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Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
Before operating the unit, please
and retain it for future reference.
Owner's
The model
read this manual
thoroughly,
Record
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.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
I]i!Iili®IHandgcam
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DCR-TRV520
MEMORYSTII:K
Digital 8
DCR- TRV5201TR V52 5
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Welcome!
Congratulations
on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam
camcorder.
With your
Digital Handycam,
you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound
quality. Your Digital Handycam
is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is
very easy to use. You will soon be producing
home video that you can enjoy for years to
come.
For customers
To prevent
not expose
moisture.
fire or shock hazard,
the unit to rain or
RISK
do
in the
U.S,A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call :
Sony Customer Information Center 1 800-222 SONY
(7669) or write to :
Sony Customer Information
Center 1 Sony Drive,
Mail Drop #TI-ll, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
CAUTION
OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
//_
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION:
TO
[30
NO
REFER
REDUCE
NOT
THE
REMOVE
RISK
COVER
USER-SERVICEABLE
SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED
OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
(OR BACK)
PARTS
SERVICE
Declaration
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV520
PERSONNEL.
Responsible
Party:
Address:
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated
"dangerous
voltage"
within the product's
enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude
to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in the literature
accompanying
the appliance.
Note:
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household
or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution:
Do not handle damaged
ion battery.
or leaking
lithium
No.:
201-930-6972
of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
DCR-TRV525
Telephone
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Inc.
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ, 07656 USA
Declaration
DISPOSAL
ION BATrERY.
Sony Electronics
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
2
Telephone
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
OF LITHIUM
of Conformity
INSIDE
Party:
Address:
Sony Electronics
Inc.
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ, O7656 USA
No.:
201-930 6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
I ir_terference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment
has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation.
If this equipment
does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the
equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment
into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV
technician for help.
For customers
in CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
"Memory
Stick"
For customers
in CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus
Canadian ICES-003.
For customers
complies
in the
with
U.S.A
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions.:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause
undesired operation.
3
Table of contents
Checking
supplied
Quick Start
Getting
accessories
.......................
Guide .................................
6
started
Recording
20
20
22
23
Playback
29
32
33
36
37
40
42
43
44
46
48
scan
...................
Dubbing
a tape ...............................................
Using with analog video unit and PC
Signal convert function .......................
Recording
video or TV programs
................
Inserting
a scene from a VCR
- Insert Editing ........................................
Your
Camcorder
the menu settings .........................
the date and time ..........................
Stick"
64
71
operations
Using "Memory
Stick" introduction
..........
Recording
still images on "Memory
Stick"
- Memory Photo recording
...................
Superimposing
a still image in the
"Memory
Stick" on a moving image
- MEMORY MIX .....................................
72
77
82
Recording
an image from a tape as a still
image ........................................................
85
Copying
still images from a tape
- Photo save .............................................
87
Viewing a still image
- Memory Photo playback
....................
89
Copying
the image recorded
on
"Memory
Stick" to tapes .......................
92
Enlarging
still images recorded
on "Memory
Stick's - Memory PB ZOOM ................ 94
Playing back images in a continuous
loop
- SLIDE SHOW .......................................
95
Preventing
accidental
erasure
- Image protection
..................................
97
Deleting images ..............................................
98
Writing a print mark
PRINT MARK ...... 101
Information
Digital8 t} system, recording and playback
.................................................................
About i.LINK ................................................
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ..............................................
Troubleshooting
...........................................
Self-diagnosis display ..................................
Warning indicators and messages .............
Using your camcorder abroad ...................
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................
Specifications ................................................
Quick
49
50
51
102
104
106
108
113
114
116
117
122
Reference
Identifying
the parts and controls
.............
Quick Function
Guide .................................
Index ..............................................................
123
130
131
52
53
55
Editing
4
Changing
Resetting
Additional
Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects .....
Playing back a tape with digital effects ......
Enlarging
recorded
images
PB ZOOM ....
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set
memory
function
....................................
Searching
a recording
by date
Date search ...........................................
Searching
for a photo
- Photo search/Photo
24
27
Operations
Recording
a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording
.........................
Using the wide mode ....................................
Using the fader function
...............................
Using special effects - Picture effect ...........
Using special effects
Digital effect ............
Using the PROGRAM
AE function
.............
Adjusting
the exposure
manually
...............
Focusing manually
.........................................
Superimposing
a title ....................................
Making your own titles .................................
Inserting
a scene .............................................
Advanced
16
- Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................
Viewing the recording
on TV .......................
Advanced
8
10
10
11
14
15
- Basics
Recording
a picture ........................................
Shooting
backlit subjects
- BACK LIGHT ...............................
Shooting
in the dark
- NightShot/Super
NightShot
......
Self-timer
recording
...............................
Checking
the recording
- END SEARCH /
EDITSEARCH
/ Rec Review ................
Playback
Customizing
"Memory
Using this manual ............................................
Step 1 Preparing
the power supply ............
Installing
the battery pack .....................
Charging
the battery pack .....................
Connecting
to a wall outlet ...................
Step 2 Inserting
a cassette ............................
Recording
5
57
59
60
62
• Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered
trademarks
or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks
of Apple
Computer,
Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks
or registered trademarks
of their
respective companies.
Furthermore,
"TM"and "®" are not mentioned in each
case in this manual.
Checking
supplied
accessories
Make sure that the following
accessories
are supplied
with your camcorder.
[]
[]
[]
I
ti
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Wireless
Remote
Commander
(!)
[]
A/V connecting
cable (1) (p. 27)
[]
Shoulder
[]
Lens cap (1) (p. 16)
[]
PC serial cable (1) (p. 91)
[]
"Memory
[]
Application
software: PictureGear
Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91)
(p. 128)
[]
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C
adaptor
[]
[]
(1), Power cord (1) (p. 11)
NP-F330 battery
CR2025 lithium
pack (1) (p. 10, 11)
battery
The lithium battery
in your camcorder.
[]
(1) (p. 106)
is already
Size AA (R6) battery
Commander
strap (1) (p. 125)
AC power
installed
for Remote
Stick" (1) (p. 72)
4.1
(2) (p. 128)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated
if recording
made due to a malfunction
of the camcorder,
video tape, etc.
or playback
is not
5
Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces
you to the basic features of your
camcorder.
See the page in parentheses
"( )" for more
information.
Use the battery
pack when
using your camcorder
outdoors
(p. 10).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
_O
€
Connect the plug with
its • mark facing up.
m
i,i_ _
•
AC power
O
L
Open
the lid of the
cassette compartment,
and press EJECT. The
compartment
opens
automatically.
1_
adaptor
(supplied)
Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its window
facing out and the
write-protect
tab
on the cassette up.
O
Close
compartment
by
pressing
the _
on the cassette
mark
compartment.
The
cassette compartment
automatically
goes
down.
Close the lid of the
cassette
6
the cassette
comlSartment.
0
Remove
J
the lens cap.
) Set the POWER
switch to CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.
(..-
7
O
Press the red button.
Your camcorder
starts recording. To
stop recording, press
the red button again.
while
0
pressing
OPEN.
The picture
appears
Open
the LCD
panel
on the LCD screen.
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder
placing your eye against its eyecup.
The picture in the viewfinder
is black and white
(DCR-TRV520 only).
_O
e-
Da
at
C
Ei
t_
O
Press _
to rewind
the tape.
REW(
,-)
/
O
Press _
to start playback.
PLAY
Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder,
the LCD
panel, or the battery pack.
7
-- Getting
Using
started
this
The instructions
manual
in this manual
are for the two models
listed in the table below.
Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder,
check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder.
The DCR-TRV520 is the model used for
illustration
purposes.
Otherwise,
the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV520
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
When you carry out an operation,
you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the
operation
is being carried out.
Type of difference
DCRviewfinder
TRV520
TRV525
B/W
Color
With your digital camcorder,
you can use Hi8 I'll Ill/Digital8 E} video cassettes. Your
camcorder
records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 |} system. Also, your
camcorder
plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hii/I/standard
8 [] (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced
Playback Operations"
on page 49
to 56 for playback in the Hi8 HI []/standard
8 [] system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend
that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 I'll []/standard
8 []
with the Digital8 E} system on a tape.
TV color systems differ from country
need an NTSC system-based
TV.
to country.
To view your recordings
on a TV, you
Television programs,
films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording
of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
8
Using this manual
Precautions
on camcorder
care
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision
technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points
(red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the
viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are
99.99% or more.
• Do not let your camcorder
get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder
exposed to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Do not place your camcorder
so as to point the viewfinder,
the LCD screen or lens
toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder,
LCD screen or lens may be damaged
[c].
[a]
[b]
&3
r¢
[c]
Q
Step 1 Preparing
Installing
the
battery
Install the battery
Slide the battery
To remove
the power
pack
pack to use your camcorder
pack down
the
supply
outdoors.
until it clicks.
battery
pack
Slide the battery pack out in the direction
RELEASE down.
of the arrow
while pressing
_ BATT
_BAI-r
RELEASE
After installing the battery
Do not carry your camcorder
may slide off your camcorder
10
pack
by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery
unintentionally,
damaging
your camcorder.
pack
Step
1 Preparing
Charging
the power
the battery
supply
pack
Use the battery pack after chargingit
for, your camcorder.
Your camcorder
operates only with the InfoLITHIUM
battery pack (L series).
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied
with
your camcorder
to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up.
(2) Connect
the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect
the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
Charging
begins. The remaining
battery time is indicated
in minutes
on the display window.
When the remaining
battery indicator changes to _,
normal charge is completed, To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about I hour
after normal charge is completed
until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual,
After
charging
the
Disconnect
the AC power
a_
m
-_'=
®
o.
battery
pack
adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Notes
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit,
damaging
the AC power
adaptor.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully, and then use it until it fully discharges
again. Keep the battery pack in a cool
place.
