strap

Supplied accessories

See page 10.

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Specifications

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm

(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding power cord

Battery pack

Maximun output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Mean output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Operating temperatur

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

76 g (2.7 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

“Memory Stick”

Memory

Flash memory

4 MB: MSA-4A

Operating voltage

2.7 - 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

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Quick Reference

— Quick Reference —

Identifying the parts and controls

1Lens cap (p. 19)

2LCD screen (p. 19)

3OPEN button (p. 19)

4VOLUME buttons (p. 27)

5Battery pack (p. 11)

6BATT (battery) release lever (p. 11)

7POWER switch (p. 19)

8START/STOP button (p. 19)

9Hooks for shoulder strap

0DC IN jack (p. 12)

This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony

video products.

When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you

purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”

mark.

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

Camcorder

160

qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29)

x STOP (stop)

m REW (rewind)

N PLAY (playback)

M FF (fastforward)

X PAUSE (pause)

z REC (recording)

qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32)

qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23)

qf Focus ring (p. 46)

qg Lens

qh Microphone

qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19)

qk Infrared rays emitter (p. 23, 32)

ql NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 23)

w; Display window (p. 166)

wa FOCUS switch (p. 46)

ws FADER button (p. 37)

wd BACK LIGHT button (p. 23)

wf Remote sensor

Identifying the parts and controls

What is SUPER LASER LINK?

The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video

equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays.

REW PLAY

STOP

PAUSE REC

SUPER LASER LINK

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Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

e; MEMORY PLAY button (p. 117)

ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 118)

es EXPOSURE button (p. 45)

ed MEMORY DELETE button (p. 133)

ef MEMORY + button (p. 111, 117)

wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26)

wh MPEG u button (p. 120)

wj Speaker

wk MEMORY – button (p. 111, 117)

wl RESET button (p. 142)

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated.

162

Identifying the parts and controls

eg Intelligent accessory shoe

eh END SEARCH button (p. 26)

ej DISPLAY button (p. 28)

ek PB ZOOM button (p. 54, 129)

el TITLE button (p. 47)

r; MEMORY MIX button (p. 111)

ra Power zoom lever (p. 21)

rs PHOTO button (p. 33, 97)

rd “Memory Stick” eject button (p. 90)

rf “Memory Stick” slot (p. 90)

rg Access lamp (p. 90)

rh SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 78)

rj MENU button (p. 78)

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video

light, microphone or printer.

•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the

power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the

accessory for further information.

•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten

the screw.

•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

163

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls

rk Viewfinder (p. 22)

rl LOCK knob (p. 19)

t; Grip strap

ta i (headphones) jack

ts MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

Connect an external microphone

(optional). This jack also accepts

a “plug-in-power” microphone.

td Eyecup

t; ta

tf Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

(p. 22)

tg OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18)

th Tripod receptacle (base)

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

tj Cassette compartment (p. 18)

164

Identifying the parts and controls

tk ya

tk AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack

(p. 31, 59, 103)

tl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31)

y; DV IN/OUT jack (p. 60, 103)

The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK

compatible.

ya LANC jack

LANC stands for Local Application

Control Bus System. The LANC control

jack is used for controlling the tape

transport of video equipment and other

peripherals connected to the video

equipment. This jack has the same

function as the jack indicated as

CONTROL L or REMOTE.

ys (USB) jack (p. 123)

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

165

Quick Reference

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

Identifying the parts and controls

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries to

the + – marks inside the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

•Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

•Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes

1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid

remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode

VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the

VCR with black paper.

1PHOTO button (p. 33, 97)

2DISPLAY button (p. 28)

3SEARCH MODE button (p. 56, 57)

4./> buttons (p. 56, 57)

5Tape transport buttons (p. 29)

6Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

7ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 51, 55)

8START/STOP button (p. 19)

9DATA CODE button (p. 28)

0Power zoom button (p. 21)

166

Operation indicators

LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window

qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time

code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis

display indicator (p. 143)/Tape photo

recording indicator (p. 33)/Memory

photo indicator (p. 97)/Image number

indicator (p. 118)

qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 22)

qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator

(p. 51, 55, 77)

qk Search mode indicator (p. 26, 56, 57)

ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 23)

w; A/V t DV indicator (p. 73)/

DV IN indicator (p. 75)

wa Audio mode indicator (p. 85)

ws Warning indicators (p. 144)

wd Recording lamp (p. 19)

This indicator appears in the viewfinder.

wf Video flash ready indicator (p. 80)

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (optional).

wg Video flash mode indicator (p. 80)

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (optional).

wh Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time

code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis

display indicator (p. 143)

wj FULL charge indicator (p. 12)

Identifying the parts and controls

1Recording mode indicator (p. 19)

/Mirror mode indicator (p. 20)

2Format indicator (p. 146)

, or indicator appears.

