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0SON_ 3-087-921-12(1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

DCR- TRV3611TRV460

SEr_es _EMDRY _TICK

© 2004 Sony Corporation

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for l_ture

reference.

WARNING

TO prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTK_: TO REDUCETHE RI_ C_ B_G_JC _,1_

DO NO'rREIIOVI_ _ (OR B,_lq.

NO U6EP_BB_C_LE pART6 _61D_

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsul_led

"dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of

sul_cient 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.

For customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY

INSERT.

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

regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call roll

free 1-800-822-8837, or visit htlp://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-

Ion batteries.

2

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you ]/ave any quesrions about this product, you may

call:

Sony Customer futbrmation Cemcr 1-800-222-SONY

(7669)

The number below is for FCC rdaled matters only.

Regulatory [rdbrmation

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-TRV4b0

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics hm.

Address: 680 Kinderkamaek Road, Oradell, NJ

07649 U.S.A.

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,

and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including futer ference thai may cause

undesired operation.

Owner'sRecord

The model and serial numbers are located on the

bottom. Record the serial number in the space

provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DCR-TRV

Serial No.

Model No. AC-

Serial No.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved fu this manual could void your

authorily to operate this equipment.

O Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits fur a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These funits are designed to provide 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.

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, which can be determined by turning the

equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the inler ference by one or more of the

tbllowing measures:

Reorim/t or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

r_ceiver.

- Commct the equipment _ an outlet oll a circuit

different from that to which the _ceiver is

connected.

- Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

The intert_ace cable supplied must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the funRs tbr a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

Rules.

Notes on use

Note on a Cassette tape

You can record on standard 8 mm [] and Ifig I'||m,

Digital8 [2 video cassettes in Digital8 [2 system only

on your camcorder. See page 115 for details.

Notes 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.

Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and

lens

• The LCD screen and the viewfinder 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.

,,,_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 in

the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or

this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.

Notes on using this 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 with no specific model names are tbr all

models.

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.

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.

\

Viewfinder LCD panel

Battery pack

• 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

Table of Contents z.:, 'oato,esavai,ablefor only.

_] : Features available for "Memory Stick"

only.

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8

Recording still images .............................................................................. 10

Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 12

Getting started

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

Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 18

Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 18

Step 5: Setting the date and time ............................................................. 19

Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20

Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 20

Inserting a "Memory Stick" ........................................................................................ 21

Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 22

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 24

Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 26

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 26

Using the built-in light ................................................................................................ 27

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 28

Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 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 .................................................. 33

Recording a movie _ .............................................................................................. 33

Recording a still image _ ........................................................................................ 34

Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 34

.,,_centinued

5

Adjusting the exposure ............................................................................. 35

Adjusting the exposurefor 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 anoff-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 imageson 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 dEasy 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 operations

Using the Menu

Selecting menu items ......................... 59

Using the _ (CAMERA SET) menu

- PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE,

etc ................................................ 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 ................................................ 68

Using the _@ (EDIT/PLAY) menu

- END SEARCH/TITLE, etc ......... 73

Using the/_ (STANDARD SET) menu

- REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/

AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,

etc ................................................ 76

Using the _@ (TIME/LANGU.) menu

-CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,

etc ................................................ 82

Customizing Personal Menu .............. 83

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

Marking recorded images with specific

information _] -Image protection/

Print mark ..................................... 99

Printing recorded images (PictBridge

compliant printer) _ .................. 101

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ............................... 103

Warning indicators and messages ...110

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 114

Usable cassette tapes ...................... 115

About the "Memory Stick". ................ 116

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery

pack ............................................ 118

About i.LINK ..................................... 119

Maintenance and precautions .......... 120

Specification ..................................... 123

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ........... 126

Index ................................................ 132

Refer also to other operating instructions

supplied wi_l_your camcorder:

")Computer Applications Guide

•Editing images with your computer

7

Quick Start Guide

Recordingmovies

Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 14.

OLift up the viewfinder. OSlide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2Insert a cassette into the camcorder.

Slide the IL_ OPEN/

EJECT lever in the

direction of the arrow

to open the lid.

'['hecassette compartment

comes out automatically.

Insert the cassette with

its window*side facing

up, then push the center

of the back of the

cassette.

Press _.

Close the cassette lid after

the cassette compartment

slides back in by itself.

1= OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side

8 Quick Start Guide

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).

OPress 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.

4View 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, slide the

POWER switch up to (CIIG)

OFF.

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71

Quick Start Guide I 9

Recordingstill images

Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.

To charge the battery, see page 14.

0Lift up the viewfinder. 0Slide the battery pack in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

2Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder.

insert it so that the <mark

is at the bottom left corner.

Push in until it clicks.

10 Quick Start Guide

3Start 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).

0Press OPEN and

open the LCD panel.

While pressing the

green button, slide

the POWER switch

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

CHe CJ,M_ _.....

|he still image is recorded.

4View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.

_) Slide the POWER

switch repeatedly

until the PLAY/EDIT

lamp lights up.

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.

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Recording/Playingback with ease

By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation

becomes even easier.

Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first

time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.

Press EASY when recording/

playing back.

EASY lights up in blue (0) and

screen font size increases (0) during E_y

Easy Itandycam operation.

For details, see instructions for each operation.

See page 33 lbr recording, page 51 lbr playback.

12 Quick Start Guide

Gettingstarted

Step1: Checking

supplieditems

Make sure you have following items supplied

with your camcorder.

The number in parentheses indicates the number

of 1hat item supplied.

"Memory Stick" 8MB (1)

(DCR-TRV361)

"Memory Stick" media is only supplied with

DCR-TRV361.

There is no "Memory Stick" media supplied

wi|h DCR-TRV460.

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

A button-type lithium battery is already

installed.

A/V connecting cable (1)

USB cable (1)

_0

AC Adaptor (t)

Power cord (1)

Lens cap (1)

See page 126 on how to attach the lens cap.

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)

CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1)

Cleaning cloth (1)

Camera Operations Guide

(This manual) (t)

Computer Applications Guide (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

See page 127 on how to attach the shoulder

s|rap.

Getting started 13

Step 2: Chargingthe

battery pack

You can charge the battery by attaching the

"InfoLITHIUM" battery 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.

Lift up the viewfinder.

Attach the battery pack by sliding it in

the direction of the arrow until it

clicks.

Bakery pack

DC tN jack

Power col'd

3"0 the wall outlet

AC Adaptor

3 With the • mark on the DC plug

facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to

the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

•mark ---,'_/

4Connect the power cord to the AC

Adaptor.

Connect the power cord to the wall

outlet.

14 Gettingstarted

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and

charging starts.

_o

Afterchargingthe battery

The CItG (charge) lamp turns off when lhe

battery is thlly charged. Disconnect the AC

Adaptor from the DC IN jack.

To removethe batterypack

POWER switch

BATT(battery)

release button .......... --_ t

t

t

t

t

1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

2Lift up the viewfinder.

3 Slide thebattery pack out in the direction

of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery)

release button down.

ONote

•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.

Tochecktheremainingbattery- Battery

Info

DSPL/BATT INFO

OPEN POWER switch

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'£

1Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.

2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO.

The battery information appears {br about 7

seconds.

Keep the button pressed to view it for about

20 seconds.

BATTERY INFO ]_._I

BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL

REC T_ME AVAILABLE

LCD SCREEN: _VI EWFINDEI:I:

Battery charge level: Displays

approximate remaining amount of

power left in the battery pack.

Approximate possible recording time

using the LCD panel.

Approximate possible recording time

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) 145

NP-FM50 15(1

NP-QM71/QM71D 26(1

NP-QM91/QM91D 36(1

Recording time whenrecordingwiththe

LCDscreenon

Approximate number of minutes available

when you use a fully charged baltery pack al

25°C (77°F).

NP-FM30 8(1 40

(supplied)

NP-FM50 130 60

NP-QM71/ 315 15(1

QM71D

NP-QM91/ 475 23(1

QM91D

Recordingtime whenrecordingwiththe

viewfinder

Approximate number of minutes available

when you use a fully charged baltery pack al

25°C (77°F).

NP-FM30 105 50

(supplied)

NP-FM50 170 85

NP-QM71/ 415 205

QM71D

NP-QM91/ 625 310

QM91D

* Approximate number of minutes when recording

while you repeatedly record, st arg/stop, slide tile

POWER switch to change the power mode, and

zoom. The actual batlery lilb may be shorter.

Playing time

Approximate number of minutes available

when you use a fully charged battery pack at

25°C (77°F).

This table shows the playing time for tapes

recorded in the Digital8 D system.

For DCR-TRV460:

The playing time of t3pes recorded on other

devices in lhe Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 mm []

syslem is reduced by about 20%.

NP-FM30 8(1 120

(supplied)

NP-FM50 135 195

NP-QM71/ 335 465

QM71D

NP-QMgl/ 5(15 695

QM91D

Notes

•The power will no_ be supplied from tile battery pack

when the AC Adaptor is connected to 1he DC 1Njack

of your camcorder, even if its power cord is

disconnected from tile wall outlet.

• 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 only.)

16 Gettingstarted

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power

source when you do not want the battery to

run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,

the battery pack will not lose its charge even

when it is attached to your camcorder.

PRECAUTION

Even if your camcorder is tamed olt; AC power

(house current) is still supplied to it while

connected to the wall outlel via the AC Adaplor.

Connect your camcorder as shown in

"Charging the battery pack" (p. 14).

Step3: Turningthe

poweron

You need to slide the POWER switch

repeatedly to select the desired power mode

to record or play.

When using this camcorder for the first time,

the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).

While pressing the green button, slide the _.

POWER switch down.

The power turns on.

To enter the recording or playing mode, slide

the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp _-

lbr the desired power mode lights up.

•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."

Toturn off the power

Slide the POWER switch up to (CItG) OFF.

O r_ O

_O

Getting started 17

Step4: Adjustingthe

LCDpanel and

viewfinder

You can adjust the angle and brightness of

the LCD panel to meet various recording

situations.

Even when there are obstructions between you

and the subject, you can check the subject oll the

LCD screen during recording by adjusting the

angle of the LCD panel.

[MENU], _ (STANDARD SEt) menu,

then touch [LCD SET] (p. 78).

3 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 [LCD BL

LEVEL] from lhe [LCD SET] oll the _

(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 78).

• 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 _ (STANDARD SET)

menu to [OFF] (p. 81).

Maximum

180 degrees

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

90 degrees

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it to the desired

position.

To adjust the brightnessof the LCD

screen

1Touch _.

2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].

if the flem is not displayed on the screen,

touch [_/[_. If you cannot find it, touch

Viewfinder lens adjustment tever

Lift up the viewfinder.

Adjust the viewfinder lens adj astment

lever until the picture is clear.

18 Getting started

To usethe viewfinderduringoperation

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 (p. 17).

2 Close the LCD panel with the screen

facing ont.

appears on the screen.

3Touch _.

[get LCD off?] appears on the screen.

4Touch [YES].

The LCD screen is turned off.

5 Touch the LCD screen while checking

the display in the viewfinder.

[EXPOSURE[, etc. are displayed.

6 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 CAMERA-

TAPE mode).

• [_ : The LCD screen lights up.

To hide lhe buttons on lhe LCD screen,

touch [_].

To usethe large-capacitybatterypack

When you use the large-capacity battery pack

(NP-QM71/QM7 ID/QM91/QM91D) on your

camcorder, extend the viewfinder and pull it up

to the optimal angle for viewing.

Step5: Setting the

date andtime

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.

ONote

• 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.

OPEN _ POWER switch

Torn on your eamcorder (p. 17).

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for

the first time.

3Touch _.

,->continued

Getting started 19

G'}

4Touch [MENU]. Step6: Insertingthe

recordingmedia

Select _@ (TIME/LANGU.) with

[_]/[_], then touch [_].

Select [CLOCK SET[ with [_/[_,

then touch [i_.

7 Set[Yl(year)with[_l[:_,thentoueh

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k_J kx

You can set any year up to the year 2079.

Set [MI(month), [DI(day), hour and

minute 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.

You can record on standard 8 mm m, Hi8

Hi[] and Digital8 [_ cassettes in Digital8 [_

system only. For details on these cassettes

(such as write-protection), see page 115.

0 Notes

• 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 the L- OPEN/EJECT lever in

the direction of the arrow and open the

lid.

I_OPENIEJECT lever Lid

]'he cassette compartment automatically

comes out and opens up.

20 Getting started

Insert a cassette with its window-side

facing up.

Window-side

Push the center of the

back of the cassette

lighUy.

3Press _.

The cassette comparh_ent automatically

slides back in.

For details on the "Memory Stick" (such as

write-protection), see page I 16.

ONote

•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).

Access

lamp

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4Close the lid.

Toeject the cassette

1 Slide the L_OPEN/EJECT leverin the

direction of the arrow and open the lid.

The cassette comparh_ent automatically

conles out.

2Take out the cassette, then press _.

The cassette comparh_ent automatically

slides back in.

3Close the lid.

Insert the "Memory Stick" with the 4

mark at the bottom left corner until it

clicks.

To eject a "Memory Stick"

Lightly push lhe "Memory Stick" in once.

..... Lightly push in

once.

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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.

Step7: Setting the

screen language

You can select the language to be used on the

LCD screen.

OPEN

I

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POWER switch

Turn on your camcorder.

Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.

3Touch [_1_.

4Touch [LANGUAGE].

if the item is not displayed on the screen,

much [_/[_. If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from the _

(TIME/LANGU.) menu. (p. 82)

22 Getting started

Select the desired language with [_/

[_, then touch [_.

"_" yi 0

•Your camcorder of&:rs [ENG[SIMP]](simp[ified

English) for when you cannot find your nalive

tongue among the options.

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Recording

Recordingmovies

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.

Camera recording lamp

OPEN REC START/STOP POWER switch

'_;" Tip

•Perfo_z,ning Easy Handycam operation, even first

time users can record easily. For details,see page 33.

Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

belt.

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3Select the recording mode.

[_To record on atape

Slide the POWER switch until the

CAMERA-TAPE lamp lighls up, and your

camcorder is set to lhe stm_dby mode.

m_._ Slide the POWER

(o_ switch while

pressing the green

button.

_]To record on a "Memory Stick" -

MPEG MOVIE EX

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until

the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up,

and lhe currently selected recording tblder

appears on the screen.

_ Slide the POWER

ol_ switch while

pressing the green

button.

4Press REC 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].

Toturn the poweroff

Slide the POWER switch up to (CItG) OFF.

24 Recording

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 for a long time,

remove the cassette and store it.

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.

i i i

[] 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 mode (SP or LP)

[_ Format indicator

[] Recording status (ISTBYI (standby) or

IRECI (recording))

[] Time code or tape counter

(hour: minute: second)

[] Recording capacity of the tape

Displayed after you run lhe tape lbr a while.