When the battery pack is charged fully
The LCD backlight of the display window
is turned
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining
battery time indicator in the display
recording time with the viewfinder.
Battery pack
The supplied battery
pack is charged
a little.
off.
window
roughly
indicates
the
11
Step 1 Preparing
the power
supply
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining
....
min" appears in the display window.
battery time
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases:
- The battery pack is not installed correctly.
The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
- Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging
time
Battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F530/F550
150 (90)
210 (150)
NP-F730/F730H/F750
300 (240)
NP-F930/F950
390 (330)
NP-F960
420 (360)
Approximate
Recording
DCR-TRV520
Battery
number
of minutes
to charge
pack
time
Recording with
the viewfinder
pack
Continuous*
NP-F330
an empty battery
(supplied)
Typical**
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
95 (85)
55 (50)
75 (65)
40 (35)
NP-F530
160 (145)
90 (80)
120 (105)
70 (60)
NP-F550
195 (175)
110 (100)
145 (130)
80 (75)
NP-F730
325 (290)
185 (165)
265 (240)
150 (135)
NP-F730H/F750
395 (355)
225 (200)
305 (270)
175 (155)
NP-F930
515 (465)
295 (265)
415 (375)
235 (215)
NP-F950
610 (550)
345 (315)
475 (430)
270 (245)
NP-F960
720 (645)
410 (365)
565 (505)
320 (285)
DCR-TRV525
Battery
Recording with
the viewfinder
pack
Continuous*
NP-F330
(supplied)
Typical**
Recording with
the LCD screen
Continuous*
Typical**
105 (95)
60 (55)
75 (65)
40 (35)
NP-F530
175 (160)
100 (90)
120 (105)
70 (60)
NP-F550
210 (190)
120 (110)
145 (130)
80 (75)
NP-F730
365 (325)
210 (185)
265 (240)
150 (135)
NP-F730H/F750
440 (395)
250 (225)
305 (270)
175 (155)
NP-F930
575 (520)
325 (295)
415 (375)
235 (215)
NP-F950
675 (610)
385 (345)
475 (430)
270 (245)
NP-F960
790 (710)
450 (405)
565 (505)
320 (285)
Approximate
X
number
of minutes
when
you use a fully charged
battery
lj
u m bers •m parentheses
( ) ii ....indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
Approximate
continuous
recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder
in a cold environment.
•* Approximate
number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
•
12
Step
1 Preparing
Playing
the power
supply
time
DCR-TRV520
Battery
NP-F330
pack
Playing time
on LCD screen
(supplied)
Playing time
with LCD closed
70 (65)
95 (85)
NP-F530
115 (105)
155 (140)
NP-F550
145 (130)
190 (170)
NP-F730
260 (235)
315 (285)
NP-F730H/F750
295 (265)
385 (345)
NP-F930
405 (370)
495 (450)
NP-F950
465 (420)
590 (530)
NP-F960
550 (495)
700 (630)
Playing time
on LCD screen
Playing time
with LCD closed
UD
O.
DCR-TRV525
Battery
NP-F330
pack
70 (65)
100 (90)
NP-F530
(supplied)
115 (105)
170 (155)
NP-F550
145 (130)
205 (185)
NP-F730
260 (235)
350 (310)
NP-F730H/F750
295 (265)
425 (380)
NP-F930
405 (370)
555 (500)
NP-F950
465 (420)
650 (590)
NP-F960
550 (495)
765 (685)
Approximate
number
of minutes
when you use a fully charged
battery
Numbers in parentheses
"( )" indicate the time using a normally charged
battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
battery.
The
The remaining battery time indicator
The indicator may not be correct, depending
on the conditions in which you are
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute
the correct remaining
battery time to be displayed.
for
If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
What is "InfoLITHIUM'?
The "InfoLITHIUM"
is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption
with compatible
electronic equipment.
This unit is compatible
with the "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery. "InfoLITHIUM"
battery packs have the ('1_InfourHluMmark.
"InfoLITHIUM"
is a trademark
of Sony Corporation.
Step
1 Preparing
Connecting
the power
to a wall
supply
outlet
When you use your camcorder
for a long time, we recommend
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power
jack on your camcorder
with the plug's • mark facing
(2) Connect
the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect
the power cord to a wall outlet.
that you power
adaptor
it from a
to the DC IN
up.
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected
from the AC power source (house current)
connected
to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
as long as it is
Notes
• The AC power
camcorder.
adaptor
can supply
power
even if the battery
pack is attached
to your
• The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger
14
(not supplied).
Step 2 Inserting
a cassette
We recommend
using Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8
1_ video cassettes.
(1) Prepare
the power supply
(p. 10).
(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment,
and press EJECT. The cassette
compartment
opens automatically.
(3) Insert a cassette with its window
facing out and the write-protect
tab on the
cassette up.
{4) Close the cassette compartment
by pressing
the _
mark on the cassette
compartment.
The cassette compartment
automatically
goes down.
(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.
2
3
To eject
a cassette
Follow the procedure
above,
m
u_
./
4,5
and eject the cassette
in step 3.
Notes
• Do not press the cassette compartment
down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 1} system.
• The recording
time when you use your camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8
Hi [] tape. If you select the LP mode in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8
HI [] tape.
• If you use standard
8 [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.
Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 [] tape on other camcorders
(including other DCR-TRV520/TRV525).
• The cassette compartment
may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the _
mark.
• Do not pick up your camcorder
by holding the lid of the cassette compartment.
To prevent accidental
Slide the write-protect
erasure
tab on the cassette
!ii!ilii!
¸,
to expose
the red mark.
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-- Recording
- Basics --
Recording
a picture
Your camcorder
(1) Remove
automatically
focuses
for you.
the lens cap by pressing
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source
both
and insert
(4) Open
turns
(5) Press START/STOP.
appears.
The camera
lights
while
is set to the standby
the LCD panel
off.
while
pressing
press
See "Step
pressing
and attach
1" and
the small
the lens
"Step
green
2" for
button.
mode.
OPEN.
Your camcorder
recording
lamp
up. To stop recording,
on its sides
a cassette.
more information
(p. 10 to 15).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
Your camcorder
knobs
The viewfinder
automatically
starts recording.
The REC indicator
located on the front of your camcorder
START/STOP
The recording
lamp lights up in the viewfinder
viewfinder
(DCR-TRV520
only).
1
again.
when
you record
with
the
3
LOCK
_40min
E) _ REC 0:00:01
2
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
Notes
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone
during
recording.
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder
records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p 64). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on
your camcorder,
we recommend
that you play back the tape on your camcorder.
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Recording
a picture
Note on LOCK
When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer
accidentally.
The LOCK is released as a default setting.
be set to MEMORY
To enable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off your camcorder.
When
you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
;u
o
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes
Your camcorder
automatically
turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
To adjust
BRIGHT.
the brightness
The LCD panel moves
the lens side.
of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons
about
90 degrees
to the viewfinder
side and about
I
CO
2.
r,t
on LCD
180 degrees
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the Q indicator
on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder
(Mirror mode).
to
appears
180 °
90 °
When closing the LCD panel,
camcorder body.
set it vertically
until it clicks, and swing
it into the
Note
When using the LCD screen
turns off.
except in the mirror
mode,
the viewfinder
automatically
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend
, viewfinder.
that you use the
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture
recorded.
on the LCD is a mirror-image.
However,
During recording in the mirror mode
You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY
Indicators
the picture
on the Remote
will be normal
when
Commander.
in the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as IIO and REC as O. Some of other indicators
mirror-reversed
and others are not displayed.
appear
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Recording
After
a picture
recording
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to OFF (CHARGE).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
Move the
Using the
"T" side:
"W" side:
power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
zoom function sparingly results in better-looking
recordings.
for telephoto (subject appears closer)
for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
Zoom greater than 25x is performed digitany. To activate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 64)
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears when you -select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in
the menu settings.
--
Notes on digital zoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25x.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side.
When
If you
focus
away
away
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you shoot close to a subject
cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the
is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about I cm)
in the wide-angle position.
Recording
a picture
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder
lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder
and move the viewfinder
lens adjustment
_a
o
lever.
I
_a
The indicators
are not recorded
on tape.
Remaining battery time indicator
Format indicator
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
Time code/Tape
counter indicator
indicator
This appears after you start to record for a while.
dicator
This is displayed
for five seconds
is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
after the POWER switch
Date indicator
This is displayed
for five seconds
is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
after the POWER
switch
Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [) system only)
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:flames)
in VTR
mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard
8 system, the tape counter
appears.
You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.
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Recording
a picture
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind
light background,
use the backlight function.
the subject or a subject
with a
Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.
The [] indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.
LIGHT
If you press EXPOSURE when shooting
The backlight function will be canceled.
backlit subjects
The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you
can satisfactorily
record the environment
of nocturnal animals for observation
when
you use this function.
While your camcorder
and "NIGHTSHOT"
To cancel the NightShot
OFFI
ION _SUPER
NightShot
emitter
2O
is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON.
indicators
flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
function,
NIGHTSHOT J
Light
slide NIGHTSHOT
to OFF.
Recording
a picture
Using
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
The Super NightShot
mode makes
in the NightShot mode.
subjects
up to 16 times brighter
than those recorded
(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON in CAMERA
mode. [] and "NIGHTSHOT"
indicators
flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press SUPER NIG_ITSHOT.
S_ and "SUPER
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
To cancel
Using
the
The picture
N.S.LIGHT
the Super
NightShot
NightShot
mode,
press
NIGHTSHOT"
indicators
flash
m
8
SUPER
NIGHTSHOT
again.
I
Light
will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable
to ON in the menu settings (p. 64).
NightShot
Light, set
Notes
• Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This
may cause your camcorder
to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT
set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be
recorded in incorrect or unnatural
colors.