3Remaining battery time indicator

(p. 12, 22, 28)

4Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure

indicator (p. 45)

5Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect

indicator (p. 40, 53)

6Wide mode indicator (p. 36)

7Picture effect indicator (p. 39, 52)

8Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code

indicator (p. 28)

9PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 43)

0Backlight indicator (p. 23)

qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 80)

qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 46)

qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 101)

qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video

control mode (p. 29)/Image size

indicator (p. 93)/Image quality mode

indicator (p. 91)

min

REC

0:00:00

FADER

16:9WIDE

SEPIA

16B

DATE

ZERO SET

MEMORY

A/V DV

1qd

2wj

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Quick Reference

Index

A, B

AC power adaptor.................. 12

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22

AFM HiFi Sound................... 147

AUDIO MIX ............................ 81

AUDIO MODE........................ 85

A/V connecting cable

.................................. 31, 59, 103

BACK LIGHT .......................... 23

Battery pack ............................. 11

BEEP ......................................... 87

C, D

Camera chroma key ............. 110

Charging battery..................... 12

Charging built-in rechargeable

battery ................................. 154

Clock set ................................... 17

Data code ................................. 28

Date search .............................. 56

DEMO....................................... 86

Digital effect ...................... 40, 53

Digital8 system ..................... 146

Digital program editing ......... 62

DISPLAY.................................. 28

DOT .......................................... 37

Dual sound track tape.......... 147

DV connecting cable....... 60, 103

EDITSEARCH ......................... 26

END SEARCH................... 26, 29

Exposure .................................. 45

F, G, H

FADER ..................................... 37

Fade in/out.............................. 37

FLASH MOTION.................... 40

FOCUS...................................... 46

Format ...................................... 84

Full charge ............................... 12

Grip strap............................... 164

i (Headphone jack) ............. 163

Heads...................................... 153

HiFi SOUND ........................... 82

I, J, K, L

i.LINK ............................... 60, 149

Image protection ................... 132

Image quality mode ............... 91

Image size ................................ 93

Index screen........................... 118

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

.............................................. 148

Infrared rays emitter ........ 23, 32

JPEG.......................................... 88

LANC jack ............................. 164

LUMINANCEKEY ................. 40

M, N

Main sound.............................. 81

Manual focus ........................... 46

Memory chroma key ............ 110

Memory luminance key....... 110

MEMORY MIX...................... 110

Memory overlap ................... 110

Memory PB ZOOM .............. 129

Memory photo recording ...... 97

“Memory Stick” ...................... 88

Menu settings .......................... 78

Mirror mode ............................ 20

Moisture condensation ........ 152

Monaural.................................. 31

MONOTONE .......................... 37

MPEG ....................................... 88

MPEG movie recording ....... 104

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 23

NTSC system ......................... 151

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE............................ 40

Operation indicators ............ 166

OVERLAP ................................ 37

Photo save.............................. 115

Photo scan................................ 58

Photo search ............................ 57

Picture effect ...................... 39, 52

Picture search .......................... 29

Playback pause........................ 29

Print mark .............................. 136

PROGRAM AE....................... 43

Recording time........................ 14

Rec Review .............................. 26

Remaining battery time

indicator .......................... 22, 28

Remaining tape indicator ...... 22

Remote Commander ............ 165

Remote control jack (LANC)

.............................................. 164

Remote sensor ....................... 160

RESET button ........................ 142

Self-diagnosis display .......... 143

Self-timer.................... 25, 34, 101

Shoulder strap ....................... 159

Signal convert function.......... 73

Skip scan .................................. 29

Slide show.............................. 131

Slow playback ......................... 29

SLOW SHUTTER.................... 40

STEADYSHOT ........................ 80

Stereo tape ............................. 147

STILL ........................................ 40

Sub sound ................................ 81

SUPER LASER LINK ............. 32

SUPER NIGHTSHOT............. 23

S VIDEO jack ........................... 31

T, U, V

Tape counter............................ 22

Tape PB ZOOM....................... 54

Tape photo recording............. 33

Telephoto ................................. 21

Time code................................. 22

Title ........................................... 47

TRAIL ....................................... 40

Transition................................. 20

TV color systems................... 151

(USB) jack .......................... 123

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators............... 144

Wide-angle .............................. 21

Wide mode .............................. 36

WIPE......................................... 37

WORLD TIME......................... 87

Write-protect tab..................... 18

Zero set memory......... 51, 55, 77

Zoom ........................................ 21

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