Sony DCR TRV103 User Manual CAMCORDER Manuals And Guides L9080003
SONY Digital Camcorder Manual L9080003 SONY Digital Camcorder Owner's Manual, SONY Digital Camcorder installation guides
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SONnet': Digital Video Camera Recorder, Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and retain it for future reference. thoroughly, Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV : Serial No. Model No. AC- Serial No. I_D®i_DHandycam Digital 8 C'I0InfoLITHIUM DCR-TRVI O31TRV1 10 1_ ©1998 by Sony Corporation Welcome! Congratulatibns ortlyour purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your -Digital Handycamryou _an 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. _t-flr_rshock -_xl_the moisture• hazard, do rain or unit'to :ill CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void our authority to operate this equipment. Declaration /_ RISK OF DO ELECTRIC NOT OPEN SHOCK CALERON: TO REDUCE THE RISK (X_ NOT REMOVE NO REFER OF EIJECTRIC COVER USER-SERVICEABLE SERVICING TO Q_JALIFIED ,/_ *SHOCK, Trade Name: SONY MoSet it to _.. (p. 17) • The digital effect function is working. ") Cancel it. (p. 34) The O indicator viewfinder. • The video heads may be dirty. "_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cassette (not supplied). (p. 71) flashes in the The picture does not appear in the view finder. (p. 39) cleaning • The LCD panel is open. "_ Close the LCD panel. (p. 14) (Continued on the following page) 63 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. • The contrast between high. Your camcorder the subject and background is not a malfunction. is too A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. • Your camcorder Some tiny white spots appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, • Slow shutter, low lux or NightShot activated. This is not a malfunction. An unknown picture is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the MENU is not a malfunction. +Slow shutter mode is settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically start_ the demonstration. "_ Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 53) The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. "_ Set it to OFF. (p. 18) Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen, • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. -) Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function place. (p. 18) Symptom Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA -) Set it to VTR. (p. 21) • The tape has run out. "_ Rewind the tape. (p. 21) The playback picture is not clear or does not appear. • The television's video "_ Adjust it. (p. 24) There are four horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear, • The video head may be dirty. -) Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cassette (not supplied). (p. 71) No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND in the MENU settings. -) Set it to STEREO. (p. 53) • The volume is turned to minimum. channel or OFF. is not adjusted correctly. cleaning set to 2 -) Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME • AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the MENU •") Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 53) +. (p. 21) settings. • The tape has a blank portion (p. 45) portion correctly. The picture which is recorded in the Digital8 [) system is not played back. • PB MODE is set to I'lim/[] "_ Set it to AUTO. (p. 53) The tape which is recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system is not played back correctly. • Set PB MODE to I-lil_/m The date search does not work 64 Cause and/or in a dark in the recorded in the MENU in the MENU settings. settings. (p. 53) Troubleshooting Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. Install a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. -) Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 11) The end search function does not work. •The tape was ejected after recording. •You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The operating temperature is too low. • The battery pack is not fully charged. -) Charge the battery pack again. (p. 9) • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. -) Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8) The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. • You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. • The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 8) • The battery is dead. -) Use a charged battery pack. (p. 8, 9) The cassette cannot be removed the holder. from The [] and _ indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. • The power source is disconnected. -) Connect it firmly. (p. 8, 11) • The battery is dead. -) Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 8, 9) • Moisture condensation has occurred. "_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least I hour to acclimatize. (p. 70) (Continued on the following page) aDam _k B, o i o Symptom Cause and/or The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work. Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings. -) Set it to ON. (p. 53) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. -) Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + - polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks. "_ Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 80) • The batteries are dead. -) Insert new ones. (p. 80) The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. • DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD Set it to LCD. (p.53) The melody seconds. • Moisture condensation or beep sounds for 5 While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window. 66 in the MENU settings. has occurred. -) Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least I hour to acclimatize. (p. 70) • Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. -_ Connect it firmly. (p. 9) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. "_ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display 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) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following code chart. The last two digits (indicated by DO) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder. Viewfinder (or LCD screen) Self-diagnosis display °C:OO:rnD You can service your camcorder yourselL °E:OO:HO Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. aim Five-digit C:04:OH C:21:Dr3 display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an "InfoLITH1UM" battery pack. "_Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 11) • Moisture condensation has occurred. Ilk D. o o -) Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 70) C:22:HO • The video heads are dirty. -_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD clean'mg cassette (not supplied). (p. 71) C:31:OO • A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred. -) Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. -) Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. C:32:rnrn E:61:V10 E:62:NO • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. •_ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sonny 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. 