• If focusing is difficult
focus manually.
with the autofocus
While using the NightShot
- Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
mode
when using
the NightShot
function, you can not use the following
While using the Super NightShot
functions:
- Fader
function,
function,
functions:
you can not use the following
- Digital effect
- Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
Shutter speed in the Super NightShot mode
The shutter speed will be automatically
changed depending
the background.
The motion of the picture will be slow.
NightShot Light
NightShot
Light rays are infrared and so are invisible.
using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).
on the brightness
The maximum
shooting
of
distance
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Recording
a picture
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically.
This mode is useful
when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander
for this
operation.
(1) Press _ (self-timer)
in the standby
mode. The _ (self-timer)
indicator
appears
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
(2) Press
START/STOP.
Self-timer
starts
counting
down
seconds of the countdown,
automatically.
from
the beep
10 with a beep
sound
gets faster,
sound.
In the last two
then recording
starts
START/STOP
1
(self-timer)
To stop the self-timer
Press START/STOP.
Use the Remote Commander
recording
for convenience.
To record
still images
using
Press PHOTO in step 2. (P. 30)
To cancel
self-timer
the
self-timer
recording
Press _ (self-timer) so that the _ indicator disappears
screen while your camcorder
is in the standby mode.
from the LCD or viewfinder
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically
- Self-timer recording is finished.
- The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE)
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cancelled
or VTR.
when:
Checking
the recording
- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH
You can use these buttons
between the last recorded
/ Rec Review
to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition
scene and the next scene you record is smooth.
O
u_
I
u_
END
_
SEARCH
.
_
: _
7 ¸
;
: ?
You can go to the end of the recorded
section
,
after you record.
Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.
The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns
mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
You can search
for the next recording
to the standby
start point.
Hold down the +/- (@) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded
section is played back.
+ : to go forward
- : to go backward
Release EDITSEARCH
to stop playback. If you press START/STOP,
re-recording begins
from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
You cannot monitor the sound.
You can check the section
which
you have stopped
most recently.
Press the - (@) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily
in the standby mode.
The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and
then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from
the speaker or headphones.
Notes
• END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review wor k only for tapes recorded in the
Digital8 |) system.
• If you start recording
after using the end search function, occasionally,
the transition
between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth.
• Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search
function does not work.
If a tape has a black portion in the recorded portions
The end search
function
may not work correctly.
_
--Playback-
Basics--
Playing
back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,
you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.
You can control playback usin_
the Remote Commander
supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded
tape.
(2) Set the POWER
switch
video
(3) Open
control buttons
the LCD panel
(4) Press
(5) Press
_
I_
(6) To adjust
speaker
to VTR while
light up.
while pressing
pressing
the small
green
button.
The
OPEN.
to rewind the tape.
to start playback.
the volume,
on your
press
carncorder
either
of the two buttons
is silent when
on VOLUME.
the LCD panel
The
is closed.
REW8
PLAY
1
To stop
Press II.
playback
When monitoring
on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder
screen facing out.
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body
with the LCI_
Playing
back a tape
To display
the screen
Press DISPLAY
camcorder.
'n dlcato_
=
on your camcorder
- Di play ....funct,on
or the Remote
The indicators
appear on the LCD screen.
To make the indicators
disappear,
press DISPLAY
Commander
supplied
with your
again.
"0
DATA CODE
o-
I
DISPLAY
Using
the
data
code
function
Your camcorder automatically
records not only images on the tape but also the
recording
data (date/time
or various settings when recorded)
(Data code).
Press DATA CODE on your camcorder
mode.
or the Remote
Commander
The display changes as follows:
date/time
_ various settings (SteadyShot,
exposure
gain, shutter speed, aperture value) ---* no indicator
in the playback
AUTO/MANUAL,
white balance,
"_ AUTO
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12:05:56 AM
Not to display recording date
Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu
The display changes as follows:
date/time
--* no indicator
Notes
settings
AWB
9dB
(p. 64).
on the data code function
• The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [) system.
• Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when recording images on
"Memory Stick."
Recording data
Recording
data is your camcorder's
information
when you have recorded.
recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed.
When you use data code function,
bars ( .........
In the
and --:--:--) appear if:
- A blank section of the tape is being played back.
-The tape is unreadable
due to tape damage or noise.
- The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.
Data code
When you connect
your camcorder
to the TV, the data code appears
on the TV screen.
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Playing
back a tape
Various
playback
To operate
modes
video control
buttons,
set the
POWER
switch to VTR.
To view
a still image
(playback
pause)
Press II during playback.
To resume playback, press II or I_.
To advance
the tape
Press _
in the stop mode. To resume
normal
playback,
press I_.
To rewind
the tape
Press _
in the stop mode. To resume
normal
playback,
press I_.
To change
the
playback
direction
Press _ on the Remote Commander
during
To resume normal playback, press ID".
To locate
a scene
monitoring
or _
during
playback
the
Keep pressing
button.
_
playback.
To monitor
rewinding
the high-speed
picture
the tape (skip scan)
to reverse
picture
To resume
(picture
normal
while
the
picture
at slow
speed
(slow
release
the
picture
at double
the
or
the tape. To resume
playback)
Press l_- on the Remote Commander
during playback. For slow playback
direction, press (, then press roD-on the Remote Commander.
To resume
playback, press I=.-.
To view
directio]
search)
playback,
advancing
Keep pressing _
while rewinding
or _
while advancing
rewinding
or advancing,
release the button.
To view
the playback
in the rever_
normal
speed
Press x2 on the Remote Commander
during playback. For double speed playback
reverse direction, press (, then press x2 on the Remote Commander.
To resume
normal playback, press I_.
To view
the
picture
in t}
frame-by-frame
Press II1_ on the Remote Commander
in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-fram_
playback in the reverse direction, press 4111.To resume normal playback, press I=_.
To search
the
Press END SEARCH
back and stops.
last scene
recorded
(END
SEARCH)
in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds
of the recorded
section plays
in the various playback modes
• Noise may appear when your camcorder
plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/
standard 8 system.
• Sound is muted.
• The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the
Digital8 [) system.
Notes on the playback pause mode
• When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder
enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press I1_.
• The previous recording
may appear.
automatically
Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 1) system
The slow playback can be performed
smoothly on your camcorder;
however,
function does not work for an output signal from the [ DV IN/OUT jack.
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When you play back a tape in reverse
Horizontal
noise may appear at the center
malfunction.
or top and bottom
this
of the screen. This is not
Viewing
the recording
on TV
Connect your camcorder
to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting
cable supplied
with your camcorder
to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate
the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures
on the LCD screen. When monitoring
the playback picture on the TV screen, we
recommend
that you power your camcorder
from a wall outlet using the AC power
adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions
of your TV or VCR.
Open the jack cover. Connect
cable. Then, set the TV/VCR
your camcorder to the TV using
selector on the TV to VCR.
the A/V
connecting
O"
I
S VIDEO
IN
AUDIO/VIDEO
@ S VIDEO
O VIDEO
} oo,o
,-"aN
: Signal flow
Connect your camcorder
to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder.
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the
white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R
(right) signal.
If your "IV or VCR has an S video jack
Connect using an S video cable (not supplied)
to obtain high-quality
pictures.
With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V
connecting
cable.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied)
to the S video jacks on both your camcorder
and the TV or the VCR.
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Viewing
the
recording
on TV
Using the AV cordless iR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied)
to your TV or VCR, you
can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions
of
the AV cordless IR receiver.
S.LASER LINK
Super laser link emittel
Before operation
Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder,
and insert
the recorded tape.
(q) After connecting
your TV and AV cordless
IR receiver,
set the POWER switch
on the AV cordless
IR receiver to ON.
(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR
selector on the TV to VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder
to VTR
(4) Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up.
(5) Press I_ on your camcorder
to start playback.
(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless
IR receiver. Adjust the
position
of your camcorder
and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear
playback
pictures.
To cancel
the
super
laser
link
function
Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button
goes out.
If you use a Sony TV
• You can turn on the TV automatically
when you press S.LASER LINK on your
camcorder.
To do so, do as follow in advance:
- Turn the TV's main switch on.
- Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings.
- Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TV's remote sensor.
• You can switch the video input of the TV automatically
to the one which the AV
cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to
the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the
picture and sound may be disconnected
momentarily
when the video input is
switched.
• The above feature
may not work on some TV models.
If you turn the power off
Super laser link function turns off automatically.
When super laser link is activated (the S.LASER LINK button is lit)
Your camcorder
consumes power. Press S.LASER LINK to turn off the super
function when it is not needed.
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__,_is a trademark
of Sony Corporation.
laser link
Advanced
Recording
Operations
--
Recording a still image
-Tape Photo recording
on a tape
You can record a still image like a photograph.
This mode is useful when you want to
record an image such as a photograph
or when you print a picture using a video printer
(not supplied).
You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode
on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on
"Memory Stick's (p. 72).
(1) In the standby
The CAPTURE
mode, keep pressing
PHOTO
indicator
appears.
Recording
To change the still image, release
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(2) Press PHOTO deeper.
PHOTO,
lightly until a still image
does not start yet.
select
a still image
again,
appears.
and
then
Q.
Q,,
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
is recorded
seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded.
The still image is displayed
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
is completed.
for about
seven
0
untill recording
_&.
o
i
im,i
m,
0
I_CAPTURE
2
Notes
• During the tape photo recording, you cannot
• The PHOTO button does not work:
change
the mode
or setting.
- while the digital effect function is set or in use.
- while the fader function is in use.
• When recording a still image,
appear on the image.
do not shake your camcorder.
Mosaic-pattern
noise may
To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander
Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander.
Your camcorder records an image on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder
immediately.
When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA
recording
You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
by pressing PHOTO
lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds,
and your camcorder
returns to the standby mode. During the seven seconds to record,
you cannot shoot another still image.
