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SON_
3-087-921-12(1)
Digital
Video
Camera
Recorder
DCR- TRV3611TRV460
SEr_es
© 2004 Sony Corporation
_EMDRY
_TICK
Read this first
Before operating
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly,
reference.
and retain it for l_ture
CAUTION
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
INSERT.
WARNING
TO prevent
fire
expose
unit
the
or shock
to rain
hazard,
do not
or moisture.
MATCH
WIDE
FULLY
RECYCLINGLITHIUM-ION BMTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are recgelable.
You can help preserve our
environment
by returning
._
your
used rechargeable
batteries to lhe
collection and recycling location
nearest you. For more inform_lion
CAUTK_: TO REDUCETHE RI_ C_ B_G_JC
DO NO'rREIIOVI_ _
NO U6EP_BB_C_LE
regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call roll
free 1-800-822-8837,
or visit htlp://www.rbrc.org/
_,1_
(OR B,_lq.
Caution: Do not handle
Ion batteries.
pART6 _61D_
This symbol is intended
to alert the
user to the presence of uninsul_led
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's
sul_cient
enclosure that may be of
magnitude to consti_te
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
li_eralure accompanying
the
appliance.
fJ Notice
• If St_lic e]eetrduty or electromagnetic
inlerference
causes data transfer to discontinue
midway (f_il),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the
USB c_ble _gain.
2
damaged
or leaking
Lithium-
Reorim/t or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
For customers in the U.S.A.
and
r_ceiver.
If you ]/ave any quesrions
call:
Sony Customer
(7669)
futbrmation
about this product,
Cemcr
you may
1-800-222-SONY
The number below is for FCC rdaled
Regulatory
[rdbrmation
matters
connected.
only.
equipment in order to comply with the funRs tbr a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
Responsible
Party: Sony Electronics hm.
Address: 680 Kinderkamaek
Road, Oradell,
07649 U.S.A.
NJ
Notes on use
Telephone No.: 20!-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjecl to the following two cmrdifions:
( 1) This device may not cause harmfi_! interference,
Owner'sRecord
are located on the
bottom. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
call upon your Sony dealer regarding
Model No. DCR-TRV
you
this product.
Serial No.
Model No. ACSerial No.
CAUTION
that any changes
not expressly approved fu this manual
authorily to operate this equipment.
O
and Ifig I'||m,
Digital8
[2 system only
Notes
operation.
You are cautioned
Note on a Cassette
tape
You can record on standard 8 mm []
[2 video cassettes
on your camcorder.
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including futer ference thai may cause
The model and serial numbers
the equipment _ an outlet oll a circuit
from that to which the _ceiver is
- Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced
radio/TV
technician for help.
The intert_ace cable supplied must be used with the
Declaration
of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV4b0
undesired
- Commct
different
in Digital8
See page
115 for details.
on recording
• Before slarlfug to record, test the recordfug function
to make su_ the picture and sound ate recorded
without any problems.
• Compen safion for the contents of _cordings
cannot
be provided, even if _cording or playback is n_
possible due to a malfunction
of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the country/
regions. To view your _cordings
on a TV, you need
an NTSC system-based
TV.
• Television pmgrmns, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
or modifications
could void your
Notes
lens
on the
LCD
panel,
viewfinder,
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder
Note:
This equipment
has been tested and found to comply
with the limits fur a Class B digital device, pursuant
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These funits are designed
to provide
to
reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installarion. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio tYequency energy and, if not fus_alled and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harm tld interference to radio communications.
and
are
manufactured
using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
eperafional
for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
thai appear constantly Ol/the LCD screen and fue
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
1towever, there is no guarantee that interference wil!
not occur fu a particular installarion. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference m radio or television
receprion,
equipment
which can be determined
by turning the
offand on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the inler ference by one or more of the
tbllowing measures:
,,,_conffnued
3
• Exposing the LCD screen, the view finder, or the lens
to di_ct sunlight _r long pedods of time may cause
malfunctions.
Be capful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to mal function. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note
on
connecting
other
device
Before connecting your cam€order to other device
such as a VE'R or a computer with a USB or i.LINK
cs[)]e, be sure to fuser t the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged,
this may cause a malfunction
Notes
on using
this
in
or
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• You can change the language to be used for screen
display on your cameorder (p. 22)
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
of your camcorder.
manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are caplured usfug a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from wbat
you see.
• Instructions
models.
with no specific model
names are tbr all
\
Viewfinder
Instructions with specific model names are tbr the
fudicaled models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the
model name of your camcorder.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder correctly.
• To ensure a good grip, Pasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand
on the back side oflhe LCD panel to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
4
Battery pack
LCD panel
Table of Contents
z.:,
'oato,es
avai,able
for only.
_] : Features available for "Memory Stick"
only.
Read this first .............................................................................................
Quick
Start
2
Guide
Recording movies ......................................................................................
8
Recording still images ..............................................................................
10
Recording/Playing
back with ease ...........................................................
12
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................
13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................
14
Using an outside power source .................................................................................
17
Step 3: Turning the power on ...................................................................
17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ......................................
18
Getting
started
Adjusting the LCD panel ...........................................................................................
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................
18
18
Step 5: Setting the date and time .............................................................
19
Step 6: Inserting the recording media ......................................................
20
Inserting a cassette tape ...........................................................................................
Inserting a "Memory Stick" ........................................................................................
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................
20
21
22
Recording
Recording movies
....................................................................................
Recording for a longer time .......................................................................................
Using zoom ...............................................................................................................
Using the built-in light ................................................................................................
Recording in mirror mode .........................................................................................
Using the self-timer ...................................................................................................
24
26
26
27
28
28
Recording still images _
- Memory photo recording .............................
29
Selecting image quality .............................................................................................
31
Using the self-timer ...................................................................................................
31
Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" while recot_Jing movies on a tape ....... 32
Recording
with
ease - Easy Handycam
Recording a movie _
..................................................
33
..............................................................................................
Recording a still image _ ........................................................................................
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................
33
34
34
.,,_centinued
5
Adjusting the exposure .............................................................................
35
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 35
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject- Flexible spot meter ........................... 35
Adjusting the exposure manually ............................................................................... 36
Recording
in dark places - NightShot
plus, etc .......................................
37
Adjusting the focus ...................................................................................
38
Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject - SPOT FOCUS .................................. 38
Adjusting the focus manually ..................................................................................... 39
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................
40
Fading in and out of a scene [] - FADER ..............................................................40
Using special effects [] - Digital effect ...................................................................41
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape - MEMORY MIX ..................................42
Searching for the starting point [] ..........................................................
44
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
- END SEARCH ..................................................................................................44
Searching manually- EDIT SEARCH .......................................................................45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes - Rec review ....................................45
Playback
Viewing movies recorded on a tape [] ...................................................
46
Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................47
Viewing recordings with added effects - Digital effect ..............................................48
Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick" _
...........................................
49
Playing back in various modes from a "Memory Stick", ............................................. 50
Playing
back with ease - Easy Handycam ..............................................
51
Making full use d Easy Handycam operation ...........................................................52
Various
playback functions ......................................................................
53
Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom ....................... 53
Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................ 54
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data - Data code .............................. 54
Playing
the picture
on a TV ......................................................................
56
Locating a scene on a tape for playback []
...........................................
57
Searching quickly for a desired scene -Zero set memory ........................................ 57
Searching for a scene by date of recording- Date search ....................................... 57
6
Advanced
Using
the
Marking recorded images with specific
information _] - Image protection/
Print mark ..................................... 99
operations
Menu
Selecting menu items ......................... 59
Using the _ (CAMERA SET) menu
- PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE,
etc ................................................
Troubleshooting
61
Using the _
(MEMORY SET) menu
- QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc ......... 65
Using the _
(PICT. APPLI.) menu
- PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/
FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC,
etc ................................................
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) _ .................. 101
Troubleshooting
...............................
Warning indicators and messages
Additional
103
...110
Information
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 114
68
Usable cassette tapes ...................... 115
Using the _@ (EDIT/PLAY) menu
- END SEARCH/TITLE, etc ......... 73
About the "Memory Stick". ................ 116
Using the/_
(STANDARD SET) menu
- REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,
etc ................................................
76
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery
pack ............................................
118
About i.LINK .....................................
119
Using the _@ (TIME/LANGU.) menu
-CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,
etc ................................................
82
Maintenance and precautions
Specification
Quick
.......... 120
.....................................
123
Reference
Customizing Personal Menu .............. 83
Identifying parts and controls ........... 126
Index ................................................
132
Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR or TV ............... 86
Dubbing to another tape []
............... 87
Recording pictures from a VCR or
mv
.................................................
88
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
"Memory Stick". ............................ 89
Dubbing still images from a "Memory
Stick" to a tape ............................. 90
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape
- Digital program editing .............. 91
Deleting recorded pictures _
............ 98
Refer also to other operating instructions
supplied wi_l_your camcorder:
• Editing images with your computer
")Computer Applications Guide
7
Quick Start Guide
Recordingmovies
Attach
the charged
battery
pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
O Lift up the viewfinder.
2
Insert a cassette
Slide the IL_ OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction of the arrow
to open the lid.
'['hecassette compartment
comes out automatically.
O Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
into the camcorder.
Insert the cassette with
its window*side facing
up, then push the center
of the back of the
cassette.
Window-side
1 = OPEN/EJECT
8
Quick Start Guide
lever
Press _.
Close the cassette
lid after
the cassette compartment
slides back in by itself.
Start recording
while checking
the subject
on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in lhe delYult setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
(]D Remove
the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 126).
O
Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA.TAPE lamp.
['he power lurns on.
_) Press REC START/
STOP.
Recording star|s. To
change to standby mode,
press REC START/STOP
again.
4
View the recorded
picture
on the LCD screen.
_]_ Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
Touch _1
(rewind).
Touch _
(play) to
start the playback.
To stop, press [_.
To turn offthe
POWER
OFF.
\,
power, slide the
switch up to (CIIG)
O
I
I
I
I
I
I
71
r Nq
i
Quick Start Guide
I9
Recordingstill images
Attach
the charged
battery
pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
0
2
Lift up the viewfinder.
Insert a "Memory
0
Stick"
insert it so that the < mark
is at the bottom left corner.
Push in until it clicks.
10
Quick Start Guide
Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
into the camcorder.
3
Start recording
while checking
the subject
on the LCD screen.
'1'he date and time is not set up in fl_e del_ault setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
_)
Remove
the lens cap.
Lens c_p is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 126).
0
Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
CHe CJ,
M_
repeatedly until the
CAMERA-MEMORY
_.....
lamp lights up.
The power turns on.
_) Press PHOTO lightly.
A short beep sound is heard
when the focus is adjusted.
Press PHOTO fully.
A shutter sound is heard and
|he still image is recorded.
4
View the recorded
picture on the LCD screen.
_) Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
O
I
o
Touch i_.
The most recently recorded
image is displayed.
Touch [3_ (next) or
[_
(previous) to
view images in
sequence.
To turn oft'the power, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
e
ie
H
n
k..........................................
J k..........................................d
Recording/Playingback with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam
operation
time users by providing
and
screen font size increases (0)
Easy Itandycam operation.
For details, see instructions
See page 33 lbr recording,
12
Quick Start Guide
during
for each operation.
page 51 lbr playback.
E_y
recording/playback
allows easy recording/playback
only the basic
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lights up in blue (0)
operation,
functions
operation
for even first
for recording/playback.
Wireless Remote Commander
(1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
Getting started
Step 1: Checking
supplied items
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates the number
of 1hat item supplied.
"Memory
A/V connecting
cable (1)
_0
Stick" 8MB (1)
(DCR-TRV361)
"Memory Stick" media is only supplied
DCR-TRV361.
There is no "Memory
wi|h DCR-TRV460.
with
USB cable (1)
Stick" media supplied
Rechargeable
AC Adaptor
(t)
CD-ROM
"SPVD-012
Cleaning
cloth (1)
Camera
Operations
(This manual)
Power cord (1)
battery pack NP-FM30
Computer
USB Driver"
(1)
(1)
Guide
(t)
Applications
Guide (1)
Lens cap (1)
See page 126 on how to attach the lens cap.
Shoulder
strap (1)
See page 127 on how to attach the shoulder
s|rap.
Getting started
13
Lift up the viewfinder.
Step 2: Chargingthe
battery pack
You can charge
the battery
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery
by attaching
the
pack (M series)
to your camcorder.
I_ Notes
• You canl_o_ use b_tterles o_her than the
"lnfoLITl tlUM" battery pack (M s_ries) (p. 118).
• Do not shOlt-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or boltery terminals with any melallic ol_jeets. This
may cause a m_l function.
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect lhe AC Adaptor from the wall
oullet immediately
if any malfunction
occurs.
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
Bakery pack
DC tN jack
3
With
the •
facing
Power
mark
up, connect
on the DC plug
the AC Adaptor
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
col'd
AC Adaptor
3"0 the
wall
outlet
• mark ---,'_/
4
Connect
the power
cord to the AC
the power
cord to the wall
Adaptor.
Connect
outlet.
14 Gettingstarted
to
Slide the POWER
OFF.
switch
up to (CHG)
To checktheremaining battery- Battery
Info
DSPL/BATT
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
INFO
_o
OPEN
After chargingthe battery
The CItG
POWER switch
(charge) lamp turns off when lhe
battery is thlly charged. Disconnect
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
the AC
To removethe battery pack
POWER switch
BATT(battery)
release button
.......... --_
t
t
t
t
t
You can check the battery's current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned ot'£
1
Set the POWER
2
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3
Press DSPL/BATT
switch to (CHG) OFF.
INFO.
The battery information
seconds.
appears {br about 7
Keep the button pressed
20 seconds.
to view it for about
BATTERY
CHARGE
LEVEL
BATTERY INFO
1
Set the POWER
switch
2
Lift up the viewfinder.
3
Slide thebattery
to (CHG)
OFF.
LCDEWFINDEI:I:
VI
SCREEN:
_
pack out in the direction
of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery)
release button down.
Battery
charge level: Displays
approximate
O
]_._I
REC T_ME AVAILABLE
Note
• Ifyou do not use the ba_lery pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack complelely before storing it. See
page 119 about storage of the baltery pack.
remaining
amount
of
power left in the battery pack.
Approximate
possible
recording
time
recording
time
using the LCD panel.
Approximate
possible
using the viewfinder.
,_continued
Getting started
15
Charging time
Approximate number of minutas required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (I0
30°C (50
86°F)
recommended.)
NP-FM30
(supplied)
NP-QM71/QM71D
26(1
NP-QM91/QM91D
36(1
when
you
25°C
(77°F).
use
zoom.
The actual batlery
a fully
time
recorded in the Digital8
For DCR-TRV460:
of minutes
charged
lilb may be shorter.
25°C (77°F).
This table shows the playing time for tapes
Recording time when recordingwith the
LCDscreenon
number
of minutes when recording
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
145
15(1
number
while you repeatedly record, st arg/stop, slide tile
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
Playing
NP-FM50
Approximate
* Approximate
D system.
The playing time of t3pes recorded on other
devices in lhe Hi8 Hi[]/standard
8 mm []
syslem is reduced by about 20%.
available
baltery
pack
al
NP-FM30
8(1
120
NP-FM50
135
195
NP-QM71/
335
465
5(15
695
(supplied)
NP-FM30
8(1
40
NP-FM50
130
60
NP-QM71/
QM71D
315
15(1
QM71D
(supplied)
NP-QMgl/
QM91D
Notes
NP-QM91/
QM91D
475
• The power will no_ be supplied from tile battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to 1he DC 1N jack
23(1
of your camcorder, even if its power
disconnected
from tile wall outlet.
Recordingtime when recordingwith the
viewfinder
Approximate
number
when
you
use
25°C
(77°F).
a fully
of minutes
charged
available
baltery
pack
al
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) I_mp flashes during charging, or
the b_ttery information
will nol be correctly
displayed in tbllowing conditions.
The b_ltery pack is no1 _ltached correctly.
The b_ltery pack is damaged.
The b_ltery pack is fully discharged. (For B_ttery
information
NP-FM30
105
50
NP-FM50
170
85
NP-QM71/
415
205
625
310
(supplied)
QM71D
NP-QM91/
QM91D
cord is
16 Gettingstarted
only.)
Step3: Turningthe
poweron
You can use the AC Adaptor
as the power
source when you do not want the battery
to
You need to slide the POWER
switch
repeatedly
power
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
to record
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
When
to select
the desired
mode
or play.
using this camcorder
the [CLOCK
SET] screen
for the first time,
appears
(p. 19).
PRECAUTION
(house current) is still supplied to it while
While pressing the green button,
POWER switch down.
connected
to the wall outlel via the AC Adaplor.
The power turns on.
Connect
your camcorder
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp
lbr the desired power mode lights up.
"Charging
the battery
Even if your camcorder
is tamed olt; AC power
as shown
pack"
in
slide the
_.
_-
(p. 14).
• CAMERA-TAPE
mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY
mode: To record oll a
"Memory
Stick."
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick."
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CItG) OFF.
O
r_
O
_O
Getting started
17
[MENU],
Step 4: Adjustingthe
LCDpanel and
viewfinder
then
3
_
touch
(STANDARD
[LCD
SET]
SEt)
menu,
(p. 78).
Adjust the item with [[[_]1[[[_],
then
touch[_.
"_" Tips
• If you mtale the LCD panel
180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with lhe LCD
screen Pacing out.
• If you are using the baltery pack |br power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecling
LEVEL] from lhe [LCD SET] oll the _
(STANDARD
SET) menu (p. 78).
You can adjust
the angle and brightness
the LCD panel to meet various
situations.
of
recording
[LCD BL
• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the
recorded picture will not be affected.
• You can turn offthe operation confirmation
beep by
setting [BEEP] in the _
menu to [OFF] (p. 81).
(STANDARD
SET)
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject oll the
LCD screen during recording
angle of the LCD panel.
by adjusting
the
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Maximum
180 degrees
Maximum
90 degrees
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Viewfinder
Open
the
LCD
camcorder,
panel
then
90
rotate
degrees
to the
it to the
desired
lens adjustment
tever
position.
Lift
To adjust the brightnessof the LCD
screen
1
Touch
_.
2
Touch
[LCD
if the flem
touch
18
BRIGHT].
is not displayed
[_/[_.
Getting started
If you
cannot
on the screen,
find it, touch
up the
Adjust
lever
the
until
viewfinder.
viewfinder
lens
the
is clear.
picture
adj astment
To usethe viewfinderduring operation
When you are recording
on a tape or a "Memory
Stick", you can adiust the exposure (p. 35) and
fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have lhe LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed wilh the screen facing out.
1
Set the power mode to CAMERAJI'APE
or CAMERA-MEMORY
2
(p. 17).
Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing ont.
appears on the screen.
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
O
3
Touch
4
Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
_.
[get LCD off?] appears on the screen.
5
Step 5: Setting the
date and time
G'}
Note
• If you do nol use your camcorder fbr about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable
button-type
battery gets discharged mid the date and time
seitings may be cleared from the memory. In thai
case, charge the rechargeable
button-type battery
(p. 123) and then set the date and time again.
Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE[,
6
etc. are displayed.
Touch the button you want to set.
• [EXPOSURE]:
Adjust wi|h [i=1/[_
and touch [_].
• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired el'l_ct (only in the CAMERATAPE mode).
• [_
: The LCD screen lights up.
To hide lhe buttons on lhe LCD screen,
touch [_].
To usethe large-capacitybattery pack
When you use the large-capacity battery pack
(NP-QM71/QM7
ID/QM91/QM91D)
on your
camcorder,
extend the viewfinder
to the optimal
OPEN
_
POWER switch
and pull it up
angle for viewing.
Torn on your eamcorder
Press OPEN
(p. 17).
and open the LCD
panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3
Touch
_.
,->continued
Getting started
19
4
Step6: Insertingthe
recordingmedia
Touch
[MENU].
Select
_@ (TIME/LANGU.)
[_]/[_],
then touch
with
[_].
You can record
on standard
Hi[] and Digital8
system
Select
[CLOCK
then touch
SET[ with
[_/[_,
[i_.
see page
115.
Notes
the L-
the direction
lid.
I_OPENIEJECT
OPEN/EJECT
lever
lever
Lid
NN.
kx
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Set
[MI (month), [DI (day),
minute
hour and
in the same way as was done in
step 7, then touch
[_].
For midnight, set it to 12:0OAM.
For midday, set it to 12:00PM.
20
Getting started
in
of the arrow and open the
Set[Yl(year)with[_l[:_,thentoueh
k_J
[_
• Do not force _he cassette into 1he comparhnent.
This
may cause a malfunction
of your ¢amcorder.
• The recording time when you use your camcorder is
half of the indicaled time on Hi8 N|[]
tape. If you
select lhe LP mode in _he menu settings, the
recording time is 3/4 of the indic_led time on Hi8
|t1 [] _pe.
Slide
7
in Digital8
only. For details on these cassettes
(such as write-protection),
0
8 mm m, Hi8
[_ cassettes
]'he cassette compartment
comes out and opens up.
automatically
Insert
a cassette
facing
up.
with its window-side
Window-side
For details
on the "Memory
write-protection),
see page
Stick"
(such as
I 16.
O Note
• When using the ball'sized "Memory Stick," the
"Memory Stick Duo," make sure you attach lhe
Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may
malfunclion when it is inserted without an _daptor
(p. HT).
Push the center of the
back of the cassette
lighUy.
3
Press
Insert the "Memory
mark at the bottom
clicks.
Close the lid.
Slide the L_OPEN/EJECT
direction
2
3
leverin
the
Stick" with the 4
left corner until it
To eject a "Memory Stick"
Lightly push lhe "Memory Stick" in once.
of the arrow and open the lid.
The cassette
conles
f_
lamp
automatically
To eject the cassette
1
Access
_.
The cassette comparh_ent
slides back in.
4
¢D
comparh_ent
automatically
out.
Take out the cassette, then press _.
The cassette comparh_ent automatically
slides back in.
once.
.....
Lightly push
in
Close the lid.
,=>continued
Getting started
21
Notes
• If you force the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory
Stick" slo_ in the wrong direction, the "Memory
Stick" slot m_y be damaged.
• Do not insert anything other than a "Memory Stick"
into the "Memory Stick" slot. Doing so may cause a
malfunction
of your camcorder.
• When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your
camcorder is reading/writing
dola from/_o the
"Memory Stick." Do not shake or knock your
camcorder, turn tile power off2 eject the "Memory
Stick." or remove tile boltery pack. Otherwise,
image data may be dumaged.
Step 7: Setting the
screen language
You can select the language to be used on the
LCD screen.
I
I
I
!
POWER switch
OPEN
Turn on your camcorder.
Press
OPEN
to open
3
Touch
[_1_.
4
Touch
[LANGUAGE].
if the item
much
[_/[_.
the
is not displayed
If you cannot
LCD
on the screen,
find
[MENU],
and select it from the _
(TIME/LANGU.)
menu. (p. 82)
22
Getting started
panel.
it, touch
Select
[_,
the
then
desired
touch
language
with
[_/
[_.
"_" yi 0
• Your camcorder of&:rs [ENG[SIMP]](simp[ified
English) for when you cannot find your nalive
tongue among the options.
¢D
Getting started
23
Recording
3
Recordingmovies
Select
the recording
mode.
[_To
record on a tape
Slide the POWER switch until the
CAMERA-TAPE
lamp lighls up, and your
camcorder is set to lhe stm_dby mode.
You can record movies on a tape or a
"Memory Stick."
Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in
"Getting started" (p. 13 - p. 22).
When you are recording on a tape, movies
will be recorded along with stereo sound.
When you are recording on a "Memory
Stick," the movie will be recorded with
monaural sound.
(o_
m_._
_]To
MPEG
Camera recording lamp
switch while
pressing the green
button.the POWER
Slide
record on a "Memory
MOVIE EX
Stick" -
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until
the CAMERA-MEMORY
lamp lights up,
and lhe currently selected recording tblder
appears on the screen.
ol_
OPEN
REC
START/STOP
POWER
'_;" Tip
4
• Perfo_z, ning Easy Handycam operation, even first
time users can record easily. For details,see page 33.
Remove
string
belt.
_
switch
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
down
and attach
it to the grip
Press
REC
switch while
pressing the green
button.
Slide the POWER
START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on the
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up.
Press REC START/STOP
again to stop
recording.