67 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. • The warning messages do not appear in the mirror mode. • The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Fast flashing: • You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 71). The battery is dead or -nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery is nearly dead. Fast flashing: • The battery is dead (p. 9). -- Self-diagnosis display (p. 67) (3:21:00 i, --_ Warning indicator as to -tape Slow flashing: • The tape is near the end. • No tape is inserted (p. 12).* • The write-protect tab on the cassetteis out (red) (p. 12)* Fast flashing: • The tape has run out (p. 12, 21).* The lithium battery is weak or is not installed _v. 61) Warning GLEANING CASSETTE COPY INHIBIT messages -- Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: • Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about I hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 70). --You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing: • The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 12).* Fast flashing: • Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 70). • The tape has run out (p. 12, 21).* • The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 67). The video heads are dirty. You tried to record a picture that has a copyright * You hear the melody 68 _]-- or beep sound. control signal (p. 59). 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 necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. [ AC-L10A/L10B/L10C ""_ _'_,1_ [aI [a], if _ [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based eamcorder. 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. m D. O. O 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. O PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc. You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in the MENU settings. See page 53 for more information. 69 Maintenance precautions information and 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. L¢there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the II] indicator flashes. When the _--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 I 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). 7O Maintenance information and precautions Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may he dirty when: • mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. • playback pictures do not move. • playback pictures are hardly visible. • playback pictures do not appear. • the O indicator and "_ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another or the O indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. [a] [b] or mm If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, dean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). 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 Cleaning Kit (not supplied) to clean the LCD screen. using a LCD o. _.' o m _a O Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) ORemove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). OThen, while sliding the RELEASE knob, _turn the eyecup in the direction of the arrow and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available (3) Reattach the eyecup and replace the screw. blower for a still camera. @ Caution Do not remove eyecup. any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the 71 Maintenance information and 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 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. • 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 LCD 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. Camcorder care • Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR secflons 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. 72 Maintenance information AC power and precautions 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 Notes 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. m Q. o. m o • 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. 73 Specifications Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary beads, 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 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min. cassette) 1 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. cassette) Approx, 8 rain. Image device 1/4 inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Approx. 460,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 290,000 pixels) Lens Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 1 7/16 in. (37 ram) 20x (Optical), 360x (Digital) Focal length 5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.6 - 72 mm) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (41 - 820 mar,) Color temperature Auto Minimum illumination 1 lux (F 1.4) 0 lux (in the NightShot mode)* * Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting. 74 S video input/output 4-pin mini DIN Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, "75 ohms, unbalanced Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Video input/output Phone jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced Audio Input/output Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R) 327 mV, (at output impedance 47 kilohms) impedance less than 2.2 kilohms RFU OC OUT Special minilack, DC 5V it, OV input/output 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (o 3.5 mm) LANCcontrol jack Stereo mini-minijack (o 2.5 ram) MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V 13(2,output impedance 6.8 kilohms (o 3.5 mm) Stereo type picture 2.5 inches measured diagonally 2 x 1 1/2 in. (50.3 x 37.4 mm) Total dot number 61,380 (279 x 220) Power requirements 7.2 V (battezy pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 3.5 W Viewfinder 3.1 W Operating temperature 32 °F to 104"F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature -4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (Approx.) 