[] Personal Menu button (p. 59)

[] END SEARCIt/EDIT SEARCItIRec

review display switch button (p. 44)

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.

[] Recording folder

[] Remaining battery

The indicated time may not be correct

depending on the environment of use.

When you opened or closed lhe LCD panel,

it takes about I minute to display lhe correct

remaining batlery time.

Recording status (IRECI (recording))

[] Movie size

[] Recorded time (hour: minute: second)

[] Recording capacity of the "Memory

Stick"

[] "Memory Stick" recording start

indicator (appears for about 5 seconds)

[] Personal Menu button (p. 59)

Review button (p. 24)

I_ 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 CAMERA-

TAPE or CAMERA-MEMORY, and then press

REC START/STOP.

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'_;" Tips

•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).

image size and time (hour: minute: second)

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

(MSX-256)

512MB 01:25:20 (15:41:20

(MSX-512)

1GB 02:50:40 11:22:40

(MSX-1G)

* Supplied with DCR TRV361 only.

To recordfora longertime on a tape

in the _ (STANDARD SET) menu, select

[[NI REC MODE], lhen [LP] (p. 76).

in the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times longer

than you can when recording in the SP mode.

A tape recorded in the LP mode should be

played back only on this camcorder.

To record for alongertime on a

"Memory Stick"

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

length of time you can record movies on a

"Memory Stick" formatted on your camcorder.

When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is

selected, you can choose zoom to

magnification levels greater than 20 times,

and from that point activate the digital zoom

([DIGITAL ZOOM], p. 63).

Occasional use of the zoom is effective, but

use it sparingly for best results.

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iiiiiiiiil

iiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii ii

I1cm (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 of the lever.

26 Recording

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a

slower zoom. Move it further for a faster

zoom.

To record wider range of view

Move the power zoom lever towards W.

The subject appears farther away (Wide

angle).

To record closer view

Move the power zoom lever towards T.

The subject appears closer (Telephoto).

You can use the built-in light to suit your

shooting situation. The recommended

distance between the subject and camcorder

is about 1.5 m (5 feet).

Built-in light

i

Notes

• 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 built-

in light is turned on.

• When you do nol use your camcorder, turn the built-

in 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 mode for more

than 5 minutes.

When you leave it on for more than 5mintttes 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.

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LIGHT

Press LIGHT repeatedly to select asetting.

The settings are displayed cyclically in the

following order.

No indicator displayed: Always records

without using the built-in light.

#

-ZC_AUT0 : Automatically turns on and off

according to lhe ambient brightness.

-ZCzDN : Alwaystumson.

Toturn off the built-in light

Press LIGItT repealedly until no indicator

appears on the screen.

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You can turn the LCD panel towards the

subject so that you and your subject can share

the image being recorded. You can also

utilize this function when recording yourself,

to keep the attention of small children

attracted to the camcorder while you record

them.

With the self-timer, you can start recording

after a delay of about IO seconds.

REC START/STOP

I

I

REC START/STOP

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the

camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees

towards the subject.

A mirror-image ofihe subject appears on lhe

LCD screen, but the picture will be normal

when recorded.

Touch _.

Touch [SELF-TIMER I.

lfihe item is not displayed on the screen,

touch E_]/[_]. if you cannot find it, |ouch

[MENU], and select it from lhe _

(CAMERA SET) menu.

3Touch [ONI,then [_.

_.) appears.

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28 Recording

4Press 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.

Tocancelthe countdown

'['ouch [RESET] or press REC START/STOP.

To cancel the self-timer

Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step

3.

Recordingstill

images -Memoryphoto

recording

You can record still images on a "Memory

Stick." Before recording, follow steps I to 7

in "Getting started" (p. 13 -p. 22).

OPEN PHOTO

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POWER switch

'8" Tip

•Performing Easy llandycam operation, even first

time users can record easily. For details, see page 33.

Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

belt.

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

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Recording 29

3Slide the POWER switch repeatedly

until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp

lights up.

The selected recording folder is displayed.

S,idetho OWER

_Mco_e switch while pressing

the green button.

4Press 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.*

I

* The number of images that Call be recorded

varies depending on the bnage quality setting

and the recording environment.

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_, 1hen [YES].

To cancel deleting, touch [NO].

To turn the poweroff

Slide |he POWER switch up to (CItG) OFF.

Torecordmoving 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

[_ Recording folder

[_ Quality

RNE([FINE]) or S'_ ([STANDARD])

[_ Personal Menu button (p. 59)

[_ Review button (p. 30)

1_ 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

• 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).

30 Recording

Select the _ (MEMORY SET) menu,

[STILL SET[, then [ii QUALITY[ (p. 65).

The number of pictures you can record on a

"Memory Stick" varies depending on the

quality of the image and the recording

environment.

Refer to the following list for the approximate

number of pictures that can be recorded on a

"Memory Stick" lbrmatted on your camcorder.

Image quality and number 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

(MSX-256)

512MB 2850 7200

(MSX-512)

IGB (MSX-1G) 5900 14500

* Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only.

"_ Tip

• The still image size is 640 x 480 dots only.

With the self-timer, you can record a still

image after a delay of about 10 seconds.

PHOTO PHOTO

Touch _.

Toech [SELF-TIMER I.

if lhe item is not displayed on lhe screen,

touch [[_]/[[_. If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU[ and select it from the

(CAMERA SE'I) menu.

3 Touch [ONI, thee [i_i]-

_.} appears.

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4Press 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."

To cancelthe countdown

Touch [RESET].

To cancelthe self-timer

Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [OFF] in step

3.

You can record still images on a "Memory

Stick. Before record ng, follow steps I to 7

in "Getting started" (p. 13 - p. 22).

PHOTO

Press PHOTO fully during tape recording.

complete when the

scrolling stops.

To recordstill imagesin 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 on a "Memory Stick."

32 Recording

Recordingwith ease

- EasyHandycam

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of

the camera settings are set to automatic

mode, only basic functions become available,

and screen font size increases for easy

viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy

recording. Before recording, follow steps I to

7 in "Getting started" (p. 13 - p. 22)

Camera recording lamp POWER switch

Lenscap EASY

i PHOTO

3Slide the POWER switch until the

CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.

(cm0 Slide the POWER

_ switch while

m_'_ pressingthe green

button.

4Press EASY.

The EASY lighls up in blue.

Easy Handy_m

o_m_n

ON

o

8

OPEN REC START/STOP

Press 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.

During Easy Handycam operation, you can

record movies on a tape only. To record movies

on a "Memory Stick," see page 24 (MPEG

MOVIE EX).

Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

belt.

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Toturnthe poweroff

Slide the POWER switch up to tbe (CIIG) OFF

position.

Tocancel EasyHandycamoperation

Press EASY again.

0Notes

•You cannot turn Easy IFtandycam 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 are

restored when you cancel Easy 1]andycam

operation.

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Recording 33

Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap

string down and attach it to the grip

belt.

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3Slide the POWER switch repeatedly

until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp

lights up.

(caE Slidethe POWER

switchwhile

pressingthe green

button.

4Press EASY.

The EASY lights up in blue.

Press and hold PHOTO lightly to

adjust focus, then press fully.

Ashutter sound is heard. When bars of

||l| _ disappear, the image is recorded on

the "Memory Stick."

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to the (CHG) OFF

position.

To cancel Easy Handycam operation

Press EASY again.

0Notes

•You cannot turn Easy [[andyc_m operagon on or off

during recording.

• During Easy Handycam operation, BACK LIGHT

(p. 35) is not available.

• During Easy 1]andycam operation, the sattings o f the

functions that ate not displayed on the screen teturn

lo their de_u]ts. Previous]y made settings ate

restored wben you cancel the Easy Handycam

operation.

Touch [MENU[.

The available menu items are displayed on

lhe screen.

Example: _nthe CAMERA-MEMORY mode

Touch the desired item.

Select the desired setting.

For [CLOCK SET]

1 Set [Y] (year) wilh E_/E_, then touch

[i_N-

2 Set [M 1 (month), [D] (day), hour and

mimttes in 1he same way as [Y] (year),

lhen much [_].

For [LANGUAGE]

Select lhe desired language with E_/E_,

then touch [_].

For [DEEP]

See page 81.

For [SELF-TIMER] (In the CAMERA-

MEMORY 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."

34 Recording

Adjustingthe

exposure

The exposure is adjusted automatically in the

default setting.

When your subject has its back to the sun or

other light, you can adjust the exposure to

prevent the subject from becoming

shadowed.

BACK LIGHT

Press BACK LIGHT during recording or

in the standby mode.

[] appears.

To cancel the back light lhnction, press BACK

LIGHT again.

ONote

• The back light function is canceled when you set

[EXPOSURE] to [MANUAL] (p. 36) or select

[SPOT METER] (p. 35).

You can adjust and fix the exposure to the

subject, so that it is recorded in suitable

brightness even when there is strong contrast

between the subject and the background

(such as subjects in the limelight on stage).

Touch _during recording or in

the standby mode. /

Touch [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.

3Touch the point you want to adjust and

fix the exposure on the screen.

[SPOT METER] flashes while the camera

is adjusted _l_eexposure for the selected

point.

4Touch [END].

To returnthe settingto automatic

exposure

Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in

step 3. Or set [EXPOSURE) 1o [AUTO) (p. 36).

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Recording 35

Notes

•You canno_ use lhe Flexible spo_ meter together

with:

Color Slow Shutter function

....NightShol plus funclion

• If you sel [PROGRAM AE], [SPOT METER] is

automalically set to [AUTO].

"_" Tip

• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is

automatically se_ to [MANUAL].

4Adjust the exposure by touching

(dim)/_ (bright), then touch [_.

Toreturnthesettingtoautomaticexposure

Follow steps I and 2, |hen select [AU i'O[in step 3.

You can fix the brightness of a picture at the

best exposure. When recording indoors on a

clear day, for instance, you can avoid

backlight shadows on people next to the

window by manually fixing the exposure to

that of the wall side of the room.

Touch _during recording or in

the standby mode.

Touch [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.

3Touch [MANUAL I.

_o_, z @ stay oeooo

EXP0SORE MA_

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36 Recording

Recordingin dark

places -NightShot plus, etc.

You can record subjects in dark places (such

as when capturing the face of your baby

sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super

NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter

function.

The NightShot plus and Super NightShot

plus function enable you to record an image

brighter and smoother.

The Color Slow Shutter function enables you

to record an image more faithful to the

original colors.

Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON.

161 and ["NIGHI SttOT PLUS"] appear.

To cancel NightShot plus, set the NIGHI SttOT

PLUS switch m OFF.

To recordhighersensitivitypictureson

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 of

16 times the sensitivity of NightShot plus

recording.

1Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to

ON.

I_1 and ["NIGHTSHOT PLUS"] appear.

3Touch _.

4 Touch ]SUPER NSPLUS].

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 Touch 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.

Torecorda clearer pictureincolor on

the tape [] - Color SlowShutter

1 Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Make sure the NIGHTSHOT PLUS

switch is set to OFF.

3Touch _.

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 Touch IONI, then [_.

[] appears.

To cancel Color Slow Shutter, follow sleps

3 and 4, lhen select [OFF] in slep 5.

0Notes

•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

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• 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.

• 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).

(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).

38 Recording

Adjustingthe focus

The focus is adjusted automatically in the

detSult setting.

You can select and adjust the focal point to

aim it at a subject not located in the center of

the screen.

Touch _ during recording or in

the standby mode.

Touch [SPOT FOCUS].

if the item is not displayed on the screen,

touch [_/[_]. If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from fl_e _2

(CAMERA SE'I) menu.

3Touch the subject for which you want

to adjust the focus on the screen.

[SPOT FOCUS] flashes while |he camera is

adjusting the tbcus. _? appears.

4Touch lEND].

To adjustthe focusautomatically

Follow steps 1 and 2, ]hen touch [AUTO] in step

3. Or set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 39).

0 Note

• You cannot use the SPOT FOCUS thnction together

with [PROGRAM AE[.

"_" Tip

• If you set [SPOT FOCUS!, [FOCUS] is

automalical[y set to [MANUAL].

You can adjust the focus manually according

to the recording conditions.

Use this function in the following cases.

To record a subject behind a window covered

with raindrops.

To record horizontal 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.

To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

1 Touch _ during recording or in

the standby mode.

2 Touch [FOCUS].

If the item is not displayed on the screen,

touch [_/[_. If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from the

(CAMERA SET) menu.

3Touch [MANUAL].

appears.

4Touch [_ 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.

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

lever towards W [wide angle) to fully

magnify the image, then adjust 1he tbcus.

Touch [_.

To adjustthe focusautomatically

Follow steps 1 and 2, then touch [AUTO] in

step 3.

¢D

8

,B

Recording 39

Recordinga picture

usingvariouseffects

[OVERLAP] (fade in only)

[WIPE] (fade in only)

[DOT FADER] (fade in only)

POWER switch

You can add the following effects to

currently recording pictures.

[BLACK FADER]

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

Touch _ in the standby mode (to

fade in) or during recording (to fade

out).

3Touch [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.

WHITE FADER]

@

[MOSAIC FADER]

[MONOTONE]

When fading in, the picture gradually changes

fi'om black-and-white m color.

When fading out, |he picture gradually changes

fi'om color m black-and-white.

40 Recording

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.)

1 6°w_ 1

D s_¥ ooo00

Press REC START/STOP.

The fader indicator stops flashing and

disappears when the l_tde is complete.

Tocancelthe operation

Follow steps 2 and 3, |hen touch [OFF] in step 4.

O Notes

• For DCR-TRV460:

The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT FADER funoions

do not work with t_pes recorded on other devices in

the Hi8 [o||li/st_nd_rd 8 mm [] system.

• The title does not lade 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

Digital effect

-(INTERVAL REC] (Interval recording)

-(FRAME REC( (Frame recording)

Serf-timer

Fading infrom still imageonthe

"Memory Stick"- Memory overlap

You can fade in from the still image on the

"Memory Stick" to the movie currently being

recorded on the tape.

Still image Movie

2Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

3Touch _.

4 Touch [MENUI.

5 Select _(PICT. APPLI.), then

(_:] OVERLAP] by touching [:_]/E_]

and touch [_.

The recorded image appears on die

thumbnail screen.

6Touch _ (previous)/[:i] (next) to

select the still image to be superimposed.

7 Touch (ON], then [_.

8Touch E_.

9 Press REC STAR'IYSTOP to start

recording.

[M. OVRLAP] stops flashing, and

disappears when lhding is finished.

You can add digital ell?cts to the recordings.

(STILL]

You can record a movie while superimposing it

on a previously recorded still image.

(FLASH] (flash motion)

You can record a movie with a serial-still-image

effect (slrobe effect).

[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.

8

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

image like a trail is left.

(SLOW SHUTTR] (slow shutter]

You can slow down the shutter speed. This

mode is suitable for shooting a subject more

clearly in a dark place.