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Recording
a still image
on a tape
- Tape Photo
recording
You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you
want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander
for this operation.
(1) In the standby
mode, press xff.)(self-timer).
The _ (self-timer)
indicator
appears
on the LCD screen
(2) Press PHOTO firmly.
Self-timer
starts
counting
seconds
of the countdown,
automatically.
or in the viewfinder.
down
from
the beep
10 with a beep
sound
gets faster,
sound.
In the last two
then recording
starts
PHOTO
1 ,o(self-timer)
--
To cancel
self-timer
recording
Press _ (self-timer) so that the _ indicator disappears
from the LCD or viewfinder
screen while your camcorder
is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer
recording with the Remote Commander.
Note
The self-timer recording mode is automatically
- Self-timer recording is finished.
- The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE)
3O
cancelled
or VTR.
when:
Recording
Printing
a still
image
on a tape
- Tape
Photo
recording
the still image
You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video
printer using the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder.
Connect the A/V connecting
cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO
jack and connect the yellow
plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating
instructions
of the video printer as well.
Video printer
S VIDEO
I
_,
VIDEO
K
o
AUDIO/VIDEO
o
: Signal flow
If the video printer is equipped with S video input
Use the S video connecting
cable (not supplied).
Connect
S video input of the video printer.
it to the S VIDEO jack and the
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Using the wide
mode
You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen
TV (16:9 WIDE).
Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
(DCR-TRV525) during
recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the viewfinder
(DCR-TRV520), on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen
TV [c] are compressed
in the
widthwise
direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen
TV to the full mode,
you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
[a]
[b]
_
16:9_
In the standby
mode, set 16:9WIDE
to ON in the menu
settings
(p. 64).
MENU
To cancel
Set 16:9WIDE
the
wide
mode
to OFF in the menu
settings.
In the wide mode, you cannot select the following
- Old movie
- Bounce
functions:
During recording
You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your
camcorder
to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting.
Connection
for a TV
Pictures recorded
size when:
- you connect
system.
- you connect
in the 16:9WIDE
mode
automatically
appear
your camcorder
to a TV that is compatible
your camcorder
to the S video jack on the TV.
on the TV screen
with the video
at full
ID (ID-1/ID-2)
ID-2 system
The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection
signal with ID-1 signals inserted between
video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment
by an A/V
connecting
cable.
If the wide mode is set to ON
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The SteadyShot
function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings
when the SteadyShot
function is working, _q_ flashes and the SteadyShot
function does
not function.
Using the fader
You can fade the picture
function
in or out to give your recording
a professional
appearance.
[a]
FADER
M.FADER
o.
<
(mosaic)
f_
D.
rD
fl
O
BOUNCE_I _)
o
"o
tO
O
OVERLAP 2)
WIPE 2)
DOT 2)
(ramdom
dot)
[b]
:it:_
i_:
MONOTONE
When
When
fading
fading
in, the picture gradually
out the picture gradually
_)You can use this function
2)Fade in only
when
changes from black-and-white
to color.
changes
from color to black-and-white.
D ZOOM
is set to OFF in the menu
setting.
33
Using the fader
function
(1) When fading
In the standby
When
in [a]
mode,
fading
press
FADER
fader
indicator
mode,
press
FADER
The indicator
changes
FADER ---* M.FADER
WIPE ---* DOT
as follows:
---* BOUNCE
The last selected
mode
fader
START/STOP.
After the fade in/out
the normal mode.
until
_
is indicated
the desired
fader
MONOTONE
indicator
first of all.
The fader
indicator
is carried
out, your camcorder
stops
flashing.
automatically
FADER
-
FADERIII1_
_
t
Before pressing
34
the
fader
tllIJ_
function
START/STOP,
flashes.
--* OVERLAP
1
To cancel
flashes.
out [b]
In the recording
(2) Press
until the desired
press FADER until the indicator
disappears.
returns
to
Using the fader
function
Notes
• The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 [)
system.
• You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you
cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:
- Digital effect
- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only)
- Super NightShot
- Tape photo recording
Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function
Your camcorder
stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator
flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears
from the LCD or viewfinder
screen. Depending
on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly.
While using the bounce function,
- Focus
- Zoom
- Picture effect
Note on the bounce
The BOUNCE indicator
- D ZOOM is activated
- Wide mode
- Picture effect
- PROGRAM AE
you cannot use the following
functions:
oJ
o.
_0
o
t_
o
"o
rD
function
does not appear in the following
in the menu settings
o.
<
O
mode or functions:
b_
35
Using special
You can digitally
TV.
[a]
effects
process
images
- Picture
to obtain
special
effect
effects like those in films or on the
NEG. ART [a] :
SEPIA :
B&W :
SOLARIZE [b] :
SLIM [c] :
STRETCH [d] :
PASTEL [e] :
The color and brightness of the image is reversed.
The image is sepia.
The image is monochrome
(black-and-white).
The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
The image expands vertically.
The image expands horizontally.
The contrast of the image is emphasized,
and the image looks like an
animated
cartoon.
MOSAIC If] :
The image is mosaic.
[b]
(1) Press
It]
PICTURE
The picture
(2) Turn
[d]
EFFECT
effect
in CAMERA
indicator
the SEL/PUSH
[el
mode.
appears.
EXEC dial to select the desired
The indicator
changes
as follows:
NEG.ART
H
SEPIA *---* B&W *---* SOLARIZE
PASTEL
_
[f]
picture
*---* SLIM _
effect mode.
STRETCH
MOSAIC
1
PICTURE
EFFECT
2
NEG. ART
To turn
the
Press PICTURE
picture
EFFECT.
effect
function
While using the picture effect function
You cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL
36
When you turn the power off
The picture effect is automatically
canceled.
off
EFFECT.
Using special
effects
You can add special effects to recorded
sound is recorded normally.
- Digital
image
effect
using the various
digital functions.
The
STILL
You can record
a still image
so that it is superimposed
on a moving
image.
FLASH (FLASH MOTION)
You can record
still images
successively
at constant
LUML (LUMINANCEKEY)
You can swap a brighter area in a still image
intervals.
with a moving
image.
D.
,€
TRAIL
==
You can record
the image
so that an incidental
image
like a trail is left.
SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)
8
You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording
dark images more brightly. However, the image may be less clear.
=
o
"o
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere
to images. Your camcorder
sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate
Still image
Moving
image
Still image
Moving
image
automatically
shutter speed.
g
o
=_
STILL
LUMI.
37
Using special
effects
(1) Press DIGITAL
appears.
- Digital
EFFECT
effect
in CAMERA
mode.
The digital
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired
The indicator
changes
as follows:
STILL _
FLASH _
LUMI. _
TRAIL _
SLOW
effect indicator
digital
effect mode.
SHTR _
OLD MOVIE
(3) Press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial. The indicator
lights up and the bars
In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to adjust the effect as follows:
STILL - The rate of the still image you want
image
FLASH - The interval
of flash motion
LUMI.
to superimpose
- The color scheme of the area in the still image
swapped
with a moving image
TRAIL - The vanishing
SLOW SHTR - Shutter
OLD MOVIE
time of the incidental
image
speed. The larger the shutter
is to be
number,
the
slower the shutter speed.
- No adjustment
necessary
The more bars there are on screen, the stronger
appear in the following
modes: STILL, FLASH,
1
on the moving
which
speed
appear.
the digital effect. The bars
LUMI. and TRAIL.
DIGITAL
EFFECT
LUMI.
2
To cancel
the digital
Press DIGITAL EFFECT.
38
effect
Using special
effects
- Digital
Effect
Notes
• The following functions do not work during
- Fader
- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE
- Tape photo recording
- Super NightShot
• The following functions
- Exposure
- PROGRAM AE
• The following functions
-- Exposure
- Wide mode
- Picture effect
- PROGRAM AE
digital effect:
do not work in the slow shutter
do not work in the old movie
mode:
mode:
3=
o-
tO
0.
;;0
When you turn the power off
The digital effect is automatically
O
canceled.
When recording in the slow shutter mode
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually
o
"O
using a tripod.
=.
==
Shutter speed
Shutter
speed
SLOW
SHTR
1
number
Shutter
1/30
speed
SLOW
SHTR 2
1/15
SLOW
SHTR 3
1/8
SLOW
SHTR 4
1/4
39
Using the PROGRAM
You can select PROGRAM
requirements.
AE function
AE (Auto Exposure)
mode to suit your specific
O Spotlight
mode
This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing
when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater,
_
Soft portrait
shooting
excessively
white
mode
This mode brings out the subject while
people or flowers.
creating
Sports lesson mode
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving
a soft background
subjects
for subjects
such as
such as in tennis or golf.
"_" Beach & ski mode
This mode prevents people's faces from appearing
dark in strong light or reflected
such as at a beach in midsummer
or on a ski slope.
ligh
Sunset & moon mode
This mode allows you to maintain
night views, fireworks displays.and
atmosphere
when you are recording
neon signs.
sunsets,
[] Landscape mode
This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains
prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows
are recording
a subject behind glass or a screen.
Low lux mode
This mode
4O
makes
subjects
brighter
in insufficient
light.
general
and
when you
Using the PROGRAM
(1) Press
AE function
PROGRAM
AE in CAMERA
indicator
appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH
The indicator
or MEMORY
EXEC dial to select
changes
mode.
the desired
The PROGRAM
AE
mode.
as follows:
1
o.
o.
2
0
_&.
o
"o
t#
o
To turn
the
Press PROGRAM
PROGRAM
AE function
off
AE.
Notes
• In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This
is because your camcorder
is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
• In the sunset & moon and landscape
modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on
distant subjects.
• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE mode:
- Slow shutter
- Old movie
- Bounce
• The following functions
- Digital effect
- Overlap
- Wipe
- Dot
do not work in the low lux mode:
- Exposure
• While setting the NIGHTSHOT
to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
• While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low lux mode does not work. (The indicator
flashes.)