To check the most recently recorded
MPEG movie_E] - Review
Touch [_]. Playback starts automatically.
Touch [_ again to return to standby.
To delete lhe movie, loach _
after playback
is finished, then [YES].
To cancel deleting, loach [NO].
Press OPEN
and open the LCD panel.
To turn the poweroff
Slide the POWER
24 Recording
switch up to (CItG) OFF.
0
Note
• While recording movies on a "Memory Stick," the
only menu items available will be those with short
cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use other
menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
"_" Tip
• If you do no_ use your cameorder
remove the cassette and store it.
Indicators displayed during recording
on a "Memory Stick"
The indicalors will not be recorded on the
"Memory Stick."
Date/time (p. 54) will not be displayed during
recording.
for a long time,
Indicators displayedduringrecording
on a tape
The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.
Date/time and the camera settings data (p. 54)
will not be displayed
during recording.
/
_o
t'D
i
i
8
i
[]
Recording
[]
Remaining battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
When you opened or closed lhe LCD panel,
folder
it takes about I minute to display lhe correct
remaining batlery time.
[]
Remaining
battery
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on file environmen_ of use.
When you opened or closed the LCD panel,
it takes about I minule to display the correct
remaining baltery time.
[]
Recording
[_
Format
mode (SP or LP)
[]
Recording
[]
Time code or tape counter
Recording
(ISTBYI
(standby)
or
[]
Recorded
[]
Recording
Stick"
[]
"Memory
indicator
Stick" recording start
(appears for about 5 seconds)
[]
Personal
Menu button
IRECI (recording))
(hour:
[]
minute:
Recording
Review
I_
second)
capacity
of the tape
Displayed
after you run lhe tape lbr a while.
[]
Personal
Menu button
[]
END SEARCIt/EDIT
SEARCItIRec
review display
button
switch
(p. 59)
(p. 44)
(recording))
Movie size
indicator
status
status (IRECI
[]
time (hour:
capacity
minute:
second)
of the "Memory
(p. 59)
button (p. 24)
Notes
• Before chm_ging the battery pack, slide _he POWER
switch up to (CHG) OFF.
• In the default setting, when you do not operate the
camcorder for more lhan _bout 5 minutes, the power
will automatically
turn offto prevent battery loss
([A.SIIUT OFF], p. gl ). To restart recording, slide
the POWER switch down to select CAMERATAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY,
REC START/STOP.
and then press
,,._continued
Recording
25
'_;" Tips
image size and time (hour: minute: second)
• TO ensure smooth trans0ion on a tape from the last
recorded scene 1o the next, note tile following.
Do not remov_ the cassette. (The picture will he
recorded continuously
without a break even when
you turn the power oft).
Do not record pictures in SP mode and LP mode on
the same tape.
Avoid stopping then recording a movie in the LP
mode.
• See "To record for a longer time ml a "Memory
Stick''
(p. 26) for the approximate
length of time it
is possible to record on a "Memory Stick" of
different capacities.
• The recording time, date. and the camera se.ings data
(for t_pe only) are recorded automalically on file
recording media wilhout being displayed on die screen.
YOU c_n view this informalion during playback by
selecning [DATA CODE] in lhe menu seoing (p. 54).
8MB*
00:01:20
(10:05:20
16M B
00:02:40
00:1 (1:40
32MB
00:05:20
00:21:20
64MB
00:10:40
(10:42:40
128MB
00:21:20
(11:25:20
256MB
00:42:40
(12:5(1:40
01:25:20
(15:41:20
02:50:40
11:22:40
(MSX-256)
512MB
(MSX-512)
1GB
(MSX-1G)
* Supplied
with DCR TRV361
only.
To record for a longertime on a tape
in the _
(STANDARD
SET)
menu,
select
[[NI REC MODE], lhen [LP] (p. 76).
in the LP mode,
than you
you
can when
A tape
recorded
played
back
can record
recording
1.5 times
only
on this
To record
for a
"Memory
Stick"
selected,
longer
in the SP mode.
in the LP mode
should
be
camcorder.
longer time
When the CAMERA-TAPE
on a
you can choose
magnification
mode is
zoom to
levels greater
and from that point activate
than 20 times,
the digital
zoom
([DIGITAL ZOOM], p.
Occasional
63).
use of the zoom is effective,
use it sparingly
but
for best results.
in |he _
(MEMORY SET) menu, select
]MOVIE SET], [[1_ IMAGE SIZE], then [160 x
112] (p. 65).
The lenglh of time you can record on a
"Memory Stick" varies depending on lhe image
size and the recording environment.
Refer to the fbllowing list lbr approximate
¢
iiiiiiiiil
length of time you can record movies on a
"Memory Stick" formatted on your camcorder.
iiiiiiiiii
iiii
iii i i
I
1 cm (approx.
80 cm (approx.
i
!/2inch)
2 5/8 feet)*
* Tile minimum distance required between your
camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in
thal position
26 Recording
of the lever.
Notes
Move
slower
the power
zoom
lever slightly
for a
zoom.
Move
it further
for a faster
zoom.
To record
Move
wider
the power
The subject
range
zoom
of view
lever
appears
farther
closer
view
towards
away
W.
(Wide
angle).
To record
Move
the power
The subject
zoom
appears
lever
closer
towards
T.
(Telephoto).
You can use the built-in light to suit your
shooting situation. The recommended
distance
is about
between the subject
1.5 m (5 feet).
and camcorder
Built-in light
• The built-in video light emits very bright [ighg
which is perfectly safe in nomlal use. However,
avoid directly aiming 1he light al a subject's eyes
from very close range.
• The baltery pack discharges quickly while the builtin light is turned on.
• When you do nol use your camcorder, turn the builtin light off and remove the battery pack 1o avoid
mining on the built-in light accidentally.
• When flickering occurs while shooting in the
-ZCaRUTO mode, press LIGHT until _
ON
appears.
• The built-in light may turn on/offwhen
you use the
[PROGRAM
AE] or backlight function while
shooting in the -Z(_RUTg mode.
• The built-in light is turned off in the fPllowing cases:
While the END SEARCH function is working.
Interval time of Interval recording.
When you leave it on for more than 5 minutes with
the POWER switch set to CAMERA-MEMORY.
When it stays on in the -_RUr0
than 5 minutes.
mode for more
When you leave it on for more than 5 mintttes wi_h
no cassette inserted or after the tape has run out.
• When you use _he conversion lens (optional), light
from the built-in light is blocked and may no_
illuminate the sut!iect properly.
i
LIGHT
Press
LIGHT
The settings
following
repeatedly
to select
are displayed
a setting.
cyclically
in the
Always
records
order.
No indicator
without
displayed:
using
the built-in
light.
#
-ZC_AUT0 : Automatically
according
to lhe ambient
-ZCzDN
: Alwaystumson.
turns
on and off
brightness.
To turn off the built-in light
Press
appears
LIGItT
repealedly
until
no indicator
on the screen.
.,,_'eOntinued
Recording 27
/
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8
You can turn the LCD panel towards
subject
so that you and your subject
the image being
recorded.
utilize this function
to keep the attention
attracted
them.
the
can share
With the self-timer,
IO seconds.
You can also
when recording
REC START/STOP
I
I
yourself,
of small children
to the camcorder
you can start recording
after a delay of about
while you record
REC START/STOP
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
camcorder,
then rotate
towards the subject.
A mirror-image
ofihe
to the
it 180 degrees
Touch
_.
Touch
[SELF-TIMER
subject appears on lhe
[MENU], and select it from lhe _
(CAMERA SET) menu.
LCD screen, but the picture will be normal
when recorded.
3
Touch
[ONI, then
_.) appears.
D
28
Recording
I.
lfihe item is not displayed on the screen,
touch E_]/[_].
if you cannot find it, |ouch
sTs¥
ooooo
[_.
4
Press
REC
START/STOP.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
for about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The recording starls.
To slop recording, press REC START/
STOP.
Recordingstill
images - Memoryphoto
recording
You can record
Stick."
To cancel the countdown
'['ouch [RESET]
Before
in "Getting
still images
recording,
started"
on a "Memory
follow
steps I to 7
(p. 13 - p. 22).
or press REC START/STOP.
OPEN
PHOTO
To cancel the self-timer
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
¢D
8
POWER switch
'8" Tip
• Performing Easy llandycam operation, even first
time users can record easily. For details, see page 33.
Remove
string
belt.
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
down
Press OPEN
and attach
it to the grip
and open the LCD panel.
,.,_.continued
Recording 29
3
Slide the POWER
switch
repeatedly
until the CAMERA-MEMORY
lamp
lights up.
The selected recording
folder is displayed.
To record moving subjectscorrecting
jitter - FIELD/FRAME
Select |he _
(MEMORY SET) menu,
]STILL SET], then [[] FLDfFRAME].
Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake
when recording moving subjects in 1he [FIELD]
mode. Your camcorder records in high quality
in the [FRAME] mode (p. 65).
Indicatorsdisplayedduringrecording
S,idetho OWER
_Mco_e
4
Press
switch
while
pressing
the green
button.
and hold PHOTO
lightly.
You will hear a light beeping sound when
the lbcus and brightness settings are
adiusted. Recording does not start at this
point.
The indicator
stops flashing.
The number of images
that can be recorded.*
[_
Recording
[_
Quality
[_
Personal
[_
Review
folder
RNE([FINE])
I
1_
* The number
of images
that Call be recorded
varies depending
on the bnage quality setting
and the recording
environment.
or S'_ ([STANDARD])
Menu button
button
(p. 59)
(p. 30)
Notes
• When recording l_ast-moving sul_iects in the
[FRAME] mode, the recorded image appears blurry.
• When recording in the [FRAME] mode, your
camcorder may not correct camera-shake.
We
recommend
thai you shoot objects wgh a tripod.
"Q" Tips
Press
PHOTO
fully.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
|lll=_"] disappears, the image is recorded
oll the "Memory Stick."
To checkthe most recentlyrecorded
image - Review
Touch
[J_].
Touch
[_
to return to standby.
To delete the image, touch [51_,
To cancel deleting, touch [NO].
1hen [YES].
To turn the poweroff
Slide |he POWER
30
Recording
switch up to (CItG)
OFF.
• When you press PHOTO on your Remote
Commander,
the image displayed on the screen _t
that timing is recorded.
• The recording time, date, and the camera settings
data are recorded aulom_lically
m/the recording
media without beb/g displayed on the screen. You
can view this in form_lion during playback by
selecting [DATA CODE] in the menu setting
(p. 54).
Select the _
[STILL
(MEMORY
SET) menu,
SET[, then [ii QUALITY[
The number
of pictures
With the self-timer,
(p. 65).
you can record
a still
10 seconds.
on a
PHOTO
"Memory Stick" varies depending on the
quality of the image and the recording
environment.
Refer to the following
you can record
image after a delay of about
PHOTO
list for the approximate
number of pictures that can be recorded on a
"Memory Stick" lbrmatted on your camcorder.
Image
quality
and number
t_
{'D
8
of images
The image size of [FINE[ is about 150 kB, that
of[STANDARD]
is about 60 kB.
8MB*
5(1
12(1
16MB
96
24(1
32MB
190
485
64MB
390
98(1
128MB
780
1970
256MB
1400
3550
2850
7200
5900
14500
_.
Toech
[SELF-TIMER
I.
if lhe item is not displayed on lhe screen,
touch [[_]/[[_.
If you cannot find it, touch
(MSX-256)
512MB
Touch
[MENU[ and select it from the
(CAMERA SE'I) menu.
(MSX-512)
IGB (MSX-1G)
* Supplied
with DCR-TRV361
only.
"_ Tip
• The still image size is 640 x 480 dots only.
3
Touch
[ONI, thee
[i_i]-
_.} appears.
,,,_continued
Recording 31
4
Press
PHOTO.
You will hear a beep sound counting down
lbr about 10 seconds (The count down
indication begins from 8).
The image is recorded. When bars of
ill| _
disappears, lhe image is recorded
on lhe "Memory Stick."
You can record
Stick.
Before
in "Getting
still images
record
started"
on a "Memory
ng, follow
steps I to 7
(p. 13 - p. 22).
To cancel the countdown
Touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer
PHOTO
Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step
3.
Press PHOTO
fully during
tape recording.
complete when the
scrolling stops.
To recordstill images in standbymode
Press and hold PHOTO lightly. Check lhe
image and press it fully.
f,_ Notes
• You cannol record a still image on a "Memory
Stick" during the tbllowing oper_lions:
- [16:9 WIDE] mode
Memory overlap
-MEMORY
MIX function
• Titles are no_ recorded
32 Recording
on a "Memory
Stick."
Recordingwith ease
3
Slide the POWER
CAMERA-TAPE
switch
until the
lamp lights
up.
- EasyHandycam
With this Easy Handycam
the camera
settings
operation,
mode, only basic functions
and screen
viewing.
most of
are set to automatic
become
font size increases
(cm0
available,
for easy
Even first time users can enjoy easy
recording.
Before recording,
7 in "Getting
started"
Slide the POWER
_
m_'_
switch while
pressingthe green
button.
follow steps I to
(p. 13 - p. 22)
POWER switch
Camera recording lamp
4
Press EASY.
The EASY lighls up in blue.
Lenscap
o
8
EASY
i
PHOTO
Easy Handy_m
o_m_n
ON
Press
OPEN
REC
START/STOP.
Recording starts. [REC] appears on tbe
LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp
lights up. Press REC START/STOP
again
to stop recording.
REC START/STOP
To turnthe poweroff
Slide the POWER switch up to tbe (CIIG) OFF
position.
During Easy Handycam operation, you can
record movies on a tape only. To record movies
on a "Memory
MOVIE EX).
Remove
Stick,"
see page 24 (MPEG
To cancel EasyHandycamoperation
Press EASY again.
0
Notes
• You cannot turn Easy IFtandycam
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string down and attach
belt.
Press OPEN
it to the grip
and open the LCD
panel.
operation
on or off"
during:
- Recording
- USB Streaming
• During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGIIT
(p. 35) is not available.
• During Easy Handycam operation, tlae settings of the
thncgons that are not displayed on the screen return
to their defaults. Previously made setlings
restored when you cancel Easy 1]andycam
operation.
are
-d_continued
Recording 33
• During
Easy
functions
1] andycam
that
lo their
de_u]ts.
restored
wben
ate not
operation,
displayed
Previous]y
you
cancel
the sattings
on the screen
made
the Easy
settings
o f the
teturn
ate
Handycam
operation.
Remove
the lens cap. Pull the lens cap
string
belt.
down and attach
Press
OPEN
it to the grip
and open the LCD panel.
Touch
[MENU[.
The available menu items are displayed on
3
Slide the POWER
switch
repeatedly
until the CAMERA-MEMORY
lights up.
(caE
4
Press
lhe
lamp
Slidethe POWER
switchwhile
pressingthe green
button.
Example: _nthe CAMERA-MEMORY mode
Touch
the desired
item.
Select
the desired
setting.
EASY.
For [CLOCK SET]
1 Set [Y] (year) wilh E_/E_,
then touch
[i_N2 Set [M 1 (month), [D] (day), hour and
mimttes in 1he same way as [Y] (year),
The EASY lights up in blue.
Press
screen.
and hold PHOTO
lightly to
adjust focus, then press fully.
A shutter sound is heard. When bars of
||l| _
disappear, the image is recorded
the "Memory Stick."
lhen much [_].
on
To turn the power off
Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF
position.
For [LANGUAGE]
Select lhe desired language with E_/E_,
then touch [_].
For [DEEP]
See page 81.
For [SELF-TIMER]
MEMORY
To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY again.
0
Notes
• You cannot turn Easy [[andyc_m operagon
during recording.
• During Easy Handycam
operation, BACK
(p. 35) is not available.
34 Recording
on or off
LIGHT
(In the CAMERA-
mode only)
"[kmch [ON], then [_]. Press PHOTO fully.
You will hear a beeT? sound counting down
for about I0 seconds. When the bars of
Ill| _
disappear, lhe image is recorded on
lhe "Memory Stick."
Adjustingthe
exposure
The exposure
is adjusted automatically
in the
You can adjust
subject,
default setting.
brightness
between
and fix the exposure
so that it is recorded
even when there is strong contrast
the subject
(such as subjects
Touch
BACK LIGHT
Touch
and the background
in the limelight
_
the standby
When your subject has its back to the sun or
other light, you can adjust the exposure to
prevent the subject from becoming
shadowed.
during
BACK
in the standby
LIGHT
during
recording
on stage).
recording
or in
mode.
[SPOT
/
METER].
i,
if lhe item is not displayed on lhe screen,
Rmch E_/E_.
If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch the point you want to adjust
fix the exposure
Press
to the
in suitable
€,_
and
on the screen.
[SPOT METER] flashes while the camera
is adjusted _l_e exposure for the selected
point.
or
mode.
[] appears.
To cancel the back light lhnction,
LIGHT
O
press BACK
again.
Note
• The back light function is canceled when you set
[EXPOSURE]
to [MANUAL]
(p. 36) or select
[SPOT METER] (p. 35).
4
Touch
[END].
To returnthe settingto automatic
exposure
Follow
steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO]
step 3. Or set [EXPOSURE)
in
1o [AUTO) (p. 36).
,,_ntinued
Recording
35
Notes
4
• You canno_ use lhe Flexible spo_ meter together
with:
Color Slow Shutter function
....NightShol plus funclion
• If you sel [PROGRAM
AE], [SPOT
automalically
set to [AUTO].
METER]
Adjust
the exposure
(dim)/_
(bright),
by touching
then touch
[_.
is
"_" Tip
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE]
automatically
se_ to [MANUAL].
is
To returnthesettingtoautomaticexposure
Follow steps I and 2, |hen select [AU i'O[in step 3.
You can fix the brightness
best exposure.
When
clear day, for instance,
backlight
shadows
of a picture
recording
at the
indoors
on a
you can avoid
on people
next to the
window by manually fixing the exposure
that of the wall side of the room.
Touch
_
the standby
Touch
during
recording
to
or in
mode.
[EXPOSURE].
if the ilem is not displayed on the screen,
touch [_]/E_].
If you cannol find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
3
Touch
_o_,
z
EXP0SORE
[MANUAL
@ stay
MA_
--_l_÷
36 Recording
oeooo
I.
2
Recordingin dark
places - NightShot plus, etc.
You can record
subjects
as when capturing
sleeping)
NightShot
in dark places
I_1 and ["NIGHTSHOT
original
Touch _.
4
Touch ]SUPER
the face of your baby
Touch
an image
and smoother.
Slow Shutter
function
an image more faithful
enables
NSPLUS].
IONI, then
[_.
Sl_-I appears.
To cancel Super N]ghtShot plus, follow
steps 3 and 4, then select [OH:] in step 5.
Or, set the NIGHTSHO'I
PLUS switch to
OFF.
plus and Super NightShot
enable you to record
PLUS"] appear.
If the item is not displayed on lhe screen,
louch [_/[_3.
If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the _'
(CAMERA SET) menu.
5
The Color
to record
3
(such
function.
plus function
PLUS switch to
ON.
with the NightShot plus, Super
plus or Color Slow Shutter
The NightShot
brighter
Set the NIGHTSHOT
you
/
to the
To record a clearer picture in color on
the tape [] - Color Slow Shutter
colors.
1
2
Slide the POWER
switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE
mode.
Make sure the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS
switch is set to OFF.
3
Touch _.
4
Touch ]COLOR
SLOW SI.
If the item is not displayed on |he screen,
|ouch [_/[_3.
If you cannot find it, touch
]MENU], and select it from the _[
(CAMERA SE'I) menu.
5
Set the NIGHTSHOT
PLUS switch
161 and ["NIGHI
PLUS"] appear.
SttOT
To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHI
PLUS switch m OFF.
0
To record highersensitivitypictureson
the tape [] - Super NightShot plus
The Super NightShot
plus function enables you
|o use the N]ghtShot
plus function more
effectively.
The picture will be recorded at a maximum
16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus
recording.
1
[] appears.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow sleps
3 and 4, lhen select [OFF] in slep 5.
to ON.
SttOT
Slide the POWER
switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE
mode.
of
Touch IONI, then [_.
Notes
• Do not use the Night Shot plus/Super Night Shot plus
function in bright places. This may cause a
malthnction.
• The Color Slow Shutter fhnction may not operate
correctly in Iotal darkness. When you are recording
in a place with no light al all, use the NightShot plus
or Super NightShot plus functions.
• You cmmot use the Super NighlShol plus/Color
Slow Shutter function togelher with:
FADER tlmction
Digital effi:ct
[PROGRAM
AE[
• You cannol use dze Color Slow Shutter
function
togelher with:
Manual exposure
Flexible spot me_er
.,._continued
Recording 37
;o
¢D
• When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow
Shutter function, the shutter speed of your
camcorder changes depending
on the brightness.
The motion of the picture may slow down al this
time.
• Adjust lhe focus manually when it is hard to focus
automatically.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or
other objects. Remove the conversion lens (optional)
if it is altached.
Adjustingthe focus
The focus is adjusted automatically
detSult setting.
in the
• Depending on tile shooting conditions or
circumstances,
colors may not be reproduced
properly.
"_" Tip
• If you record subjects in complete darkness, setting
[NS LIGHT] to [ON] on the menu is recommended.
The maximum shooting distance using lhe
NightShoi Light is about 3 m (10 |_et).
You can select
and adjust
aim it at a subject
the screen.
(The del:a ult selling is [ON])
If you record subjects in d_rk places (such as night
scene or in moonlight), set [NS LIGIIT] to [OFF l on
the menu. You can make image color deeper (p. 62).
Touch
the
_
during
standby
Touch
[SPOT
If you
and select
(CAMERA
to adjust
or in
FOCUS].
[_/[_].
Touch
recording
is not displayed
[MENU],
3
in the center of
mode.
if the item
touch
the focal point to
not located
SE'I)
the
it from
find it, touch
fl_e _2
menu.
subject
the
on the screen,
cannot
focus
for
which
on the
you
want
screen.
[SPOT FOCUS]
flashes while |he camera
adjusting
the tbcus. _? appears.
4
is
Touch lEND].
To adjustthe focus automatically
Follow
steps
1 and 2, ]hen touch
3. Or set [FOCUS]
38
Recording
to [AUTO]
[AUTO]
(p. 39).
in step
0
Note
• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS thnction
with [PROGRAM
AE[.
together
3
Touch
[MANUAL].
appears.
"_" Tip
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS!, [FOCUS]
automalical[y
set to [MANUAL].
is
You can adjust the focus manually
to the recording
4
Touch
[_
or [i_
to sharpen
focus.
: To lbcus on close subjects.
: To lbcus on distant subjects.
_? changes to lit when the focus cannot be
adjusted any lhrther. _ changes to
when the locus cannot be adjusled any
closer.
according
conditions.
Use this function in the following cases.
To record a subject behind a window covered
with raindrops.
To record horizontal
¢D
8
,B
stripes.
To record a subject with little contrast
between the subject and its background.
When you want to focus on a subject in the
background.
Tips for focusing
manually
• it is easier m focus on lhe subject when
you use the zoom function. Move the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto)
to adjust lhe tbcus, and then, towards W
(wide angle) to adjust file zoom for
recording.
• When you want to record a close-up
image of a subject, move the power zoom
To record a stationary
subject using a tripod.
lever towards W [wide angle) to fully
magnify the image, then adjust 1he tbcus.
1 Touch _
the standby
2
during
recording
or in
Touch
[_.
mode.
Touch [FOCUS].
If the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch [_/[_.
If you cannot find it, touch
To adjustthe focusautomatically
Follow
steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in
step 3.
[MENU], and select it from the
(CAMERA SET) menu.
Recording 39
[OVERLAP]
(fade in only)
Recordinga picture
usingvarious effects
[WIPE]
(fade in only)
[DOT FADER]
(fade in only)
POWER switch
You can add the following effects
currently recording pictures.
Slide the POWER
switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE
mode.
Touch
to
_
in the standby
fade in) or during
recording
mode (to
(to fade
out).
3
[BLACK
WHITE
FADER]
FADER]
FADER]
[MONOTONE]
When fading in, the picture gradually
fi'om black-and-white
m color.
When fading out, |he picture gradually
fi'om color m black-and-white.
40
Recording
[FADER].
if the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch [_]/[_].
If you cannot find it, much
[MENU], and select it from the _ _ (PICT.
APPLI.) menu.