(OLD MOVIE]

You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to

piclures. Your camcorder automatically records

pictures in the letlerbox mode tbr all screen size,

sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed.

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

Touch _.

3Touch ID.EFFECTb

if the ilem is not displayed on the screen,

touch [_/E_[_- If you cannot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from lhe _ (PICT.

APPLh) menu.

4Touch the desired effect, then adjust

the effect by touching _(decrease) /

(increase) and touch [_}_.

Adjustment screen example:

When you touch [STILL] or [LUMI. KEY],

the image displayed on the screen at that

time is saved as a still image.

[STILL] The degree oft ran sparency

of the still image you want

to superimpose on a

movie.

[FLASH] The interval of t?ame-by-

frame playback.

[LUMI. KEY[ The color scheme of the

area in the still image

which is to be swapped

wilh a movie.

[TRA[L] The Fade time of the

incidental image.

[SLOW Shutter speed (1 is 1/30, 2

S1tUTTR]* 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 when

you choose this effect. Adjust lhe focus

manually using a tripod to s_eady the

camcorder.

Touch [_}_].

_+. appears.

Tocancel Digital effect

Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OF'F] in step

4.

0Notes

•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).

42 Recording

You can superimpose a still image you have

recorded on a "Memory Stick" over the

movie you are currently recording on a tape.

You can then record the superimposed

pictures on a tape or a"Memory Stick." (You

cannot superimpose a still image on a tape

which you have already finished recording.)

[M*--CAM LUML] (Memory Luminance

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 on a "Memory Stick"

beforehand.

Still image Movie

[CAM,--M CHROMA] (Camera Chroma

key)

You can superimpose a movie on top of a still

image, such as an image which can be used as

background. Shoot the movie with the subject

against a blue background. Only the blue area of

the movie will be swapped wilh the still image.

Still image Movie

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 Movie

Check that you have a "Memory

Stick" with the still image to be

superimposed and a tape (only if you

are recording on tape) in your

camcorder.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode

(when you are recording on a tape) or

the CAMERA-MEMORY mode

(when you are recording on a

"Memory Stick").

3Touch _.

4Touch [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

screen.

Thumbnail screen

Touch [_]/[:_] to select the still

image to overlap.

Touch the desired effect.

The still image is superimposed on the

movie which is currently displayed on file

LCD screen.

Blue

,.,)'centinued

Recording 43

7Touch _(decrease)/Eq_ (increase)

to adjust the following.

For [M*--CAM LUML]

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 inlo a movie.

8Touch [_ twice.

appears.

Start recording.

When you are recording on a tape

Press REC START/STOP.

When you are recording on a

"Memory Stick"

Press PHOTO fully.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Follow steps 1to 4, then touch [OFF] in step 5.

0Notes

•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 USB Driver CD-ROM

contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX

operations. Refer to the supplied "Computer

Applications Guide" |br delails.

Searchingfor the

starting point []

[

[

POWER switch

This function 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

will not work once you eject the cassette after

you have recorded on the tape.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

Touch r-'@m.

Touch [_D.

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.

44 Recording

Tocancelthe operation

Touch [CANCEL].

0 Notes

• The END SEARCH function will not work correctly

when there is a blank section between recorded

sections on the tape.

• For DCR-TRV460:

The END SEARCH function does not work for the

tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 H|m/

standard 8 mm [] system.

"_" 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.

Slide the POWER switch to select the

CAMERA-TAPE mode.

2 Touch I_.

You can view a few seconds of the scene

recorded just before you stopped the tape.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

Touch _.

3Touch _once.

The last f_w seconds of the most recently

recorded scene are played back. Then, your

camcorder 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.

8

Keep touching _ (to go

backward)/[_] (to go forward) and

release it at the point where you want

the recording to start.

O Note

•For DCR-TRV460:

The EDIT SEARCH function does not work for the

tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 I,II[]/

standard 8 mm [] system.

Recording 45

Playback

Viewingmovies

recordedonatape[]

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.

I

OPEN _ POWER switch

_Tip

• Performing EasyHandycamoperadon, even first

time users ean play back easily. For details, see

page 51.

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Slide the POWER

switch while

(_ pressing the green

= buttoN.

C¢41

3Touch [_ (rewind) to go to the point

you want to view.

4Touch _(play) to start playback.

Te adjustthe volume

1Touch _.

2Touch [VOLUMEI.

if the item is not displayed on the screen,

touch _/_. If you carmot find it, touch

[MENU], and select it from the _

(STANDARD SET) menu.

3Adjust the volume by touching [_

(decrease) /[_ (increase), then touch

Te step playback

Touch _ (stop).

To pause

Touch _ (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 _ (rewind) in

stop mode.

Te review movies en the viewfinder

Close the LCD panel.

46 Playback

Indicatorsdisplayedduringtape

playback

[] Remaining battery

[] Recording mode (SP or LP)

[] Tape transport indicator

[] Time code (hour: minute: second: frame)

or tape counter (hour: minute: second)

[] Personal Menu button (p. 59)

[] Video operation buttons

When a _'Memory Stick" has been inserted,

V_] (stop) changes m _ ("Memory

Stick" playback) when you stop playback.

Tip

• For DCR-TRV46(h

When you play back tapes recorded onother devices

in tile Hi8 ["||Ira/standard 8 mm [] system, the t_pe

counter appears on 1hescreen.

To fast forward or rewindduring

playback- Picturesearch

Keep on touching _ (fast forward) or

(rewind) during playback.

To resume normal playback, release the button.

Toview the picturewhile fast

forwarding orrewinding- Skipscan

Keep on touching _ (lhst forward) or [_

(rewind) while last forwarding or rewinding the

tape.

To resume fast forwarding or rewinding, release

lhe button.

Toplay back invariousmodes

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 [9 syslem.

For DCR-TRV460:

Noise may appear when your ca•corder plays

back tapes recorded on olher devices in the tti8

Hlm/stas_dard 8 mm [] system.

1 During playbackor playback pause,

touch _.

2 Touch [[i_! VAR. SPD PB I.

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.

3Select a playback mode.

To return to the normal playback mode,

touch _ (play/pause) twice (once fi'om

li'ame playback).

change the _ (frame) during

playback playback.

direction*

play back [_ (slow) during

slowly** playback.

To reverse direction

OTouch I_i_](frame).

O_ (slow).

play back 2 times I_ (double speed)

faster (double during playback.

speed) To reverse direction

I_ Touch I_ (frame).

I_ I_ (double speed).

play back frame _ (tYalne) during

by tYame playback pause.

To reverse direction, touch

(frame) again during

frame playback.

* Horizontal lines may appear at the top, bottom,

or in the center of the screen. This is ]lot a

malfunction.

** Pictures output from the [ DV [nlerPace

cannol be played back smoothly ill slow mode.

4Touch []_, then [:N].

=d_continued

Playback 47

/

You can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI.

KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing

recorded pictures. For details on each effect,

see page 4 I.

Tocancel Digital effect

Follow steps 2 to 4, |hen select [OFF] in step 5.

0 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

effecls 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 to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Touch _ while the picture you

want to add the effect to is displayed.

3Touch IMENU].

Select _(PICT. APPLI.), then ID.

EFFECI'] by touching [_]/[5_] and

Select an effect, then adjust the effect

by touching _(decrease)/[_]

(increase).

Touch [_ twice, then []_].

appears.

48 Playback

Viewingrecordings

ona "'MemoryStick"

You can view pictures one at a time on the

screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you

can list them to search through them easily.

Make sure you have a recorded "Memory

Stick" inserted into your camcorder.

When you want to play back a recorded

picture on your TV, see page 56.

OPEN [i_NN

I

I

POWER switch

"_ Tip

•Performing Easy I[tandycam operation, even first

time users can play back easily. For details, see

page 5 I.

Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

(o_ Slidethe POWER

switch while

pressing the

green button.

3Touch [_.

'fhe most recently recorded picture appears

on the screen.

160rrm _/IO&Np

[:E:] _[51[315113 _

4Touch E_] (previous)/E_] (next) to

select u picture.

Screen example (movies):

_60rr_ _ 211rt[_]_

MOVOO602 _MOT_ pLAy

[:E:] _[511:][5113 _

When you view a movie, touch

when the selected movie appears on the

screen.

To adjust the volume of movies

1Touch _.

2 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

(STANDARD SET) menu.

3Adjust the volume by touching

(decrease) /_(increase), then touch

To stopor pausemovies

Touch [_. Touch it again to restart 1he

playback.

To delete pictures

See "Deleting recorded pictures" (p. 98).

ONote

•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

÷

[_ Remaining battery

[_ Picture numberfFotal number of

recorded pictures in the current

playback folder

[_ Playback folder

[_] Playing time (movies only)

[_ Previous/next 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 _ to move to lhe next

folder.

:Touch [5_/[:i_ to move to either

the previous or the next lblder.

[_ Image delete button

[_ Print mark (still images only) (p. 99)

[_ Image protection mark (p. 99)

[_ Data file name

[_ Personal Menu button

[_ Index screen display button

[_ Tape playback select button

[_ Picture select button

Note

• Folders thai you have created on a computer,

renamed folders, and modified pictures may not

_ppear on tile screen.

"_'* 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 of 60

scenes in order to start playback from a

particular scene. The number of scenes you can

divide the movie into depends on the length of

the movie.

1Touch [_ (previous)/[_l (next) to

select a scene from which to start the

playback.

i#on_n I_, 2/ 10[_1b

_o0o2 _IEMOFer pL_

[:3E3

[::?K3[::1_ [=1_3 [:3[:3E[!_

2Touch _.

To display 6 pictures at a time,

including movies -Index Screen

Touch [_.

Previous

6 pictures _ mark*

H

Next Movie icon

6 pictures

*The picture displayed before switching to the index

screell.

50 Playback

To return to the single display mode, couch the

picture thal you want to display.

Toview picturesin other folders in the

index screen

1Touch [_].

2Touch [_.

3 Touch [PB FOLDER].

4 Select a folder with E_/E_3, then touch

Playingback with

ease - EasyHandycam

Easy Handycam operation allows easy

playback for even first time users by

providing only the basic functions for

playback. Also screen 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 and open the LCD panel.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly

until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

OtG O*qdERA

(o_ Slide the POWER

switch while

pressingthe green

button.

3Press EASY.

EASY lights up in blue.

,.._.continued

Playback 51

4Play back a picture.

When playing back on a tape

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 back on a "Memory

Stick"

Touch [_.

The following buttons can be operated.

You con control playback with the Remote

Commander.

To cancelEasyHandycamoperation

Press EASY again.

0Note

• You cannot tunl Easy Handycam operation on or off

during communication with anod/er device via USB

cable.

2Set [M] (month), [D] (day), hour and

minutes in the same way as [Y] (year),

then touch [_.

For [LANGUAGE]

Select the desired language with [_]/[_],

then touch [_].

For [BEEP]

See page 81.

For [VOLUME]

Adiust the volume by touching

(decrease)/[!_ (increase), then touch [_].

For [DATA CODE]

You can display the date/time during

playback.

Touch [DATE/TIME], then touch [ON.

For [_ ALL ERASE]

You can delete all the images on the

"Memory Stick."

Touch [YES].

"_" 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 menu items are displayed oll

the screen.

Touch the desired item.

3Select the desired setting.

For [CLOCK SET]

1Set [Y] (year) with [_/[_, then touch

[ON.

52 Playback

Variousplayback

functions

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.

t

l

DSPL/BATT POWER

INFO switch

You can magnify movies recorded on a tape

or still images stored on a "Memory Stick."

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

2Touch _.

3 Touch IMENUI.

4Select [_ (PICT. APPLL), then [PB

ZOOM] by touching _/_ and [_.

Tape playback zoom screen

_B • M_ o_oo_or_oo

t ,"Mer oryStic "

playback select

button

Memory playback zoom screen

_]_ ME_ v P_A¥

........ Tape playback

ir E3 / selectbutton

Play back the still picture or movie, _=

and touch the screen at the point you

want to magnify within the displayed

frame.

The picture is magnified 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.

Adjust the zoom ratio using the power

zoom lever.

You can select the zoom ratio fi'om

approximately I. 1 to 5 times _be original

size. Touch W lo decrease, or T to increase

the ratio.

Tocancel the operation

Touch [END].

ONote

•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.

3Touch [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 INFO.

The indicators appear/disappear as you press the

button.

"_" Tip

• You can display the screen indicators during

playback on a TV. Select the _/'_ (STANDARD

SET) menu, [DISPLAY], then [V-OUT/PANEL]

(p. 81[.

During playback, you can view the date/time

data and the camera settings data

([CAMERA DATA]) that are automatically

recorded while recording pictures on a tape or

a "Memory Stick."

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Touch _ daring playback or

playback pause.

4 Select [CAMERA DATA] or [DATE/

TIME] then touch [_.

To hide the date/time or the camera

settingsdata

Follow steps 2 and 3, and select [OFF] in step 4.

Camerasettingsdata display

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.

_60m[_ E D t_ 0:00:00:00

[_ SteadyShot off*

Exposure*

White balance*

54 Playback

[] Gain*

[] Shutter speed

[] Aperture value

* Appears only during t_pe playback

0Notes

• 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 adjustment value (OEV) appears _vben a

"Memory Stick" is played back.

Playback 55

Playingthepictureon

aTV

Connect your camcorder to a TV using the

supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in

the following illustration.

Connect 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

White

IN

@SVIDEO*

VIDEO

_UDIO

Red

I:::!._'_!:_ Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied)

* Pictures can be reproduced more Paith 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 oneaudio 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.

VCRs or TVs

56 Playback

Locatingasceneona

tape forplayback[]

_:_ ................ PLAY

................. DISPLAY

ZERO SET MEMORY

During playback, press ZERO SET

MEMORY on the Remote

Commander at the point you want to

locate later on.

The tape counter is rest1 to "0:00:00" and

-_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

stop playback.

3Press _REW.

The tape stops automatically when the tape

counter reaches "0:00:00."

4Press PLAY.

The playback starts from |he point

designated "0:00:00" oll fl_e tape counter.

Tocancel the operation

Press ZERO SE[" MEMORY oll the Remote

Commander 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:

The zero set memory t)ndion does not work with

tapes recorded on olher devices in lhe 11i8 [-I[[]/

standard 8 mm [] system.

You can locate the point where the recording

date changes.

,----------SEARCH M.

.............. STOP

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAYIEDIT mode.

Press SEARCH M. on the Remote

Commander repeatedly to select

IDATE SEARCHI.

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Playback 57

3Press _(previous)/l_lH (next) on

the Remote Commander to select a

recording date.

Playback starts automatically from the

point where the date changes.

Each time you press 1he button, the previous

or the next date will be searched tbr and

displayed.

To cancelthe operation

Press STOP on the Remote Commander.

0 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:

The dale search function does not work with tapes

recorded on olher devices in the Hi8 M|m/standard

8 mm [] system.