If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium
lamp or mercury lamp
Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn
the PROGRAM AE function off.
- Soft portrait mode
- Sports lesson mode
41
Adjusting
the exposure
manually
You can manually
adjust and set the exposure.
Adjust the exposure manually
in the following cases:
- The subject is backlit
- Bright subject and dark background
To record dark pictures (e.g, night scenes) faithfully
(1) Press
EXPOSURE
The exposure
{2) Turn
in CAMERA
indicator
the SEL/PUSH
appears
or MEMORY
mode.
on the LCD screen
EXEC dial to adjust
or in the viewfinder.
the brightness.
1
EXPOSURE
2
To return
to the
automatic
exposure
mode
Press EXPOSURE.
Notes
• When you adjust the exposure
work in CAMERA mode:
manually,
the following
function
and modes
do not
manually,
the backlight
function
does not work in
- Backlight
- Old movie
- Slow shutter
• When you adjust the exposure
MEMORY mode.
Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic
- if you change the PROGRAM AE mode
- if you slide NIGHTSHOT
to ON
42
mode:
Focusing
manually
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following
• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting:
- subjects through glass coated with water droplets.
- horizontal
stripes.
-subjects
with little contrast with backgrounds
such as walls and sky.
• When you want to change the focus from a subject
background.
• Shooting a stationary
subject when using a tripod.
in the foreground
cases:
to a subject
in the
3>
<
t_
to
o.
_0
tO
o
(1) Set FOCUS
appears
(2) Turn
to MANUAL
in CAMERA
on the LCD screen
the focus
or MEMORY
mode,
The _
indicator
uo
o
or in the viewfinder.
ring to sharpen
13
rD
focus.
O
==
FOCUS
To return
to the
Set FOCUS to AUTO.
To record
distant
autofocus
mode
subjects
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on infinity and
indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual
focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder
focuses on near objects even though
you are trying to shoot a distant object.
To focus precisely
Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position
the "W" (wide-angle)
position. This makes focusing easier.
When you shoot
at
close to the subject
Focus at the end of the "W" (wide-angle)
•
III
and then shooting
position.
changes to the following indicators:
when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.
43
Superimposing
a title
You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom
the language, color, size and position of titles.
(1) Press
TITLE
(2) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
to display
the title menu
titles (p. 46). You can also select
in the standby
EXEC dial to select
O, then
mode.
press
the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press
The titles are displayed
in the language
you selected.
(4) Change
the color, size, or position,
if necessary.
(_) Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select the color,
press
(_ Turn
dial.
(_) Repeat
size, or position,
then
the dial. The item appears.
the SEL/PUSH
steps
(D and
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH
(6) Press START/STOP
(7) When
the dial.
you want
EXEC dial to select
(_) until
to stop recording
T_
;
_
_i
to complete
the title, press
PRESET
£3
_
PRI
T MARK
MEMORY
SET
DELETE
ALL
_ORMA_
**}RETURN
_
SLIDE
SHOW_
_ll_l.
MEMORY SET
_
cancel
PROTECT
SLIDE
SHOW
PRINT
MARK
DELETE
ALL
QUALITy
FORMAT
_N:tETURN
{MENU]:END
_1 CONTINUOUS
_'
QUALITY
D_FLO./FRAME
I _
To
IFRAME
E_
_
QUALITY
OIELO/FRAME
_
P INT MARK
_
SLIDE
SHOW
"
CONTINUOU_
DELETE
ALL
FORMAT
_ETURN
[MENU]:END
_/_
21/40_
21/40_
ON
protection
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
Note
Formatting
erases all information
on the "Memory Stick", including the protected
image data. Check the contents of the "Memory Stick" before formatting.
If the write-protect
You cannot
tab on the "Memory
carry out image
protection.
Stick" is set to LOCK
97
Deleting
images
You can delete
images stored
in a "Memory
Stick."
Before operation
Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
Deleting
selected
images
(1) Set the POWER
switch
to MEMORY
the right (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want
(3) Press
(4) Press
MEMORY
MEMORY
DELETE.
DELETE
or VTR. Make
to delete
sure
that the LOCK is set to
(p. 89).
"DELETE?"
appears
on the LCD screen.
again. The selected image is deleted.
LOCK
4
3
DELETE
10o-oo21
DELETE
_I
DELETE?
DELETE]
To cancel
deleting
an
Press MEMORY - Lnstep 4.
21 /40
:DEL
[ ] : CANCELJ
image
To delete
an image
displayed
on the index
Press MEMORY +/- to move the _ indicator to the desired
and 4.
screen
image and follow steps 3
Notes
• To delete a protected
image, first cancel image protection.
• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images
before deleting them.
98
to delete carefully
Deleting
images
Deleting
all the images
You can delete all the unprotected
(1) Set the POWER
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
switch
images
in the "Memory
to MEMORY
or VTR. Make
the right (unlock) position.
Press MENU to make the menu
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
Turn the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial
to EXECUTE.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH
DELETING
appears
deleted, COMPLETE
Stick".
sure
that the LOCK
is set to
display appear.
to select D, then press the dial.
to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes
EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected
images
is displayed.
are
¢D
3
0
ol
0
"0
O_
P0
0
MENU
®
4
CONTINUOUS
QUALITY
[_4FLD/FRAME
PRINT
MARK
PROTECT
I _c MEMORYSE
T
QUALITY
_,FLD/FRAME
PRINT
MARK
PROTECT
l
MEMORYSET
_
_READY
_ErURN
[MENU]:END
FORMAT
5
l
CONTINUOUS
QUALITY
PRINT
MARK
PROTECT
I r_ MEMORYSE
T
_1_
I
/
_ETURN
[MENU];ENO
FORMAT
_1_
i_
[_J
To cancel
deleting
Select RETURN
all the
images
FORMAT
1
_I
1 [MENU]:END
_ETURN
_1
_'
_
OK
QUALITY
D4FLD./FRAME
PRINT
MARK
r_ MEMORYSET
PROTECT
SLIDE
SHOW
_1 _4RETURN
CONTINUOUS
]
_4R_TVRN
CONTINUOUS
_ETURN
IMENUI:ENO
FORMAT
CONTINUOUS
_
_4FLD
/FRAME
_
PRkNT MARK
_
pROTECT
_
IOE
H W
_
QUALITY
MEMORY SET
_ETURN
FORMAT
MENU
END
_'DE_ET,Na
in the
in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH
_,COMP_ETE
•
L
"Memory
EXEC.
CONTrNUOUS
_,IFLD
/FRAME
_
pRI_IT
MARK
_
PROTECT
_
ID
W
_'
QUALITY
MEMORY
SET
,_ETURN
FORMAT
(MENUl
]
:ENO
Stick"
99
Deleting
images
While DELETING appears
Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
If the write-protect tab on the "Memory
You cannot delete images.
100
Stick" is set to LOCK
Writing
a print
mark - PRINT MARK
You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing
out still images later.
Your camcorder
conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard
for
specifying the still images to print out.
Before operation
Insert a "Memory
Stick"
(1) Set the POWER
the right
into your camcorder.
switch
(un!ock)
to MEMORY
or VTR. Make
sure that the LOCK
is set to
position.
(2) Play back the image you want to write
(3) Press MENU to display
the menu.
a print
mark.
(p. 89)
(4) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select [_,
(5) Turn
(6) Turn
the SEL/PUSH
the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK,
EXEC dial to select ON, then press
(7) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
data file name of the image with a print
then press
The J3," mark
mark.
the dial.
then press
the dial.
the dial.
is displayed
beside
the
tO
3
O
LOCK
O
"o
m
p.
O
4
'1[_
MENU
D_
i/ ._'_
_
i
! __
I_
_
[_
1B' CONTINUOUS
QUALITY
K:_,IFLD
/ FRAME
_
OFF
FLD • / FRAME
PRINT MARK
PROTECT
SLIDE
SHOW
QUALITY ALL
DELETE
FORMAT
_URN
[MENUI : END
OFF
Ere PROTECT
SLIDE
SHOW
DELETE
ALL
FORMAT
_qETURN
[MENU] : END
_,*
_
_
CONTINUOUS
QUALITY
_
_4
FLD,
El
r,c
_
/ FRAME
PROTECT
SLIDE
SHOW
DELETE
ALL
FORMAT
_ETURN
[MENU 1 : ENO
_m" CONTINUOUS
_[f QUALITY
_:_,FLDIFRAME
6
liC
_oN
'
_
ME_ORYSET
SLIDE
SHOW
DELETE
ALL
FORMAT
_ETURN
[MENO]ENO
21
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k
To cancel
writing
print
marks
Select OFF in step 6, then press the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial.
If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK
You cannot write print marks on still images.
101
-- Additional
Information
--
Digital8 [1 system,
playback
What
is the
"Digital8
This video system
l) video cassette.
Usable
recording
_1 system"?
has been developed
cassette
and
to enable digital
recording
to Hi8 Hi[/Digital8
tapes
We recommend
using Hi8 Hi[/Digital8
l) video cassette. *
The recording
time when you use your Digital8 l) system camcorder
on Hi8 It|[/
standard
8 [ tape is half the recording time when using the conventional
Hi8 H|I_I/
standard
8 [ system camcorder.
(120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in
the SP mode.)
• If you use standard 8 [ tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.
Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard
8 [ tape on other VCRs
(including other DCR-TRV520/TRV525).
Note
Tapes recorded in the Digital8
[ (analog) system machine.
[
Hi[
I[)
|) system cannot
be played
back on Hi8 Hi []/I/standard 8
is a trademark.
is a trademark.
is a trademark.
The Digital8 E) system or Hi8 Him/standard
before the tape is played back.
8[
system
is automatically
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8 Him/standard
are output as the image signals from the _ DV IN/OUT jack.