4 × 4 1/4 × 85/8in. (101 x 107 x 217 ram) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 1 tb 15 oz (890 g) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 3 oz (1 kg) including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, 120 rain. cassette and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 7. Power requirements 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 23W Output voltage DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode Operating temperature 32 OFto 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) Storage temperature 4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C) Dimensions (approx.) 5 x 1 9/16 x2 1/2in. (125 x 39 x 62 ram) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord Cord length (approx.) AC power cord: 6.6 feet (2 m) Comxecting cord: 5.2 feet (l,6 m) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. -- Quick Reference -- Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] ,O c 1. [] =O [] POWER switch (p. 13) [] Power zoom lever (p. 16) [] LCD BRIGHT buttons [] PHOTO button (p. 26) [] FOCUS switch (p. 39) [] BATT RELEASE lever (p. 8) [] OPEN button (p. 13) [] STANDBY switch (p. 13) [] VOLUME buttons (p. 21) [] START/STOP button (p. 13) [] Eyecup (p. 71) [] Hook for shoulder strap (p. 77) [] Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 71) [] DC IN jack (p. 9) [] Viewfinder (p. 15) (p. 14) lens adjustment lever 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. 75 Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Video control buttons (p. 21, 23, 43, 50, [] Infrared rays emitter (p. 18, 25) 52) [] Microphone [] PUSH AUTO button (p. 39) [] +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 19) || PAUSE (pause) • REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. [] NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 18) [] Display window [] Remote sensor (p. 80) EDITSEARCH buttons [] Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your carncorder. • STOP (stop) _HI REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) _" FF (fastforward) [] [] [] [] (p. 20) LASER LINK button (p. 25) Focus ring (p. 39) Camera recording lamp (p. 13) (p. 81) What is LASER LINK? The LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the _ mark by using infrared rays. 76 Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] [] m ,O c [] Lithium battery compartment [] (p. 62) [] PROGRAM AE button (p. 37) Speaker [] EXPOSURE button (p. 38) [] START/STOP MODE switch (p. 17) [] SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 32) [] LCD screen (p. 14) [] MENU button [] FADER button (p. 30) [] BACK LIGHT button (p. 18) _o ?= (p. 28, 53) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. 77 Identifying the parts and controls [] [] [] [] [] [] Intelligent [] [] accessory shoe [] DISPLAY button (p. 22) DATA CODE button (p. 22) [] END SEARCH button (p. 20) DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 34, 42) [] PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 32, 41) _ Intelligent Accessory Shoe Notes on the Intelligent accessory shoe • The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. • The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to STANDBY, 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. 78 Identifying the parts and controls @ [] [] [] @ [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Viewfinder [] EJECT switch (p. 12) [] [] (p. 15) LANC e control jack LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The _ control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. [] Cassette compartment [] Grip strap [] S VIDEO jack (p. 24, 27, 48, 50) [] Q (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. Fastening [] [] (p. 12) RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 24) MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. If you connect a 2-pin microphone, supply power from DC OUT jack. _u PD DV IN/OUT jack (p. 49) This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions. The [ DV IN/OUT compatible. [] m _o E. VIDEO/AUDIO jack is i.LINK jacks (p. 24, 27, 48_ 50) the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. 79 Identifying the parts and controls The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. as on your camcorder [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] PHOTO button (p. 26) [] [] DISPLAY button (p. 22) [] SEARCH MODE button (p. 44, 46, 47) [] _/I_H [] Tape transport [] DATA CODE button (p. 22) 52) [] buttons (p. 44, 46, 47) buttons (p. 21) To prepare the Remote ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 40, 43, Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning the camcorder. [] START/STOP button (p. 13) [] Power zoom button (p. 16) Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - polarities the + - marks inside the battery compartment. 8O on on the batteries to 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. Identifying the parts and controls Viewfinder Display [] [] window [] IHandgcam L. 8:B H,Inl_il FULLH--_ Ii i R" tD [] [] [] Tape speed mode indicator [] This indicator appears while playing back in the Hi8/standard 8 system. /Mirror mode indicator (p. 14) Standby/Recording indicator (p. 13)1 Video control mode (p. 23) [] Tape counter (p. 40, 43, 52)/1"/me code indicator (p. 17)/Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 67)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 17)/Photo recording indicator (p. 26) [] Remaining tape indicator (p. 17) [] Format indicator (p. 59) IE),Him or [] indicator appears. Remaining battery time indicator (p. 17) [] Exposure indicator (p. 38)/Zoom indicator (p. 16) [] Fader indicator (p. 30)/Digital indicator (p. 34, 42) [] Wide mode indicator (p, 28) [] ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 40, 43, 52) Search mode indicator (p. 20, 44, 46, 47) NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 18, 19) [] Picture effect indicator (p. 32, 41) [] DV IN indicator (p. 49) [] LCD bright indicator (p. 14)/Volume indicator (p. 21)/Data code indicator [] Audio mode indicator (p. 56) [] Warning (p.22) [] [] Recording lamp (p. 13) Hi8 indicator This indicator appears while playing back in the Hi8 system. [] Tape counter (p. 40, 43, 52)/Time code indicator (p. 17)Self-diagnosis display function indicator (p. 67)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 9) FULL charge indicator (p. 9) effect [] PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 37) [] Backlight indicator (p. 18) [] SteadyShot [] [] Manual focusing indicator (p. 39) Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied). [] off indicator (p. 54) [] fD indicators (p. 68) 81 Quick Function Functions Guide to adjust exposure • In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments such as