58 Playback

Usingthe Menu

Selecting menu items

You can change v3rious settings or make

detailed adjustments using the menu items

displayed on the screen.

I

I

POWERswitch

Turn on the power (p. 17).

2Touch _i_.

The Personal Menu appears. Item that ore

used often are displayed as short-cuts.

Example: PLAY/EDIT mode's Personal Menu

3 Touch [MENU] to display the menu

index screen.

CAMERA SET (p. 61)

_ MEMORY SET (.p.65)

[_ PICT. APPLh (p. 68)

_,{_ EDIWPLAY (p. 73)

(_g STANDARD SET (p. 76)

TIME/LANGU. (p. 82)

"°7;i............

Select the desired item with [_/[_,

then touch [_.

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.

Select the desired setting.

[_ changes to [g_. if you decide not to

change the setting, touch [_] to return to

fl_e previous screen.

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Select the icon of the desired menu

with [_/[5_, then touch [_.

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Using the Menu 59

7Touch [_, 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 the

short-cuts (p. 83).

1Touch _.

2 Touch the desired item.

3 Select the desired setting, 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

Usingthe

(CAMERASET)menu

- 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

setting is selected. The settings you can adiust

vary depending on _l_epower mode of your

camcorder. The screen shows 1he items you can

currently operate. Unavailable items will be

grayed out.

You can record pictures easily in a situation thal requires various lechniques by

selecting the following settings.

I:> AUTO Select tilts when not using PROGRAM AE.

SPOTLIGHT* Soled to prevent people's laces from appearing

(spotlight) ( _t_ ) excessively white when suNects are lit by strong

light, such as in a theater or at a wedding.

PORTRAIT (soft Seled to bring out the suNect such as people or

portrait) ( _i_ ) flowers while creating a soil background.

SPORTS* (sports SeleO to minimize shake when shooting gist-

lesson) ( d_ ) moving subjects 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 Sele¢l to maintain the atmosphere of situations

** (sunset & moon) such as sunsets, general night views, fireworks,

( _: ) and neon signs.

LANDSCAPE** SeleO when shooting distant subjects such as

(landscape) ( li_l ) mountains. This setting also prevents your

eamcorder from focusing on glass or melal mesh

in windows that comes in between the cameorder

and the subjech

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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 to adjust the

shutter speed when recording in bright conditions.

OFF Select when recording without using the electronic 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 Light (p. 37).

OFF Select to disable the NightShot Light (p. 37).

See page 37 for details.

62 Using the Menu

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 is useful when

recording enlarged pictures of a distant subiect, such as a bird.

, The right side of the bar shows the digital

w_ zooming zone.

Ihe zooming zone appears when you select

the zooming level.

t>OFF

40 x

990 ×

Select to deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 20 times zoom is

pertblxned optically.

Selecl to activate _he digital zoom. 20 times through 4g times zoom is

pertblxned digitally.

SeleO to actiwle the digital zoom. 20 tPnes through 990 times zoom

is per folxned digitally.

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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 1ofull 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**

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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 Standard se_ting (to record piclures to play back on a 4:3 TV). Tile

recorded piciure will not he wide.

ON {_'_ ) 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 lhis function lo compensale for camera-shake.

E>ON Standard se_ting (enable the SteadyShot function).

OFF ( _ ) Select m deactivate the SteadyShol |_nctiml.

Select to shoot a sla_ionary subject with a tripod, or when using a

conversion lens (optional). Nalural pictures are produced.

64 Using the Menu

Usingthe

(MEMORYSET)menu

- QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW

FOLDER, etc.

You can select ilems listed below on lhe

MEMORY SET menu. To select items, see

"Selecting menu items" (13.59).

The default settings are marked with t>. The

indicators in parentheses appear when the

setting is selected. The settings you can adiust

vary depending on lhe power mode of your

camcorder. The screen shows lhe items you can

currently oper3te. Unavailable ilems will be

grayed out.

2o_:1

[] QUALITY

I:>FINE(FINE) Seled to record still images with the fine image quality (compressed

to about 1/4).

STANDARD (_) Seled to record still images with the standard image quality

(compressed to about 1/10).

[] FED/FRAME

_>FIELD To record moving subjects co_Tecting jitter (p. 30).

FRAME ( [_ )To record stationary subjects in ]dgb quality.

I_I] IMAGE SIZE

I:>320 x240 Seled to record movies for playing on a large screen, or to record

(_0) clearer pictures.

160 x 112 (_60) Seled to record for longer time.

I_]REMAINING

1:>AUTO SeleO to display the remaining capacity of the 'qVlemory Stick" in tile

following cases:

•r

After inserting 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.

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At the starting or ending point of the movie (for approximately 5

seconds).

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Using the Menu 65

ON Select to always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory

Stick."

You can delete all the pictures on a "Memory Stick" that are not write-protected.

To delete pictures one by one, see page 98.

1Select [ALL FILESI or [CURRNT FOLDER].

ALL FILES Select to delete all the images on the "Memory Stick."

CURRNT FOLDER Select to delete all the images in the selected playback folder.

2 Touch IYES] twice.

To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO].

3Touch []_].

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 at the

lhciory, and does not require formatting.

For details on the "Memory Stick," see page 116.

* Memory Stick media is mdy supplied with DCR-TRV361.

1Touch [YES] twice.

To cancel formatting, select [NO].

2 Touch [_.

ONotes

• 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 protected image data and

newly crealed folders.

1>SERIES 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 or the recording folder is replaced with another.

RESET Select to resel the file number to (1001 each time the "Memory Stick"

is changed.

66 Using the Menu

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 crealed.

1Touch [YES].

A newly created folder will be numbered in sequence alter |he last lblder

number.

To cancel creation, select [NO].

2Touch [_.

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 un

a folder to save your pictures. Create new folders fi'om the [NEW FOLDER] ",_

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

Usingthe (PICT.

APPLI.)menu-PITT.

EFFECT/SLIDESHOW/FRAMEREC/

INTERVALREC,etc.

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

indicators in parentheses appear when the

setting is selected. The settings you can adjust

vary depending on the power mode of your

camcorder. The screen shows the items you can

currently operate. Unavailable items will he

grayed out.

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 is selected.

I:>OF F Selecl wben no1 using the Picture effect selting.

NEG.ART Selecl m record/play the picture wich the color

and brighlness of the picture reversed.

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

PASTEL Select to record lhe picture looking like a pale

pastel drawing. (This effect is nol available

during playback.)

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Selecl to record/play the picture _ppem_ingin sepia.

Selecl to record/play the picture _ppearing in monochrome (black-

and-white).

Select to record/play the picture looking like an

illuslrafion with strong contrast.

68 Using the Menu

MOSAIC Soled to record picture appearing mosaic-

patterned. (This effect is not available during

playback.)

Notes

• YOU cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot outpu_ pictures edited

with Picture effects via tile _ DV [n_erPace.

• For DCR-TRV460:

Picture effects do no_ work with t_pes recorded on od/er devices in lhe Hi8 HI []/s_andard

8 mm [] system.

'_" Tip

• You can copy piciures edited using picture effects m a "Memory Stick" (p. 89) or to

another tape (p. 87).

See page 43 for details.

See page 53 for details.

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You can play back the images stored in a"Memory Stick" (or a selecied playback

lblder) in sequence (slide show).

1Touch _.

2Touch [PB FOLDER[.

3 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER], then touch _.

I> ALL FILES ([_]) Select to execute a slide skow by playing back all tile images on

the "Memory Stick."

CURRNT Selecl to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in

FOLDER ([_ ) the current playback folder.

4Touch [REPEAT].

5Touch ION I or IOFFI, then [_.

DON (_'_) Select to repeat tile slide show.

OFF Select to execute the slide show only once.

6Touch lEND I.

7Touch [START].

Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the "Memory Stick" in

sequence.

To cancel lhe slide show, touch [END]. To pause, touch [PAUSE].

"_" 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

ON(_)

Select to record in tile standard recording mode.

Select to record pictures using tile FRAME REC function.

1 Select [ONI, then touch [_].

2Touch []_.

3 Press REC START/STOP.

A picture (approximately 6 fi'ames) is recorded, and your

camcorder enters the standby mode.

4Move the subject and repeat step 3.

O Notes

• When you use frame recording continuously, the remaining tape time wil! not be indicated

correclly.

• The last scene will be longer than o_her scenes.

You can achieve excellent recordings of flowers blooming, etc., with this

function. Connect your camcorder to |he wall outlet using |he supplied AC

Adaptor during |he operation.

[al [al

a: [REC TIME]

b: [INTERVAL]

1Touch [_.

2Touch [INTERVAL I.

3 Select a desired interval time, then touch [_].

You can select fi'om 30 seconds, 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 time.

6 Touch IENDI.

7 Touch [ONI, then [_}_.

70 Using the Menu

E>OFF To deactivate interval recording.

ON (_r_l) To record moving pictures on a tape in tile seleoed interval.

8 Touch [_.

_r_ flashes on the screen.

9Press 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 recording wi_h Memory overlap.

• There may be a discrepancy 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).

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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."

1

2

3

4

5

a: Shooting time

b: Interval

Touch [_.

Select adesired interval time (1, 5 or 10 minutes), then touch [i_.

Touch [ON], then touch [_.

DOFF To deactivate interval recording.

ON (_llm ) To record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the selecled interval.

Touch [_].

_£)i flashes.

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 Stick" from your camcorder, and select

the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can view lhe demonstration in about 10 minules.

_>ON Select to see an overview oflhe thnclions available such as when you

arc using this comcorder |br the first time.

OFF Select when you do not intend to use tile DEMO MODE.

0Note

•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 below.

When you touch the screen during the demonstration. (The demonstration sta_s again in

about 10 minutes.)

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 is used on the battery pack, fl_e

power will be turned off al/er approximately 5 minutes (p. 81).

See page I01 for details.

72 Using the Menu

Usingthe (EDIT/

PLAY)menu-ENDSEARCH/

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

lhe power mode of your camcorder. The screen

shows the items you can currently operate.

Unavailable items will be grayed out.

See page 47 for details.

For recording on a tape.

See page 88, 90 lbr details.

OTHER DEVICE Select to make programs and dubbing tile selec)cd scenes to a tape on

a VCR (p. 91 ).

MEMORY STICK Selecl to make programs and dubbing the selected scenes to a

"Memory Stick" (p. 95).

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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. See |he supplied "Computer Applications

Guide" for details.

When your camcorder is connected to a personal computer, 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.

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Using the Menu 73

EXEC Select to activale tile END SEARCH funclion. Tile most recently

recorded picture is played 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.

1Select adesired 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 ""] or [CUSTOM 2 ""[, then touch [].

O Select a desired character. Touch the button repeatedly to select the

desired character on 1he button.

To erase acharacter: Touch _.

To insert a space: Touch [_.

To select the lype of letter to enter 1he title: Select [:_B, _ or

OTouch _to move [] to select the next character, and enter the

character in the same manner.

When you have finished entering characters, touch [_.

2 Touch [_.

3Touch _(color), [:_3/_ (position), [SIZE[ as necessary to select a

desired color, position, 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.)

4Touch [_.

The title is displayed on the screen and the title is set.

TO record the title

74 Using the Menu

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 5minutes 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 LEven 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 title, select the title in step I, then touch [_. Then, reseIeo the

characters _gain.

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Usingthe

(STANDARDSET)

menu-[] RECMODE/MULTI-

SOUND/AUDIOMIX/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

indicators in parentheses appear when the

setting is selected. The settings you can adjust

vary depending on the power mode of your

czmcorder. The screen shows lbe items you can

currently operate. Unavailable items will be

grayed out.

I:>SP ( gi5 ) Seleci to record in tile SP (St_ndurd Play) mode on a cassette.

kP ( Li5 ) Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long

Play). The use of Sony cassette 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 Select to record in tile 12-bit mode (2 slereo sounds).

16BIT ( _'16b ) Select to record in lhe 16-bit mode ( 1 slereo sound with high quality).

Note

• For DCR-TRV460:

You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you dub tapes recorded in the Digital8 [2 system

to another VCR. However, you can select AUD[O MODE when you dub tapes recorded on

oiher devices in the Hi8 I'|l []/s_andard 8 mm [] system m another VCR, via the _, DV

lnterthce.

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 8 mm [] system

tape recorded on other devices 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 8 mm [] system: Selecl to play back a stereo tape

with unnmurai sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

0Notes

• 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.

For DCR-TRV460:

I:>ON SeleO to correct jiller (horizontal picture shake during playback).

OFF SeleO to not compensale picture distortion when playing back a tape

on which you have dubbed repeatedly or recorded TV game signals.

0Note

•The TBC function works only with tapes recorded on other devices in tile Ill8 H|[]/

standard 8 mm [] system.

i

3"

¢D

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.

0Note

•The DNR function works only with tapes recorded on other devices in the tli8 _,|| []/

standard 8 mm [] 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 file power source

from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.

• For DCR-TRV460:

You cannot adjus_ file balance for tapes recorded on other devices in tile lli8 M|m/

standard 8 mm [] system.

The recorded 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 screen's backligbt.

I:>NORMAL Standard brightness.

BRIGHT Seleci to brighten the LCD screen.

0Notes

• When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGIIT] is automatically

selected for the setting.

• When you select [BRIGItT], battery life is reduced by about I0 percent during recording.

LCD COLOR

Touch _/[3_ to adjust the color on the LCD screen.

Low intensity ,_ High intensity

78 Using the Menu

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 Seleo when not using the Digital convert tlmction.

ON ( m ) To output analog images and sound in digital tbrmat using your

ca•corder.

The analog 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, the screen turns blue, and I_

tile following displays appear on tile screen. Ahissing noise also _,

sometimes can be heard. 1_

[9 --* H|li/l_l : During switching from Digital8 I[_ to 1Ii8 Him /,_'

standard 8 mm [].

I"1111/Ij --* [2: During switching from Hi8 Nil§l/standard 8 mm _*

[] to Digital8 [2.

Nllltl/m Seleo to play back a tape that was recorded on other devices in the lli8

1,41111/standard 8 mm [] system when your co•corder does not

automatically detect the recording system.

0 Note

• The selfing returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your ca•corder

or slide the power switch.

You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view lhe picture

displayed on the screen of your ca•corder on your computer (USB Slreaming).

For details, refer to |he "Computer Applications Guide."

I>OFF Selecl to deactivate tile USB Streaming function.

USB STREAM Selecl to activate the USB Streaming 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 on the "Memory Stick."

PictBridge Select to connect the Pict Bridge compliant printer (p. 101 ).

US[3 STREAM Selecl to view tile picture on the tape.

1>OFF Select not io display date, time and the camera settings dala during

playback.

DATE/TIME Select to display the date and time during playback (p. 54).

CAMERA DATA Select to display the camera settings data during playback (p. 54).