8[
system,
detected
digital signals
Display during automatic
detection
of system
The Digital8 [) system or Hi8 I'11[]/I/standard 8 [ system is automatically
detected, and
the playback system is automatically
switched to. During switching of systems, the
screen turns blue, and the following displays appear. A hissing noise also sometimes
can be heard.
[) --* HI [/lil: During
Hi I/I/[ --_ E): During
When
you
play
switching
switching
from Digital8 t) to Hi8 HI []/standard
8[
from Hi8 H|l/I/standard
8 [ to Digital8 |)
back
Using any other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that has recorded
copyright control signals for copyright protection
of software which is played back on
your camcorder.
When
you
record
You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains
for copyright protection
of software.
COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder
try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record
on the tape when it records.
102
copyright
control
signals
or on the TV screen if you
copyright control signals
Digital8
[) system,
recording
and playback
When you playback a dual sound track tape
When
you
use tapes
recorded
in the
Digital8
[) system
When you play back a Digital8 |) system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track
tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu
settings (p. 64).
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
Playing back
a stereo tape
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
STEREO
Stereo
Main sound
1
Lch
Main sound
2
Rch
Sub sound
When
you
use a tape
recorded
in the
and sub sound
Hi8/standard
8 system
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system,
set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 64).
Sound from speaker
HiFi Sound
Mode
Playing back
a stereo tape
Playing back a dual
sound track tape
STEREO
Stereo
Main sound
1
Monaural
2
Unnatural
and sub sound
Main sound
Sound
Q.
O
DJ
o
Sub sound
o
You cannot
record
dual sound
programs
on your camcorder.
103
About
i.LINK
The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant
describes the i.LINK standard
and its features.
What
DV input/output
jack. This section
is "i.LINK"?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions
between equipment
having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible
equipment
can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications
are operations
and data transactions
with various digital AV equipment.
When two or more i.LINK-compatible
equipment
are connected to this unit in a daisy
chain, operations
and data transactions
are possible with not only the equipment
that
this unit is connected
to but also with other devices via the directly connected
equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the
characteristics
and specifications
of the equipment
to be connected, and that operations
and data transactions
are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment
can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK
cable (DV cable). When connecting
this unit to i.LINK-compatible
equipment
having
two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment
be connected.
to
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,
and is a trademark
approved
by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international
standard standardized
by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
i.LINK's maximum
rates are defined:
$100 (approx.
$200 (approx.
$400 (approx.
baud
rate varies
according
to the equipment.
Three maximum
baud
100Mbps*)
200Mbps)
400Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under "Specifications"
in the instruction
manual of each
equipment.
It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment
on which it is not indicated such as this unit is
"$100".
When units are unit is connected to equipment
having a different
the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
maximum
baud rate,
* What is "Mbps'?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received
in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data
can be sent in one second.
104
About
iiLINK
i.LINK
Functions
on this unit
For details on how to dub when
DV jacks, see page 86.
this unit is connected
to other video equipment
having
This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment
made by
SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.
Before connecting
this unit to a personal computer,
make sure that application
software
supported
by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.
For details on precautions
when connecting
this unit, also refer to the instruction
manuals for the equipment
to be connected.
Required
i.EiNK Cabie
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
cable (during
DV dubbing).
i.LINK and _, are trademarks.
m.
e_
o
O
105
Changing the lithium
camcorder
battery
in your
When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source
attached. Otherwise,
you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu
settings hold in memory by the lithium battery.
Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak
or dead, the K_indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
for about 5
seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case,
replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of
any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries
according
to the manufacturer's
instructions.
(+)
(-)
WARNING
The battery
in fire.
may explode
if mistreated.
Do not recharge,
disassemble,
Lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
• Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact.
Lithium battery installed at the factory
This battery may not last 1 year.
106
nor dispose
of it
Changing
Changing
the
lithium
the lithium
battery
in your
camcorder
battery
(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.
(2) Push the lithium battery in the direction
of the arrow and pull it out from
holder.
(3) Install a Sony CR2025
side facing out.
(4) Close the lid.
or Duracell
DL-2025
lithium
battery
with
the positive
the
(+)
o.
o.
1
2
o
o
3
4
107
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder,
use the following table to
troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility. If "C:Dr-I:DE3"
appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder
or the display window, the self-diagnosis
display function has worked. See page 113.
Inthe
;recording
mode
Symptom
Cause and/or
START/STOP
does not operate.
Corrective
• The POWER switch
MEMORY.
Actions
is set to OFF (CHARGE),
VTR or
-) Set it to CAMERA. (p. 16)
• The tape has run out.
-), Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 15, 24)
• The write-protect
tab is set to expose the red mark.
"_ Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15)
• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).
-_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least i hour to acclimatize.
(p. 117)
The power
goes off.
• While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder
has been in the standby mode for more than 3 minutes.
-) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to
CAMERA again. (p. 16)
The image on the viewfinder
is not clean
The SteadyShot
work.
function
The autofocusing
work.
The fader
108
function
The picture
viewfinder.
does
You cannot
record
screen
does
function
not
does not
• The viewfinder
lens is not adjusted.
-) Adjust the viewfinder
lens. (p. 19)
• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.
-) Set it to ON. (p. 64)
• 16:9WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings.
"_Set it to OFF. (p. 64)
• FOCUS is set to MANUAL.
-)' Set it to AUTO. (p. 43)
• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
-_ Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 43)
does
not work.
not appear
in the
in the LP mode.
• The digital effect function
-) Cancel it. (p. 37)
is working.
• The LCD panel is open.
-)' Close the LCD panel. (p. 17)
• The tape is the standard 8 tape.
-) Use Hi8 HI I_l/Digital8 [) tapes. (p. 68)
Troubleshooting
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Symptom
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
• The contrast between the subject and background
high. This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears
when
shoot a very bright subject.
• This is not a malfunction.
you
is too
Some tiny white spots appear on the
LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
• Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot
activated. This is not a malfunction.
An unknown picture is displayed on
the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to
CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu
The picture
or unnatural
is recorded
colors.
in incorrect
mode
is
settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder
automatically
starts the demonstration.
Insert a cassette and the demonstration
stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 69)
• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON.
"_ Set it to OFF. (p. 20)
Picture appears
too bright, and the
subject does not appear on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder.
• NIGHTSHOT
is set to ON in a bright place.
-) Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function
place. (p. 20)
A horizontal
black band appears
when shooting
a TV screen or
computer
screen.
• Set STEADYSHOT
to OFF in the menu
in a dark
setting.
(P. 64)
o.
o.
O
3
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
Symptom
The tape does not move when a
video control button is pressed.
• The POWER
The playback
• The tape has run out.
4, Rewind the tape. (p. 24)
button does not work.
switch
is set to CAMERA,
MEMORY
or OFF
(CHARGE).
-_ Set it to VTR. (p. 24)
There are horizontal lines on the
picture or the playback picture is
not clear or does not appear.
• The video head may be dirty.
"_ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cassette (not supplied). (p. 118)
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing
back a tape.
• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND
in the menu settings.
"_ Set it to STEREO. (p. 64)
• The volume is turned to minimum.
cleaning
set to 2
") Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 24)
• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings.
") Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 64)
The date search does not work
correctly.
* The tape has a blank
(p. 53)
portion
in the recorded
The picture which is recorded in the
Digital8 |} system is not played back.
• PB MODE is set to Hi 1_1/1_1in the menu
-) Set it to AUTO. (p. 64)
The tape which is recorded in the Hi8
/standard 8 system is not played
back correctly.
• Set PB MODE to I'll lrfl/m in the menu
(Continued
portion
settings.
settings.
(p. 64)
on the following
page)
109
Troubleshooting
In the recording
and playback
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.
• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.
4. Install a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)
• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
4, Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 14)
The end search function
work.
does not
* The tape was ejected after recording.
• You have not recorded on the new cassette
The end search function
work correctly.
does not
• The tape has a blank portion
The battery
discharged.
pack is quickly
in the beginning
yet.
or middle.
• The operating temperature
is too low.
• The battery pack is not fully charged.
4. Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11)
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot
recharged.
4. Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 10)
be
The battery remaining
indicator
does not indicate
the correct time.
• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment
for a long time.
• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
4. Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 10)
• The battery is dead.
4, Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)
The power goes off although the
battery remaining indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough
power to operate.
• Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the battery remaining indicator is correct.
The cassette cannot be removed
the holder.
• The power source is disconnected.
4. Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 14)
• The battery is dead.
4, Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11)
from
The [] and A indicators flash and no
functions except for cassette ejection
work.
110
modes
• Moisture condensation
has occurred.
4, Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
least 1 hour to acclimatize.
(p. 117)
for at
Troubleshooting
When
operating
usung the
Symptom
Stick" does not
• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA
") Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77)
• The "Memory Stick" is not inserted.
4" Insert a "Memory Stick". (p. 74)
does not function.
cannot
or OFF (CHARGE).
• The "Memory Stick" has already been recorded to its full
capacity.
4, Erase unnecessary
images and record again. (p. 77, 98)
• The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted.
4, Format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use
another "Memory Stick." (p. 67)
• The write-protect
tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to
LOCK.
4, Release
The image
St!Ok
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The "Memory
function.
Recording
Memo
the lock. (p. 72)
• The write-protect
LOCK.
be deleted.
tab on the "Memory
4, Release the lock. (p. 72)
• The image is protected.
-) Cancel image protection.
Stick" is set to
(p. 97)
o.
You cannot
Stick".
format
the "Memory
Deleting
all the images
carried out.
cannot
be
• The write-protect
tab on the "Memory
LOCK.
4, Release the lock. (p. 72)
Stick" is set to
• The write-protect
LOCK.
Stick" is set to
4, Release
You cannot
protect
O
the lock. (p. 72)
• The write-protect
LOCK.
the image.
tab on the "Memory
O
tab on the "Memory
Stick" is set to
4, Release the lock. (p. 72)
• The image to protect is not played back.
4, Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 89)
You cannot write
the still image.
a print
mark
on
• The write-protect
LOCK.
tab on the "Memory
Stick" is set to
4, Release the lock. (p. 72)
• The image to write a print mark is not played back.
4, Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 89)
The photo save function does not
work.
• The write-protect
tab on the "Memory
LOCK.
4, Release the lock. (p. 72)
(Continued
Stick" is set to
on the following
page)
1 11
Troubleshooting
hers
Symptom
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The Remote Commander
supplied
with your camcorder
does not work.
• COMMANDER
is set to OFF in the menu settings.
•_ Set it to ON. (p. 64)
• Something is blocking the infrared rays.
Remove the obstacle.
• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the
+ - polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks.
-_ Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 128)
• The batteries are dead.
-_ Insert new ones. (p. 128)
The picture from a TV or VCR does
not appear even when your
camcorder
is connected
to outputs
on
the TV or VCR.
• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD
-1, Set it to LCD. (p. 64)
The melody
seconds.
• Moisture
or beep sounds
for 5
While charging
the battery pack,
indicator
appears
or the indicator
flashes in the display window.
112
condensation
in the menu
settings.
has occurred.
"_ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at
least I hour to acclimatize.
(p. 117)
• Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder.
"_ Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
no
• The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
Connect it firmly. (p. 14)
• Something
is wrong with the battery pack.
÷ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
service facility.
Sony
Self-diagnosis
Your camcorder
function.
has a self-diagnosis
display
display
This function displays the current condition of
your camcorder
as a 5-digit code (a combination
of
a letter and figures) on the LCD screen, in the
viewfinder,
or in the display window.
If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following
code chart. The last two digits (indicated by DE])
will differ depending
on the state of your
camcorder.
LCD screen, viewfinder
display window
or
-4121:6bq
/
Self-diagnosis display
° C:OE]:IZIr7
You can service
yourself.
oE:E]E]:E]N
your camcorder
Contact your Sony dealer
authorized
Sony facility.
Five-digit display
C:04:[Zln
C:21:E]r7
or local
Cause and/or Corrective Actions
• You are using a battery pack that is not an
"InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack.
-> Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
battery pack. (p. 13)
• Moisture condensation
has occurred.
_' Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder
least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 117)
C:22:U]E]
" The video heads
_,
for at
are dirty.
÷ Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD
cassette (not supplied). (p. 118)
=
cleaning
C:31:E]UI
C:32:rTr7
• A malfunction
other than the above that you can service
has occurred.
Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate
your camcorder.
-'> Disconnect
the power cord of the AC power adaptor or
remove the battery pack. After reconnecting
the power
source, operate your camcorder.
E:61:E]E]
E:62:r70
• A malfunction
that you cannot service has occurred.
"_ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
__
o
=
a few times,
113
Warning
indicators
and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewflnder,
display window, check the following:
See the page in parentheses
"( )" for more information.
Warning
indicators
The still image is protected*
Slow flashing:
• The still image is protected.
Warning
Stick"*
Stick" is inserted.
Fast flashing:
• The "Memory Stick" is not readable
with your camcorder.
(p. 72)
_
0:21:00
indicator as to
Stick"*
Fast flashing:
• The "Memory Stick" is not
formatted correctly. (p. 67)
• The "Memory Stick" data is
corrupted.
(p. 72)
The battery
dead
Fast flashing:
• The battery
Moisture condensation has
Self-diagnosis display (p. 113)
occurred*
Fast flashing:
• Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder,
and leave it for
about I hour with the cassette
compartment
open. (p. 117)
100-0021
)
is dead or nearly
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly
dead. (P. 11)
is dead.
Depending
on conditions,
the r_'_
indicator may flash, even if there
are 5 to 10 minutes remaining.
Warning indicator as to tape
Slow flashing:
• The tape is near the end.
• No tape is inserted. (p. 15)
• The write-protect
tab on the
cassette is out (red).* (p. 15)
-- You need to eject the cassette*
Slow flashing:
• The write-protect
tab on the
cassette is out (red). (p. 15)
Fast flashing:
• Moisture condensation
has
occurred. (p. 117)
• The tape has run out.
• The self-diagnosis
display
function is activated. (p. 113)
Warning
indicator as to file
Slow flashing:
• The file is corrupted.
(p. 72)
• The file is unreadable.
(p. 72)
Warning indicator as to tape or
battery**
Fast flashing:
• The tape has run out.*
Slow flashing:
• The battery is nearly dead.
• The tape is near the end.
The lithium battery is weak or
is not installed. (p. 106)
Fast flashing:
• The battery is dead.
• The tape has run out. *
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
** This indicator appears in the viewfinder
114
(p. 97)
indicator as to "Memory
Slow flashing:
• No "Memory
(p. 74)
Warning
"Memory
or in the
only. (DCR-TRV520
only)
Warning
indicators
Warning
and messages
messages
• CLOCK SET
Reset the date and time. (p. 71)
• FOR "InfoLITHIUM"
BATTERY ONLY
Use an "InfoLITHIUM"
• 8mm TAPE _
Hi8 TAPE _
•_
SP REC
LP/SP
REC
A TAPE END
Use Hi8 Hi m/Digital8
_) tapes when you record
in the hP mode.* (p. 68)
Insert a cassette
CASSETTE**
The video
tape.* (P. 15)
heads are dirty. (p. 118)
• COPY INHIBIT
You tried to record a picture
control signal.* (p. 102)
• _]
The "Memory
FULL
• _K3NO FILE
NO MEMORY
• _fl MEMORY
• _] FORMAT
• _.
No still image
(p. 89)
STICK
No "Memory
STICK ERROR
The "Memory
ERROR
o--,, DIRECTORY
Check
ERROR
that has a copyright
Stick" is full.* (p. 79)
The write-protect
LOCK.* (p. 72)
• _
pack. (p. 13)
The tape has run out.*
• ,L_ NO TAPE
• r_ CLEANING
battery
tab on the "Memory
is recorded
Stick" is set to
on the "Memory
Stick" is inserted.*
Stick".*
(p. 74)
Stick" data is corrupted.*
(p. 72)
m.
O
the type of formatting.*
The "Memory Stick" has more than one directory
such as 100msdcf.*
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
x.*
The _ indicator and ii _o- CLEANING CASSETTE
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
o.
o.
m
o
3
O
tl
message
appear
one after another
115
Using your camcorder
Using your
camcorder
abroad
abroad
You can use your camcorder
in any country or area with the AC power
supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When charging the battery pack, use a commercially
available
necessary, depending
on the design of the wall outlet [bl.
adaptor
AC plug adaptor
[a], if
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C }
[a]
[b]
Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder.
If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO
input jack.
The following shows TV color systems used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines,
the U.S.A., Venezuela,
etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina,
Paraguay,
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France,
Uruguay
Guyana,
Hungary,
Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland,
Russia, Ukraine,
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference.
TIME in the menu settings. See page 64 for more information.
116
etc.
Select WORLD
Maintenance
precautions
Moisture
information
and
condensation
If your camcorder
is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder,
on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this
condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may
not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder,
the beep sounds and
the [] indicator flashes. When the A indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is
inserted in your carncorder. If moisture condenses
on the lens, the indicator will not
appear.
If moisture
condensation
occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your
camcorder,
and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment
open. Your
camcorder
can be used again if the [] indicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder
from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
- You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating
device.
-You bring
your camcorder
outside.
-You use your camcorder
-You use your camcorder
from an air-conditioned
car or room
into a hot place
_,
a._"
_.
after a squall or a shower.
in a high temperature
and humidity
place.
_0
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder
from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding
temperature
(after about 1 hour).
_.
o
=
117
Maintenance
Maintenance
information
and precautions
information
Cleaning
the LCD screen
If fingerprints
or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend
Cleaning Kit (not supplied)
to clean the LCD screen.
Cleaning
To ensure
the
normal
video
head
recording and clear pictures,
clean the video
When you playback/record in the Digital8 t) system
The video head may be dirty when:
-mosaic-pattern
noise appears on the playback picture.
playback pictures do not move.
- playback pictures are hardly visible.
- playback pictures do not appear.
- the _ indicator and "_ CLEANING
CASSETTE" message
on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
using a LCD
heads.
appear
one after another
or
When you play back in the Hi8/Standard
8 (analog) system
The video head may be dirty when:
- playback pictures contain noise.
- playback pictures are hardly visible.
- playback pictures do not appear.
or
_
:_
--,,__ ._7__
If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning
cassette (not supplied).
Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat
cleaning.
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Maintenance
information
Removing
dust
and precautions
from
inside
the
viewfinder
(DCR-TRV520
(1) ORemove
the screw with a screwdriver
(not supplied).
OThen,
the RELEASE knob up, Oturn
the eyecup in a counterclockwise
only)
while holding
direction
and
pull it out.
(2) Clean
(3) Turn
the surface
the eyecup
with
a commercially
in a clockwise
direction,
available
blower
then replace
for a still camera.
the screw.
Caution
Do not remove
eyecup.
any other screws.
You may remove
only the screw to remove
the
Q.
O
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o
3
O
119"
Maintenance
information
and precautions
Precautions
Camcorder
operation
• Operate your camcorder
• For DC or AC operation,
instructions.
on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
use the accessories recommended
in this operating
• If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical
shock. Be particularly
careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHARGE) when you are not using your
camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so
might cause heat to build up inside.
• Keep your camcorder
away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
Noise may appear on the image.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed
object.
• If your camcorder
is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen or in the viewfinder.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using
malfunction.
On handling
your camcorder,
the back of the LCD screen
may heat up. This is not a
tapes
Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are
used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
Camcorder
care
• Remove the tape, and periodically
turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VTR
sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be
used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints
on the lens,
remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the
finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder.