@
[MOSAIC
Touch
changes
changes
2
4
Touch
the desired
effect, then touch
When you touch (OVERLAP], (WIPE] and
(DOT FADER], 1he image on |he tape in
your camcorder is slored as a still image.
(While storing the image, 1he screen turns 1o
blue.)
D
s_¥
Slide the POWER
switch to select the
CAMERA-TAPE
mode.
3
Touch
4
Touch [MENUI.
5
Select _
(PICT. APPLI.), then
(_:] OVERLAP] by touching [:_]/E_]
and touch [_.
_.
The recorded image appears
thumbnail screen.
ooo00
6
Touch
_
on die
(previous)/[:i]
(next) to
select the still image to be superimposed.
1
6°w_
1
Press
REC START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the l_tde is complete.
7
Touch (ON], then [_.
8
Touch
9
Press REC STAR'IYSTOP
E_.
to start
8
recording.
[M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and
disappears when lhding is finished.
To cancel the operation
Follow steps 2 and 3, |hen touch [OFF] in step 4.
O Notes
• For DCR-TRV460:
The OVERLAP, WIPE
do not work with t_pes
the Hi8 [o||li/st_nd_rd
• The title does not lade
and DOT FADER funoions
recorded on other devices in
8 mm [] system.
in or fade out. Erase it before
operating the FADER function if it is not needed.
• You cannot use the FADER ftlnction together wit]l:
Super NightShot plus function
Color Slow Shutter function
You can add digital ell?cts
to the recordings.
(STILL]
You can record a movie while superimposing
on a previously
recorded
it
still image.
Digital effect
- (INTERVAL
REC] (Interval recording)
- (FRAME REC( (Frame recording)
Serf-timer
Fading in from still image on the
"Memory Stick" - Memory overlap
(FLASH] (flash motion)
You can record a movie with a serial-still-image
effect (slrobe effect).
You can fade in from the still image on the
"Memory
recorded
Stick" to the movie currently
being
on the tape.
Still image
Movie
[LUMI. KEY] (luminance
key)
You can replace a brighter area in a previously
recorded still image, such as lhe background of
a person or a title written on white paper, with a
movie.
Check that you have a "Memory Stick"
with the still image to be superimposed
and a tape in your camcorder.
.._continued
Recording 41
(TRAIL]
You can record a picture so that an incidental
[STILL]
image like a trail is left.
The degree
oft ran sparency
of the still image
to superimpose
movie.
(SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter]
You can slow down the shutter speed. This
[FLASH]
mode is suitable for shooting a subject more
clearly in a dark place.
[LUMI.
The interval of t?ame-byframe playback.
KEY[
You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to
piclures. Your camcorder automatically records
[TRA[L]
pictures in the letlerbox mode tbr all screen size,
sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.
the
POWER
CAMERA-TAPE
switch
to select
The color scheme
of the
area in the still image
which is to be swapped
wilh a movie.
(OLD MOVIE]
Slide
you want
on a
The Fade time of the
incidental
the
mode.
image.
[SLOW
S1 tUTTR]*
Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2
is I/I 5, 3 is I/8, 4 is 1/4).
[OLD MOVIE]
No adjustment
necessary.
* It is hard to adjust _he focus automatically
Touch
3
_.
when
you choose this effect. Adjust lhe focus
manually using a tripod to s_eady the
camcorder.
Touch ID.EFFECTb
if the ilem
touch
is not displayed
[_/E_[_-
[MENU],
APPLh)
If you cannot
and select
menu.
it from
on the screen,
Touch
find it, touch
lhe _
_+.
[_}_].
appears.
(PICT.
To cancel Digital effect
Follow
4.
0
4
Touch the desired effect, then adjust
the effect by touching _
(decrease) /
(increase) and touch [_}_.
Adjustment
screen example:
steps
2 and
3, then select
[OF'F]
in step
Notes
• You cannot use Digital effect together with:
Super Nightghot plus function
Color Slow Shutter function
FADER function
Memory overlap
MEMORY
MIX function
• You cannot use [SLOW SHUTTR[/[OLD
MOVIE]
togetber wich [PROGRAM
AE[ (except [AUTO]).
• You cannot use [OLD MOVIE] together with:
- [16:9 WIDE) mode
- Picture eft-eel ([PICT. EFFECT])
,'_i. Tip
• You can creale a picture with color and brightness
reversed or a picture that looks like a pastel drawing
while recording on a tape. For details, refer to the
Picture effect ([PICT. EFFECT], p. 68).
When you touch [STILL] or [LUMI. KEY],
the image displayed on the screen at that
time is saved as a still image.
42 Recording
You can superimpose
recorded
a still image you have
on a "Memory
Stick"
movie you are currently
You can then record
pictures
on a tape.
with the still image
to be
superimposed
and a tape (only
are recording
camcorder.
on tape) in your
Slide the POWER
the superimposed
on a tape or a"Memory
LUML] (Memory
that you have a "Memory
Stick"
if you
over the
recording
Stick."
switch
select the CAMERA-TAPE
(You
cannot superimpose
a still image on a tape
which you have already finished recording.)
[M*--CAM
Check
Luminance
repeatedly
to
mode
(when you are recording
the CAMERA-MEMORY
on a tape)
mode
(when you are recording
"Memory
Stick").
on a
or
key)
You can swap the brighter (white) area of a still
image into a movie. To use this function, have a
still image of an illustration or title handwritten
on white paper recorded
beforehand.
Still image
[CAM,--M
on a "Memory
Stick"
Touch
_.
4
Touch
[MEMORY
MIX].
if lhe item is not displayed on 1he screen,
touch E_/E_If you cannot llnd it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the _
(P1CT.
APPLI.) menu.
The still image stored in the "Memory
Stick" will be displayed on the thumbnail
Movie
CHROMA]
3
(Camera
Chroma
key)
You can superimpose a movie on top of a still
image, such as an image which can be used as
screen.
Thumbnail screen
background. Shoot the movie with the subject
against a blue background. Only the blue area of
the movie will be swapped
Still image
wilh the still image.
Movie
Touch
[_]/[:_]
image
to overlap.
Touch
the desired
to select the still
Blue
[M*--CAM
CHROMA]
(Memory
Chroma
key)
You can have the movie swap into the blue area
of a still image such as an illuslration or into a
frame with a blue area enclosed by the flame.
Still image
effect.
The still image is superimposed on the
movie which is currently displayed on file
LCD screen.
Movie
Blue
,.,)'centinued
Recording 43
7
Touch
_
(decrease)/Eq_
(increase)
to adjust the following.
For [M*--CAM
LUML]
Searchingfor the
starting point []
The color scheme of file bright area in the
still image which is to be swapped into a
movie. When you want lo record only the
still image stored on the "Memory Stick" to
a tape, touch _
on lhe screen in
[M4--CAM LUM[.] until the bar indicalor
is extended fully to the right side.
For [CAM*--M
CHROMA]
The color scheme of|he blue area in |he
movie.
[
[
For [M-_-CAM CHROMA]
The color scheme of the blue area in 1he still
image which is to be sw3pped
8
Touch
[_
POWER switch
inlo a movie.
twice.
appears.
Start recording.
This function
When you are recording
Press REC START/STOP.
on a tape
When you are recording
on a
is handy when you have played
back the tape, for example,
but want to stal_
recording right after the most recently
recorded scene. The END SEARCH function
"Memory
Stick"
Press PHOTO fully.
will not work once you eject the cassette
you have recorded
after
on the tape.
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to
To cancel MEMORY MIX
select the CAMERA-TAPE
mode.
Follow steps 1 to 4, then touch [OFF] in step 5.
0
Notes
Touch
r-'@m.
Touch
[_D.
• When tile overlapping still image has a large amount
of white, the image in the thumbnail screen may no_
be clear.
• When you use the MEMORY
MIX function in the
mirror mode (p. 28), the picture on the LCD screen
appears normally, without being mirror-reversed.
• You m_y not be able to play back pictures modified
on your computer or recorded with other eamcorders
on your camcorder.
"_" Tip
• The supplied SPVD-012
contains sample images
operations. Refer to the
Applications
Guide" |br
44 Recording
USB Driver CD-ROM
for use in MEMORY
MIX
supplied "Computer
delails.
The last scene of the most recent recording
is played back for about 5 seconds, and the
camcorder enters the standby mode at the
point where the last recording has finished.
To cancel the operation
Touch
0
[CANCEL].
Notes
• The END SEARCH function will not work correctly
when there is a blank section between recorded
You can view a few seconds
sections on the tape.
• For DCR-TRV460:
The END SEARCH function
tapes recorded
standard
recorded
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
"_" Tip
• You can do this operation also by selecting [END
SEARCH] in the menu setting. When PLAY/EDIT
mode is selected, you can do this operation by
selecting [END SEARCIt I short-cut on _.
(p. 59)
You can search for the start point while
viewing the pictures on the screen. The sound
is not played back during the search.
the
Touch
POWER
switch
CAMERA-TAPE
2
mode.
the
_.
3
Touch
_
once.
The last f_w seconds
of the most recently
recorded
scene are played back. Then, your
is set to 1be standby
mode.
1_ Note
• For DCR-TRV460:
The Rec review function does not work for the tapes
recorded on other devices in the Iti8 H|[]/slandard
8 mm [] system.
touching
_
backward)/[_]
release
to
mode.
the
Touch I_.
Keep
O
to select
CAMERA-TAPE
8
camcorder
the
the tape.
in the Hi8 H|m/
system.
select
Slide
you stopped
does not work for the
on other devices
8 mm []
just before
of the scene
(to
(to
it at the
recording
go
point
go
forward)
where
you
and
want
to start.
Note
• For DCR-TRV460:
The EDIT SEARCH
tapes recorded
standard
function
on other devices
8 mm []
does not work for the
in the Hi8 I,II[]/
system.
Recording
45
Playback
3
Touch
[_
(rewind)
to go to the point
you want to view.
Viewingmovies
recordedona tape []
Make sure you have a recorded cassette
inserted into your camcorder.
Some of the operations are possible using the
Remote Commander or using the touch
panel.
When you want to p'tay back recordings on
your TV, see page 56.
4
Touch
_
(play)
to start playback.
Te adjustthe volume
1
Touch
2
Touch [VOLUMEI.
if the item is not displayed on the screen,
touch _/_.
If you carmot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the _
_.
(STANDARD
I
3
(decrease)
OPEN
_
SET) menu.
Adjust the volume
/ [_
by touching
(increase),
[_
then touch
POWER switch
Te step playback
Touch _
(stop).
_Tip
• Performing EasyHandycamoperadon,
even first
time users ean play back easily. For details, see
page 51.
Press
OPEN
and open the LCD
Slide the POWER
switch
select the PLAY/EDIT
=
C¢41
repeatedly
mode.
46 Playback
pressing the green
buttoN.
Touch
panel.
Slide the POWER
switch while
(_
To pause
to
_
(pause) during playback.
Touch it
again 1o restart the playback.
Playback stops automatically when the pause
mode continues tbr more flaan certain period.
Te fast forward er rewind
Touch 1_7 (fast forward) or _
stop mode.
(rewind) in
Te review movies en the viewfinder
Close the LCD panel.
Indicatorsdisplayedduring tape
playback
To play back in various modes
You will not hear the recorded sound. Also, you
may see mosaic-like images of the previously
played picture remaining on the screen when
playing back in the Digital8
For DCR-TRV460:
[9 syslem.
Noise may appear when your ca•corder
back tapes recorded on olher devices
Hlm/stas_dard
[]
battery
[]
Recording
mode (SP or LP)
[]
Tape transport
1
During playbackor
touch _.
2
Touch [[i_! VAR. SPD PB I.
[]
Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)
3
indicator
Personal Menu button
[]
Video operation
/
mode.
Keep on touching _
(fast forward)
(rewind) during playback.
playback,
tape.
To resume fast forwarding
lhe button.
[_
(slow) during
playback.
To reverse direction
O Touch I_i_](frame).
(slow).
play back 2 times
faster (double
speed)
I_
(double speed)
during playback.
To reverse direction
I_ Touch I_
(frame).
I_ I_
(double speed).
play back frame
by tYame
_
(tYalne) during
playback pause.
To reverse direction, touch
(frame) again during
frame playback.
malfunction.
** Pictures output from the [ DV [nlerPace
cannol be played back smoothly ill slow mode.
or [_
or rewinding
or rewinding,
play back
slowly**
* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom,
or in the center of the screen. This is ]lot a
release the button.
(lhst forward)
_
(frame) during
playback.
or
To view the picturewhile fast
forwarding or rewinding- Skip scan
(rewind) while last forwarding
change the
playback
direction*
O _
To fast forward or rewind during
playback- Picturesearch
_
Select a playback
(p. 59)
Tip
• For DCR-TRV46(h
When you play back tapes recorded on other devices
in tile Hi8 ["||Ira/standard 8 mm [] system, the t_pe
counter appears on 1he screen.
Keep on touching
pause,
buttons
When a _'Memory Stick" has been inserted,
V_] (stop) changes m _
("Memory
Stick" playback) when you stop playback.
To resume normal
playback
To return to the normal playback mode,
touch _
(play/pause) twice (once fi'om
li'ame playback).
(hour: minute: second)
[]
8 mm [] system.
iftbe item is not displayed on lhe screen,
touch [:N]/[:_. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from lhe _-@
(EDIT/PLAY) menu.
Remaining
or tape counter
plays
in the tti8
the
4
Touch
[]_,
then
[:N].
release
=d_continued
Playback 47
To cancel Digital effect
Follow steps 2 to 4, |hen select [OFF] in step 5.
0
You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI.
KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing
recorded pictures. For details on each effect,
see page 4 I.
Notes
• You canno_ add ef_ects to externally input pictures.
Also, you cannot output pictures edited wilh digital
effects via lhe _, DV InterPaee.
• For DCR-TRV460:
The Digital etPcc_ thnction does no_ work wilh tapes
recorded on olher devices in the I[i8 H|m/standad
8 mm []
system.
"_" Tip
• YOU cannot record the pictures edited using special
e ffecls on the tape in your camcorder,
but you can
copy them to a "Memory Stick" (p. 89) or another
t_pe (p. 87).
POWER switch
Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
Touch
_
to
mode.
while the picture
you
want to add the effect to is displayed.
3
Touch
IMENU].
Select
_
EFFECI']
Select
(PICT.
APPLI.),
by touching
an effect, then adjust
by touching
_
[_
appears.
48 Playback
twice, then []_].
ID.
and
the effect
(decrease)/[_]
(increase).
Touch
then
[_]/[5_]
Viewingrecordings
on a "'MemoryStick"
3
Touch
[_.
'fhe most recently
on
the screen.
160rrm
You can view pictures
screen.
When
one at a time on the
you have a lot of pictures,
can list them to search
through
Make
sure you have a recorded
Stick"
inserted
When
picture
[:E:]
_/IO&Np
_[51[315113
_
them easily.
"Memory
4
into your camcorder.
Touch
select
E_]
(previous)/E_]
_60rr_
_
MOVOO602
POWER switch
"_ Tip
To adjust the volume of movies
1 Touch _.
2
• Performing Easy I[tandycam operation, even first
time users can play back easily. For details, see
Touch |VOLUME
I.
if lhe item is not displayed on 1he screen,
touch [:_]/[:_]. If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the _2
page 5 I.
(STANDARD
and open the LCD panel.
3
SET) menu.
Adjust the volume
(decrease)
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
mode.
_
When you view a movie, touch
when the selected movie appears on the
screen.
I
I
OPEN
to
211rt[_]_
_MOT_ pLAy
[:E:] _[511:][5113
Press
(next)
u picture.
Screen example (movies):
on your TV, see page 56.
[i_NN
picture appears
you
you want to play back a recorded
OPEN
recorded
/ _
by touching
(increase),
then touch
to
To stopor pause movies
Touch
[_.
Touch it again to restart 1he
playback.
(o_
Slidethe
POWER
switch while
pressing the
green button.
To delete pictures
See "Deleting recorded pictures" (p. 98).
O
Note
• While pl_ying back movies
on a "Memory
Stick,"
the only menu items available will be _hose with
short cuts on the Personal Menu. In order to use
other menu items, add them to the Personal Menu.
,,._continued
Playback 49
Indicatorsdisplayedduring "Memory
Stick" playback
÷
"_'* Tip
• Once you record a picture in a folder, the same folder
will be set as the default folder for playback. You
can select a playback folder ta the menu (p. 67).
Using the screen in step 4 in "Viewing
recordings on a "Memory Stick'"' (p. 49), the
lbllowing
operations
are available.
To search for a scene in a movie
You can divide a movie into a maximum
[_
Remaining
[_
Picture
[_
battery
scenes in order to start playback
numberfFotal
of
particular
pictures in the current
folder
divide the movie into depends on the length of
the movie.
Playback
folder
1
Previous/next
Touch [_
(previous)/[_l
(next) to
select a scene from which to start the
only)
playback.
folder icon
The following indicators appear when the
first or last picture of the current lblder is
displayed and when there are multiple
folders on the same "Memory Stick."
[3_ : Touch _
to move to lhe previous
folder.
[_ : Touch
folder.
_
I_,
2/ 10[_1b
_IEMOFer pL_
[:3E3
[::?K3[::1_ [=1_3 [:3[:3E[!_
2
[_
Image delete button
[_
Print mark (still images only) (p. 99)
[_
Image protection
[_
Data file name
[_
Personal
[_
Index screen display button
[_
Tape playback
[_
Picture select button
mark (p. 99)
Touch _.
To display 6 pictures at a time,
including movies - Index Screen
Touch [_.
Previous
6 pictures
_
mark*
Menu button
select button
Note
• Folders thai you have created on a computer,
renamed folders, and modified pictures may not
_ppear on tile screen.
Playback
i#on_n
_o0o2
to move to lhe next
:Touch [5_/[:i_
to move to either
the previous or the next lblder.
50
scene. The number of scenes you can
recorded
playback
[_] Playing time (movies
[_
number
of 60
from a
Next
6 pictures
* The picture
screell.
H
Movie icon
displayed
before
switching
to the index
To return to the single display mode, couch the
picture thal you want to display.
To view picturesin other folders in the
index screen
Playing back with
ease - Easy Handycam
1
Touch
2
Touch [_.
playback
for even first time users by
3
Touch [PB FOLDER].
providing
only the basic functions
playback.
Also screen
4
[_].
Select a folder with E_/E_3,
Easy Handycam
then touch
operation
allows
easy
for
font size increases
for
easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded
cassette or a recorded "Memory Stick"
inserted
into your camcorder.
EASY
OPEN
POWER switch
Press OPEN
Slide
and open the LCD panel.
the POWER
switch
until the PLAY/EDIT
OtG
up.
O*qdERA
(o_
3
repeatedly
lamp lights
Slide the
POWER
switch
while
pressingthe green
button.
Press EASY.
EASY
lights up in blue.
,.._.continued
Playback 51
2
4
Play back
a picture.
When playing
back on a tape
The following
[D] (day), hour and
For [LANGUAGE]
Select the desired language
then touch [_].
The following buttons can be operated.
I_N (play/pause)/_l
(l_tst forward)/
V_] (stop)/[_u_q (rewind)
You can operate these operations and
SLOW [iVq on the Remote Commander.
When playing
Stick"
Touch [_.
Set [M] (month),
minutes in the same way as [Y] (year),
then touch [_.
with [_]/[_],
For [BEEP]
See page 81.
back on a "Memory
For [VOLUME]
Adiust the volume by touching
(decrease)/[!_
(increase), then touch [_].
buttons can be operated.
For [DATA CODE]
You con control playback
Commander.
with the Remote
For [_
ALL ERASE]
You can delete all the images on the
"Memory Stick."
Touch [YES].
To cancel Easy Handycamoperation
Press EASY again.
0
You can display the date/time during
playback.
Touch [DATE/TIME],
then touch [ON.
Note
• You cannot tunl Easy Handycam operation on or off
during communication
with anod/er device via USB
cable.
"_" Tip
• During
Easy Handycam
operation,
you call also do
the fb!lowing:
"Playing the picture on a TV" (p. 56)
"Dubbing to another tape" (p. 87)
Touch
IMENU].
The available
the
3
menu items are displayed
Touch the desired
item.
Select the desired
setting.
For [CLOCK SET]
1 Set [Y] (year) with [_/[_,
[ON.
52
oll
screen.
Playback
then touch
Variousplayback
functions
4
Select
[_
ZOOM]
(PICT.
APPLL),
then [PB
by touching
_/_
and [_.
Tape playback
_B
You can magnify a small subject in a
recording and display it on the screen. You
can also display the recorded date and the
name of the folder in which the picture is
recorded.
•
zoom screen
t ,"Me
M_
o_oo_or_oo
playback select
button
Memory
playback
_]_
ME_
........
zoom screen
v P_A¥
ir E3 /
Tape playback
select
button
t
Play back the still picture
l
DSPL/BATT
INFO
POWER
switch
and touch
or movie,
the screen at the point you
want to magnify
frame.
within
The picture is magnified
the displayed
approximalely
twice the original size and centered at the
point you touched on 1he screen. When you
touch anolher place, _be point you touched
becomes _he center.
You can magnify movies recorded on a tape
or still images stored on a "Memory Stick."
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
mode.
2
Touch _.
3
Touch
Adjust the zoom ratio
zoom lever.
using the power
You can select the zoom ratio fi'om
to
approximately
I. 1 to 5 times _be original
size. Touch W lo decrease, or T to increase
the ratio.
To cancel the operation
IMENUI.
Touch [END].
O
Note
• You canno_ magnit_ externally input pictures. Also,
you canno_ output the nlBgni lied pidures recorded
on a tape in the Digital8 system or on a "Memory
Stick" via the [ DV [mcrPace.
-d_continued
Playback 53
_=
'8" Tip
• If you press DSPL/BATT INFO during the playback
zoom operation, the frame will disappear.
3
Touch
[DATA
CODE I.
if the item is not displayed on the screen,
much [_/[_.
If you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from the _
(STANDARD
SET) menu.
You can choose to display the time code, tape
counter, and other information on the screen.
Press DSPL/BATT
The indicators
button.
INFO.
appear/disappear
as you press the
4
Select
[CAMERA
TIME]
DATA]
then touch
or [DATE/
[_.
"_" Tip
• You can display the screen indicators during
playback on a TV. Select the _/'_ (STANDARD
SET) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/PANEL]
(p. 81[.
To hide the date/time or the camera
settingsdata
During
playback,
you can view the date/time
data and the camera
([CAMERA
recorded
settings
DATA])
pictures
on a tape or
Stick."
switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
_
playback
in the date/time data displ3y, the date and time
is displayed in the same area.
if you record the picture without setting the
clock, [.........
] and [--:--:--] will appear.
Slide the POWER
Touch
Camera settingsdata display
that are automatically
while recording
a "Memory
data
Follow steps 2 and 3, and select [OFF] in step 4.
daring
to
mode.
playback
_60m[_
or
E
D
pause.
[_
SteadyShot
off*
Exposure*
White balance*
54 Playback
t_
0:00:00:00
[]
Gain*
[]
Shutter speed
[]
Aperture
value
* Appears only during t_pe playback
0
Notes
• Camera setting dsta do not appear when movies on a
"Memory Stick" are played back.
• For DCR-TRV460:
The data code function does not work with tapes
recorded on other devices in the Hi8 H|m/standard
8 mm []
system.
"_ Tip
• Exposure
"Memory
adjustment
value (OEV) appears
Stick" is played
_vben a
back.
Playback
55
Playingthepictureon
aTV
Connect
your camcorder
to a TV using the
supplied
A/V connecting
cable as shown
the following
Connect
in
illustration.
the supplied
AC Adaptor
to the wall
outlet for the power supply (p. 14).
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
To copy to another
tape, see page 87.
A/V jack
IN
@ S VIDEO*
VIDEO
_UDIO
White
Red
I:::!._'_!:_
Signal
flow
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
VCRs or TVs
* Pictures
can be reproduced
more Pait h fully by using
an S video cable (optional). When there is an S video
jack on the device to be connected,
connect the S
video plug m (hat jack instead of using the yellow
video plug. The audio will not be output when you
connect wilh the S video plug alone.
When yourTV is connectedto a VCR
Connect
your camcorder
to lhe LINE IN input
on the VCR using (he A/V connecting cable. Set
(he input seleclor on 1he VCR to LINE.