I>AUTO 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 the remaining amount of

t_pe.

• When you touch _ (play/pause).

ON Select to always display the remaining tape indicator.

1>ON Select wben using the Remote Commander supplied with your

camcorder.

OFF Select to deactivate the Remote Commander _oprevent your

camcorder from responding to a command sent by anolher VCR

remote control unit.

Note

• The setting rclurns to [ON] when you have the power source disconnected from your

eamcorder for more than 5 minutes.

I>ON Select to turn on tile camera recording lamp on the front of your

camcorder during recording.

80 Using the Menu

OFF SeleO this se¢ling in the |bllowing recording situations. The camera

recording lamp will not light up during recording.

• When you do not want the subject to be nervous about being

recorded.

• When you are recording close to the subject.

• When the subject reflecis the recording lamp.

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 to sound a beep instead of the melody.

OFF SeleO to cancel the melody, tile beep sound, the shutler sound or touch

panel operation confirmalion beep.

I>LCD PANEL SeleO to show the displays such as the time code on the LCD screen

and in the viewfinder.

V-OUT/PANEL Seleo to show the displays such as the time code on tile TV screen,

LCD screen, and in the viewfinder.

Note

• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DSPL/BATT INFO while [V-

OUT/PANEL] is seleoed.

I

3'

¢D

You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) oflhe menu items on the LCD

screen when you touch [_ or [5_.

r-NORMAL Select to scroll tile menu items downwards by touching [_.

OPPOSITE Seleo to scroll tile menu items upwards by touching [_.

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

is automalically turned offto prevent the battery from becoming

consuIlled.

NEVER Seleo to deactivate the Auto shut off.

Note

• When you connect your camcorder to tile wall outlet, [A.SItUT OFF] is automatically set

to [NEVER].

Using the Menu 81

Usingthe (TIME/

LANGU.)menu-CLOCKSET/

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

on the power mode of your camcorder. The

screen shows the items you can currently

operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out.

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

3Touch [ADD].

You can add frequently 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. 4Touch E_/[_ to select a menu

category, 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.

ONote

• 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).

1 Touch_@L

2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

If the desired menu is not displayed on lhe

screen, touch E_/E_ until the menu is

displayed.

Touch [_]/[_ to select a menu item,

then touch [_].

Touch IYES].

'fhe menu is added to the end of the list.

7Touch []_].

,.,_.continuecl

Using the Menu 83

Touch _.

Touch IP-MENU SET UP].

if the desired menu is not displayed on the

screen, touch E_/E_ until the menu is

displayed.

3Touch IDELETE].

The selected menu is deleted from Personal

Menu.

6Touch [_.

I_ Note

• You cannot delete [MENU] and {P-MENU SET

UP].

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.

4Touch the menu that you want to

delete.

Touch [SORT].

Touch IYESI.

84 Using the Menu

4 Touch the menu item you want to

move.

Touch [P-MENU SET UP].

if lhe desired menu is not displayed oll the

screen, touch [_/E_ until the menu is

displayed.

Touch [_/[_ to move the menu item

to the desired place.

Touch [_.

To sort more items, repeat steps 4 to 6

7 Touch [END].

Touch [_].

fO Note

• You camlot move [P-MENU SET UP!.

You con initialize Personal Menu to lhe dePault

settings alter adding or deleting menus.

1 TouehN_.

3Touch [RESET].

CAMERA.TJ,pE moce'_

p.MENU set_ng?

4Touch [YES].

Touch IYES].

'['he Personal Menu settings return to the

dePault settings.

To cancel initialization, touch [NO].

Touch []_.

Using the Menu 85

Dubbing/Editing

Connectingto a VCR

or TV

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.

AN jack

Connecting with an i.LINK cable

S VIDEO jack

AN connecting cable

(supplied)

L222:_!_1.12__Signal flow

* Pictures can be reproduced more Paith fully by using

an g video cable (optional). When there is an S video

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

connect with the S video plug alone.

ONotes

• 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.

SVIDEO*

Yelto_ _ VIDEO

White I '

Red

VCRs or TVs

To use an i.LINK cable for connection

Use an i.LINK cable (optional) lo connect your

camcorder to oiher device via the [ DV

interlace. The video and sound signals are

transmiited digitally, producing high quality

pictures. Nolo lhat you cannot record lhe picture

and sound separalely. For details, see page 119.

86 Dubbing/Editing

Dubbingto another

tape []

You can copy and edit the picture played

back on your camcorder to other recording

devices (such as VCRs).

Connect your VCR to your camcorder

as a recording device (p. 86).

Prepare your VCR for recording.

•insert a cassette tbr recording.

• if your VCR has an input selector, set it to

the input mode.

3Prepare your camcorder for playback.

• insert the recorded cassette.

• Slide the POWER switch to select file

PLAY/EDIT mode.

4Start the playback on your camcorder,

and record it on the VCR.

Rel_r to the operating instructions supplied

with your VCR for details.

When the dabbing is finished, stop

your camcorder and the VCR.

ONotes

• 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.

• 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:

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.

Dubbing/Editing 87

Recordingpictures

froma 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.

Connect your TV or VCR to your

camcorder (p. 86).

i

If you are recording from a VCR,

insert a cassette.

1

3Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

1

4Operate your camcorder to record

movies.

When recording on a tape

1Touch _[[_.

2Touch [[_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 on a "Memory

Stick"

1Touch _.

2Touch [MENU].

3Select the _ (EDIT/PLAY) menu,

lhen [[_] REC CTRL] with an [_ icon.

i

Start playing the cassette on your

VCR, or select a'IV program.

The picture played on 1he connected device

appears on the LCD screen of your

eamcorder.

i

Touch [REC STAlrrl at the point you

want to start recording,

1

7Stop recording.

When recording on a tape

[_uch [B7 (stop) or [REC PAUSE].

When recording on a "Memory

Stick"

"[%uch [REC STOP[.

i

Touch[_,then[]_.

i

'_" Tips

•The DVIN 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.

88 Dubbing/Editing

Perform steps 1 to 3 in "Recording

movies" (p. 88).

Play the video, or receive the TV

program you want to record.

The pictures on d_e VCR or '['V appear on

the screen of your camcorder.

3Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you

want to record. Check the image and

press it fully.

The image is not recorded unless you press

PHOTO fully. Release it if you do not want

1orecord the scene, and select olher scene

as described above.

Dubbingpictures

froma tape to a

"Memory Stick"

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 switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

Search and record the scene you want

to record.

When recording a still image

1"[kmch _ (play) lo playback ll_e tape.

2Press PHOTO lightly 31 the scene you

want to record. Check the image and

press it fully.

_omin _ 20U

_ CAPT_P_

m

When recording a movie

1[k_uch_.

2Touch [MENU].

3Select the _@ (EDIT/PLAY) menu,

then [[_ REC CTRL] with an _ icon.

4Touch _ (play) 1oplayback d_e tape.

5"[kmch [REC START] at the point you

want to start recording.

6[kmch [REC STOP] at 1he point you

want to stop recording.

7 Touch Vi7 (stop) 1ostop tape playback.

-_continued

Dubbing/Editing 89

8Touch [_, |hen [_.

ONotes

• 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:

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."

"_ 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.

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.

Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

Search for the point where you want to

start dubbing by touching

(rewind) or _ (fast forward), then

touch Vffl (stop).

3Touch [i_.

4Touch [_]1[i_] to select the image

you want to dub.

Touch _.

Touch [[_ REC CTRLI with an []

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 you want to stop recording.

"1% dub olher still images, select images by

touching [_1/[3_, fl_en repeal sleps 7 to

9.

90 Dubbing/Editing

OTouch [_, then []_].

0 Notes

• You cannot dub the index screen.

•You may not be able to dub images modified on your

computer or recorded with olher camcorders on your

camcord_r.

• You cannot dub MPEG movies on the tape.

Dubbingselected

scenes froma tape

- Digital programediting

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 1and 2 _nd start from

"Recording the selected scenes as programs"

(p. 95).

ONote

• 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 to the camcorder

as a recording device (p. 86).

You can use eilher the A/V connecting

cable or the i.LINK cable to make lhe

connection. The dubbing procedure is

easier with the i.LINK connection.

Prepare your VCR.

• Insert a cassette for recording.

• Set the input selector to input mode if your

VCR has one.

3Prepare your camcorder (playing

device).

•Insert a cassette for editing.

• Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

4Touch _.

Touch [MENU].

8Touch ]OTHER DEVICE I.

Touch ]EDIT SETI.

0Touch ]CONTROL].

Touch [:_/[_ to select _N (EDIT/

PLAY), then touch [_.

160_[:_i_ D 0 0e00 00

Touch [:_/[_ to select [PROG.

EDI'I], then touch [_}_].

1Select [IR] or [i.LINK].

When connecting with an A/V

connecting cable

Touch [IR], 1hen [i_. Follow the procedure

described in "To set lhe [IR SETUP] code"

(p. 93).

When connecting with an i.LINK

cable

'I'ouci_ [i.LINK], lhen [_}_]. Go on to "SIep

2 : Adjusting the synchronizalion of the

VCR" (p. 94).

92 Dubbing/Editing

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).

AN connecting

cable (supplied)

1 Touch [_], then [IR SETUP].

2Select the [IR SETUP] code of your VCR

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

the manufacturer of your VCR, try each

code and find the most appropriate one.

3Touch IPAUSEMODE].

4Select the mode to cancel recording

pause on your VCR, then touch [_].

Rel_r to the operating instructions supplied

with your VCR for details on operation.

5Point 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 Insert a cassette into your VCR, and set

the VCR to recording pause.

7Touch [IR TEST I.

8 Touch [EXEq.

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.

[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 (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa 47, 54, 80

Akai 49, 51

Audio Dynamic 21,35

Bell&Howell (M. Wards) 36

Borksonic 21,70, 82

Canon 77, 78

Citizen 47

Craig 47, 73

C_artis Mad/is 8, 77, 80

Daewoo 26, 40, 77

DHX 21,33, 35

Dimensia 8

Emerson 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81,82

Fisher 36, 37, 44, 45

Funai 80

General Electric 8, 32", 77, 94", 101

Godlstar/LG 47

GO VIDEO 71

Hitachi 8, 42, 78

HQ 40

Instant Replay 77, 78

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

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

Kenwood 21,33, 35, 47

LXI (Sears) 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47,

49, 80

Magnavox 17, 77, 78, 83

Marantz 21,33, 35

Marta 47

Memorex 37, 77

Minolta 8, 42

Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29

mi_nffnued

Dubbing/Editing 93

/

MuRitech 23, 32, 80

NEC 21,33, 35

Olympic 77, 78

Op0mus 22

Orion 6(1

Panasonic 16, 17, 77, 78

Pentax 8, 42

Philco 26, 70, 77, 78

Philips 47, 77, 78, 83

Pioneer 78

Quasar 6, 16, 17,77,78

RCA/PROSCAN 7, 8, 16, 40, 41,42, 77,

78, 78", 83, 101

Realistic 22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88

Sansui 21

Singer 73

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

94*

Sanyo 26, 36, 37, 47

Scot1 22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37,

40, 41

Sharp 88, 89

Shintom 73

Signature 2000 80, 89

Sylvania 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, 35, 36

Zenith 95

* TV/VCR component

Follow the steps below when you are

performing digital program edit for the first

time to a tape in a VCR. You can skip this

setting if you have set vp your VCR before

using the following procedure.

You can adjust the synchronization of your

camcorder and the VCR to avoid not

recording the starting scene.

Remove the cassette from your

eameorder. Prepare a pen and paper

to take notes.

Set the VCR to recording pause mode.

Skip this step if you have selected [i.LINK]

in step 11 on p. 92.

ONote

• Run lhe tape for about 10 seconds before

pausing. The starting scenes may not get

recorded when you start recording from

the beginning of the tape.

3Touch [_, then IADJ TESTI.

4Touch IEXECI.

A picture (about 50 seconds long) wi|h 5

[IN] and [OUT] indicators each for

adjusting synchronization is recorded.

94 Dubbing/Editing

[Completed.] appears when the recording is

finished.

pRo_ EOIT

ACOTEST

Rewind the tape on your VCR, then

play back in slow mode.

5 opening 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-

OUT].

7 Touch [CUT-INI.

Touch _/_ to select the average

number value for [CUT-IN[, then

touch [_.

The calculaled start position for recording

is se£

Touch [CUT-OUrl.

1@Touch [:_]1[:_] to select the average

number value for [CUT-OUT[, then

touch [_.

The calculated slop position lbr recording is

set.

11 Touch [END] twice.

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.

0Note

•YOUcannot dub the title or display indicators.

However, you can dub tile title which has already

been recorded on a tape.

Prepare a cassette or a"Memory _.

Stick." "*

=

insert a tape to be played back into the ,a_

camcorder.

When you are recording on a tape, insert a

cassette tbr recording into your VCR.

When you are recording on a "Memory

Stick," insert a "Memory Stick" into your

camcorder.

Touch _.

Touch IMENUI.

_.continued

Dubbing/Editing 95

4Touch [:_/[[_ to select _ @ (EDIT/

PLAY), then touch [_.

Touch [:_/[[_3 to select [PROG.

EDIT], then touch [_.

7Search for the beginning of the first

scene that you want to dub on your

camcorder, then pause playback.

You can adjust the position with _ /

(fi'ame).

8Touch [MARK IN].

The starting point of the first program is sel,

and the upper part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

[tMAGESIZE} appearswhen recording

on a _MemoryStick."

Touch the desired item.

When you are recording on atape in

the VCR

'['ouch [OTHER DEVICE[.

Search for the end of the first scene

that you want to record on your

camcorder, then pause playback.

You can adjust the position with _ /

(fi'ame).

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 on a

"Memory Stick"

1Touch [MEMORY STICK].

2 Touch [IMAGE SIZE] repeatedly to

select the desired image size.

11 Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create

programs.

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."

96 Dubbing/Editing

13Touch [START].

I

r

14Touch [EXECl.

Asearch 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[.

Toend Digital programediting

Touch [END].

To savea programwithoutusingit to

record

Touch [CANCEL] in step 13.

The program is stored in memory until the

casset*e is ejected.

Toerase programs

1FoUow steps 1 to 6 in "Recording the

selected scenes as programs" (p. 95),

then touch ]UNDO[.

2 Touch [DEL 1MARK[ to delete the last

set program. Or, touch [ALL ERASE] to

delete all the programs.

3Touch [EXEq.

The programs are deleted.

To cancel this operation, touch [CANCEL].

Notes

• 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.

rvl

Dubbing/Editing 97

Deleting recorded

pictures

You can delete all or selected pictures stored

on a "Memory Stick."

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Touch [i_.

160_ 2Jl0[_

[:EZ _[:1[3 E:ISDC_:!_

3Touch [_]/E_] to select a picture

you want to delete.