sunset, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater or event • In strong light or reflected light, such at a beach in midsummer or on a ski Functions to give (in the recording • • • • • images (in the recording fireworks, BACK LIGHT (p. 18) Spotlight mode (p. 36) a formal Beach & ski mode (p. 36) as slope more impact mode) Smooth transition between scenes Taking a still picture Digital processing of images Processing a scene using digital effects Creating a soft background for subjects FADER (p. 30) PHOTO (p. 26) PICTURE EFFECT (p. 32) DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 34) Soft portrait mode (p. 36) Functions to give a natural appearance (in the recording mode) • Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom • Focusing manually • Shooting distant subjects • Recording fast-moving subjects Functions to use in editing (in the • Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Functions to use after recording to your recordings D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 53) Manual focus (p. 39) Landscape mode (p. 36) Sports lesson mode (p. 36) recording mode) Wide mode (p. 28) (in the playback • Digital processing of recorded images • Processing a recorded scene using digital effects • Displaying the date/time or recording data when you recorded • Quickly locating a desired scene • Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode • Scanning scenes recorded in the photo mode • Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound • Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord 82 mode) NIGHTSHOT (p. 18) Low lux mode (p. 36) Sunset & moon mode (p. 36) mode) PICTURE EFFECT (p. 41) DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 42) Data code (p. 22) Zero set memory (p. 40, 43, 52) Photo search (p. 46) Photo scan (p. 47) HiFi SOUND [MEN-t,)] (p. 53) LASER LINK (p. 25) Index A,B Adjusting viewfinder ............. AC power adaptor .................... AFM HiFi Sound .................... ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ................................................ A/V connecting cable .............................. 24, 27, 48, BACK LIGHT .......................... Battery pack ............................... Beep .......................................... BOUNCE .................................. 15 9 60 17 50 18 8 57 29 C, D Charging battery ....................... Clock set ................................... Connection (viewing on TV) ................... (dubbing a tape) .................. Data code ................................. Date search .............................. DEMO ...................................... DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 34, Digital 8 system ...................... DISPLAY .................................. 9 58 24 48 22 44 56 42 59 22 Dual sound track tape ............ 60 Dubbing a tape ........................ 48 DV connecting cable ............... 49 E EDITSEARCH ......................... END SEARCH ................... 20, Exposure .................................. External microphone (not supplied) ............................... S I, J, K, L 20 23 38 79 F,G,H FADER ..................................... 30 Fade in/out .............................. 30 FLASH MOTION .................... 33 FOCUS ...................................... 39 Full charge ................................. 9 Grip strap ................................. 79 Heads ........................................ 71 Headphone jack ...................... 79 HiFi SOUND ........................... 55 i.LINK ................................. 49, "InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ Infrared rays emitter ........ t8, LANC ....................................... LASER LINK ........................... LCD screen .............................. LUMINANCEKEY ................. 79 11 25 79 25 14 33 M,N Main sound .............................. Manual focus ........................... Menu settings .......................... Mirror mode ............................ Moisture condensation .......... Monaural .................................. MONOTONE .......................... Mosaic fader ............................ NIGHTSHOT .......................... Normal charge .......................... NTSC system ........................... 55 39 53 14 70 24 29 29 18 9 69 O,P,Q OLD MOVIE ............................ 33 Operation indicators .............. OVERLAP ................................ Photo scan ................................ Photo search ............................ Photo recording ...................... PICTURE EFFECT ............ 32, Picture search .......................... 81 29 46 47 26 41 23 Playback pause ........................ Power sources (house current) ..................... (car battery) .......................... (battery pack) ......................... Power zoom ............................. PROGRAM AE ....................... 23 S video jack ............ 24, 27, 48, Self-diagnosis display ............ SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ........... Shoulder strap ......................... Skip scan .................................. Slow playback ......................... SLOW SHUTI'ER .................... +SLOW SHUTTER ................. START/STOP MODE ............ STEADYSHOT ........................ Stereo tape ............................... STILL ........................................ Sub sound ................................ 50 67 77 77 23 23 33 19 17 54 60 33 55 T, U,V Time code ................................. Tape counter .......... 17, 40, 43, Telephote ................................. TRAIL ....................................... Transition ................................. TV color systems ..................... 17 52 16 33 13 69 m €_. w, x, Y, z Warning indicators ................. Wide-angle .............................. Wide mode .............................. WORLD TIME ......................... Write-protect tab ..................... Zoom ........................................ Zero set memory 68 16 28 57 12 16 8 ......... 40, 43, 52 11 11 8 16 36 R Rec review ............................... Recording time ........................ Remaining tape indicator ...... Remaining battery time indicator ................................ Remote control jack (LANC) ................................................ Remote commander ............... Remote sensor ......................... 20 10 17 17 79 80 76 83 SonyOline Sony Corporation Printed in Japan http://www.world.sony.com/ Pdnted on recycled paper
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