When yourTV is monaural (Whenyour
TV has only one audio inputjack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable m the video inpmjack and connect 1he
while (lel/channel)
or lhe red (right channel)
plug to 1he audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
When you want 1o play 1he sound in monaural
mode, use a connecting cable (optional) for lhat
purpose.
56
Playback
Locatinga sceneona
tape for playback[]
The playback starts from |he point
designated "0:00:00" oll fl_e tape counter.
To cancel the operation
Press ZERO SE[" MEMORY
Commander
oll the Remote
again.
Notes
• There may be a discrepancy
of several seconds
between the time code and the tape counter.
• Zero set memory will not funclion correctly if there
is a blank section between recorded seclions on the
tape.
• For DCR-TRV460:
_:_
................
PLAY
. ................
DISPLAY
ZERO
During
playback,
MEMORY
The zero set memory t)ndion does not work with
tapes recorded on olher devices in lhe 11i8 [-I[[]/
standard 8 mm [] system.
SET
MEMORY
press ZERO
g
SET
on the Remote
You can locate the point where the recording
date changes.
Commander
at the point you want to
locate later on.
The tape counter is rest1 to "0:00:00"
and
,----------SEARCH
M.
-_OI- appears on lhe screen.
..............
20_
If the tape counter is not displayed, press
DISPLAY on the Remote Commander.
Press
[_7
(stop) when
you want to
Slide the POWER
Press SEARCH
IDATE
3
Press
_
Press
repeatedly
to
mode.
M. on the Remote
repeatedly
to select
SEARCHI.
REW.
The tape stops automatically
counter reaches "0:00:00."
4
switch
select the PLAYIEDIT
Commander
stop playback.
STOP
when the tape
PLAY.
,._continued
Playback
57
3
Press _
the
(previous)/l_lH
Remote
recording
Playback
point
Commander
(next) on
to select
a
date.
starts
where
automatically
the date
from
the
changes.
Each time you press 1he button, the previous
or the next date will be searched
tbr and
displayed.
To cancel the operation
Press
0
STOP
on the Remote
Commander.
Notes
• If one day's recording is less thml 2 minutes, your
camcorder may not accurately find the point where
the recording dale changes.
• The Dale search will not function correcdy when
there is a blank section between recorded sections on
the tape.
• For DCR-TRV460:
58
The dale search function
does not work with tapes
recorded on olher devices
8 mm [] system.
in the Hi8 M|m/standard
Playback
CAMERA SET (p. 61)
MEMORY SET (.p.65)
PICT. APPLh (p. 68)
EDIWPLAY (p. 73)
Usingthe Menu
_
[_
_,{_
Selecting menu items
(_g
You can change v3rious settings or make
detailed adjustments using the menu items
displayed on the screen.
"°7;i
............
Select
STANDARD SET (p. 76)
TIME/LANGU. (p. 82)
the desired
then touch
I
I
POWERswitch
Turn
2
item with [_/[_,
[_.
You can also touch the item directly to
select it.
You can scroll and see all items. The
available items vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder.
Unavailable items will be grayed out.
¢D
on the power (p. 17).
Touch _i_.
The Personal Menu appears. Item that ore
used often are displayed as short-cuts.
Example: PLAY/EDIT mode's Personal Menu
Select
the desired
setting.
[_ changes to [g_. if you decide not to
change the setting, touch [_] to return to
fl_e previous screen.
3
Touch [MENU]
index screen.
Select
to display
the menu
the icon of the desired
with [_/[5_,
then touch
menu
[_.
,,_continued
Using the Menu
59
7
Touch
[_,
then [_] to hide the menu
screen.
You can also touch _
(return) to go back
a screen each time you touch the button.
To use the short-cutsof the Personal
Menu
The available items vary depending on the
power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable
items will be grayed out. You can customize
short-cuts (p. 83).
1
Touch _.
2
Touch the desired
3
Select the desired setting,
the
item.
then touch
[_.
"_" Tips
• When the PLAY/EDIT mode is selected, touch [_
on the screen displayed after step 2 (p. 59) _odisplay
the video operation screen. Touch _
to return to
the previous screen.
• [t is convenient if the items you often use appear as
short-cuts on the Personal Menu. To customize the
Personal Menu, see page 83.
60
Using the Menu
setting is selected. The settings you can adiust
vary depending on _l_e power mode of your
Usingthe
(CAMERASET)menu
camcorder. The screen shows 1he items you can
currently operate. Unavailable items will be
grayed out.
- PROGRAMAE/16:9WIDE, etc.
You can select items listed below on _lle
CAMERA
SET menu. To select items, see
"Selecting menu items" (.p. 59).
The default settings are marked with D. The
indicalors
in parentheses
appear when the
You can record
selecting
pictures
the following
easily
in a situation
thal
requires
I:> AUTO
Select tilts when not using PROGRAM
SPOTLIGHT*
Soled
(spotlight)
excessively
( _t_ )
to prevent
people's
portrait)
SPORTS*
lesson)
(soft
Seled
( _i_ )
flowers
(sports
by
while creating
moving
subjects
AE.
$
are lit by strong
or at a wedding.
to bring out the suNect
SeleO to minimize
( d_ )
lechniques
laces from appearing
white when suNects
light, such as in a theater
PORTRAIT
various
settings.
such as people
or
a soil background.
shake when shooting
gist-
such as in tennis or golf.
BEACH&SKI*
Soled to prevent people's laces from appearing
(beach
& ski) ( "_ ) durk in strong light or refleeled light, such as al a
beach in midsummer
or on a ski slope.
SUNSET&MOON
** (sunset
& moon)
Sele¢l to maintain the atmosphere of situations
such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks,
( _: )
and neon signs.
LANDSCAPE**
SeleO when
(landscape)
mountains.
( li_l )
shooting
distant subjects
This setting also prevents
such as
your
eamcorder from focusing on glass or melal mesh
in windows that comes in between the cameorder
and the subjech
* Your cameorder
is adjusted
to tbcus only on sut_iect s in the middle
to fnr distance.
,_continued
Using
the Menu
61
**Your
camcorder
is adiusted
to focus only on distant subjects.
See page 35 for details.
See page 36 for details.
[:>ON
Select to automatically
activate tile eleOronic shueer
shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.
OFF
Select when
recording
without
using the electronic
to adjust the
slmtter.
See page 38 tbr details.
See page 39 for details.
See page 37 fbr details.
When using the NightShot plus lhnction to record, you can record clearer pictures
by using 1he NightShot Light to emit infrared rays (invisible).
DON
Select to use the NightShot
OFF
Select to disable
See page 37 for details.
62
Using the Menu
Light (p. 37).
the NightShot
Light (p. 37).
See page 28, 31 lbr details.
You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level
greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality
decreases
when you are using the digital zoom. This function
recording
enlarged pictures of a distant subiect,
w_
,
is useful when
such as a bird.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
I
the zooming level.
he zooming zone appears when you select
t>OFF
Select to deactivate the digital zoom.
pertblxned optically.
40 x
Selecl to activate _he digital zoom. 20 times through
pertblxned digitally.
990 ×
SeleO to actiwle the digital zoom.
is per folxned digitally.
Up to 20 times zoom is
20 tPnes through
€-
4g times zoom is
o_
3'
990 times zoom
¢D
€
You can record a 16:9 wide picture on |he tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen
TV
([16:9 WIDE] mode).
Wgh this thnction [ON], your camcorder offers even wider angles when you
move the power zoom lever m 1he "W" side than recording in [OFF].
When you connect your camcorder to a TV compatible with the ID- I/ID-2 system
and play the tape, the TV switches 1o full mode automatically.
Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV.
When viewed on the LCD screen
When viewed on a 16:9 wide screen TV*
When viewed on a standard TV**
-_continued
Using the Menu
63
* Picture appears in full screen when _he wide-screen
TV switches io full mode.
* *Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a picture in the wide mode, it appears as you have seen
on the LCD screen.
E>OFF
ON {_'_
)
Standard
se_ting (to record piclures
recorded
piciure
to play back on a 4:3 TV). Tile
will not he wide.
Select to record a picture to be played back on a 16:9 wide TV. The
recorded picture will be played in full mode when you connect to your
TV compatible with ID-I/ID-2 systems.
'_" Tips
• The Ste_dyShot does not work. If you sei[ 16:9 WIDE] Io [ON] in the menu settings when
the S_eadyShoi is working, "_
flashes and the SteadyShot does not |hnc_ion.
• The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or lelier box) by inserting
signals between video signals.
• The 1D-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with the 1D-1 signals inserted beiween
video signals in an analog connection.
You
can select
E>ON
OFF ( _
)
lhis function
lo compensale
Standard
se_ting (enable
Select m deactivate
for camera-shake.
the SteadyShot
the SteadyShol
Select to shoot a sla_ionary subject
conversion lens (optional). Nalural
64
Using the Menu
function).
|_nctiml.
with a tripod, or when using a
pictures are produced.
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adiust
Usingthe
(MEMORYSET)menu
vary depending on lhe power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows lhe items you can
currently oper3te. Unavailable
grayed out.
- QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW
FOLDER, etc.
ilems will be
2o_:1
You can select ilems listed below on lhe
MEMORY
"Selecting
SET menu. To select items, see
menu items" (13.59).
The default settings are marked with t>. The
[] QUALITY
I:>FIN
E (FINE)
Seled to record still images
to about 1/4).
STANDARD
Seled to record still images with the standard
(compressed
to about 1/10).
(_)
with the fine image quality
(compressed
3'
image quality
¢D
[] FED/FRAME
_>FIELD
FRAME
I_I] IMAGE
To record moving
( [_
)
subjects
To record stationary
co_Tecting jitter (p. 30).
subjects
in ]dgb quality.
SIZE
I:>320 x 240
Seled
(_0)
clearer pictures.
160
x 112 (_60)
Seled
to record movies
for playing
on a large screen,
or to record
to record for longer time.
I_]REMAINING
1:>AUTO
SeleO to display the remaining
following cases:
capacity
of the 'qVlemory Stick"
in tile
•
After inserting r a "Memory Stick" with the POWER switch in the
CAMERA-MEMORY
mode (for about 5 seconds).
When the remabling capacity of the 'Memory Stick" is less than 2
minutes afler the CAMERA-MEMORY
mode is selected.
•
At the starting
seconds).
r
or ending
point of the movie
(for approximately
5
,.*_.continued
Using the Menu
65
ON
Select to always
Stick."
display
the remaining
You can delete all the pictures on a "Memory
To delete pictures one by one, see page 98.
1
Select [ALL
FILESI or [CURRNT
ALL FILES
CURRNT
2
FOLDER
Touch IYES]
of the "Memory
Stick" that are not write-protected.
FOLDER].
Select to delete all the images
on the "Memory
Select to delete all the images
in the selected playback
Stick."
folder.
twice.
To cancel deletion of all pictures,
3
capacity
select [NO].
Touch []_].
Notes
• The folder will not be deleted even wken you delele all the pictures in tbe folder.
• Do not move the POWER switch or press any buttons while [_
Erasing all data...] is
displayed on the screen.
The supplied* or newly purchased "Memory Stick" has been formatted
lhciory, and does not require formatting.
For details on the "Memory Stick," see page 116.
at the
* Memory Stick media is mdy supplied with DCR-TRV361.
1
Touch [YES]
twice.
To cancel formatting,
2
O
Touch
select [NO].
[_.
Notes
• Do not do any of the following
while [_
Formalting...]
is displayed:
Move the POWER switch to select other power modes.
Operate any buttons.
Eject 0ae "Memory Stick."
• Formatting erases everything m_ the "Memory Stick" including
newly crealed folders.
1>SERIES
Using the Menu
or the recording
folder is replaced
data and
with another.
Select to resel the file number to (1001 each time the "Memory
is changed.
66
image
Selecl to assign file numbers in sequence even if the "Memory Stick"
is replaced with another one. The file number is reset when a new
folder is crealed
RESET
protected
Stick"
You can creale a new folder (I02MSDCF
m 999MSDCF) on a "Memory Stick."
When a fblder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are stored) a new folder is
automatically
1
crealed.
Touch [YES].
A newly created folder will be numbered
number.
To cancel
2
Touch
in sequence
alter |he last lblder
creation, select [NO].
[_.
Notes
• You cannot delete tile created folder_ using your camcorder. You will have to formal tile
"Memory Stick" (p. 66), or delete them using your computer.
• The number of pictures the1 can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" decreases as the number
of folders increases on d_e "Memory Stick."
As tbe delhult setting, pictures are saved in the 101MSDCF folder. You can select
a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders fi'om the [NEW FOLDER]
un
",_
menu, then select the folder to be used for recording with [[_/[5_
and touch [_].
When you have a lot of pictures, you can search for the desired picture easily when
you sort them in lblders.
Select flae playback
folder with E_/[[_,
=_"
then touch [_].
Using the Menu
67
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
Usingthe
(PICT.
APPLI.) menu- PITT.
vary depending on the power mode of your
camcorder. The screen shows the items you can
currently operate. Unavailable
grayed out.
EFFECT/SLIDE
SHOW/FRAMEREC/
INTERVALREC,etc.
items will he
You can select items listed below on lhe PICT.
APPL1. menu. To select items, see "Selecting
menu items" (p. 59).
The delhult settings are marked
with I>. The
See page 40 lbr details.
See page 41 lbr details.
See page 41, 48 for details.
You can add special effects (such as lilms) to a picture belbre or after recording
on a tape.
_
appears
when
1he effect
I:>OF F
Selecl wben no1 using the Picture
NEG.ART
Selecl m record/play
and brighlness
68
Using the Menu
is selected.
the picture
of the picture
effect selting.
wich the color
reversed.
€€
SEPIA
Selecl to record/play the picture _ppem_ingin sepia.
B&W
Selecl to record/play the picture _ppearing in monochrome (blackand-white).
SOLARIZE
Select to record/play the picture looking like an
illuslrafion with strong contrast.
PASTEL
Select to record lhe picture looking like a pale
pastel drawing. (This effect is nol available
during playback.)
MOSAIC
Soled to record picture appearing mosaicpatterned. (This effect is not available during
playback.)
Notes
• YOU cannot add effects to externally input pictures.
with Picture effects via tile _ DV [n_erPace.
• For DCR-TRV460:
Picture effects do no_ work with t_pes recorded
8 mm [] system.
Also, you cannot outpu_ pictures
on od/er devices
edited
in lhe Hi8 HI []/s_andard
'_" Tip
• You can copy piciures
another tape (p. 87).
edited using picture
effects m a "Memory
Stick"
(p. 89) or to
See page 43 for details.
/
See page 53 for details.
¢D
You can play back the images stored in a"Memory
lblder) in sequence
1
2
Touch
_.
Touch
[PB FOLDER[.
3
Select [ALL FILES]
I> ALL FILES ([_])
or [CURRNT
Select to execute
the "Memory
CURRNT
FOLDER
( [_
Stick" (or a selecied playback
(slide show).
)
FOLDER],
a slide skow by playing
Touch
[REPEAT].
5
Touch
ION I or IOFFI,
Select to repeat tile slide show.
OFF
Select to execute
Touch
lEND I.
Touch
[START].
back all tile images
on
back all the images
in
then [_.
DON (_'_)
7
_.
Stick."
Selecl to execute a slide show by playing
the current playback folder.
4
6
then touch
the slide show only once.
Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the "Memory
sequence.
To cancel lhe slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE].
Stick" in
"_" Tips
• You can select the first picture t_r the slide show by touching [_]/[_]
before touching
[START].
• [f movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by Iouching [_
(decrcase)/[_
(increase).
You can record piclures with a stop-motion animated effect by allernately li'ame
recording and lhen moving the subject a little. Oper3te your camcorder using the
Remote Commander
to prevent
camera shake.
_>OFF
Select to record in tile standard recording mode.
ON(_)
Select to record pictures using tile FRAME REC function.
1
Select [ONI, then touch
2
Touch []_.
3
Press REC START/STOP.
[_].
A picture (approximately
6 fi'ames) is recorded,
camcorder enters the standby mode.
4
O
Move the subject and repeat
step 3.
Notes
• When you use frame recording continuously,
the remaining
correclly.
• The last scene will be longer than o_her scenes.
You can achieve excellent
recordings
function. Connect your camcorder
tape time wil! not be indicated
of flowers blooming,
etc., with this
to |he wall outlet using |he supplied
Adaptor during |he operation.
[al
[al
a: [REC TIME]
b: [INTERVAL]
1
Touch [_.
2
Touch [INTERVAL
3
Select a desired interval
I.
time, then touch [_].
You can select fi'om 30 seconds,
70
Using the Menu
and your
1, 5 or 10 minuies for |he interval.
4
Touch [REC TIME].
5
Select a desired recording
time, then touch [_}_.
You can select from 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 seconds for the recording
6
Touch IENDI.
7
Touch [ONI, then [_}_.
time.
AC
8
E>OFF
To deactivate
ON (_r_l)
To record moving
Touch
_r_
9
interval recording.
pictures
on a tape in tile seleoed
interval.
[_.
flashes on the screen.
Press REC START/STOP.
_r_q stops floshing and the Interval recording starts.
To cancel interval recording, select [OFF] in step 7.
0
Notes
• You cannot use tbe Interval
• There may be a discrepancy
recording wi_h Memory overlap.
in recording time of up to :_6 f_ames |Yore the selected
6me.
"_"Tips
• If you adjust the focus manually, you may be able to record clear pictures even if file light
changes (p. 39).
• You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 81).
I
e-
3"
¢J=
¢D
¢D
€
-apcontinued
Using the Menu
71
This l'uncflon is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of
daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record
it on a "Memory
Stick."
a: Shooting
b: Interval
time
1
Touch [_.
2
Select a desired interval
3
Touch [ON], then touch [_.
DOFF
ON (_llm
4
time (1, 5 or 10 minutes),
then touch [i_.
To deactivate interval recording.
)
To record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the selecled interval.
Touch [_].
_£)i
flashes.
5
Press PHOTO fully.
_m
stops flashing and lhe Interval photo recording starts.
To cancel interval pholo recording, select [OFF] in step 3.
When you remove a cassette and"Memory
the CAMERA-TAPE
Stick" from your camcorder,
mode, you can view lhe demonstration
_>ON
Select to see an overview oflhe thnclions available
arc using this comcorder |br the first time.
OFF
Select when you do not intend
0
to use tile DEMO
and select
in about 10 minules.
such as when you
MODE.
Note
• You c_nnot view the demonstration only when the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
"_" Tips
• The demonstration
will be suspended in situations such as those described
When you touch the screen during the demonstration.
(The demonstration
about 10 minutes.)
below.
sta_s again in
When a cassette or "Memory Stick" is inserted.
....When a mode other than CAMERA-TAPE
is selected.
• [f [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder
power will be turned off al/er approximately
5 minutes
See page I01 for details.
72
Using the Menu
is used on the battery pack, fl_e
(p. 81).
lhe power mode of your camcorder. The screen
shows the items you can currently operate.
Usingthe
(EDIT/
Unavailable
PLAY)menu- END
SEARCH/
items will be grayed out.
TITLE,etc.
You can select items listed below on (he EDrI7
PLAY menu. To select items, see "Selecting
menu items" (p. 59).
The se)tings you can adjust vary depending on
See page 47 for details.
For recording on a tape.
See page 88, 90 lbr details.
OTHER
DEVICE
€o_
3'
Select to make programs
and dubbing
tile selec)cd
scenes to a tape on
and dubbing
the selected
a VCR (p. 91 ).
MEMORY
STICK
Selecl to make programs
"Memory
scenes to a
Stick" (p. 95).
For recording on a "Memory Stick."
See page 88, 89 lbr details.
When your camcorder is connected 1o a Sony VAIO series personal computer,
you can easily burn )he piclure recorded on lhe tape on a DVD Direct Access m
"Click to DVD") using this command.
Guide" for details.
When your camcorder
is connected
See |he supplied
to a personal
"Computer
computer,
Applications
you can easily burn
(he picture recorded on the tape on a CD-R (Direct Access to Video CD Burn)
using this command. See the supplied "Computer Applications Guide" for details.
-_continued
Using the Menu
73
EXEC
Select to activale
recorded
picture
tile END SEARCH
is played
funclion.
Tile most recently
back fur about 5 seconds
and then stops
automatically.
CANCEL
Select to stop the END SEARCH
function.
You can insert a title when recording. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and
the 2 cuslom titles. You can also select the color, size and position of titles.
1
Select a desired title from the displayed
titles (2 original
titles that you
have created before and the preset titles that have been stored in your
camcorder). You can create original titles (up to 2 lypes of title of within
20 characters each) in the following procedure.
O
Select [CUSTOM
1 ""]
O
Select a desired character. Touch the button
desired character on 1he button.
To erase a character:
or [CUSTOM
Touch
2 " "[, then touch
repeatedly
Touch _
character
to move [] to select the next character,
in the same manner.
When you have finished
2
Touch [_.
3
Touch _
(color),
entering
[:_3/_
desired color, position,
to select the
_.
To insert a space: Touch [_.
To select the lype of letter to enter 1he title: Select [:_B,
O
[].
characters,
(position),
_
and enter the
touch [_.
[SIZE[ as necessary
to select a
or size.
Color
white --_ yellow _
violet _
red --_ cyan --_ green _
blue
Position
You can select from 8 to 9 choices.
Size
small *--* large
(You can only select small size when you are entering more than 13
characters.)
4
Touch [_.
The title is displayed
TO record the title
74
Using the Menu
or
on the screen and the title is set.
Press REC START/STOP
during recording
standby.
To erase the title display
Touch _].
0
Notes
• When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes,
the power automatically
goes offas the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer
to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on lhe _
(STANDARD
SET) menu to
[NEVER] (p. 81 ). The power will not be turned of L Even though file power goes off, the
characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Turn the power back on, [hell star_
again from step 1 to continue superimposing
the title.
• When you superimpose
a title while you are recording, the beep does not sound.
'8" Tip
• To change a created
characters _gain.
title, select the title in step I, then touch
[_.
Then,
reseIeo
the
m
¢D
Using the Menu
75
indicators in parentheses appear when the
setting is selected. The settings you can adjust
Usingthe
vary depending
on the power mode of your
czmcorder. The screen shows lbe items you can
(STANDARD
SET)
currently operate. Unavailable items will be
menu- [] REC
MODE/MULTI-grayed out.
SOUND/AUDIO
MIX/USB-CAMERA,etc.
You can select the items listed below on the
STANDARD SET menu. To select these
items, see "Selecting menu items" (p. 59).
The default settings are marked with t>.The
I:>SP ( gi5 )
Seleci to record
kP ( Li5 )
Select to increase
in tile SP (St_ndurd
the recording
Play). The use of Sony cassette
Play) mode on a cassette.
time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long
is recommended
to get the most out of
your camcorder.
Notes
• If you record in tile LP mode, a mosaic-like
noise may appear or sound may be interrupted
when you play back the tape m] o_her camcorders or VCRs.
• When you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one t_pe, file playback
picture may be distorted or lhe time code illay not be written properly between the scenes.
I:>12BIT
16BIT ( _'16b
Select to record
)
in tile 12-bit mode (2 slereo sounds).
Select to record in lhe 16-bit mode ( 1 slereo sound with high quality).
Note
• For DCR-TRV460:
You cannot select AUDIO
to another VCR. However,
oiher devices
lnterthce.
MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Digital8 [2 system
you can select AUD[O MODE when you dub tapes recorded on
in the Hi8 I'|l []/s_andard
8 mm []
system
m another
VCR, via the _, DV
See page 46, 49 for details.
You can select how to play back audio recorded on a tape in stereo mode. Select
the desired mode when you play back a Digital8 D system tape which is dubbed
fi'om a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system.
76
Using the Menu
For DCR-TRV460:
Select the desired mode when you play back a Hi8 I'lim/standard
tape recorded
on other devices
8 mm [] system
in a dual sound track of the AFM ttiFi stereo
system.
I>STEREO
Select to play back a stereo tape with stereo sound or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound.
1
Digital8
[} system:
Select to play back a stereo tape with tile lett
channel sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound.
For DCR-TRV460:
Hi8 H| []/standard
8 mm [] system: Select to play back a stereo tape
with monaural sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound.
2
Digital8
[} system:
Select to play back a stereo tape with the right
channel sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.
For DCR-TRV460:
Hi8 N II[]/standard
with unnmurai
8 mm []
system: Selecl to play back a stereo tape
sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.
Notes
0
• YOU can playback a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. However, you cannot
record a dual sound track on your camcorder.