4Touch [_1"

I_[ETE 2t10_

[] ..............[]

Touch IYESI.

The selected picture is deleted

To cancel deletion, touch [NO].

To delete all picturesat once

Select the [_ (MEMORY SET) menu, then

touch [_ ALL ERASE] (p. 66).

Todelete picturesonthe indexscreen

You can easily search for lhe picture lo be

deleted by displaying 6 pictures at once.

1Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAY/EDIT mode.

2Touch _.

3Touch [_.

4Touch [_.

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_.

7 Touch [_.

8Touch [YES].

The selected pictures are deleted.

To cancel delelion, touch [NO].

ONotes

•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.

98 Dubbing/Editing

Marking recorded

imageswith specific

informationE_]-Image

protection/Printmark

Make sure the write*protect tab on the

"Memory Stick" is not set to the write*protect

position,

You can select and mark images to prevent

accidental erasure.

Slide the POWER switch to select the

PLAYIEDIT mode.

2 Touch _.

3 Touch E_].

Touch IPROTECT].

Touch the image that you want to

protect.

7Touch [_.

Touch [END].

Tocancel image protection

Follow steps 1 co 5, then touch the image to

cancel image protection.

o_ disappears from the image.

4 Touch _.

_ET

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 switch to select the

PLAYIEDIT mode.

Touch [_].

,_continued

Dubbing/Editing 99

3Touch []_.

0 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.

4Touch [_.

Touch [PRINT MARK].

Touch the image that you want to print

out later.

_m_ "Eb'_"appearsonthe

selected image.

7Touch [_.

Touch IEND].

To cancel the Print mark

Follow sleps 1to 5, then touch |he image 1o

cancel the Print mark.

_?" disappears from lhe image.

100 Dubbing/Editing

Printing recorded

images(PictBridge

compliantprinter)

You can easily print still images recorded on

your camcorder by using a PictBridge

compliant winter, even if you do not have a

computer. Just set the connection in the menu

setting screen of your camcorder, then

connect your camcorder and printer using the

USB cable.

PictBridge

"_" Tip

• 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.

Insert the "Memory Stick" on which still

images are stored into your camcorder, set

the paper in the printer, and turn on the

power.

0Note

• Connect tile supplied At-' Adaptor to the wall outlet

for the power supply.

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

Select _.

3 Touch [MENUI.

4 Select _} (STANDARD SET), then

[USB-PLY/EDTI by touching [:_/[:_

and [_].

Select [PietBridge], then touch [_.

Touch [[_.

7 Connect the USB jack (p. 128) of your

camcorder to aprinter using the

supplied USB cable.

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.

Select (PICT. APPLI), then

IPRINTI by touching [_]/[_] and [_.

When connection between your camcorder

and printer is complete, _ appears on the

screen.

PictBridge indication

One of the images stored on the "Memory

Stick" will be displayed.

0Notes

•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.

Select the image to be printed by

touching _ (previous image)/

(next image).

Touch [i_, then ICOPIESI.

_.continuecl

Dubbing/Editing 101

3Select the number of copies to be

printed by touching _/[_B, then

touch [_.

You can set amaximum of 20 copies of one

image to be printed.

4Touch IEND].

To print the date on the image

1Touch [_, then ]DATE/TIME].

2Select [DATE] or ]DAY&TIME] and

The defftult seCting is [OFF].

Touch IEXEC].

A confirmation screen appears.

PRFNT [] I/_0[K_P

_0_.0001

P_t MS?

Touch [YESI.

When printing is finished, [Printing...]

disappears and the image selection screen

appears again.

_olooo¢

K_O OSB_b_nn_

To print anotherimage

Repeat steps 1 to 6.

To stopprinting

Touch [CANCEL] while printing.

To finishprinting

Touch [END] and disconnect the USB cable

fi'om your camcorder and printer.

0Notes

• Donotattemptlhet_)llowingoperationswhen _is

on the screen. The operations m_y not be performed

properly.

Slide the POWER switch to select oilier power

modes.

Disconnecting _he USB c_ble from your

eamcorder or printer.

Removing the "Memory Stick" from yotw

camcorder.

•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.

102 Dubbing/Editing

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you run into any problem using your

camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem, if the problem

persists, remove the power source and

contact your Sony dealer.

If"C:V1VI:V1VI" is displayed on the LCD

screen or the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis

display function is activated. See page 110

for details.

The power does not turn on. • Tile baltery pack is discharged, running low, or nol allached _o tile

camcorder.

-) Aliach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. !4)

-)Use lhe AC Adaptor to connect to lhe wall outlei. (p. 17)

The camcorder does not operale even -)Disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet or remove the baltery

when _he power is set to on. 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 Menu ilems) are reset.)

The supplied Remote Commander ") get [REMOTE CTRL 1 on the _ (STANDARD SET) menu to [ON].

does not function. (p. 80)

-) 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 and the

renlole sensor.

,.*_.continued

Troubleshooting 103

The CHG (charge) lamp does not -)Allach the baltery pack to fl_e camcorder correctly. If the lamp still does

light while the baltery pack is being not light up, then it indieales that no power is supplied from the wall

charged, outlet.

• The baltery charge is comple*ed. (p. 14)

The CHG (charge) lamp flashes wbile -) Allach the barrel 7 pack to the camcorder correctly. If the problem

the baltery pack is being charged, persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from lhe wall outlel and contact

your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 14)

The baltery pack is quickly • The tempera*ure of tl_e environment is too low, or the baltery pack has

discharged, not been charged enough. This is not a mal funcflon.

-)Fully charge the battery again, lf_he problem persists, replace the

baltery pack with a new one. It may be damaged. (p. 14, 118)

The remaining baltery time indiealor • The temperature of the environment is too high or too low, or the baltery

does not indicale the correct time. 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. (p. 14, 118)

The power turns off frequently • A problem has occurred in the remaining balte_ 7 time indica*or, or the

although the remaining baltery battery pack has not been charged enough.

indicalor indicales thai lhe batlery -)Fully charge the battery again to correct the indication. (p. 14)

)ack has enough power to operate.

The power abruptly turns off. • [A.SI tUT OFF] in the _) (STANDARD SET) menu is set to [5 rain].

(p. 81)

-)When approximately 5 minutes 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 -) Turn off the power, and disconnect the AC Aduplor from the wall outlet.

eamcorder is connected to the AC Then, connect it again.

Adaptor.

Cassette cannot be ejected from the -) Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected

compartment, correctly. (p. 14)

-) 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 even wben the • Moisture condensation is starling in your camcorder. (p. 121 )

cassette lid is open.

104 Troubleshooting

The remaining tape indicator is not @Set [[_ii REMAINING] to [ON] on the _ (STANDARD SET) menu

displayed, to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 80)

An unknown language appear5 on the _ See page 22.

:creen.

An unknown picture appears on the • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is

:creen. 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]. You can also set [DEMO

MODE] to [OFF] on the menu. (p. 72)

An unknown indicator appears on the -)Refer to the indicator lisl. (p. 131 )

:creen.

The letters on the screen are larger -)Press the EASY button to cancel Easy Handycom operalion (p. 33, 51 ].

than usual, or the menu settings

(_ (CAMERA SET) etc.) are not

displayed.

The buttons do not appear on the -)Touch the LCD panel lightly.

touch panel. -)Press DSPL/BAT-F INFO (or DISPLAY on lhe Remote Commander}.

(p. 54)

The buttons on the touch panel do not _ Adjust the screen ([CALIBRATION]). (p. 122)

work correctly or do not work al all.

The picture in the viewfinder is not _ Use the viewfinder lens adjuslment lever to adjust the lens. (p. I 8)

clear.

The picture in the viewfinder has -)Close the LCD panel. The piciure is not displayed in the viewfinder

disappeared, when lhe LCD panel is open. (p. 18)

,._contintted

Troubleshooting 105

if you are using a "Memory Stick" lbr recording, ret_r also to lhe "Memory Stick" section. (p. 108)

Tile tape does no) start when you ")Slide tile POWER switch to turn on tile CAMERA TAPE lamp. (p. 17)

)ress REC START/STOP. ")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. (p. 121)

The power abruptly turns off. • [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 battery pack. (p. 14)

The SteadyShot does no) function. ")Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] ill the _ (CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 64)

")Set [16:9 WIDE] to [OFF] in the _ (CAMERA SET) menu. (p. 63)

The auto |bcus does not function. ")Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] in tbe _ (CAMERA SET) menu to enable

auto tbcus. (p. 39)

"The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus

manually. (p. 39)

A vertical band appears when • This occurs when lhe contrast between the subject and the background is

recording candlelight or electric light too high. This is not a malfunction.

in the dark.

A vertical braid appears when • This phenomenon is called the smear e|]_o. This is not a mal|_ncfion.

recording a bright subject.

Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or • The spots appear when you arc recording in [SLOW S1tUTTR], Super

green appear on the screen. NightSho) plus, or Color Slow Shutter. This is not a malfunction. (p. 37,

41)

The color of the picture is no) "Deactiva)e the NightShot plus function. (p. 37)

correcfly displayed.

Picture appears too bright on the , Deactivate the NightShot plus function in bright places. (p. 37)

screen, and the subject does not ")Cancel the back light ti_nction. (p. 35)

appear on the screen.

The shulier sound is not heard. ")Set [BEEP] to [MELODY] or [NORMAL] on the _ (STANDARD

SET) menu. (p. 81 )

Black bands appear when you record ,Sel [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] on the _! (CAMERA SET) menu.

a TV screen or computer screen. (p. 64)

Flickering or changes in color occurs. ")This occurs when recording pictures under a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp, or mercury lamp in the soft portrait or sports lesson mode. Cancel

[PROGRAM AE] in this case. (p. 61)

END SEARCH does no) work. • The cassette was ejected at}er recording.

• The cassette is new and has nothing recorded.

106 Troubleshooting

END SEARCH does not work • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is

correctly, not a malfunction.

Tile built-in light does not function. -_ Press LIGHT repeatedly to select _ ON.

-_ If the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service Facility.

if you are playing back lhe pictures stored on a "Memory Stick," rel_r also |o tbe "Memory Stick"

section. (p. 108)

Cannot play back. "_ If the tape has reached file end, rewind tile tape. (p. 46)

Horizontal lines appear on lhe -_ Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 121)

_icmre. The displayed pictures are

mt clear or do not appear.

No sound or only a low sound is "_Set [MULTI-SOUND ! to [STEREO] in the _ (STANDARD SET)

heard, menu. (p. 76)

"_Tm_ up lhe volume. (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 off. -_ Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 121)

Cannot perform the Dale search with • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is

the recording date displayed on the not a malfunction.

icreen.

The picture is not played back ")For DCR-TRV460:

correctly. Set [PB MODE] to {H|m/[] ] in the _ (STANDARD SET) menu

for the tape recorded on other devices in Hi8 [.||[l/standard 8 mm []

system. (p. 79)

")For DCR-TRV460:

Set [PB MODE] to ]AUTO] in the _4 (STANDARD SET) menu for

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 be read.

END SEARCH does not work. • The cassel_e was ejected afIer recording.

• The casse¢_e is new and has nothing recorded.

END SEARCH does nol work • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is

correctly, not a malfunction.

.._continued

Troubleshooting 107

Cannot operate functions using tile _Set the POWER switch to the CAMERA-MEMORY or PLAY/EDIT

"Memory Stick." mode. (p. 17)

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (p. 21 )

•The "Memory Stick" was formailed on a personal computer.

-_ Fornlal it on your camcorder (Note lhat all recorded data will be

deleted). (p. 66)

Cannot record on the "Memory _ Release _he lock on the wrile protect tab of lhe "Memory Stick." (p. I 16)

Stick." _The capacily is full. Delele unnecessary pictures recorded on the

"Memory Stick." (p. 98)

_Formal the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or insert another

"Memory Stick." (p. 66)

• The "100MSDCF" folder is selected. You cannol record pictures to the

"1 fi0MSDCF' folder. This folder is used for playback only.

The pictures are not played back in • Pictures recorded on other devices may not appear in the aclual size. This

the actual size. is no_ a malfunction.

Image data cannot be played 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. (p. 117)

• Pictures recorded on other devices may not be played back. This is not a

malfunction.

Pictures cannot be deleted. _ Release _he lock on the wrile protect tab of lhe "Memory Stick." (p. I 16)

_ Cancel image protection on the picture. (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 Stick." _Release _he lock on the wrile protect tab of the "Memory Stick." (p. I 16)

Cannot delete all pictures at once. _Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the "Memory Sfick." (p. 116)

_ Cancel image protection on the picture. (p. 99)

Image protection cannot be applied. _Release _he lock on the wrile-pmtect tab of_he "Memory Stick." (p. 116)

_ Perform the operalion again on the index screen. (p. 99)

Cannot mark pictures for print. _ Release _he lock on the wrile-pmtect 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 • Only the file name is displayed if the directory slruc_ure does not

correctly, con fo_zmto the universal standard.

• The file is damaged.

• The file |brmaI is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 116)

The dala file name flashes. • The file is damaged.

• The file |brmaI is not supported on your camcorder. (p. 116)

108 Troubleshooting

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Piclures from connected devices are "_Set [DISPLAY] to [LCD PANEL] in file _ (STANDARD SET)

not displayed on the LCD screen or menu. (p. 81 )

the viewfinder.

Still pictures cannol be dubbed from a •You canno_ record or a dislorted picture may be recorded if the tape has

tape to a "Memory Stick." been used repealedly for recording.

M ovies canno_ be dubbed t¥om a tape •You cannot record or a dis_orted picture may be recorded in the

to a "Memory Stick." 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 "_Set the input selector on the VCR correctly, _hen check the connection

does not function, between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 86)

")When your camcorder is connected to a DV device _hat is not a Sony

produd via an i.LINK cable, seled [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.

• 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 ).

The VCR is not responding properly

during Digital program editing when

it is connected via an i.L1NK cable.

Digital program editing on the • The program may not be set to a blank secdon on the tape.

"Memory Stick" does not function • 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 appear on lhe screen or in the viewfinder, check lhe lbllowing. See the page in parentheses

for details.

C:ff]ff]:DD/E:ff]ff]:DD (Selt: Some symptoms can be fixed by yourselt: If the problem persists even aRer

diagnosis display) you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

I01-0001 (Warning indicator

pertaining to files)

c'_ (Battery level warning)

[] (Moisture condensaflon warning)*

(Warning indicator pertaining to

the "Memory Stick")

Sony service Facility.

C:04:K]K]

"_A battery pack thai is no1 an "InfoLlTH] UM" baltery pack is being used.

Use an "lnfoL[TIIlUM" battery pack. (p. I 18)

C:21:DD

"_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 cassette (optional). (p. 121)

C:31:DD /C:32:DE]

"_Symp_oms thai are not described _bove have occurred. Remove and

insert the cassette, then opera*e your camcorder again. Do not perform

this procedure if mNsture starts to condense. (p. 121)

"_Remove the power source. Reconnect it again and operale your

cmncorder again.