• The se_ting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnecl
1he power source from your
camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
i
3"
¢D
For DCR-TRV460:
I:>ON
SeleO to correct jiller (horizontal
OFF
SeleO to not compensale
on which
0
picture
you have dubbed
picture shake during playback).
distortion
repeatedly
when playing
or recorded
back a tape
TV game signals.
Note
• The TBC function
standard
8 mm []
works only with tapes recorded
on other devices
in tile Ill8 H|[]/
system.
For DCR-TRV460:
I>ON
Select to eliminate
color noise in the picture.
OFF
SeleO to minimize
picture
artifacts
in a picture containing
lots of
movement.
0
Note
• The DNR function
standard
8 mm []
works only with tapes recorded
on other devices
in the tli8 _,|| []/
system.
,,._contintted
Using the Menu
77
You can adjust the audio balance between the main sound (ST I) and lhe sub sound
(ST2) on |he tape.
Notes
• YOU cannot adjust sound recorded in lg bit audio mode.
• Only the originally recorded sound will be heard when you disconnect
from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
• For DCR-TRV460:
You cannot adjus_ file balance for tapes recorded
standard
8 mm []
The recorded
on other devices
file power
source
in tile lli8 M|m/
system.
picture will not be all'ec|ed
by this setting.
LCD BRIGHT
See page
18 lbr details.
LCD BLLEVEL
You can adjust
lhe brightness
of lhe LCD
I:>NORMAL
Standard
BRIGHT
Seleci to brighten
0
screen's
backligbt.
brightness.
the LCD
screen.
Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGIIT]
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGItT],
battery life is reduced by about I0 percent
LCD COLOR
Touch
_/[3_
Low intensity
78
Using the Menu
to adjust
,_
the color
on the LCD
screen.
High intensity
is automatically
during recording.
You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your ca•corder
and
convert the signal transmitted from lhe connected devices to lhe appropriate signal
on your ca•corder.
_OFF
ON ( m
Seleo
)
when not using the Digital
To output analog
ca•corder.
The analog
images
convert
tlmction.
and sound in digital
tbrmat using your
signal input to the A/V jack of your ca•corder
will be
converted and output from the DV Interti_ce of your ca•corder.
For details, refer to the "Computer Applications
Guide."
For DCR-TRV460:
_AUTO
Seleo to automatically
detect tile system (Hi8 H|m/standard
8 mm
[] or Digital8 !2) that was used to recorded on the tape, and play
back the tape. During
switching
of systems,
tile following displays appear on tile screen.
sometimes can be heard.
I[_ to 1Ii8 Him
from Digital8
I"1111/Ij
from Hi8 Nil§l/standard
--* [2: During
to Digital8
Seleo
switching
_,
1_
/
,_'
8 mm
_*
[2.
to play back a tape that was recorded
on other devices in the lli8
1,41111/standard 8 mm [] system when your co•corder
automatically
detect the recording system.
0
I_
A hissing noise also
[9 --* H|li/l_l
: During switching
standard 8 mm [].
[]
Nllltl/m
the screen turns blue, and
does not
Note
• The selfing returns to [AUTO]
or slide the power switch.
when you disconnect
You can connect a USB cable (supplied)
the power source from your ca•corder
to your camcorder, and view lhe picture
displayed on the screen of your ca•corder
on your computer
For details, refer to |he "Computer Applications Guide."
I>OFF
Selecl to deactivate
USB STREAM
Selecl to activate
tile USB Streaming
the USB Streaming
(USB Slreaming).
function.
function.
,,_ntinued
Using the Menu
79
You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view lhe picture
on the tape or "Memory Stick" in your camcorder on your computer. For details,
refer to _he "Compumr
Applicaiions
Guide."
I>STD-US8
Selecl to view the picture
PictBridge
Select to connect
US[3 STREAM
Selecl to view tile picture
1>OFF
on the "Memory
Stick."
the Pict Bridge compliant
printer
(p. 101 ).
on the tape.
Select not io display date, time and the camera
settings
dala during
playback.
DATE/TIME
CAMERA
I>AUTO
DATA
Select to display
the date and time during playback
Select to display
the camera
settings
(p. 54).
data during playback
(p. 54).
Select to display _he remaining tape indicator tbr about g seconds:
• After you select the CAMERA-TAPE
mode with the cassette
inserted, and your camcorder calcul_les
t_pe.
• When you touch _
(play/pause).
ON
Select to always
display
the remaining
1>ON
Select wben using the Remote
camcorder.
OFF
Select to deactivate
amount
tape indicator.
Commander
the Remote
camcorder from responding
remote control unit.
the remaining
supplied
Commander
to a command
with your
_oprevent
your
sent by anolher
VCR
Note
• The setting rclurns to [ON] when you have the power
eamcorder for more than 5 minutes.
I>ON
Select to turn on tile camera recording
camcorder
80
Using the Menu
source
during recording.
disconnected
from your
lamp on the front of your
of
OFF
SeleO this se¢ling in the |bllowing
recording
situations.
recording lamp will not light up during recording.
• When you do not want the subject to be nervous
recorded.
• When you are recording close to the subject.
• When the subject reflecis the recording lamp.
The camera
about being
I>MELODY
SeleO to sound a melody when you start/stop recording, operale the
touch panel, or when an unusual condition occur5 on your camcorder.
NORMAL
Seleo
OFF
SeleO to cancel the melody,
to sound a beep instead
panel operation
confirmalion
of the melody.
tile beep sound, the shutler sound or touch
beep.
I
I>LCD PANEL
SeleO to show the displays
and in the viewfinder.
such as the time code on the LCD screen
V-OUT/PANEL
Seleo
such as the time code on tile TV screen,
to show the displays
LCD screen,
3'
¢D
and in the viewfinder.
Note
• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder
OUT/PANEL]
is seleoed.
You can select the scrolling direction
screen when you touch [_
if you press DSPL/BATT
INFO while [V-
(up or down) oflhe menu items on the LCD
or [5_.
r-NORMAL
Select to scroll tile menu items downwards
OPPOSITE
Seleo
t>5 rain
Seleo to activale the Aulo shut off. When approximalely
5 minutes
have elapsed while you do noi operate your camcorder, the camcorder
to scroll tile menu items upwards
is automalically
turned offto
prevent
by touching
by touching
the battery
[_.
[_.
from becoming
consuIlled.
NEVER
Seleo
to deactivate
the Auto shut off.
Note
• When you connect
to [NEVER].
your camcorder
to tile wall outlet,
[A.SItUT
OFF] is automatically
Using the Menu
set
81
Usingthe
(TIME/
LANGU.)menu- CLOCK
SET/
on the power mode of your camcorder.
screen shows the items you can currently
operate. Unavailable
The
items will be grayed out.
WORLDTIME etc.
You can select items listed below on the TIME/
LANGU. menu. To selecl items, see "Selecting
menu items" (p. 59).
The settings you can adjust
vary depending
You can set the date and time (p. 19).
You can adjust the time difference
when using your camcorder
abroad. Set the
time difference by touching [_/[_1,
the clock will be adjusted in accordance
with lhe time difference, if you set 1he time difference to 0, the clock returns lo
the originally sel time.
You can select or change the language used for the on-screen display (p. 22). You
can select from English, Simplilied English, Canadian-French,
Latin American
Spanish, Brazilian-Portuguese,
Traditional-Chinese, or Korean.
82
Using the Menu
CustomizingPersonal
Menu
You can add frequently
3
Touch
[ADD].
4
Touch
E_/[_
used menu items to
Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you
like (cuslomizing). You can customize the
Personal Menu for each power mode of your
camcorder.
category,
to select a menu
then tooch
[_.
The available items vary depending oll the
power mode of the camcorder,
Only the available ilems are displayed.
You can add frequently used menu items to
Personal Menu ibr easier and l_tster access.
O
Note
• You can add up to 28 menu items each for the
CAMERA-TAPE,
CAMERA-MEMORY,
and
PLAY/EDIT
modes. If you want to add more, you
must delete a less important menu item before
adding a new menu item (p. 84).
Touch
[_]/[_
then touch
to select a menu item,
[_].
1 Touch_@L
Touch
2
Touch [P-MENU SET UP].
If the desired menu is not displayed on lhe
screen, touch E_/E_
until the menu is
displayed.
IYES].
'fhe menu is added to the end of the list.
7
Touch
[]_].
,.,_.continuecl
Using the Menu
83
The selected menu is deleted from Personal
Menu.
6
Touch
_.
I_
Touch
[_.
Note
• You cannot delete [MENU]
UP].
Touch
IP-MENU
SET UP].
if the desired menu is not displayed on the
screen, touch E_/E_
until the menu is
displayed.
3
Touch
IDELETE].
and {P-MENU
SET
You can sort the menus added to Personal Menu
in the desired order.
Touch
[_!_
-
Touch
{P-MENU
SET UPJ.
if the menu is not displayed oll the screen,
touch EN_/[_] until the desired menu is
displayed.
4
Touch the menu
that you want to
delete.
Touch
Touch
84
IYESI.
Using the Menu
[SORT].
4
Touch
the menu
item you want to
Touch
move.
[P-MENU
SET UP].
if lhe desired menu is not displayed oll the
screen, touch [_/E_
until the menu is
displayed.
Touch [_/[_
to the desired
to move the menu item
place.
3
Touch
[RESET].
CAMERA.TJ,pE moce'_
p.MENU set_ng?
Touch [_.
To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6
7
Touch
[END].
Touch
[_].
4
Touch
[YES].
Touch
IYES].
fO Note
• You camlot move [P-MENU
SET UP!.
'['he Personal Menu settings return to the
dePault settings.
To cancel initialization,
Touch
touch [NO].
[]_.
You con initialize Personal Menu to lhe dePault
settings alter adding or deleting
menus.
1 TouehN_.
Using the Menu
85
Dubbing/Editing
You can record the picture from a VCR or TV
to a tape or a "Memory Stick" inserted into
your camcorder (p. 88). You can also create a
copy of the picture recorded on your
camcorder on other recording device (p. 87).
Connect your camcorder to a TV or VCR as
shown in the following illustration.
Connectingto a VCR
or TV
AN jack
Connecting
with
an i.LINK
cable
S VIDEO jack
S VIDEO*
Yelto_
AN connecting
(supplied)
cable
_
White
VIDEO
VCRs or TVs
I
'
Red
L222:_!_1.12__
Signal flow
* Pictures can be reproduced
an g video cable (optional).
O
more Pait h fully by using
When there is an S video
cable
for connection
Use an i.LINK cable (optional)
lo connect your
jack on the device to he connected,
connect the g
video plug to that jack instead of using the yellow
video plug. The audio will not be output when you
camcorder to oiher device via the [ DV
interlace. The video and sound signals are
connect
transmiited digitally, producing high quality
pictures. Nolo lhat you cannot record lhe picture
with the S video plug alone.
Notes
• Use the A/V connecting cable to connect your
camcorder 1o other devices. Before connecting,
make sure the [DISPLAY]
se_ting in the _2_
(STANDARD
SET) menu is set to [LCD PANEL]
0he det:ault setting) (p. 81).
• When you are connecting your camcorder to
monaural device, connect the yellow plug oflhe A/
V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red
(right channel) or the white (loll channel) plug to the
audio jack on the VCR or the TV.
86
To use an i.LINK
Dubbing/Editing
and sound separalely.
For details, see page 119.
Dubbingto another
tape []
You can copy and edit the picture
back on your camcorder
devices
(such as VCRs).
Connect
your
VCR
as a recording
your
• insert
a cassette
Prepare
• insert
• Slide
VCR
VCR
the input
for
camcorder
86).
recording.
tbr recording.
has
an input
selector,
set it to
your
camcorder
the recorded
for playback.
cassette.
the POWER
switch
to select
file
mode.
Start the playback on your camcorder,
and
Rel_r
with
When
your
O
(p.
When you dub the tape recorded on other devices in
the [ti8 H|lll/standard
8 mm [] system via 1he [
DV I nter|:ace, the picture may fluctuate. This is not a
real funclion. Digital signals are oulput as image
signals t¥om the [, DV Interface during playback.
mode.
PLAY/EDIT
4
to your
device
Prepare
• if your
3
played
to other recording
• When connected using the i.LINK c_b[e, the
recorded pioure becomes rough when a picture is
paused on your eamcorder while recording to a
VCR.
• For DCR-TRV460:
record
it on the
to the operating
your
the
VCR
supplied
for details.
dabbing
camcorder
VCR.
instructions
is finished,
and
the
stop
VCR.
Notes
• When your camcorder is connecqed to the VCR via
the _ DV l]/terface, you cannot record the title,
indicators and words entered on the index screen of
the "Memory Stick."
• When dubbing using the A/V connecflng cable,
press DSPL/BATT
INFO to hide indicators such as
time code (p. 54). Otherwise, they will be recorded
on the tape.
• To record the da_e/_ime and cmnera se_tings da_a,
have them displayed on screen (p. 54).
• Picl ures edited with Picture efl-ect ([PICT. EFFECT]
p. 68), Digital effect (p. 41, 48), or Playback zoom
(p. 53) cannot be oulput via the [ DV Interface.
Dubbing/Editing
87
i
Start playing
Recordingpictures
from a VCRor IV
You can record and edit pictures or TV
programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a
"Memory Stick" inserted in your camcorder.
You can also record a scene as a still image
on a "Memory Stick."
Insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick" for
rec_di_g in yam" camcorder.
VCR,
the cassette
or select
on your
a 'IV program.
The picture played on 1he connected
appears on the LCD screen of your
eamcorder.
device
i
Touch
want
STAlrrl
[REC
to start
at the point you
recording,
1
7
Stop recording.
When recording
[_uch
[B7
on a tape
(stop) or [REC PAUSE].
When recording
on a "Memory
Stick"
"[%uch [REC STOP[.
i
Touch[_,then[]_.
Connect
your
camcorder
TV or VCR
to your
(p. 86).
'_" Tips
i
If you are recording
from
a VCR,
insert a cassette.
1
3
switch to select the
Slide the POWER
PLAY/EDIT
mode.
1
4
Operate
your
camcorder
to record
movies.
When recording
1 Touch _[[_.
on a tape
2 Touch [[_1 REC CTRL] with an []
icon.
lflhe item is not displayed on the screen,
touch [_]/[_.
if you cannot find it,
touch [MENU],
and select it li'om the
_@ (EDFITPLAY) menu (p. 73).
3 Touch [REC PAUSE].
When recording
Stick"
1 Touch _.
2
on a "Memory
Touch [MENU].
3 Select the _
(EDIT/PLAY)
menu,
lhen [[_] REC CTRL] with an [_ icon.
88
i
Dubbing/Editing
• The DV IN indicator appears M_en you connect your
camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable.
(This indicator may also appear on your TV.)
• When recording movies on a "Memory Stick," you
can skip s_ep4 and press REC START/STOP in
s_ep 6.
• For DCR-TRV460:
TOenable smooth trmlsition, wo recommend thai
you do hal mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 Hi[]/
standard 8 mm [] system on other devices with the
Digital8 [_ system on a tape.
Perform
steps
movies"
(p. 88).
Play the video,
program
Dubbingpictures
from a tape to a
"Memory Stick"
1 to 3 in "Recording
or receive
the TV
you want to record.
The pictures on d_e VCR or '['V appear on
the screen of your camcorder.
3
Press
PHOTO
want to record.
lightly
Check
at the scene you
the image
and
You can record movies (with sound recorded
in monaural) or still images on a "Memory
Stick."
Make sure you have a recorded tape in the
Digital8 D system and a "Memory Stick"
inserted into your camcorder.
Slide the POWER
PLAY/EDIT
switch to select the
mode.
press it fully.
The image is not recorded unless you press
PHOTO fully. Release it if you do not want
1o record the scene, and select olher scene
as described above.
Search
and record
the scene
you want
to record.
When recording
a still image
1 "[kmch _
(play) lo playback ll_e tape.
2 Press PHOTO lightly 31 the scene you
want to record. Check the image and
press it fully.
_omin
_
_
20U
CAPT_P_
When recording
a movie
1 [k_uch_.
2 Touch [MENU].
3 Select the _@ (EDIT/PLAY) menu,
then [[_ REC CTRL] with an _
icon.
4 Touch _
(play) 1o playback d_e tape.
5 "[kmch [REC
want to start
6 [kmch [REC
want to stop
7 Touch Vi7
START] at the point you
recording.
STOP] at 1he point you
recording.
(stop) 1o stop tape playback.
-_continued
Dubbing/Editing 89
m
8
O
Touch
[_,
|hen
[_.
Notes
• The D_la code _nd titles recorded oll the tape canno_
be recorded on the "Memory Stick." The time and
date the picture is recorded ol/the "Memory Stick"
will be recorded.
• The sound is recorded in 32kltz monaural.
• While recording images t¥om a tape as still images,
they are recorded in lhe ]FRAME] mode
automatically,
even if you select [FIELD] in the
menu settings (p. 65).
• For DCR-TRV460:
Dubbingstill images
froma "Memory
Stick" to a tape
You can record still images on a tape.
Make sure you have the "Memory Stick"
with the images and a tape inserted into your
camcorder.
If you record pictures recorded in different recording
systems (Digital8 IlL and HiS N| []/standard
8 mm
[] on olher devices), transitional scenes between
recording systems may be incorrectly recorded on
the "Memory Stick."
Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT mode.
Search for the point where you want to
start dubbing by touching
"_ Tips
• You c_n also record a movie by pressing REC
START/STOP
during tape playback.
• For the recording time of movies, see page 26.
(rewind) or _
(fast forward), then
touch Vffl (stop).
3
Touch
4
Touch [_]1[i_]
you
[i_.
want
Touch
to select the image
to dub.
_.
REC CTRLI with an []
Touch [[_
icon.
lflhe item is not displayed on the screen,
touch EN_/[_.
if you cannot find it, touch
[MENU], and select it from 1he _
(EDIT/PLAY)
menu.
Touch
[REC
PAUSE].
Touch [REC STARTb
The
selected
image
is dubbed
to lhe tape.
Touch [_q (stop) or [REC PAUSE I
when
"1% dub
touching
9.
90 Dubbing/Editing
you
want
olher
still
[_1/[3_,
to
stop
images,
recording.
select
fl_en repeal
images
by
sleps
7 to
OTouch
0
[_,
then []_].
Dubbingselected
scenes from a tape
Notes
- Digital programediting
• You cannot dub the index screen.
• You may not be able to dub images modified
computer or recorded with olher camcorders
camcord_r.
• You cannot
dub MPEG movies on the tape.
on your
on your
You can select up to 20 scenes (programs)
and record them in the desired order to other
recording device such as VCRs or to a
"Memory Stick" inserted in your czmcorder.
When you are recording on a "Memory
Stick," skip steps 1 and 2 _nd start from
"Recording the selected scenes as programs"
(p. 95).
O
Note
• For DCR-TRV460:
The Digital program editing does no1 work wi_h
t_pes recorded on olher devices in the 11i8 NI[]/
standard
8 mm [] system.
Delete unwanted scene
L_
Results of editing
Follow the steps below when you are
performing a digital program edit for the first
time to a lape in a VCR, You can skip this
setting if you have set up the VCR by the
following procedure before.
Note
• YOU cannot perform the Digital program editing on
a VCR that does not support [IR gETUP] codes.
,,_continued
Dubbing/Editing 91
Connect
your VCR
as a recording
to the camcorder
device
8
Touch
]OTHER
Touch
]EDIT
DEVICE
I.
(p. 86).
You can use eilher the A/V connecting
cable or the i.LINK cable to make lhe
connection. The dubbing procedure
easier with the i.LINK connection.
Prepare
is
your VCR.
• Insert a cassette for recording.
• Set the input selector to input mode if your
VCR has one.
3
Prepare
your
camcorder
SETI.
(playing
device).
• Insert a cassette for editing.
• Slide the POWER switch to select the
PLAY/EDIT
4
mode.
Touch
_.
Touch
[MENU].
0Touch
]CONTROL].
1 Select
[IR] or [i.LINK].
When connecting
Touch
PLAY),
[:_/[_
to select
then touch
_N
(EDIT/
connecting
Touch [IR], 1hen [i_. Follow the procedure
described in "To set lhe [IR SETUP] code"
(p. 93).
[_.
When connecting
cable
160_[:_i_
D
0 0e00
[:_/[_
EDI'I],
then touch
92 Dubbing/Editing
with an i.LINK
'I'ouci_ [i.LINK], lhen [_}_]. Go on to "SIep
2 : Adjusting the synchronizalion
of the
VCR" (p. 94).
00
Touch
with an A/V
cable
to select
[_}_].
[PROG.
To set the
[IR SETUP]code
When you connect with an A/V connecting
cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code
signal to see if your VCR can be operaled by
your camcorder (infrared ray emilter).
[IR SETUP] code list
The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded
on your camcorder by default. (It is set at "3" as
the detlmlt setting.)
Sony
1,2,3,4,5,6
Admiral
AN connecting
cable (supplied)
(M. Wards)
89
Aiwa
47, 54, 80
Akai
49, 51
Audio
Dynamic
Bell&Howell
(M. Wards)
21,35
36
Borksonic
21,70,
Canon
77, 78
Citizen
47
with [_]/[3_,
then touch [i_].
For the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR,
rel_r 1o "[IR SETUP] code list" (p. 93).
When there is more than one code listed lbr
Craig
47, 73
C_artis Mad/is
8, 77, 80
Daewoo
26, 40, 77
the manufacturer of your VCR, try each
code and find the most appropriate one.
DHX
21,33,
Dimensia
8
3
Touch
Emerson
26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81,82
4
Select the mode to cancel recording
pause on your VCR, then touch [_].
Fisher
36, 37, 44, 45
1
2
Touch
[_],
then [IR SETUP].
Select the [IR SETUP]
code of your VCR
IPAUSEMODE].
Rel_r to the operating instructions supplied
with your VCR for details on operation.
5
8
80
Electric
8, 32", 77, 94",
101
47
GO VIDEO
71
Hitachi
8, 42, 78
HQ
40
Instant Replay
77, 78
Touch [IR TEST I.
JC Penny
8, 21,33,
Touch [EXEq.
JVC
12, 13, 14,21,33,35
The recording starts on your VCR when the
setting is correct. [Completed.] appears
when the [IR SETUP] code test is finished.
Go on to "Step 2 : Adjusting the
synchronization
of the VCR" (p. 94).
When recording l_ils to start, select another
[IR SETUP] code and try again.
Kenwood
21,33,
LXI (Sears)
36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47,
49, 80
Insert a cassette
into your VCR, and set
the VCR to recording
7
General
/
35
Godlstar/LG
Point the infrared ray emitter of your
camcorder towards the remote sensor on
your VCR, from about 30 cm (12 in.)
away, with no obstructions.
6
Funai
82
pause.
35, 36, 42, 77
35, 47
Magnavox
17, 77, 78, 83
Marantz
21,33,
Marta
47
Memorex
37, 77
Minolta
8, 42
Mitsubishi/MGA
22, 23, 24, 28, 29
35
mi_nffnued
Dubbing/Editing 93
M uRitech
23, 32, 80
NEC
21,33,
Olympic
77, 78
Follow
Op0mus
22
performing
Orion
6(1
time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this
Panasonic
16, 17, 77, 78
Pentax
8, 42
Philco
26, 70, 77, 78
You can adjust the synchronization
camcorder and the VCR to avoid
Philips
47, 77, 78, 83
recording
Pioneer
78
Quasar
6, 16, 17,77,78
35
setting
the steps below when you are
digital
program
if you have set vp your VCR before
using the following
procedure.
the starting
Remove
of your
not
scene.
the cassette
eameorder.
Prepare
to take notes.
77,
edit for the first
from your
a pen and paper
RCA/PROSCAN
7, 8, 16, 40, 41,42,
78, 78", 83, 101
Realistic
22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88
Sansui
21
Set the VCR to recording
Singer
73
Skip this step if you have selected
in step 11 on p. 92.
Samsung
24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41,94,
94*
Sanyo
26, 36, 37, 47
Scot1
22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37,
• Run lhe tape for about 10 seconds before
pausing. The starting scenes may not get
recorded when you start recording
the beginning of the tape.
73
2000
77, 78, 80, 83
Symphonic
80
Tashiro
47
Talung
21,33,
35
Teac
21,33,
35, 80
Technics
77, 78
Toshiba
7, 4(1, 49
Wards
37, 47, 88, 89, 95
Y_maha
21,33,
Zenith
95
component
94 Dubbing/Editing
3
Touch
[_,
then IADJ
4
Touch IEXECI.