÷Change the tape.

"_Press the RESET button and operale your camcorder again (p. 126).

E:61:DE] /E:62:E]E]

")Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service Facility.

Inform them of the 5-digit code, wldch starts from "E."

•The file is dumaged.

• The file is unreadable.

• You are trying to carry oul Ike MEMORY MIX function on a movie

(p. 43).

• The battery pack is nearly used up.

• Depending on the operating, envimnmentai, or baltery conditions, the

¢_\_indicator may flash, even if there are approximalely 5 to 10 minule

remaining.

"_fiject the cassette, sel lke POWER switch to (CHG) OFF, and leave it for

about I hour with the cassette lid open (p. 121 ).

• No "Memory Stick" is inserted.

110 Troubleshooting

_ (Warni_Ig i_dJc_r_)r p_i_ing to * I'he '_Mem_)u¢ 8_¢k" data i_ damaged.

"Memory StJ_k _' _marrlng)* • ¸[The '!Mem_ S_ick" i_ _ot _rm_tted correctly (p. 6_,

(War_fitIg indicator per'_xlrfi_g _ • AJa i_compat_ble _?¢lem_¢ S_ic_' i_ in_e_ed,

i_comp_tJbl_ '_Memory St_k_ *

(War_r_g ir_dica_r p_rt_nlng _ Slo_ ftashing_

_he t_p_ • There i_ les_ tha_ 5 mimtte_ remaining t_n the tape,

• ¸]¸Thewrit_e_ _ab o_ _h_ _erte 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_ _ab o_ _h_ _e_te is _t m lock (p. 115),

Fast tlashi_g:

• Moisture _t_de_ts_tJo_ ha_ o_¢urred (_, J2J),

• The _el_diagn_s di_pI_ _o_ i_ di_pI_d _, II_).

(Warrtir_g indicator perva_m_g to • The _m_ is prot_ted _, 9_),

i_ge deletion) _

e-_ (W_r_i_g i_dlc_r_r * ]he wri_e_r_ect _ab o_I th_ '_*¢lem t_U¢S_ick" i_ _et to ]oek, (p. I ] 6)

pertai_Iing m the wri_c_Fr_tec_ o_'rhe

'_Memor 3, Sti6k' 3

• *t'ou hear a melody t_r beep _otmd whe_I the w_rni_g ir_dJcamrs appear o_I the _creen,

m

--!

l_'messages appear on {he s_reen, et_eck {hefollowing, See t|_epage in parer*thesesfor de_dls.

112 Tmubleshoo_irlg

ii!ii:iil;i ;i: i:ii:::iii::i:

"Memory Stick" Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannol create |biders exceeding

999MSDCF.

• 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.

Cannol record still images on Memory Stick.

Cannol record Memory Stick movie on a tape.

PietBridge Check the connected device. ÷Switch off-the printer and switch it on

compliant printer again, then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible ÷Switch offlhe printer and switch it on

printer, again, then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

Check the printer. "_Check the printer.

Error-Cancel the t_sk. -_CJmck the printer.

Cannol print. Check the pdnter. "_Switch offlhe printer and switch it on

again, then disconnect the USB cable

and reconnect it.

Others Cannot record due to copyright protection.

Cannol record 44.1 kHz audio on a Memory Stick.

Already added to CAMERA TAPE mode's

P-MENU.

Already added to CAMERA-MEMORY mode's

P-MENU.

Already added to PLAY/EDIT mode's P-MENU.

i Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette. ÷See page 121.

Cannot start Easy llandycam

Cannot cancel Easy Handycam

Cannot start Easy 1tandycam with USB connected

Cannot cancel Easy Handycam with USB

connected

Invalid bulton with Easy Handycam operarion

USB is invalid in this mode during Easy • You can select [STD-USB] in PLAY/

ltandycam 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

Usingyourcamcorder

abroad

Powersupply

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 AC plug

adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the

design of the wall outlet [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 system-

based TV (see lbllowing list) with the AUDIO/

VIDEO input jack.

Simple setting of clockby time

difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by

setting atime difference when using your

camcorder abroad. Select [WORLD TIME] in

the _ (TIME/LANGU.) menu, then set the

time difference (p. 82).

NTSC Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada,

Central America, Chile, Colombia,

Ecuador, Guyana, Jmnaica, Japan,

Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,

Taiwan, the Philippines, the

U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

PAL 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, Thailand, United

Kingdom, etc.

PAL - M Brazil

PAL =N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM Bulgaria, France, Guiana, [ran,

Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

114 AdditionalInformation

Usablecassette

tapes

Yo_ c_m use stan&rd 8 mm NI arid tli8 IN|[],

Dighal8 D video cassettes on yotlr c_mcorder,

Digitel8 Dsystem

'rhis video system has been developed to ermble

digital recordiwg to Hi8 H|_/Digital8 [_ vid_x_

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 []|[]/

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_/

players other than a Hi8 vidc<_ rt_'ordelqplayer.

To prevent a blank section from being

made on the tape

'roach _ to go to the er=d or'the recorded

section t_fore you begin the riext r_'cording in

the tbllowing cases:

Yea have eje,_ed the cassette daring

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.

When you record

You cannot record software on your

camcorder that contains copyright

control signals for copyright protection

of software.

[(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

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide th_ _i_- _teta tab _n the cassette _ _t

m SAVE.

REC: 'Ihe cassette can be recorded.

SAVE: 'Ihe cassett_ cannot be receded (writa-

pr_lteeted).

When labeling the cassette

Be sIlre to ph_ce the labe! onl_ on the locatians

as _hown in the following ill_stration so as not

m cause mNthnctiorl of your camcorder.

DOn_ p_ a label

along t_e border

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.

m

o

Additional Informatior_ 115

Aboutthe "Memory

Stick"

'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.

"M_mory Stk'k" O

"M_mory Sdck Duo "°! O

"Magie(}a_ Memo UBrick" 0 *2

_'Magi¢C..}a_ M_m{}_ Brick 0 *2

"M_mory St_ PRO" 0 *2

"M_mory St_ PRO Duo ".I 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

• 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 spe_u,tmay v_" devoridirig on

t!ie combim_tiori of ffro'Memory Stick" and

'Memory Stick" compliant product y{m abe.

Topreventaccidentalerasureof images

Slide the writt>protect tab o_ the "Memory

Stick?' to Ne write-proto_t position.

'file posifim_ and shape of the write-protect tab

may be dit'_bm_t depending on the m_}dal.

Back of the "Memory, Stick°

WbIe-pro_ecItab

Notes on use

Image data may be _mged in the fNk}wing

cases. ( omvorisation fi_r damagc'd irmlge daha

will riot be mada.

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 Stick" near magnets

or magnetic fields.

It is recommended you take a back-up of

important data on the hard d&k of'a compater.

On handling

Labeling area

Atlach the label within

...... the designated labeling

area

Keep the followirig notes in mind when

handling a "Memory Stick."

• _2qen yoa carry" or _tore a "Mercury Stick,"

pat it in its case.

• Do not touch, or allow metallic Objects to

come into c_ntad: with the tem_inal.

•Donotbend,droporapplystronglbrcemthe

"MemoryStick."

•Donotdisassembleormodil}€the"Memory

Stick."

•Donotletthe"MemoryStick"gelwet.

•Donotinsertanyobjectsotherlhana

compliant"MemoryStick"intothe"Memory

Stick"slot.Itmaycauseamalfunction.

On location for use

Do not use or keep the "Memory Stick" in the

following locations.

Places subject to extremely high temperature,

such as a car parked outside in the summer.

Places under direct sunlight.

Places wilh extremely high humidity or

subject to corrosive gases.

Note on using the "Memory Stick Duo"

You can use a "Memory Stick Duo" in your

camcorder after inserting it into the Memory

Stick Duo adaptor.

You may damage the "Memory Stick Duo" or

tlae "Memory Stick" slot on your camcorder in

tlae lbllowing situations.

When you insert a "Memory 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 Stick Duo" in

the wrong direction.

if you insert a "Memory 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.

• This unit does not support high speed data

transfer.

Notes on imagedata compatibility

• image data files recorded on a "Memory

Stick" by your camcorder conform to tile

Design Rule for Camera File Systems

universal standard established by |he JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association).

• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still

images recorded on other device (DCR-

TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/

D770) that does not conform to lhe universal

standard. (These models are not sold in some

regions.)

• If you cannot use a "Memory Stick" that has

been used with other device, format it with

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:

When playing back image data modified on

your computer.

When playing back image data recorded

with other device.

• "Memory Stick," _. and "MagicGate

Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• "Memory Stick Duo" and "ME¥fl_RncKBufl"

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• "Memory Stick PRO" and "MEMt_RVS"ntKPRB"

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.

/

o

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

Aboutthe

"InfoLITHIUM"

battery pack

'Ibis _mit is compatible 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 and an

optiorml AC Adaptor/charger.

'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.

Tochargethe batterypack

•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,

Touse the batterypack 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.

Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it

_, and insert it in yoor camcorder fight

_fbre you start taking _hots.

Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-

_ M50/QM71/QM71DiQM91/QMg l D

(optiorm!),

•Frequent _e o_'the _,(13 screerl Or a t'req_erit

playback, Nst _brward or rewind operation

wears oat the battery pack faster. We

recommend t_sing a large capacity N_ttery

pack: NP-FM50/QM71/QM71D/QM9 H

QM91D (optional),

•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,

Aboutremainingbatterytime 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 Upack 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 tempemttwe and

environment.

118 Additional Information

Aboutstorageof the batterypack

•If_he battory pack is not t_sed for a long time,

fully charge the batlely- p*_ckand 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 adry, 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).

Aboutbatterylife

•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 conditions and

environment for eavahbattery, pack,

' InfoI rrHIUM' is a tr*ulema/k of Sony

( orporation.

About i.LINK

1he DV Interface or,this unit is an i.LINK-

compliarlt 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.

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.

Tips

• LLfNK is a morn thmi[iar _erm fhr _heIEEE 1394-

data {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.

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-_con#nued

Additional Informaton 119

About i,LINK Baud rate

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" in

the operating instructions of each piece of

device. It is also indicated near the i.LINK

interface on some device.

The maximum baud rate for device that does not

have any indication (such as |his unit) is

"SI00."

The baud rate may differ from the indicated

value when lhe unit is connected to device with

a different maximum baud rate.

* Whal is Mbps?

Mbps stands for "megabits per second," or tile

amount of data tha_ can be sent or received in one

second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means

tha1100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

To use i,LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when 1his unit is

connected to other video device having a DV

interface, see page 86, 87.

This unit can also be connecled 1o other i.LINK

(DV interli_ce) compatible device made by

Sony (e.g. a VAIO series personal computer) as

well as to video device.

Before connecting this unit to your computer,

make sure that application software supported

by this unit is already installed oll your

computer.

Some i.LINK compatible 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 requiredi.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable

(during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and _ are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

Maintenance and

precautions

On use andcare

• Do not use or store the camcorder and

accessories in the lbllowing locations.

Anywhere extremely hot or cold. Never

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 fields or mechanical

vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.

Near strong radio waves or radiation. The

camcorder may not be able to record

properly.

Near AM receivers and video equipment.

Noise may occur.

Sandy beach or anywhere dusty, if sand or

dust gets in your camcorder, it may

malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction

cannot be repaired.

Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD

screen, the viewllnder, or the lens may be

exposed to direct sunlight. This damages

the inside of the viewfinder or the LCD

screen.

Anywhere very humid.

• Operate your camcorder on DC 7.2 V (battery

pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories

recommended in these operating instructions.

• 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.

120 Additional Information

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, tbr

example, and operate it. Doing so might cause

heat m build up inside.

• When disconnecting 1he power cord, pull by

the plug and not the cord.

• Do not damage the power cord such as by

placing anything heavy on it.

• Keep metal contacts clean.

• Keep the Remote Commander and button-

type battery out of children's reach. If the

battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a

doctor immediately.

• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked

consult your local authorized Sony service

facility.

wash offany liquid that may have contacted

your skin.

if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with

plenty of water and consult a doctor.

When not using your camcorder for a

long time

Occasionally 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

condense inside your camcorder, on the surlhce

of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape

may stick to the head drum and be damaged or

your camcorder may not operate correctly. If

there is moisture inside your camcorder,

[[] --_ Moisture condensation. Eject the

cassette] or [@ Moisture condensation. Turn off

for llt.] appears. The indicator will not appear

when the moisture condenses on the lens.

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

the power is turned on again.

if moisture starts to condense, your camcorder

sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this

happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected

for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened.

This is not a malfunction. Do not close the

cassette lid until the cassette is ejected.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your

camcorder from a cold place into a warm place

(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder

in a humid place as shown below.

• When you bring your camcorder fi'om a ski

slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

• When you bring your camcorder from an air-

conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

• When you use your camcorder after a squall or

a shower.

• When you use your camcorder in a hot and

humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder li'om a cold

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

• When the video head becomes dirty, you 1==

cannot record pictures normally, or distorted _.

picture or sound is played back. --_i

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• The video head suffers from wear alter long

use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even m

after using a cleaning cassette, it might be

because the video head is worn. Please contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility to have the video head _'

replaced.

• If the following problem 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 picture or the screen is displayed

in blue.

Playback pictures do not move.

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Additional information 121

Playback pictures do not appear or the

sound breaks off.

[_ i Dirly video head. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screen during

recording.

For DCR-TRV460:

When you play back in lhe lti8 Nil[I/standard

8 mm [] system

[_ i Dirly video head. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screen during

recording.

Playback pictures contain noise.

Playback pictures are hardly visible.

Playback pictures do not appear.

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

cloth (supplied) to clean it. When you use the

LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the

cleaning liquid directly to 1he LCD screen.

Use cleaning paper moistened wilh the liquid.

On adjustment of the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on |he touch panel may not work

correctly, if this happens, follow the procedure

below, it is recommended you connect your

camcorder to the wall outlet using |he supplied

AC Adaptor during the operation.

1 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

2 Eject the cassette and "Memory Stick"

from your camcorder, then disconnect

any connecting cables except the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder.

3Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode while

pressing DSPL/BATT INFO on your

camcorder, then press and hold DSPL/

BATT INFO for about 5 seconds.

4Touch the"x" displayed on the screen

with an object such as the corner of a

"Memory Stick."

The position of the "×" changes.

If you did not press the right spot, starl l?om

step 4 again.

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 to avoid damage to the

finish.

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and

insecticide.

Handling with above substances on your

hands.

Leaving lhe casing in contact with rabber or

vinyl objects lbr a long period of time.

Aboutcare and storageof the lens

• Wipe the surface ofihe lens clean with a soft

cloth in the following instances:

When there are fingerprints on |he lens

surface.