TESTI.
80, 89
Sylvania
* TV/VCR
from
88, 89
Shintom
Signature
[i.LINK]
ONote
40, 41
Sharp
pause mode.
35, 36
A picture (about 50 seconds long) wi|h 5
[IN] and [OUT] indicators each for
adjusting synchronization
is recorded.
[Completed.]
finished.
appears when the recording
is
1@Touch
[:_]1[:_]
number
pRo_ EOIT
ACO TEST
touch
11 Touch
the tape on your
play back
5 opening
VCR,
for [CUT-OUT[,
then
[_.
The calculated
set.
Rewind
to select the average
value
[END]
slop position lbr recording
is
twice.
then
in slow mode.
numbers
for each [IN[ and
closing numbers lbr each [OUT] appear.
'rake
a note of the opening
number
value of each [CUT-IN[
and the closing
number value of each [CUT-OUT[,
then calculate the average number
value for each [CUT-IN[ and [CUT-
When you are performing a digital program
edit for the first time to a tape in a VCR, go
through the procedures described in Steps 1
and 2 (p. 91 to p. 94) beforehand.
0
OUT].
Note
• YOUcannot dub the title or display indicators.
However, you can dub tile title which has already
7
Touch [CUT-INI.
been recorded on a tape.
Prepare
a cassette
or a "Memory
Stick."
insert a tape to be played back into the
camcorder.
When you are recording on a tape, insert a
cassette tbr recording into your VCR.
When you are recording on a "Memory
Touch _/_
number
touch
to select the average
value for [CUT-IN[,
then
Stick," insert a "Memory
camcorder.
Stick" into your
[_.
The calculaled
is se£
start position
for recording
Touch
_.
Touch
IMENUI.
Touch [CUT-OUrl.
_.continued
Dubbing/Editing 95
_.
"*
=
,a_
4
Touch
PLAY),
[:_/[[_
to select
then touch
_ @ (EDIT/
7
[_.
Search
scene
for the beginning
that you want
camcorder,
of the first
to dub on your
then pause
playback.
You can adjust the position with
(fi'ame).
8
Touch
[MARK
_
/
IN].
The starting point of the first program is sel,
and the upper part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
Touch
[:_/[[_3
EDIT],
then touch
to select
Touch the desired
[PROG.
[tMAGESIZE} appears when recording
on a _MemoryStick."
[_.
Search
item.
for the end of the first scene
that you want to record
When you are recording
the VCR
'['ouch [OTHER
on atape
in
camcorder,
then pause
on your
playback.
You can adjust the position with
(fi'ame).
DEVICE[.
1 @Touch
IMARK
_
/
OUT I.
The ending point of the first program is set,
and the lower part of the program mark
changes to light blue.
When you are recording
"Memory
Stick"
1 Touch [MEMORY
on a
STICK].
11 Repeat
steps 7 to 10 and create
programs.
2 Touch [IMAGE SIZE] repeatedly
select the desired image size.
96 Dubbing/Editing
to
l_set
your
VCR to recording
pause.
Skip this step if your camcorder is
connected via an i,LINK cable or recording
oll a "Memory Stick."
Notes
13Touch
[START].
• YOU cannot set the starting point or ending point on
a blmlk seoion of the tape. If there is a blank section
in the picture set as a program, the total time may nol
appear correctly.
• When you cannot operate the device correctly using
an i.LINK came connection, select [IR] in step I I on
p. 92, and set the [IR SETUP] code.
I
r
14Touch
[EXECl.
A search for the beginning of the first
program starts, then lhe recording starts.
[SEARCH] appears during the search and
[EDITING] appears during editing.
SEa,qCH
_xl
0 O000 O0
When a program is recorded, the program
mark changes fi'om orange 1o light blue.
When all programs have been recorded, lhe
program editing operation stops
automatically,
To cancel recording, touch [CANCEL[.
rvl
To end Digital programediting
Touch [END].
To save a programwithout using it to
record
Touch [CANCEL] in step 13.
The program is stored in memory until the
casset*e is ejected.
To erase programs
1
FoUow steps 1 to 6 in "Recording
selected scenes as programs"
then touch ]UNDO[.
2
Touch [DEL 1MARK[
the
(p. 95),
to delete the last
set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE]
to
delete all the programs.
3
Touch [EXEq.
The programs are deleted.
To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL].
Dubbing/Editing
97
To delete pictureson the indexscreen
Deleting recorded
pictures
You can easily search for lhe picture lo be
deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.
1
Slide the POWER
PLAY/EDIT
You can delete all or selected
on a "Memory Stick."
Slide the POWER
stored
switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
Touch
pictures
to
mode.
2
Touch _.
3
Touch [_.
4
Touch [_.
5
Touch ['_ DELETE].
6
Touch the picture you want to delete.
"_ appears on the image to be deleted.
To display the next or the previous 6
pictures, 1ouch [_]/E_.
[i_.
160_
2Jl0[_
[:EZ _[:1[3
7
Touch
[_.
8
Touch
[YES].
The selected pictures are deleted.
To cancel delelion, touch [NO].
E:ISDC_:!_
O
3
Touch
[_]/E_]
to select a picture
you want to delete.
4
Touch
[_1"
I_[ETE
2t10_
[] ..............
[]
Touch
IYESI.
The selected picture is deleted
To cancel deletion, touch [NO].
To delete all pictures at once
Select the [_
touch [_
switch to select the
mode.
(MEMORY
ALL ERASE]
98 Dubbing/Editing
SET) menu, then
(p. 66).
Notes
• Pictures cannot b_ d_le_d when 1he wdte=protecl t_b
of the "M_mory Stick" is set to the write-prote¢l
position (p. 116), or when the selected picture is
protecled (p. 99).
• The pictures c_]lno_ be restored once they are
deleted. Make sure you check the pictures before
deleting them.
Marking recorded
imageswith specific
information E_]-Image
Touch
IPROTECT].
Touch
the image
protection/Print mark
Make
sure the write*protect
"Memory
tab on the
Stick" is not set to the write*protect
that you want
to
protect.
position,
You can select and mark images to prevent
accidental erasure.
7
Slide the POWER
PLAYIEDIT
mode.
Touch
[_.
Touch
[END].
switch to select the
2
Touch _.
To cancel image protection
3
Touch
Follow steps 1 co 5, then touch the image to
cancel image protection.
E_].
o_ disappears
4
Touch _.
_ET
from the image.
You can mark images that you want to print
out while viewing them on your camcorder.
(You cannot specify the number of
printouts,)
The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
standard is used to select images for printing
on your camcorder.
Slide
the POWER
PLAYIEDIT
Touch
switch
to select the
mode.
[_].
,_continued
Dubbing/Editing 99
0
3
Touch
[]_.
4
Touch
[_.
Touch
[PRINT
Touch the image
MARK].
that you want to print
out later.
_m_
"Eb'_"appearsonthe
selected image.
7
Touch
[_.
Touch
IEND].
To cancel the Print mark
Follow sleps 1 to 5, then touch |he image 1o
cancel the Print mark.
_?" disappears from lhe image.
100
Dubbing/Editing
Note
• Do not mark images on your camcorder if the
"Memory Stick" alread_ has some images with the
Print mark put on other devices. This may change
the in_nn_ion
of the images with the Print mark put
on the other device.
Select
Printing recorded
images (PictBridge
compliant printer)
You can easily print still images
your camcorder
winter,
computer.
Just set the connection
screen
Touch
7
connect your camcorder
USB cable.
then
Note
to the wall outlet
Notes
• We cannot guarantee the operation of models tl/_l
are no1 Pit,Bridge
compalible.
You cannot connect your camcorder to the primer if
[USB-PLY/EDT
l in the menu setlings is not sel to
[PictBfidge].
Follow the instructions shown on the
screen.
to
Select
touching
Touch [MENUI.
4
Select
_}
the image
_
to be printed
(previous
by
image)/
(next image).
(STANDARD
[USB-PLY/EDTI
and [_].
and [_.
mode.
_.
3
then
[_]/[_]
One of the images stored on the "Memory
Stick" will be displayed.
0
switch repeatedly
by touching
PictBridge indication
Insert the "Memory Stick" on which still
images are stored into your camcorder, set
the paper in the printer, and turn on the
power.
select the PLAY/EDIT
the
When connection between your camcorder
and printer is complete, _
appears on the
screen.
• Pict Bridge is an industry standard established by tile
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
You Call print still images without using a computer
by connecting a printer direoly to a digital video
camera or digital still camera, regardless of model
manufitcturer.
Slide the POWER
using
USB cable.
(PICT. APPLI),
IPRINTI
• Connect tile supplied At-' Adaptor
for the power supply.
(p. 128) of your
to a printer
Select
"_" Tip
Select
the USB jack
using the
PictBridge
0
[_.
The location of 1he USB jack of |he printer
differs depending on the model. Rel_r m the
operating instructions supplied wi|h your
printer lbr details on operation.
in the menu
and printer
Connect
supplied
even if you do not have a
of your camcorder,
then touch
[[_.
camcorder
on
by using a PictBridge
compliant
setting
recorded
[PietBridge],
SET),
by touching
then
Touch
[i_,
then ICOPIESI.
[:_/[:_
_.continuecl
Dubbing/Editing 101
0
3
Select the number
of copies
printed by touching
touch [_.
_/[_B,
You can set a maximum
image to be printed.
4
Touch
to be
then
of 20 copies of one
Disconnecting
_he USB c_ble from your
eamcorder or printer.
Removing the "Memory Stick" from yotw
camcorder.
IEND].
To print the date on the image
1 Touch [_,
then ]DATE/TIME].
2 Select [DATE] or ]DAY&TIME]
and
The defftult seCting is [OFF].
Touch
IEXEC].
A confirmation
PRFNT
_0_.0001
[]
P_t
Touch
screen appears.
I/_0[K_P
MS?
[YESI.
When printing is finished, [Printing...]
disappears and the image selection screen
appears again.
_olooo¢
K_O OSB_b_nn_
To print another image
Repeat steps 1 to 6.
To stop printing
Touch
[CANCEL]
while printing.
To finish printing
Touch
[END] and disconnect
fi'om your camcorder
102
Dubbing/Editing
Notes
• Donotattemptlhet_)llowingoperationswhen
_is
on the screen. The operations m_y not be performed
properly.
Slide the POWER switch to select oilier power
modes.
the USB cable
and printer.
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable and restart the operation from the beginning.
• Some printer models m_y not support the da_e
printing funoion. Refer to _he operating instructions
of your printer for details.
• We cannot gtlarm_tee the printing of images recorded
with a device other than your cameorder.
Troubleshooting
persists,
contact
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem
camcorder,
The power
the problem,
If"C:V1VI:V1VI"
screen
• Tile baltery
camcorder.
pack is discharged,
a charged
on the LCD
the self-diagnosis
is activated.
does not operale
is set to on.
even
-)Disconnect
See page 110
low, or nol allached
to connect
the AC Adaptor
_o tile
(p. !4)
to lhe wall outlei. (p. 17)
from a wall outlet or remove
the baltery
pack, lhen reconnect it after about I minute. If the functions sdl! do not
work, press the RESET breton using a sharp-pointed
object. (If you press
the RESET bul_on, all se¢lings including the clock setting (except the
Personal
Commander
running
battery pack to the camcorder.
-)Use lhe AC Adaptor
The supplied Remote
does not function.
is displayed
table to
-) Aliach
when _he power
source and
if the problem
does not turn on.
The camcorder
the power
or the viewfinder,
display function
for details.
using your
use the following
troubleshoot
remove
your Sony dealer.
Menu
") get [REMOTE
(p. 80)
ilems) are reset.)
CTRL 1 on the _
(STANDARD
SET) menu to [ON].
-) Insert a battery inlo the baltery holder with the + polarities correctly
matching the + marks. If this slill does not solve the problem, insert a
new ballery since the battery is dead. (p. 129)
")Remove any obstructions between the Remote Commander
renlole sensor.
and the
,.*_.continued
Troubleshooting 103
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the baltery pack is being
-)Allach the baltery pack to fl_e camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does
not light up, then it indieales that no power is supplied from the wall
charged,
outlet.
• The baltery
The CHG (charge)
the baltery
lamp flashes wbile
pack is being charged,
The baltery
pack is quickly
charge
(p. 14)
correctly.
of tl_e environment
is too low, or the baltery
not been charged enough. This is not a mal funcflon.
-)Fully charge the battery again, lf_he problem persists,
baltery pack with a new one. It may be damaged.
The remaining
baltery
does not indicale
time indiealor
the correct
time.
• The temperature
of the environment
the remaining baltery
indicales thai lhe batlery
)ack has enough power
The power
abruptly
pack has
replace the
(p. 14, 118)
is too high or too low, or the baltery
pack has not been charged enough. This is not a malfunction.
-)Fully charge the battery again, lf_he problem persists, replace the
baltery pack with a new one. It may be damaged.
The power turns off frequently
although
indicalor
If the problem
persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from lhe wall outlel and contact
your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 14)
• The tempera*ure
discharged,
is comple*ed.
-) Allach the barrel 7 pack to the camcorder
• A problem
has occurred
in the remaining
(p. 14, 118)
balte_ 7 time indica*or, or the
battery pack has not been charged enough.
-)Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication.
(p. 14)
to operate.
turns off.
• [A.SI tUT OFF] in the _)
(p. 81)
-)When
approximately
(STANDARD
5 minutes
SET) menu is set to [5 rain].
have elapsed
while you do not operate
your cmncorder, the cmncorder is automatically
tun_ed off2
Slide the POWER swilch down 1o turn tbe power on again. (p. 17) Or
use the AC Adaptor.
A problem
occurs when the
eamcorder
Adaptor.
is connected
-) Turn off the power,
to the AC
Cassette cannot be ejected
compartment,
from the
Then, connect
and disconnect
the AC Aduplor
from the wall outlet.
it again.
-) Make sure the power
correctly. (p. 14)
source (battery
pack or AC Adaptor)
is connected
-) Remove the battery pack from the camcorder, then attach it again. (p. 14)
-)Allach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 14)
Cassette is not ejected
cassette lid is open.
even wben the
104 Troubleshooting
• Moisture
condensation
is starling
in your camcorder.
(p. 121 )
The remaining
tape indicator
is not
displayed,
@Set [[_ii
to always
An unknown
:creen.
language
An unknown
:creen.
picture
appear5 on the
appears on the
REMAINING]
to [ON] on the _
display the remaining
(STANDARD
tape indicator.
SET) menu
(p. 80)
_ See page 22.
• The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is
automatically
displayed when you leave the camcorder for I0 illinutes
aRer selecting CAMERA-TAPE
witl/out inserting a cassette and
"Memory Stick.") Touch on the LCD screen or insert a cassette or
"Memory Stick" to cancel [DEMO MODE].
MODE] to [OFF] on the menu. (p. 72)
An unknown
:creen.
indicator
appears
on the
The letters on the screen are larger
than usual, or the menu settings
(_
(CAMERA
displayed.
You can also set [DEMO
-)Refer
to the indicator
lisl. (p. 131 )
-)Press
the EASY button to cancel Easy Handycom
operalion
(p. 33, 51 ].
SET) etc.) are not
The buttons do not appear
touch panel.
on the
-)Touch the LCD panel lightly.
-)Press DSPL/BAT-F INFO (or DISPLAY
on lhe Remote
Commander}.
(p. 54)
The buttons
on the touch panel do not
work correctly
_ Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]).
The picture
clear.
in the viewfinder
is not
_ Use the viewfinder
The picture
in the viewfinder
has
-)Close
disappeared,
(p. 122)
or do not work al all.
lens adjuslment
the LCD panel. The piciure
lever to adjust the lens. (p. I 8)
is not displayed
in the viewfinder
when lhe LCD panel is open. (p. 18)
,._contintted
Troubleshooting 105
if you
are using
a "Memory
Stick"
Tile tape does no) start when you
lbr recording,
")Slide
)ress REC START/STOP.
ret_r
tile POWER
also to lhe "Memory
switch
Stick"
section.
to turn on tile CAMERA
TAPE
(p. 108)
lamp. (p. 17)
")The tape has reached the end. Rewind it, or insert a new cassette.
,Set tile write-protect
tab to REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 115)
,The tape is sluck to the drmn due to moisture condensalion.
Remove file
cassette and leave your camcorder tbr at leas) I hour, then re-insert (he
cassette.
The power
abruptly
turns off.
(p. 121)
• [A.SI JUT OFF] in lhe _
(STANDARD
SET) menu is set to [5 min].
(p. 81)
")When approximately
5 minutes have elapsed while you do no) operate
your cmncorder, the cmneorder is automatically
tunled ott2
Slide the POWER swilch down to turn lbe power on again. (p. 17) Or
use the AC Adaptor.
")Charge
The SteadyShot
does no) function.
the battery
")Set [16:9 WIDE]
The auto |bcus does not function.
pack. (p. 14)
")Set [STEADYSHOT]
to [ON] ill the _
to [OFF] in the _
")Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO]
auto tbcus. (p. 39)
"The recording conditions
manually. (p. 39)
A vertical band appears when
recording candlelight or electric
in the dark.
A vertical
braid appears when
recording
a bright subject.
light
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear
on the screen.
The color of the picture
correcfly displayed.
is no)
Picture
screen,
appears too bright on the
and the subject does not
appear
on the screen.
The shulier
sound is not heard.
in tbe _
(CAMERA
(CAMERA
(CAMERA
are not suitable
• This occurs when lhe contrast between
too high. This is not a malfunction.
• This phenomenon
• The spots appear
NightSho)
41)
"Deactiva)e
is called the smear e|]_o.
when you arc recording
the NightShot
plus function.
, Deactivate the NightShot plus function
")Cancel the back light ti_nction. (p. 35)
")Set [BEEP] to [MELODY]
SET) menu. (p. 81 )
SET) menu to enable
and the background
is
This is not a mal|_ncfion.
in [SLOW
S1 tUTTR],
This is not a malfunction.
Super
(p. 37,
(p. 37)
in bright places.
or [NORMAL]
Flickering
")This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel
[PROGRAM
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does no) work.
106 Troubleshooting
(CAMERA
(STANDARD
,Sel [STEADYSHOT]
(p. 64)
in color occurs.
on the _!
on the _
(p. 37)
Black bands appear when you record
a TV screen or computer screen.
or changes
to [OFF]
(p. 63)
for auto focus. Adjust the focus
the subject
plus, or Color Slow Shutter.
SET) menu. (p. 64)
SET) menu.
AE] in this case. (p. 61)
• The cassette
was ejected
• The cassette
is new and has nothing
at}er recording.
recorded.
SET) menu.
END SEARCH
does not work
correctly,
light does not function.
are playing
section.
in the beginning
or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
Tile built-in
if you
• There is a blank section
(p.
back
lhe pictures
-_ Press
If the problem
persists, contact
LIGHT repeatedly
to selectyour_ Sony
ON.dealer
Sony service Facility.
stored
on a "Memory
Stick,"
rel_r
also
or local authorized
|o tbe "Memory
Stick"
108)
Cannot play back.
"_ If the tape has reached
Horizontal lines appear on lhe
_icmre. The displayed pictures are
-_ Clean the head using the cleaning
file end, rewind
tile tape. (p. 46)
cassette (optional).
(p. 121)
mt clear or do not appear.
No sound or only a low sound is
"_Set [MULTI-SOUND
heard,
menu. (p. 76)
"_Tm_ up lhe volume.
! to [STEREO]
in the _
(STANDARD
SET)
(p. 46)
->On the _
(STANDARD
SET) menu, adiust [AUDIO MIX] from lhe
[ST2] (sub sound) side until the sound is beard appropriately.
(p. 78)
-_ When you are using an S VIDEO plug, make sure the red and white plugs
of the A/V connecting cable are connected as well. (p. 56)
The sound breaks
Cannot perform
the recording
icreen.
The picture
off.
-_ Clean the head using the cleaning
the Dale search with
date displayed
on the
is not played back
correctly.
• There is a blank section
cassette
in the beginning
(optional).
(p. 121)
or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
")For DCR-TRV460:
Set [PB MODE] to {H|m/[]
] in the _
(STANDARD
for the tape recorded on other devices in Hi8 [.||[l/standard
SET) menu
8 mm []
system. (p. 79)
")For DCR-TRV460:
Set [PB MODE] to ]AUTO] in the _4
(STANDARD
the tape recorded in Digital8 [} system. (p. 79)
"---" is displayed
on the screen.
• The tape you are playing
was recorded
without se_ting the da_e and time.
• A blank section on the tape is being played.
• The data code on a tape with a scralch or noise cannot
END SEARCH
does not work.
END SEARCH
does nol work
• The cassel_e was ejected
SET) menu for
be read.
afIer recording.
• The casse¢_e is new and has nothing recorded.
correctly,
• There is a blank section
in the beginning
or middle of the tape. This is
not a malfunction.
.._continued
Troubleshooting 107
Cannot operate functions
"Memory Stick."
using tile
_Set the POWER
mode. (p. 17)
switch to the CAMERA-MEMORY
or PLAY/EDIT
Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (p. 21 )
• The "Memory Stick" was formailed on a personal computer.
-_ Fornlal it on your camcorder
deleted). (p. 66)
Cannot record on the "Memory
_ Release
Stick."
_The capacily is full. Delele
"Memory Stick." (p. 98)
_Formal
(Note lhat all recorded
_he lock on the wrile protect tab of lhe "Memory
the "Memory
unnecessary
"1 fi0MSDCF'
Image data cannot
be played
Stick." (p. I 16)
recorded
on the
or insert another
You cannol
record pictures
folder. This folder is used for playback
to the
only.
back in
• Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the aclual size. This
is no_ a malfunction.
back.
• Image dala cannot be played back when you modify files or folders, or
edit the dora on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is
not a mal|_nction.
• Pictures recorded
malfunction.
Pictures cannot
pictures
Stick" on your camcorder
"Memory Stick." (p. 66)
• The "100MSDCF"
folder is selected.
The pictures are not played
the actual size.
data will be
be deleted.
_ Release
(p. 117)
on other devices
may not be played
back. This is not a
_he lock on the wrile protect tab of lhe "Memory
_ Cancel image
protection
on the picture.
Stick." (p. I 16)
(p. 99)
• The maximum number of pictures tha_ you can delete at one time is 10(h
Delete lhem in groups of less than 100 piclures each.
Cannot format
the "Memory
Cannot delete all pictures
Stick."
at once.
_Release
_he lock on the wrile protect tab of the "Memory
Stick." (p. I 16)
_Release
the lock on the write-protect
Sfick." (p. 116)
_ Cancel image
Image protection
cannot
Cannot mark pictures
be applied.
for print.
protection
tab of the "Memory
on the picture.
_Release
_he lock on the wrile-pmtect
_ Perform
the operalion
_ Release
_he lock on the wrile-pmtect
(p. 99)
tab of_he "Memory
Stick." (p. 116)
again on the index screen. (p. 99)
tab of the "Memory
Stick." (p. I 16)
_Perform
the operalion again on the index screen. (p. 99)
• The maximum number of pictures you can mark for print is 999.
• Movies cannot be marked |br print.
The dala file name is not indicated
correctly,
The dala file name flashes.
108
Troubleshooting
• Only the file name is displayed if the directory
con fo_zm to the universal standard.
slruc_ure does not
• The file is damaged.
• The file |brmaI is not supported
on your camcorder.
(p. 116)
• The file is damaged.
• The file |brmaI is not supported
on your camcorder.
(p. 116)
_il;!ii!!iii!_i_:iiii::;i_i
¸iii!i_i
¸iii
¸;!_i:il
¸II
¸;i_ii_ii:i_ii:ili:il;_i!
¸I!I
¸_:i:;iil;_!i_:i:;iil;_!i_:i:;iil;_!ii_!!i_ii_ii_;!_i_i_i
¸_:_I
¸:_IIII
¸iiii:i
¸i:i
¸;_i!;!!i
¸_:_:;ii_;!!_:_:;ii_;!!_:_:;ii_;!!_:
¸iiii_i
Piclures from connected devices are
not displayed on the LCD screen or
the viewfinder.
"_Set [DISPLAY]
menu. (p. 81 )
Still pictures
• You canno_ record or a dislorted
cannol be dubbed from a
tape to a "Memory
Stick."
M ovies canno_ be dubbed
to a "Memory
to [LCD PANEL]
been used repealedly
t¥om a tape
Stick."