In hot or humid locations

When 1he lens is exposed to salty air such as

at the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilaied location subject to

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent molds periodically clean the lens

as described above.

122 AdditionalInformation

it is recommended you operate your camcorder

about once a month to keep it in an optimum

state tbr a long time.

Tochargethe 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. The

button-type battery will be fully discharged in

about 3 months if you do not use your

camcorder at all. ttowever, even if the pre-

installed 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.

Specification

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

Fast forward/rewind time (using [20 rain. Hi8/

Digit al8 video cassette)

Approx. 5 rain

Viewfinder

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

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Additional information 123

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Focal length

2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in0

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

In CAMERA-TAPE:

42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.)

In CAMERA-MEMORY:

42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto

Minimum illumination

4 Ix 0ux) (F 1.6)

0 Ix (lux) (during the NightShot plus

function) .2

,2 Objects unable to be seen due to tile dark call

be shot with infrared lighting.

Input/0utput connectors

S video input!output

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 _(ohms),

unbalanced

Chrominance signah 0.286 Vp-p, 75 £2

{ohms), unbalanced

4-pin mini DIN

Audio]Video input/output

AV MINI JACK

Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 £2(ohms),

unbalanced, sync negative

Audio signah 327 mV (at output impedance

more than 47 kf_ (kilohms)), Input impedance

more thm_ 47 k_(kilohms), Output impedance

with less than 2.2 kf2(kilohms)

Stereo mini jack (03.5ram)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

Picture

6.2 eln (2.5 _ype)

Total dot number

123 200 (560 × 220)

General

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)

Average power consumption (when using the

hattery pack)

During camera recording using the viewfinder

2.9 W

During camera recording using the LCD

3.8 W

Operating temperature

0 ° C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 ° F)

Storage temperature

-20 ° C to + 60 ° C (-4 ° F to + 140 ° F)

Dimensions (approx.)

gsxQgx 151mm(33/Sx37/8×6in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (Approx.)

g00 g (1 lb 12 oz) main unit only

940 g (2 lb 1 oz) including the NP-FM30

rechargeable battery pack, HiS/Digital8

cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap.

Supplied accessories

See page 13.

ACAdaptorAC-L15A/L15B

Power requirements

AC 100 -240 V, 50/60 Hz

Current consumption

0.35 - 0.18 A

Power consumption

lgW

Output voltage

DC 8.4 V, 1.5 A

Operating temperature

0°C to 40 ° C (32 ° F to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 ° C to + 60 ° C (-4 ° F to + 140 ° F)

Dimensions (approx.)

56 × 31 × 100mm(2 1/4 x 1 1/4 × 4in.) (w/If

d) excluding the proiecting parts

Mass (approx.)

190 g (6.7 oz) excluding the power cord

124 Additional Information

Rechargeablebatterypack (NP-FM30)

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

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 x 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Type

Lilhium ion

Model

DCR- TRV361 TRV460

Available

recording Digital8 Digital8

system

Available

playback Digital8 Hi8/8/Digital8

system

Design and specifications are subject to change

wi|hout notice.

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Additional information 125

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and

controls

iii!iiii

] ................................................

_] EASY button (p. 12, 33, 51)

_] DSPL/BATT INFO button (p. 15)

_] Lens cap (p. 24, 29)

_] LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 3, 18)

_] OPEN button (p. 18)

_] Speaker

[_] RESET button

If you press RESET, all the settings

including the date and time, except _he

Personal Menu items, return to lhe default.

_] BACK LIGHT button (p. 35)

The BACK LIGHT button is not available

during Easy Itandycam operation.

(0 mark)

_] Viewfinder (p. 3, 18)

CHG (charge) lamp (p. 14)

CAMERA-TAPE, CAMERA-

MEMORY, PLAY/EDIT mode lamps

(p. 17)

LIGHT button (p. 27)

Access lamp (p. 21,116)

Battery pack (p. 14)

"Memory Stick" slot (p. 21)

Toattach the lens cap

126 QuickReference

t

[] Power zoom lever (p. 26)

[] BATT (battery) release button (p. 15)

_] Hooks for shoulder strap

[] PHOTO button (p. 29)

_] POWER switch (p. 17)

_] Grip belt (p. 4)

[_ REC START/STOP button (p. 24)

_] DC IN jack (p. 14)

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) jack (p. 56, 86)

[_ _DV Interface (p. 86, 119)

[_ t_ (USB)jack

[_ Jack cover

_] NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 37)

Lens

[_ Built-in light (p. 27)

[_ Remote sensor[Infrared ray emitter

(p. 93)

Camera recording lamp (p. 24)

Microphone

S VIDEO jack (p. 56, 86)

[_ Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 18)

[_ Eyecup

[_ Cassette compartment (p. 20)

[_ i._OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 20)

[_ Tripod receptacle

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. Toremovethe insulationsheet

P]]OI O bulton (p. 29)

Memory control buttons (Index_-/+_

Memory playback) (p, 49)

_] SEARC[[ M_ button* (p. 57)

I_I[/ml_'l but:ions* (p, 57)

Video control buttons (Rewind,

Playback, Fasbforward_ Pause_ Stop,

Slow) (p. 47)

ZERO SET MEMORY I)_tl()n _ _. 57)

Transmill er

.Afar _ming ori yot/r camcorder, point

towards the mmom sensor to contr_l yotw

carnco_ler.

REC STARTISI OP button (p. 28)

Power **ore billion (p,26)

DISPLAY button (p. 57)

* 1laeseb_rto_s ar_ nor available during Easy

Hamlycam operallon.

To change the button-type battery

1While pressing on the tab_inset your

t_ngernail into the slit to pall oat the

batter)' case,

2 Remove the butttm-type lithium battery.,

Place a new bution-lype tithiam balte_

wilh the + side facing up,

4Insert the batter), ease back into the

Remote Commander until it clicks,

.0

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

•Ah_=_'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 indk'ato!_ will appear ori the L(D

screen and viewfir_dvr t_* indicate the state of

your camcordcr, Indicators vary dgpendir_g on

your camcordcr model.

Example: Indicators in the CAMERA.TAPE

mode

Tim8 code (p 25)Fape counter {p. 25}t

Self-diagnosis (p. 110)!Pi_r_ number (p. 50)

Exposur8 a_u_mgrR ge,al_

_60min Remaining batter 3, (p. 25)

SP LiP Recording m_le (p. 26)

STBY REC Recording s_mdby/

resoling ¸mode

FJ[k_ Image q_i_7 (p 31)

_a_ _ Image size (p, 26)

1._ _1011_ Reeorfliag &dde_;playbadk

a_lder (p, 67)

l{_ _*_|_ [] FotmatindJcator(p, 25)

_ Audio mode (p, 7(*)

Remaining tape (p. 25)

Seti'-fim er rel:o rdlng (p 28

31)

_)[_ Inmrval mcordklg (p, 70)

*_5_[.[].] Irl_p.'al s61I inlage

recording (p, 721t

_RUTO Built-iJa llghr (p. 27)

.-.-CC_0N

Frame re¢_rdi_g (p 7))

Outputti_g amt[og images

a_d sound in dlgibA tb_mat

(p,7'_)

_IN DV input (p. 88)

@_I" Zgro set memory (p. 57)

1_! NightShut plus (p, 371}

S_ SI,tp_r NightStIot plI_

(p 373

[_l C 1 rSI wSlaI_tter(p 37)

_%fl --_-- W_ming (p I ] 0)

Pictare ef'f_ct (p, 6811

Distal e f_;.t (p, 41, 48:t

_I_-:MORY MIX (p, 43)

@ _ ._ _ _ PROGRAM AE (p, 61)

[]

[_ Back light (p, 35)

_:____9 I6:9 WIDE (p, 631}

_" gteadyS_aot off(p, 64)

o-_ Protect (p. 99)

Z_¢ Pd_at mark (p, 9911

Ll_ L_ _*_ giideslttw(# 69)

Image delet_ (# 98)

[] PietBridge correct:ring

(p, I01)

Quick Reference 131

Index

Numeric

16:9 WIDE mode .............. 63

A

A/V connecting

cable ...................... 56, 86

AC Adaptor ....................... 14

Adjusting the viewfinder... 18

AUDIO MIX ..................... 78

AUDIO MODE ................. 76

Auto shut off l'uncfion

(A.SHUT OFF) ........... 81

AUTO SHUTTER ............. 62

B

BACK LIGHT (camera).... 35

Baltery

Battery lnfo ................. 15

Battery pack ................ 14

Remaining battery

time .............. 25, 118

BEEP ............................ 18, 81

BLACK FADER ............... 40

Built-in light ...................... 27

BURN DVD ...................... 73

BURN VCD ...................... 73

Button-type battery

Camcorder ................ 123

Remom

Commander ........ 129

C

CALIBRATION .............. 122

Camera Chroma key

(CAM*---M CttROMA)

.................................... 43

Camera settings data

display ......................... 54

Cassette ..................... 20, 115

Charging the battery

pack ............................. 14

Clock set

(CLOCK SET)...... 19, 82

Color Slow Shutter

(COLOR SLW S) ....... 37

Cuslomizing Personal

Menu ........................... 83

D

Dala code

(DATA CODE)__.54, 80

Date search ......................... 57

Date/time ............................ 54

Delete

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 ................ 115

Direct Access to

"Click to DVD"

See BURN DVD

Direct Access to

Video CD Burn

See BURN VCD

Display

DISPLAY .................... 81

Display indicators ..... 131

DNR ................................... 77

DOT FADER ..................... 40

Dual sound track tape ........ 76

Dubbing (REC CTRL).......88

E

Easy ttondycam ........... 33, 51

EDIT SEARCH ................. 45

END SEARCH ............ 44, 74

Erase

ALL ERASE

(still image) ........... 66

Exposure ............................ 35

F

FADER .............................. 40

FILE NO ............................ 66

Fine (FINE)

See Image quality

(QUALITY)

Flash motion (FLASH)......41

Flexible spot meter

(SPOT METER) ......... 35

Focus ................................. 62

Folder

See NEW FOLDER

See PB FOLDER

See REC FOLDER

FORMAT .................. 66, 116

Frame playback ................. 47

Frame recording

(FRAME REC) ........... 70

Full charge ......................... 14

G

Grip belt ............................... 4

H

Hi8/standard 8 mm

system ....................... 115

I

i.LINK ............................. 119

i.LINK cable ................ 86, 92

ID- I/ID-2 system ............... 63

Image protection ................ 99

Image quality

(QUALITY) .......... 3 I, 65

Index screen ....................... 50

"hffoLITItlUM" battery

pack ........................... 118

Infrared ray emitter ............ 93

Interval photo recording

(INT. REC-STL) ......... 72

Interval recording

(INTERVAL REC)..... 70

J

JPEG ................................ 116

L

Langu3ge

(LANGUAGE) ..... 22, 82

LCD back light

(LCD BL LEVEL)......78

LCD brightoess

(LCD BRIGt tT) .......... 18

LCD COLOR .................... 78

LCD screen .......................... 4

LCD SET ........................... 78

132 QuickReference

LP (Long Play)

See Recording mode

(REC MODE)

Luminance key

(LUMI. KEY) .............. 41

M

Main sound

See MULTI-SOUND

Manual focus ...................... 39

Memory Chroma key

(M,--CAM CHROMA)

..................................... 43

Memory Luminance key

(M_--CAM LUMI.) ....43

MEMORY MIX ................. 42

Memory Overlap

(OVERLAP) ................ 41

Memory pholo .............. 29, 49

"Memory Stick"

General inlbrmation ..116

Inserting ....................... 21

Number of pictures......31

Menu

CAMERA SET ............ 61

EDIT/PLAY ................ 73

MEMORY SET ........... 65

MENU ROTATE ........ 81

PICT. APPLI ............... 68

Selecting items ............ 59

STANDARD SET .......76

TIMEfLANGU ............ 82

Mirror mode ....................... 28

Moisture condensation...., 121

MONOTONE ..................... 40

MOSAIC FADER .............. 40

MOVIE SET ...................... 65

MPEG .............................. 116

MULTI-SOUND ................ 76

N

NEW FOLDER .................. 67

NightShot Light

(NS LIGHT) .......... 38, 62

NightShot plus ................... 37

NTSC ............................... 114

0

OLD MOVIE ..................... 41

Operation confirmation beep

See BEEP

OVERLAP ......................... 40

p

PAL ................................. 114

PB FOLDER ...................... 67

Personal Menu

(P-MENU) .................. 59

PictBridge ........................ 101

Picture effect

(PICT. EFFECT) ......... 68

Picture search .................... 47

Playback (VAR. SPD PB)

Double speed .............. 47

Frame .......................... 47

Reverse ....................... 47

Slow ............................ 47

Playback zoom

(PB ZOOM) ................ 53

Playing time ....................... 16

Power mode ....................... 17

PRINT

See PictBridge

Print mark .......................... 99

PROGRAM AE ................. 61

Program edit

(PROG. EDIT) ............ 73

R

REC FOLDER ................... 67

Rec review ......................... 45

Recording capacity

Display ........................ 25

REMAINING ....... 65, 80

Recording lamp

(REC LED) ................. 80

Recording mode

(REC MODE)....... 25, 76

Recording time ............ 16, 26

Remote Commander ........ 129

REMOTE CTRL ......... 80

Remote sensor ................. 128

RESET ............................. 126

Review ......................... 24, 30

S

S video ......................... 56, 86

Self-diagnosis display...... 110

Self-timer recording

(SELF-TIMER).... 28, 31

Shoulder strap ................. 127

Skip scan ........................... 47

SLIDE SttOW .................. 69

Slow shutter

(SLOW StlUTrR) ..... 41

Smooth transition

See END SEARCtt

SP (Standard Play)

See Recording mode

(REC MODE)

SPOT FOCUS ................... 38

Standard (STANDARD)

See image quality

(QUALITY)

STEADYSHOT ................ 64

Stereo/monaural ................ 76

STILL ................................ 41

Still image lbrmat ........... 116

STILL SET ........................ 65

Sub sound

See MULTI-SOUND

Super NightShot plus ........ 37

1

Tape counter ...................... 25

TBC ................................... 77

Telephoto

See Zoom

Time code .......................... 25

TITLE ............................... 74

TRAIL ............................... 41

TV color systems ............ 114

U

USB jack ......................... 128

USB Streaming ................. 79

USB-CAMERA .......... 79

USB-PLY/EDT .......... 79

Using abroad ................... 114

V

Video head ...................... 121

Viewfinder ........................ 18

Volume (VOLUME)... 46, 49

W

Warning indicators .......... 110

Warning messages .......... 110

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Quick Reference 133

m

F;

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g

WttITE FADER ................ 40

Wide angle

See Zoom

WIPE ................................. 40

WORLD TIME ................. 82

Wrile-protect tab ..... 115, 116

Z

Zero set memory ............... 57

Zoom ................................. 26

134 Quick Reference

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