• You cannot
in file _
picture
(STANDARD
may be recorded
SET)
if the tape has
for recording.
record or a dis_orted picture
may be recorded
in the
following:
- The tape has a blank section.
- The tape has been used repealedly
for recording.
- Input signal has been interrupted or cut.
Digital program
editing
on the tape
does not function,
"_Set the input selector
between
on the VCR correctly,
your camcorder
_hen check the connection
and the VCR. (p. 86)
")When your camcorder is connected
produd via an i.LINK cable, seled
to a DV device _hat is not a Sony
[IR] in stepl 1 of"Step
I: Preparing
your camcorder and VCR for operation" (p. 91 ).
")Adjust the synchronization
of the VCR. (p. 94)
")Enter a correct [IR SETUP] code. (p. 93)
"_Select the mode used to cancel recording pause again. (p. 93)
"_Set your camcorder and the VCR more than 30 cm ( 12 in.) apa_. (p. 93 )
")Set [PB MODE] to ]AUTO] in the _
(STANDARD
SET) menu.
(p. 79)
• The program
may not be set to a blank section
on the tape.
The VCR is not responding properly
during Digital program editing when
it is connected via an i.L1NK cable.
• While connecting via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step I 1 of "S_ep 1:
Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation" (p. 91 ).
Digital program editing on the
"Memory Stick" does not function
• The program may not be set to a blank secdon on the tape.
• You canno_ record or a dislorted piclure may be recorded if the tape has
correctly,
been used repe_ledly
for recording.
Troubleshooting 109
Warning indicators
and messages
If indicators
for details.
appear on lhe screen or in the viewfinder,
C:ff]ff]:DD/E:ff]ff]:DD
diagnosis display)
(Selt:
check lhe lbllowing.
See the page in parentheses
Some symptoms can be fixed by yourselt: If the problem persists even aRer
you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service
C:04:K]K]
Facility.
"_A battery pack thai is no1 an "InfoLlTH]
Use an "lnfoL[TIIlUM"
C:21:DD
battery
UM" baltery pack is being used.
pack. (p. I 18)
"_M oisture condensation
has occurred. Remove the cassette and leave your
cmncorder for al least 1 hour, tfien re-insert tile cassette. (p. 121)
C:22:DD
-)Clean the head using a cleaning
C:31:DD
/ C:32:DE]
"_Symp_oms
cassette
thai are not described
(optional).
(p. 121)
_bove have occurred.
Remove
insert the cassette, then opera*e your camcorder again.
this procedure if mNsture starts to condense. (p. 121)
"_Remove
the power
source. Reconnect
cmncorder again.
÷Change
the tape.
"_Press the RESET button and operale
E:61:DE]
/ E:62:E]E]
")Contact
it again
your Sony dealer or local authorized
Inform them of the 5-digit code, wldch
I01-0001 (Warning
pertaining to files)
indicator
your
again (p. 126).
Sony service
Facility.
starts from "E."
• The file is dumaged.
• The file is unreadable.
• You are trying to carry oul Ike MEMORY
(p. 43).
c'_ (Battery
and operale
your camcorder
and
Do not perform
level warning)
• The battery pack is nearly
MIX function
on a movie
used up.
• Depending on the operating, envimnmentai,
or baltery conditions, the
¢_\_indicator may flash, even if there are approximalely
5 to 10 minule
remaining.
[] (Moisture
condensaflon
warning)*
"_fiject the cassette, sel lke POWER
about I hour with the cassette
(Warning indicator
the "Memory Stick")
110 Troubleshooting
pertaining
to
• No "Memory
Stick"
is inserted.
switch to (CHG) OFF, and leave it for
lid open (p. 121 ).
_
(Warni_Ig i_dJc_r_)r p_i_ing
"Memory StJ_k _' _marrlng)*
(War_fitIg indicator
i_comp_tJbl_
(War_r_g
'_Memory
ir_dica_r
to
per'_xlrfi_g _
St_k_
* I'he '_Mem_)u¢ 8_¢k" data i_ damaged.
• ¸[The '!Mem_
S_ick" i_ _ot _rm_tted correctly
• AJa i_compat_ble
_?¢lem_¢
S_ic_'
(p. 6_,
i_ in_e_ed,
*
p_rt_nlng
_
_he t_p_
Slo_
ftashing_
• There i_ les_ tha_ 5 mimtte_ remaining
• ¸]¸Thewrit_e_
_ab o_ _h_ _erte
t_n the tape,
is _
m lock (p. 115),*
Fast t_tshi_g:
• The tape ha_ am our. _
_ect
e_e_v-e
w_rn_ng)*
Slo_
ftaslting_
• ¸]¸Thewrit_e_
Fast tlashi_g:
_ab o_ _h_ _e_te
is _t m lock (p. 115),
• Moisture _t_de_ts_tJo_ ha_ o_¢urred (_, J2J),
• The _el_diagn_s
di_pI_ _o_ i_ di_pI_d
_,
i_ge
(Warrtir_g indicator
deletion) _
perva_m_g to
e-_ (W_r_i_g i_dlc_r_r
pertai_Iing m the wri_c_Fr_tec_ o_'rhe
'_Memor 3, Sti6k' 3
• *t'ou hear a melody
• The _m_
is prot_ted
* ]he wri_e_r_ect
t_r beep _otmd whe_I the w_rni_g
II_).
_, 9_),
_ab o_I th_ '_*¢lem t_U¢S_ick" i_ _et to ]oek, (p. I ] 6)
ir_dJcamrs appear
o_I the _creen,
m
--!
l_'messages appear on {he s_reen, et_eck {hefollowing, See t|_epage in parer*theses for de_dls.
112
Tmubleshoo_irlg
ii!ii:iil;i ;i: i:ii:::iii::i:
"Memory
Stick"
Memory
Stick folders
are full.
• You cannol
999MSDCF.
create |biders exceeding
• You cannol
delete lhe created
folders
using your camcorder. You will have
to format the "Memory Stick" (p. 66),
or delete them using your computer.
PietBridge
compliant
Cannol
record still images
Cannol
record Memory
Check the connected
on Memory
Stick.
Stick movie on a tape.
device.
÷Switch
printer
off-the printer
again, then disconnect
and reconnect it.
Connect
printer,
the camcorder
to a PictBridge
compatible
"_Check
Error-Cancel
-_CJmck the printer.
the t_sk.
print. Check the pdnter.
"_Switch
the printer.
offlhe
printer
again, then disconnect
and reconnect it.
Others
Cannot
record due to copyright
TAPE
i
added to PLAY/EDIT
start Easy llandycam
Cannot
cancel Easy Handycam
Cannot
start Easy 1tandycam
Cannot
cancel Easy Handycam
Stick.
mode's
mode's
Dirty video head. Use a cleaning
Cannot
the USB cable
mode's
Already added to CAMERA-MEMORY
P-MENU.
Already
and switch it on
protection.
Cannol record 44.1 kHz audio on a Memory
Already added to CAMERA
P-MENU.
the USB cable
÷Switch offlhe printer and switch it on
again, then disconnect the USB cable
and reconnect it.
Check the printer.
Cannol
and switch it on
P-MENU.
cassette.
÷See
page 121.
with USB connected
with USB
connected
Invalid bulton
with Easy Handycam
USB is invalid in this mode during
ltandycam
operarion
Easy
• You can select [STD-USB]
in PLAY/
EDIT mode during Easy Handycam
operalion, bu_ you cannot select
[PictBridge] or [USB STREAM 1.
(The message disappears when you
touch
[_]
.)
Troubleshooting
113
Additional information
Simple setting of clockby time
difference
Usingyourcamcorder
abroad
You can easily set the clock to the local time by
setting a time difference when using your
time difference
Power supply
You can use your camcorder
in any country/
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your eamcorder within AC I00 V to 240 V,
50/60 Hz.
Use a commercially
available
adaptor
[a], if necessary,
design
of the wall outlet
AC plug
depending
on the
[b].
I
AC-L15A/LI 5B
[a]
[b]
On TV color systems
Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC systembased TV (see lbllowing list) with the AUDIO/
VIDEO input jack.
NTSC
Bahama
Islands,
Bolivia, Canada,
Central America,
Chile, Colombia,
Ecuador, Guyana, Jmnaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines,
U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL
camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in
the _
(TIME/LANGU.)
menu, then set the
the
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, Germany, I lolland, Hung
Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Singapore,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Swilzerland,
Kingdom,
PAL - M
Brazil
PAL =N
Argentina,
SECAM
Bulgaria,
Thailand,
United
etc.
Paraguay,
France,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia,
114 AdditionalInformation
Uruguay
Guiana,
[ran,
Ukraine,
etc.
(p. 82).
When you record
Usablecassette
tapes
You cannot
record
software
on your
camcorder that contains copyright
control signals for copyright protection
of software.
Yo_ c_m use stan&rd 8 mm NI arid tli8 IN|[],
Dighal8 D video cassettes on yotlr c_mcorder,
Digitel8 D system
'rhis video system has been developed
to ermble
digital recordiwg to Hi8 H|_/Digital8
[_ vid_x_
[(armor
record
due to c_pyright
protecti_r=.]
appears on the [CD screeta or on th_ TV screen
if yea try to reco_ such software.
Yoar camcor_ter does not record copyright
control signals on the tape when it rec_rds.
Notes oll use
c4_seto%
'Ihe recording time wherl yea use your
Digital8 [_ system cameorder on Hi8 NilN/
st_mdard 8 mm [] tape is half of re recording
time when _ing the conventional
Hi8 []|[]/
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide th_ _i_- _teta tab _n the cassette _ _t
m SAVE.
standard 8 mm [] system camcorder. (120
minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes
in Ne SP mode.)
Hi8 PRl[]system
This :qi8 NJ[] system is an exten_ior= or'the
staridard 8 mm [] system, and was devek_pexl t_
pmdace higher q*_ality pic_es.
You canrmt play back a tape recorded iri the
Hi8 N|•
system correctly on video r*'cor_er_/
REC: 'Ihe cassette
players other than a Hi8 vidc<_ rt_'ordelqplayer.
SAVE: 'Ihe cassett_ cannot be receded
can be recorded.
(writa-
m
pr_lteeted).
To prevent a blank section
made on the tape
from being
When
labeling
the cassette
o
'roach _
to go to the er=d or'the recorded
section t_fore you begin the riext r_'cording in
Be sIlre to ph_ce the labe! onl_ on the locatians
as _hown in the following ill_stration so as not
the tbllowing cases:
Yea have eje,_ed the cassette daring
m cause mNthnctiorl
of your camcorder.
DOn_ p_ a label
along t_e border
recordJr_g.
You have played back the tape.
You have used EDIT SEARCH.
If there is a rank section or discontirl_ous
signals ori yo0r tape, re-reeor_ from the
beginning to the end o£ th* tape as deseriI_d
above.
Copyrightsignal
When you play back
lfth_ cassette you play back on yo_r camcorder
corit_dns c_pyright signals, you carmut copy it tx_
a tape iri another vid_x_ c_mera con nec_ted to
yo0r camcorder.
Labeling poNl_on
After using the cassette
Rewind the tape to the t_ginning
to avoid
distortion or'the pictt_ or the sound. l'he
cassette _houldthen be p_t it_ its case, and stored
in an _pright position.
• _, H_[]and_
are tradem_u'ks.
Additional
Informatior_
115
About the "Memory
Stick"
• On a "Memory Stick" formatted on a
compvter: A "Mem*_Lv SO@" formatted
by
the Windows OS or using Macintosh
corrlptlt_rs does not have guaranteed
corr_patibility win your camcorder.
• Da_ mad&_rite sp e_u,tmay v_" devoridirig on
'I_e "Memary Stick '_is a new l_ght and small
recording media which, dcsplm its size, c_
store more data than a fl_ppy disk,
Yau can use following typos of"Memory
Stick" on yo_ came*ardor, However,
appearance on the list _s not _antee
the
operation of all types of"Memory Stick" on
yo_ came*ardor.
t!ie combim_tiori of ffro 'Memory
Stick" and
'Memory
Stick" compliant product y{m abe.
To preventaccidentalerasureof images
Slide the writt>protect
tab o_ the "Memory
Stick?' to Ne write-proto_t position.
'file posifim_ and shape of the write-protect
may be dit'_bm_t depending
tab
on the m_}dal.
Back of the "Memory, Stick°
"M_mory
Stk'k"
O
"M_mory
Sdck Duo "°!
O
"Magie(}a_
Memo U Brick"
_'Magi¢C..}a_ M_m{}_
Brick
WbIe-pro_ecItab
0 *2
0 *2
Notes on use
"M_mory
"M_mory
St_
St_
PRO"
PRO Duo ".I
0 *2
0 *2
*1 Attach Ne Memory Stick ITmo a_lalrcor be Fore
i_ser ti_tg it into the _amcorder,
*2 _!MagicGate" is a _pyright
_rom_ti{}_ techn_[ogy
_t ¸records am{ transits
_e c_ntea_ts i_ m_
e_tc_yted f_rm_, N_t_ _t
data &at uses
'_Magla@ate" technology ¢_a
be r_c_r*led or
¸played {m your _m_rd_r.
• Still image format: Yottr tam,order
compresses arid records image &ata in t!ie
JPEG 0oin* Photographic
Expe!ls Ore_p)
fore,at. 'I]ae file e_tonsio_ is "..IPG/'
• Movie tbrmat: Your ¢a_cor_r
compresses
and rtx'oNs pic_
data in Ne MPEG
(Movirig Pictt/_ FLxperts Grottp) format, 'lhe
file _tensi_ri is ",MPG2'
• File names of still irr_ages:
101-0{K?I: 'Ibis file name appears on Ne
screer_ ofyoar camcorder.
DSC00001.JPG:
'Ibis file name apvoa!=_ on
Ne display of a computer.
• File names ofrr!o¥ies:
MOV00001 :lhis file name appears on Ne
sereer_ of your camcorder.
MOV00001 .MPG: This file name appears
on Ne display ofa comvotor.
116
Additional
Information
Image data may be _mged
cases. ( omvorisation
will riot be mada.
in the fNk}wing
fi_r damagc'd irmlge daha
ffyoa eject the "Memory Stick," turn the
vower off on yotlr camcor_r,
or remove the
N_tteiy pack tbr replacemerit wNle yotF
camcordar is reading or writing image files
on Ne "Memory Stick?' (while the a_cess
lamp is lit or flashing).
ffyou _e the "Memory
or magnetic fields.
Stick" near magnets
It is recommended you take a back-up of
important data on the hard d&k of'a compater.
On handling
Atlach the label within
...... Labeling
the designated
area labeling
area
Keep the followirig notes in mind when
handling a "Memory Stick."
• _2qen yoa carry" or _tore a "Mercury
pat it in its case.
Stick,"
• Do not touch, or allow metallic Objects to
come into c_ntad: with the tem_inal.
• Donotbend,
drop
orapply
strong
lbrce
mthe
"Memory
Stick."
• Donotdisassemble
ormodil}€
the"Memory
Stick."
• Donotletthe"Memory
Stick"
gelwet.
• Donotinsert
anyobjects
other
lhana
compliant
"Memory
Stick"
intothe"Memory
Stick"
slot.Itmaycause
amalfunction.
On location
Notes on image data compatibility
• image data files recorded
Stick" by your camcorder
on a "Memory
conform to tile
Design Rule for Camera File Systems
universal standard established by |he JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
for use
Do not use or keep the "Memory
following locations.
Stick" in the
Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
Places under direct sunlight.
Places wilh extremely high humidity
subject to corrosive
• This unit does not support high speed data
transfer.
or
D770) that does not conform
standard.
regions.)
to lhe universal
(These models are not sold in some
• If you cannot use a "Memory Stick" that has
been used with other device, format it with
gases.
Note on using the "Memory
Stick Duo"
You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" in your
camcorder after inserting
Stick Duo adaptor.
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other device (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E
or DSC-D700/
it into the Memory
your camcorder (p. 66). Note lhat formatting
erases all information on the "Memory Stick."
• You may not be able to play back images wilh
your camcorder:
You may damage the "Memory Stick Duo" or
tlae "Memory Stick" slot on your camcorder in
When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
tlae lbllowing situations.
When you insert a "Memory
When playing back image data recorded
with other device.
Stick Duo" that
is not inserted into a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor into the "Memory Stick" slot on your
camcorder.
When you insert the "Memory
the wrong direction.
if you insert a "Memory
Stick Duo" in
Stick Duo" without a
Memory Stick Duo adaptor by mistake, hold the
camcorder so 1he "Memory Stick" slot is facing
down, then hold the lid aside using a toothpick
or similar object to let the "Memory Stick Duo"
slide out.
/
• "Memory
Stick,"
_.
and "MagicGate
Memory Stick" are trademarks
Corporation.
of Sony
• "Memory Stick Duo" and "ME¥fl_RncKBufl"
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
o
• "Memory Stick PRO" and "MEMt_RVS"ntK
PRB"
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• "MagicGate" and "ML_:I,C GA'r E" are
trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
• All other product names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, -'r_a- and"®" are not mentioned
in each case in this manual.
Notes on using the "Memory
Stick PRO"
• The maximum memory capacity of a
"Memory Stick" that can be used on your
camcorder is I GB (512 MB tbr a"Memory
Stick PRO Duo").
AdditionalInformation 117
Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
_, and insert it in yoor camcorder fight
About the
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack
'Ibis _mit is compatible
_fbre you start taking _hots.
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP_ M50/QM71/QM71DiQM91/QMg
(optiorm!),
• Frequent _e o_'the _,(13 screerl Or a t'req_erit
playback, Nst _brward or rewind operation
with t1"m
"trifoI ITH]UM" batter), pack _M sedes), Your
camcorder operates only- with the
"]rlfoI,YfH]UM?'
battery pack.
"tnfot ITH]UM?' M series batteD" p_wks have
the _'_)_
Q
mark.
What is the "InIoLITHIUM" battery
pack?.
'The "InfoI
IHIfIJM"
battery- pgck is a lithium-
ion N_ttery pack that has functions _br
c_mm_nicating
intbrmatkm related to opemtiag
conditi_l_s beD¢¢_ n yoar camcorder
optiorml AC Adaptor/charger.
and an
'I1"m"lnfoH KHrUM" batter)" pa_k calculates
the power const/mption according to f[m
opemtirig conditkms ofyoar camcorder, and
displays the remalr6ng batteu time in minutes,
Witl_l an A( Adaptor/charger (optional), the
remaining batter), time a_d charging time
a_pear.
To chargethe battery pack
• F3e sam to charge the balter), pa_k be_hre you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in
an ambient temperature of betweeri 10°( to
30'*(: (50<'F to 86°F) _ntil the CHG (charge)
lamp tonas off. If you charge the bar.r), pack
outside o_'thi s temperatam hinge, yot_ may-not
be able to charge it efficiently.
• After charging is complete, either disc_mnect
the cable from the DC IN :iack on your
¢amcorder or remove the balamry pack,
To use the battery pack effectively
• BatteD" pack pe_fbrrr_ance &:creases when the
sarrounding temperature is 10<'C (50°F) or
bdow, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter, tn that case, do
_IIe of the fo Ilov.dng to use the batte_" ptwk for
a kruger time.
118
Additional
Information
lD
wears oat the battery pack faster. We
recommend t_sing a large capacity N_ttery
pack: NP-FM50/QM71/QM71D/QM9
QM91D (optional),
H
• Be sore to set the PO_VBR switc?l to (CHG)
OFF' when not recording or playing back on
your camco_t:r. 'I]ae baltery pack is also
constwne_t wher_ yo0r camcorder is in
recording standby or playback pa_e.
• Have spare N_ttery packs ma@ fbr two or
Nree times Ne expected recording time, and
make ttial recordings before making tile acttml
rec_rdirlg,
• Do not expose the batter), pack m water, The
battery- pack is not water resistant,
Aboutremaining batterytime indicator
• Wlaen the power goes off'even
though the
remaining baiter), time indicator indicates that
Ne battery-pack has enough power to ol_rate,
charge the N_tto U pack thlly again. _lhe
indication on the remaining battery time will
be indicated correctly, Note, N_weve_; Nat the
battery indication will not be restored if it is
used in high temperatures [br a long time, _lrif
le_ in a _hlly charged state, or when the
battery- pack is frequently _c_1,
/.Ise the rerunning battery time indication
as a
guide to the a_pmximate ghooting time.
• _lhe,_:x- mark Nat indicates low batteD" flashes
even ifNem are still 5 to 10 minutes o _'bat_ry
time remaining, deperlding on Ne operating
conditions or ambient
environment.
tempemttwe
and
Aboutstorageof the battery pack
• If_he battory pack is not t_sed for a long time,
fully charge the batlely- p*_ck and use it on yot_r
camcorder once a year to maintaff_ the proper
f_nctiom
1'o store the bat tecy pack, remove it from yo_r
camcorder and pm it in a dry, cool place.
• To discharge
the batteui pack on yotlr
camcorder completely, set [A. SHUT OEF] to
_NEVER] on the _
(STANDARD
SET)
meriu and leave your ca_lcorder in tape
recordirig stm_dby ur_til the power g_es off
(p, 81).
Aboutbattery life
• Ybe batlery life is limittxL BatteLv capacity
drops little by' little _ you use it more and
more, and as time passes. Whorl tbe available
battery time is shortened c_nsiderably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached Ne er_d of'its life. Nease buy a new
battery, pack,
• Ybe battaty lif_ varies depenffmg on how it is
stored and the operating
environment
' InfoI rrHIUM'
( orporation.
conditions
and
for eavahbattery, pack,
is a tr*ulema/k of Sony
About i.LINK
1he DV Interface or,this unit is an i.LINKcompliarlt DV Intarface, This stx,'tion deserit_s
the i.UINK standard m_d it_ features.
What
is i,LINK?
LL_NK is a _igital serial intarfac_ tbr
transferring digital video, digital at_dio, and
other dat_ to other i,LINK-compatible
device.
You can also eontrN oth_r device ltsing the
i.LIN K,
i._ilNK-compatible
device can be connected
asing an i.IIINK cable. Possible applicatkms am
operations and data trans_uations with various
digital AV davices.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
device
are connoted to this I_lil in a dais), cbairl,
operations and data tmns*wtions are possible
win rmt only the device t[mt Nis trait is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected
device.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies aceordthg to the
cltaracteristics and sptx'ifications of the device
to be co,mooted. Also, operations and data
transactions may rmt be possible tm so_r_e
con r_t:eted device.
m
€2a,
Note
• Normatty, only one device can be connected to this
mait win tire ilLINK cable. When co_n_¢_ing this
mait to i.l ANK-eompattble
device bevi_g t_,o or
more DV tnto@aee_, retkr to the operating
th_r_¢lions
_f the device to be connected.
,,.,,t
Tips
• LLfNK is a morn thmi[iar _erm fhr _he IEEE 1394data {rate,pot t bus proposed l-q Sony, and is a
trademark ztpproved _ ¸many e_rp_t_ts,
• [b_E ¸1394is an talerrtatJoJ_d _tanda_ _tandatdlzed
by the _stttote _ Ele¢_ica_ and Eieetr_mlc_
P_Sr_e_rs.
-_con#nued
Additional
Informaton
119
About i,LINK
Baud rate
Maintenance and
precautions
i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according
to the device. There are three types.
S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)
$200 (approx. 200Mbps)
$400 (approx. 400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under "Specifications"
the operating instructions of each piece of
device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK
interface on some device.
The maximum
in
• Do not use or store the camcorder
(such as |his unit) is
The baud rate may differ from the indicated
value when lhe unit is connected to device with
a different maximum baud rate.
leave them exposed to temperatures above
60°C (140°F), such as under direct sunlight,
near heaters or in a car parked in the sun.
They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic
Mbps stands for "megabits per second," or tile
amount of data tha_ can be sent or received in one
camcorder
properly.
second. For example,
Near AM receivers
Noise may occur.
megabits
a baud rate of 100 Mbps means
of data can be sent in one second.
To use i,LINK functions
to other video device having a DV
interface, see page 86, 87.
This unit can also be connecled
Before connecting
and video equipment.
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors,
1o other i.LINK
(DV interli_ce) compatible device made by
Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer)
well as to video device.
may not be able to record
Sandy beach or anywhere dusty, if sand or
dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
on this unit
For details on how to dub when 1his unit is
connected
fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
* Whal is Mbps?
tha1100
and
accessories in the lbllowing locations.
Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never
baud rate for device that does not
have any indication
"SI00."
On use and care
as
this unit to your computer,
screen, the viewllnder,
where the LCD
or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages
the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD
screen.
Anywhere
very humid.
make sure that application software supported
by this unit is already installed oll your
• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery
pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
computer.
Some i.LINK compatible
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended
in these operating instructions.
video device such as
Digital Televisions, DVD recorders/players,
and MICROMV recorders/players
are not
compatible with DV device. Betbre connecting
to other device, be sure to confirm whether the
device is compatible with DV device or not.
For details on precautions and compatible
application software, refer also to the operating
instructions for the device to be connected.
Aboutthe required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
(during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and _ are trademarks
Corporation.
120
Additional
Information
cable
of Sony
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for
example, from rain or sea water. If your
camcorder gets wet, it may malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be
repaired.
• 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
disassembling,
modifying or mechanical shock. Be
particularly caret_l of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to (CHG)
OFF when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, tbr
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
This is not a malfunction.
cassette
Do not close the
lid until the cassette
is ejected.
heat m build up inside.
• When disconnecting 1he power cord, pull by
Note on moisture
the plug and not the cord.
• Do not damage the power cord such as by
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a humid place as shown below.
• Keep the Remote Commander and buttontype battery out of children's reach. If the
• When you bring your camcorder fi'om a ski
slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
battery is accidentally
doctor immediately.
swallowed,
consult a
• When you bring your camcorder
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked
consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
wash offany
condensation
liquid that may have contacted
conditioned
outside.
from an air-
car or room into a hot place
• When you use your camcorder
a shower.
after a squall or
your skin.
if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
• When you use your camcorder
humid place.
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder li'om a cold
When not using your camcorder
long time
Occasionally
for a
turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back tapes lbr about 3 minutes.
Otberwise, unplug it from die wall outlet.
Moisturecondensation
if your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
in a hot and
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about one hour).
Video head
condense inside your camcorder, on the surlhce
of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape
• When the video head becomes dirty, you
cannot record pictures normally, or distorted
picture or sound is played back.
may stick to the head drum and be damaged or
your camcorder may not operate correctly. If
• The video head suffers from wear alter long
use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even
there is moisture inside your camcorder,
[[] --_ Moisture condensation. Eject the
after using a cleaning cassette, it might be
because the video head is worn. Please contact
cassette] or [@ Moisture condensation. Turn off
for llt.] appears. The indicator will not appear
when the moisture condenses on the lens.
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility to have the video head
if moisture
condensation
has occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection
will work. Eject the cassette, turn offyour
camcorder,
and leave it lbr about one hour with
the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be
used again if the [] or _ does not appear when
replaced.
• If the following
problem
1==
_.
--_i
o
m
_'
occurs, clean the
video heads lbr I0 seconds with the Sony
V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional).
When you play back in die Digital8 I[) system
Mosaic-pattern
noise appears on the
playback
in blue.
picture or the screen is displayed
Playback
pictures
the power is turned on again.
if moisture starts to condense, your camcorder
sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this
happens,
the cassette is sometimes
for 10 seconds after the cassette
not ejected
lid is opened.
do not move.
,=>continued
Additional
information
121
Playback pictures do not appear or the
sound breaks off.
[_
i
3
Dirly video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears
recording.
For DCR-TRV460:
pressing
on the screen during
i
4
Playback
Playback
Playback
INFO on your
Touch the"x"
displayed
on the screen
with an object such as the corner of a
"Memory Stick."
The position of the "×" changes.
Dirly video head. Use a cleaning
cassette.] appears
recording.
DSPL/BATT
to
camcorder, then press and hold DSPL/
BATT INFO for about 5 seconds.
When you play back in lhe lti8 Nil[I/standard
8 mm [] system
[_
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
select the PLAY/EDIT
mode while
on the screen during
pictures contain noise.
pictures are hardly visible.
pictures do not appear.
If you did not press the right spot, starl l?om
step 4 again.
LCD screen
• Do not add excessive pressure on _he LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• if your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on 1he LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder,
the back ofihe
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malt_nction.
To clean the LCD screen
• if fingerprints
or dust make the LCD screen
dirly, it is recommended
you use |he cleaning
O
Note
• YOU cannot calibrate tile LCD screen it'you have
rotaled the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen
Pacing out.
On handlingthe casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean 1he camcorder
body with a sofi cloth lightly moistened with
water, and then wipe lhe casing with a dry soft
cloth.
• Avoid the following
finish.
to avoid damage
to the
cloth (supplied) to clean it. When you use the
LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to 1he LCD screen.
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and
insecticide.
Use cleaning
Handling
hands.
paper moistened
On adjustment
(CALIBRATION)
wilh the liquid.
vinyl objects lbr a long period of time.
below, it is recommended you connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet using |he supplied
during the operation.
1
Slide the POWER
OFF.
2
Eject the cassette
on your
Leaving lhe casing in contact with rabber or
of the LCD screen
The buttons on |he touch panel may not work
correctly, if this happens, follow the procedure
AC Adaptor
with above substances
switch up to (CHG)
and "Memory
Stick"
Aboutcare and storageof the lens
• Wipe the surface ofihe lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints
surface.
In hot or humid locations
When 1he lens is exposed
at the seaside.
to salty air such as
from your camcorder, then disconnect
any connecting cables except the AC
• Store in a well-ventilaied
little dirt or dust.
Adaptor
• To prevent molds periodically
as described above.
from your camcorder.
122 AdditionalInformation
on |he lens
location subject to
clean the lens
it is recommended you operate your camcorder
about once a month to keep it in an optimum
state tbr a long time.
Specification
To chargethe pre-installed button-type
battery
Your camcorder
has a pre-installed
button-type
battery to retain the date, time, and other
settings even when the POWER switch is set to
(CHG) OFF. The pre-installed button-type
battery is always charged while you are using
your camcorder but it will get discharged
gradually if you do not use your camcorder.
button-type battery will be fully discharged
about 3 months if you do not use your
The
in
camcorder at all. ttowever, even if the preinstalled button-type battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as long
as you are not recording the date.
Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using
the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the
POWER switch set to (CHG) OFF for more
than 24 hours.
System
Video recording system
2 rotary beads, Helical scanning system
Still image recording system
Exif Ver. 2.2 * 1
,1 "ExiP' is a file format for still images,
established by the JE[TA (Japan
Electronics and hlformation Technology
Industries Association), Files in this formm
can have additional information such as
your camcorder's setting information at lhe
time of recording.
Audio recording system
Rotary beads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,
slereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable cassette
8 mm video format cassette
/
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 28.67 mm/s
LP: Approx. 19.11 mm/s
Recording/playback
time (using 120 rain. 1ti81
Digital8 video cassette)
SP: 60 rain
LP: 90 min
o
Fast forward/rewind time (using [20 rain. Hi8/
Digit al8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 rain
Viewfinder
o
Electric viewfinder (monochrome)
Image device
3.0 mm (I/6 type) CCD (Charge Coupled
Device)
Gross: Approx. 460 000 pixels
Effective (still): Approx. 290 000 pixels
Effective (movie): Approx. 290 000 pixels
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filler diameter: 37 mm (1 7116 in.)
20 x (Optical), 990 × (Digital)
F 1.6 ~ 2.4
,=>continued
Additional
information
123
Focal
General
length
2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in0
When converted
to a 35 mm still camera
Power requirements
DC 7.2 V (battery
In CAMERA-TAPE:
42 - 840 mm (1 11/16
In CAMERA-MEMORY:
- 33 1/8 in.)
42 - 840 mm (1 11/16
- 33 1/8 in.)
Color
Average
hattery
temperature
Auto
Minimum
illumination
4 Ix 0ux)
(F 1.6)
0 Ix (lux) (during
function)
the NightShot
plus
.2
,2 Objects
lighting.
Chrominance
{ohms),
1 Vp-p,
signah
0.286
using the viewfinder
During
3.8 W
camera
recording
using
signal:
unbalanced,
(Approx.)
Vp-p,
940 g (2 lb 1 oz) including
rechargeable
battery pack,
Supplied
75 £2(ohms),
Power
Output
with less than 2.2 kf2(kilohms)
(03.5ram)
4-pin connector
lens cap, and shoulder
13.
impedance
requirements
AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60
Hz
Current
consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
lgW
Output
voltage
Operating
temperature
0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F)
Storage
LCD screen
temperature
-20 ° C to + 60 ° C (-4 ° F to + 140 ° F)
Picture
Dimensions
6.2 eln (2.5 _ype)
Total dot number
123 200 (560
× 220)
(approx.)
56 × 31 × 100mm(2
d) excluding
1/4 x 1 1/4 × 4in.)
the proiecting
Information
parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz) excluding
Additional
strap.
DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A
USB jack
mini-B
124
the NP-FM30
HiS/Digital8
ACAdaptorAC-L15A/L15B
negative
more thm_ 47 k_(kilohms),
unit only
accessories
See page
Audio signah 327 mV (at output impedance
more than 47 kf_ (kilohms)),
Input impedance
Stereo mini jack
DV input/output
151mm(33/Sx37/8×6in.)
cassette,
1 Vp-p,
sync
(approx.)
g00 g (1 lb 12 oz) main
unbalanced
the LCD
temperature
75 _(ohms),
4-pin mini DIN
Audio]Video
input/output
AV MINI JACK
Video
recording
gsxQgx
(w/h/d)
75 £2
the
camera
Mass
signal:
using
During
2.9 W
Dimensions
input!output
Luminance
unbalanced
(when
-20 ° C to + 60 ° C (-4 ° F to + 140 ° F)
Input/0utput connectors
S video
consumption
Operating
temperature
0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F)
to be seen due to tile dark call
be shot with infrared
power
pack)
Storage
unable
pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
the power
cord
(w/If
Rechargeablebatterypack (NP-FM30)
Maximum
output
DC 8.4 V
voltage
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh (700
mAh)
Dimensions
(approx.)
38.2 × 20.5 x 55.6 mm
(1 9/16
Mass
x 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)
(approx.)
65 g (2.3 oz)
Operating
temperature
0°C to 40°C
(32°F
to 104°F)
Type
Lilhium
Model
DCR-
ion
TRV361
TRV460
Digital8
Digital8
Available
recording
system
/
Available
playback
Digital8
Hi8/8/Digital8
system
Design and specifications
wi|hout notice.
o
are subject to change
3
o
Additional
information
125
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and
controls
iii!iiii
]
_]
_]
................................................
EASY button (p. 12, 33, 51)
CAMERA-TAPE,
DSPL/BATT
MEMORY,
INFO button
_]
Lens cap (p. 24, 29)
_]
LCD/Touch
panel screen (p. 3, 18)
_]
OPEN button
_]
Speaker
[_] RESET
(p. 15)
(p. 18)
_]
BACK LIGHT button (p. 35)
The BACK LIGHT button is not available
during Easy Itandycam operation.
(0 mark)
_]
LIGHT
Viewfinder
(p. 3, 18)
CHG (charge)
lamp (p. 14)
126 QuickReference
button
(p. 27)
Access lamp (p. 21,116)
"Memory
If you press RESET, all the settings
including the date and time, except _he
Personal Menu items, return to lhe default.
mode lamps
(p. 17)
Battery
button
CAMERA-
PLAY/EDIT
pack (p. 14)
Stick" slot (p. 21)
To attach the lens cap
t
[]
Power zoom lever (p. 26)
_]
POWER
[]
BATT (battery)
_]
Grip belt (p. 4)
_]
Hooks for shoulder
[_
REC START/STOP
[]
PHOTO
_]
DC IN jack (p. 14)
release button (p. 15)
strap
button (p. 29)
switch (p. 17)
button (p. 24)
To attachthe shoulderstrap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied wi|h your
camcorder
to the hooks tbr the shoulder
strap.
,,_continued
Quick Reference
127
[_
A/V (audio/video)
[_
_ DV Interface
jack (p. 56, 86)
(p. 86, 119)
Built-in
light (p. 27)
[_
Remote
sensor[Infrared
ray emitter
(p. 93)
[_
t_ (USB)jack
[_
Jack cover
Camera
NIGHTSHOT
Microphone
_]
PLUS switch (p. 37)
recording
lamp (p. 24)
S VIDEO jack (p. 56, 86)
Lens
[_
Viewfinder
[_
Eyecup
lens adjustment
[_
Cassette
[_
i._OPEN/EJECT
[_
Tripod receptacle
compartment
lever (p. 18)
(p. 20)
lever (p. 20)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely, and the screw may damage your
camcorder.
128
[_
Quick Reference
Removethe irisulationsheetbefore asi**g{he
RemoteCommander.
To remove the insulationsheet
To change the button-type battery
P]]OI O bulton
_]
control buttons (Index_-/+_
Memory
playback)
M_ button*
I_I[/ml_'l
but:ions*
(p. 57)
Remove the butttm-type
lithium
battery.,
(p, 57)
buttons
(Rewind,
Playback, Fasbforward_
Slow) (p. 47)
SET MEMORY
Transmill
2
(p, 49)
SEARC[[
ZERO
While pressing on the tab_inset your
t_ngernail into the slit to pall oat the
batter)' case,
(p. 29)
Memory
Video control
1
.0
Pause_ Stop,
I)_tl()n _ _. 57)
er
Place a new bution-lype
.Afar _ming ori yot/r camcorder, point
towards the mmom sensor to contr_l yotw
carnco_ler.
REC STARTISI
OP button
tithiam
balte_
wilh the + side facing up,
(p. 28)
Power **ore billion (p,26)
DISPLAY
button
(p. 57)
* 1laeseb_rto_s ar_ nor available during Easy
Hamlycam operallon.
4
Insert the batter), ease back into the
Remote Commander
until it clicks,
g
WARNING
Ba_- m_ expl_ if mist_,_te&Do not
reSUrge, _sassembleor _s_
of in fire.
CAUTION
[)anger o_'explo_km K'batteLvis hworreetly
mpla_L
R_pla_e onD with tile same or equivale_*ttype
recommended by the mantlfac_er,
Discard used balteries _v:eordingto {he
mantlfacturer's instructions,
0
Notes
on the Remote
Commander
• A h_=_'pe
[i_um ba_
((.'t{2025) is tts_d in
the R_moR_ Command_.
Do no_ _
b_fi_s
oe_
than CR2025.
• Point _
_mo_
s_or
aw_ from _g
11_
sotmz_s s_eh as dir_ s_rdight or ow_ead
[igh _g.
_i"wis_
_ R_mo_ C_m_l_{_r
may ¸riot
fim_o_
properly.
• The R_mot_ Commamd_
_y _ot ftmctlo_ p_e_[y
_h_n _e r_mo_ _ser
is obstructed wi_h a
• When you ar_ op_ratlng with _h_ Remo_e
Commuter
s_pp]ied wi_h your cam_t_,
yo_
_'_mman_r
mod_ otl_ _ban V_[R 2 fbr your VCR,
or eowr the s_t_s_ o£yot_ VCR wi_h _ a_k p_p_
130
Quick Reference
Following
screen
indk'ato!_
will appear
and viewfir_dvr
your
camcordcr,
your
camcordcr
ori the L(D
t_* indicate
Indicators
the state
vary
of
dgpendir_g
Outputti_g amt[og images
a_d sound in dlgibA tb_mat
on
model.
Example: Indicators
mode
(p,7'_)
in the CAMERA.TAPE
Tim8 code (p 25)Fape counter {p. 25}t
Self-diagnosis (p. 110)!Pi_r_
number (p. 50)
_IN
DV input (p. 88)
@_I"
Zgro set memory
(p. 57)
1_!
NightShut
S_
SI,tp_r NightStIot
(p 373
plus (p, 371}
[_l
C 1 rSI
wSlaI_tter(p
_%fl --_--
W_ming
(p
plI_
37)
I ] 0)
Pictare ef'f_ct (p, 6811
Distal
Exposur8
a_u_mgrR
ge,al_
_I_-:MORY MIX (p, 43)
@ _
_60min
Remaining
batter 3, (p. 25)
SP LiP
Recording
m_le
._
REC
Recording
¸mode
FJ[k_
Image
q_i_7
_
Image
size (p, 26)
_a_
1._
_1011_
l{_ _*_|_ []
_
PROGRAM
AE (p, 61)
Back light (p, 35)
_:____9
I6:9 WIDE (p, 631}
_"
gteadyS_aot
o-_
(p 31)
FotmatindJcator(p,
25)
Audio mode (p, 7(*)
Ll_ L_
64)
Pd_at mark (p, 9911
_*_
giideslttw(#
Image
[]
off(p,
Protect (p. 99)
Z_ ¢
Reeorfliag &dde_;playbadk
a_lder (p, 67)
Remaining
_
(p. 26)
s _mdby/
resoling
_
[]
[_
STBY
e f_;.t (p, 41, 48:t
69)
delet_ (# 98)
PietBridge
(p, I01)
correct:ring
tape (p. 25)
Seti'-fim er rel:o rdlng (p 28
31)
_)[_
Inmrval
*_5_[.[].]
Irl_p.'al s61I inlage
recording (p, 721t
mcordklg
(p, 70)
_RUTO
Built-iJa llghr (p. 27)
.-.-CC_
0N
Frame re¢_rdi_g
(p 7 ))
Quick Reference
131
Cuslomizing Personal
Menu ...........................
Index
83
D
Numeric
See NEW FOLDER
See PB FOLDER
Dala code
16:9 WIDE mode .............. 63
A
A/V connecting
cable ......................
56, 86
14
18
78
76
Auto shut off l'uncfion
(A.SHUT OFF) ........... 81
AUTO SHUTTER ............. 62
B
BACK LIGHT
(DATA CODE)__.54,
Date search .........................
Date/time ............................
80
57
54
Delete
AC Adaptor .......................
Adjusting the viewfinder...
AUDIO MIX .....................
AUDIO MODE .................
(camera)....
35
Baltery
Battery lnfo .................
15
Battery pack ................ 14
Remaining battery
time .............. 25, 118
Deleting pictures ......... 98
DEMO MODE ................... 72
Digital convert
function
(A/V ->DV OUT) ........ 79
Digital el'l_ct
(D.EFFECT) .......... 41,48
Digital program editing
(PROG.EDIT) ............. 91
DIGITAL ZOOM .............. 63
Digital8 system ................
Direct Access to
Built-in light ......................
BURN DVD ......................
BURN VCD ......................
Display indicators ..... 131
DNR ...................................
77
Button-type battery
Camcorder ................
Remom
Commander
123
........ 129
CALIBRATION
..............
Camera Chroma
key
122
(CAM*---M CttROMA)
....................................
43
81
40
Dual sound track tape ........ 76
Dubbing (REC CTRL).......88
END SEARCH ............ 44, 74
Erase
ALL ERASE
(still image) ........... 66
Exposure
Charging
FADER ..............................
40
FILE NO ............................
66
the battery
(CLOCK SET)......
Color Slow Shutter
14
SLW S) ....... 37
132 QuickReference
............................
35
Grip belt ...............................
See Image quality
(QUALITY)
Flash motion (FLASH)......41
4
H
Hi8/standard
8 mm
system .......................
115
119
Image protection ................
Image quality
99
(QUALITY) .......... 3 I, 65
Index screen ....................... 50
"hffoLITItlUM"
battery
pack ...........................
118
Infrared ray emitter ............ 93
Interval photo recording
(INTERVAL
......... 72
REC).....
70
J
JPEG ................................
116
L
Langu3ge
(LANGUAGE)
F
Fine (FINE)
19, 82
G
........... 33, 51
................. 45
Camera settings data
display ......................... 54
Cassette ..................... 20, 115
pack .............................
Clock set
(FRAME REC) ........... 70
Full charge .........................
14
(INT. REC-STL)
Interval recording
E
Easy ttondycam
EDIT SEARCH
C
.....................
47
i.LINK cable ................ 86, 92
ID- I/ID-2 system ............... 63
See BURN VCD
DOT FADER
66, 116
i.LINK .............................
Video CD Burn
....................
..................
Frame playback .................
Frame recording
I
"Click to DVD"
See BURN DVD
Direct Access to
Display
DISPLAY
27
73
73
See REC FOLDER
FORMAT
115
BEEP ............................
18, 81
BLACK FADER ............... 40
(COLOR
Flexible spot meter
(SPOT METER) ......... 35
Focus .................................
62
Folder
..... 22, 82
LCD back light
(LCD BL LEVEL)......78
LCD brightoess
(LCD BRIGt tT) .......... 18
LCD COLOR .................... 78
LCD screen ..........................
LCD SET ...........................
4
78
LP (Long Play)
See Recording
Operation confirmation
See BEEP
mode
OVERLAP
(REC MODE)
Luminance key
(LUMI.
KEY) .............. 41
beep
.........................
p
PAL .................................
M
See MULTI-SOUND
Manual focus ......................
39
Memory Chroma key
(M,--CAM
CHROMA)
.....................................
43
Memory
114
PB FOLDER ......................
Personal Menu
Main sound
Luminance
key
40
67
(P-MENU) .................. 59
PictBridge ........................ 101
Picture effect
of pictures......31
See END SEARCtt
SP (Standard
Play)
Standard
(VAR. SPD PB)
Reverse .......................
Slow ............................
Number
Menu
..... 41
Playback
Memory Overlap
(OVERLAP) ................ 41
21
(SLOW StlUTrR)
Smooth transition
(PICT. EFFECT) ......... 68
Picture search .................... 47
Double speed .............. 47
Frame .......................... 47
Inserting .......................
28, 31
Shoulder strap ................. 127
Skip scan ...........................
47
SLIDE SttOW .................. 69
Slow shutter
See Recording mode
(REC MODE)
SPOT FOCUS ...................
(M_--CAM LUMI.) ....43
MEMORY MIX ................. 42
Memory pholo .............. 29, 49
"Memory Stick"
General inlbrmation ..116
Self-timer recording
(SELF-TIMER)....
Playback zoom
(PB ZOOM)
................
Playing time .......................
Power mode .......................
PRINT
47
47
53
16
17
See image quality
(QUALITY)
STEADYSHOT
................
Stereo/monaural
................
64
76
STILL ................................
41
Still image lbrmat ........... 116
STILL SET ........................
65
Sub sound
See MULTI-SOUND
See PictBridge
Print mark .......................... 99
PROGRAM AE ................. 61
Super NightShot
MEMORY SET ........... 65
MENU ROTATE ........ 81
PICT. APPLI ............... 68
Program edit
(PROG. EDIT) ............ 73
Tape counter ......................
TBC ...................................
Selecting items ............ 59
STANDARD
SET .......76
TIMEfLANGU ............ 82
R
Telephoto
See Zoom
CAMERA SET ............ 61
EDIT/PLAY ................ 73
1
25
77
m
Time code ..........................
TITLE ...............................
TRAIL ...............................
25
74
41
Display ........................ 25
REMAINING
....... 65, 80
TV color systems ............
114
Recording
MOSAIC
Recording
FADER .............. 40
plus ........ 37
67
45
REC FOLDER ...................
Rec review .........................
Mirror mode ....................... 28
Moisture condensation....,
121
MONOTONE ..................... 40
MOVIE SET ...................... 65
MPEG ..............................
116
38
(STANDARD)
capacity
U
lamp
................ 76
(REC LED) ................. 80
Recording mode
(REC MODE).......
25, 76
USB jack .........................
128
USB Streaming ................. 79
USB-CAMERA
.......... 79
Using abroad ...................
NEW FOLDER .................. 67
Recording time ............ 16, 26
Remote Commander ........ 129
REMOTE CTRL ......... 80
MULTI-SOUND
N
NightShot Light
(NS LIGHT) .......... 38, 62
NightShot plus ................... 37
NTSC ...............................
114
Remote sensor .................
RESET .............................
Review .........................
128
126
24, 30
OLD MOVIE
S video .........................
.....................
41
Self-diagnosis
56, 86
display......
110
;o
g
.......... 79
114
V
Video head ......................
Viewfinder
Volume
S
0
USB-PLY/EDT
F;
121
........................
(VOLUME)...
18
46, 49
W
Warning
Warning
indicators .......... 110
messages .......... 110
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Quick Reference
133
WttITE
FADER ................
40
Wide angle
See Zoom
WIPE .................................
40
WORLD
82
TIME .................
Wrile-protect
tab ..... 115, 116
Z
Zero set memory ............... 57
Zoom .................................
26
134
Quick Reference
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