When you use your camcorder on a sandy
beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause
your camcorder
to malfunction,
and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Connection
to your
PC
• When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your PC, use a
new Hi8 Hi I_l/Digital8 l_ tape.
• When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard
8 (analog) system into your PC,
dub the image into a Digital8 |) or DV tape first, and then input it into your PC.
When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/standard 8 system into Sony VAIO
The Program Capture function of DVgate motion doesn't work. To use this function,
dub the image into a Digital8 |} or DV tape first, and then input it into your Sony VAIO.
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Maintenance
information
AC power
and precautions
adaptor
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.
To disconnect
the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged
cord or if the unit has been dropped or
damaged.
• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting
section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
• Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble
the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical
shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly
during charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment.
AM receivers and video equipment
disturb AM reception and
video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:
- Extremely hot or cold
- Dusty or dirty
Very humid
- Vibrating
Battery
o.
o.
pack
• Use only the specified charger or video equipment
with the charging function.
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car
parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble
nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment
securely.
• Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity.
O
3
O
Note on dry batteries
To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:
- Be sure to insert the batteries with the + - polarities matched to the + - marks.
- Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
- Do not use a combination
of new and old batteries.
- Do not use different types of batteries.
- Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
- Do not use leaking batteries.
If batteries are leaking
• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment
carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a
doctor.
If any problem
occurs,
unplug
your camcorder
and contact
your nearest
Sony dealer.
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Specifications
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helicalscaning
system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization:
12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Recommended cassette
HiS/Digital8
video cassette
Recording/playback time (using
120 min. Hi8 video cassette)
SP mode: 1 hour
LP mode: 1 hour and 30 minuites
Fastforward/rewind
time (using
120 rain, Hi8 video cassette)
Approx. 5 min.
V[ewfinder
Electric View finder
DCR-TRV520: monochrome
DCR-TRV525: color
Image device
1/4 type CCD
(Charge Coupled Device)
Approx. 460,000 pixels
(Effective: Approx. 290,000 pixels)
Lens
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter 1 7/16 in. (37 mm)
25x (Optical), 450x (Digital)
Focal length
5/32 - 2 7/8 in. (3.7 - 92.5 mm)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
1 5/8 - 32 3/8 in. (48 - 1200 mm)
Color temperature
Auto
Minimum illumination
1 lux (F 1.6)
0 lux (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
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S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance
signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Chrominance
signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced,
sync negative 327
mV, (at output impedance
more
than 47 kilohms)
Output impedance
with less than
2.2 kilohms/Stereo
minijack
(0 3.5 ram)
Input impedance
more than 47
kilohms
DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minilack (o 3.5 ram)
LANK _/DIGITAL
I/O jack
Stereo mini-minijack
(o 2.5 mm)
Transfer rate:
Max 115.2 Kbps
RS-232C based
MIC jack
Stereo minijack (o 3.5 ram)
LCD screen
Picture
DCR-TRV520:
3.5 type
2 7/8 x 2 in. (72.2 x 50.4 ram)
DCR-TRV525:
3 type
2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (61.0 × 43.8 mm)
Total dot number
123,200 (560 × 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC power adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-TRV520: 4.8W
DCR-TRV525: 4.5W
Viewfinder
DCR-TRV520: 3.3W
DCR-TRV525: 3.0W
Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
_1 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
DCR-TRV520:
4 3/8x 4 1/4 x 9 1/4in.
(111 x 106 x 233 mm) (w/h/d)
DCR-TRV525:
43/8 x4 1/4 x 8 1/4in.
(111 x 106 x 207 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-TRV520:
2 lb 2 oz (980 g)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap
2 lb 7 oz (1.1 kg)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,
120min. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder
strap
DCR-TRV525:
1 lb 15 oz (890 g)
excluding the battery pack, lithium
battery, cassette and shoulder
strap
2 lb 2 oz (980 g)
including the battery pack
NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025,
120rain. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder
strap
Supplied accessories
See page 5.
AC power
adaptor
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
Storage temperature
°F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Dimensions (approx.)
5 x 19/16 x2 1/2in.
(125 x 39 x 62 ram) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
9.8 oz (280 g)
excluding power cord
Battery
pack
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
5.0 Wh
Dimensions (approx.)
1 9/16x 13/16 x 2 7/8 in.
(38 x 21 x 71 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
3.4 oz (95 g)
Type
Lithium ion
Memory
Flash memory
4MB: MSA-4A
Operating voltage
2.7- 3.6 V
Power consumption
Approx. 48 mA in the operating
mode
Approx. 130 pA in the standby
mode
Dimensions (approx.)
2x 1/8x7/8
in.
(50 x 2.8 x 21.5 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
0.14 oz (4 g)
Design and specifications
subject to change without
are
notice.
-- Quick Reference
--
Identifying
the parts and controls
Camcorder
[]
[]
®
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
LCD BRIGHT buttons
(p. 17)
[]
OPEN button
[]
VOLUME
[]
BATT RELEASE lever (p. 10)
(p. 16)
buttons
(p. 24)
[]
POWER switch (p. 16)
[]
START/STOP
[]
Hooks for shoulder
[]
DC IN jack (p. 11)
button
(p. 16)
strap (p. 125)
€
;o
This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony
video products.
When purchasing
Sony video products,
Sony recommends
that you
purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES"
mark.
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Identifying
the parts
and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Video control
buttons
[]
Infrared
• STOP (stop)
•_I REW (rewind)
[]
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
I_
[]
NIGHTSHOT
[]
Display window
[]
FOCUS switch (p. 43)
[]
Tripod receptacle (base)
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm).
(p. 24, 26)
PLAY (playback)
FF (fastforward)
I I PAUSE (pause)
• REC (recording)
The control buttons
light up when
set the POWER switch to VTR.
[]
EDITSEARCH
buttons
(p. 23)
[]
S.LASER LINK button
(p. 28)
[]
FOCUSring (p. 43)
[]
Microphone
[]
Camera recording
rays emitter
(p. 20, 28)
button
(p. 20)
switch (p. 20)
(p. !29)
you
Otherwise,
you cannot
securely and the screw
your camcorder.
[]
attach the tripod
may damage
Remote sensor
lamp (p. 16)
What is SUPER LASER LINK?
The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between
equipment
having the super laser link mark _ by using infrared rays.
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video
Identifying
the parts
and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Eyecup
[]
MEMORY
INDEX button
[]
Viewfinder
[]
MEMORY
DELETE button
[]
MEMORY
PLAY button
[]
FADER button
[]
MEMORY
- button
[]
BACK LIGHT button
[]
LCD screen (p. 17)
[]
PROGRAM
[]
Speaker
[]
EXPOSURE button
[]
_
[]
MEMORY
MIX button
[]
Viewfinder
[]
MEMORY
+ button
(p. 90)
£.
(self-timer)
(p. 89)
(p. 83, 89)
button
(p. 22)
lens adjustment
lever
(p. 98)
(p. 33)
_o
rD
(p. 20)
AE button
(p. 41)
(p. 42)
(p. 83)
(p. 83, 89)
(p. 19)
[]
Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 119)
(DCR-TRV520
only)
Attaching
Attach
strap.
the shoulder
the shoulder
strap
strap
supplied
with your camcorder
to the hooks for the shoulder
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Identifying
the parts
and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Intelligent
accessory shoe
[]
DATA
CODE button
[]
DISPLAY button
(p. 25)
[]
Lithium
compartment
[]
PB ZOOM
[]
TITLE button
[]
Power Zoom lever (p. 18)
_
battery
button
[]
(p. 25)
(p. 51, 94)
(p. 44)
"Memory
Stick" lamp
This lamp lights up while "Memory
Stick" is in the "Memory
Stick"
compartment.
(p. 107)
[]
PHOTO button
(p. 29, 77)
[]
DIGITAL EFFECT button
[]
END SEARCH button
[]
PICTURE EFFECT button
[]
MENU button
[]
SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 32, 64)
(p. 38, 50)
(p. 23)
(p. 36, 49)
(p. 32, 64)
Intelligent
AccessoryShoe
Notes on the intelligent
accessory shoe
• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video
light or microphone.
• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the
power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions
of the
accessory for further information.
• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
• To remove
accessory.
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an accessory,
loosen the screw, and then press down
and pull out the
Identifying
the parts
and controls
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
EJECT button
(p. 15)
[]
Access lamp (p. 74)
[]
"Memory
[]
Cassette
[]
Grip strap
[]
LANC @/DIGITAL
I/O jack (p. 91)
LANC stands for Local Application
Control Bus System. The LANC control
jack is used for controlling
the tape
transport
of video equipment
and other
peripherals
connected
to the video
equipment.
This jack has the same
function
as the jack indicated
as
CONTROL
L or REMOTE.
Stick" compartment
compartment
(p. 74)
[]
[]
[]
(p. 15)
[]
[]
S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 27)
Q (headphones)
jack
AUDIO/VIDEO
ID-2 jack
(p. 27, 31, 57, 86)
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Connect an external microphone
(not supplied). This jack also accepts
a "plug-in-power"
microphone.
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€
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rD
?D
_ DV IN/OUT jack (p. 58, 86)
The _ DV IN/OUT
jack is i.LINK
compatible.
Fastening the grip strap
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
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Identifying
Remote
the parts
and controls
Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander
function identically
to the buttons on your camcorder.
as on your camcorder
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
PHOTO button
(p. 29, 77)
[]
DISPLAY button
[]
ZERO SET MEMORY
(p. 25)
[]
Transmitter
Point toward
[]
SEARCH MODE
[]
_/IH_I
[]
Tape transport
[]
DATA CODE button
button
buttons
(p. 26)
(p. 25)
the
Remote
(p. 48, 52)
the remote sensor to
control the camcorder after turning
the camcorder.
(p. 53, 55)
buttons
To prepare
(p. 53, 55)
button
[]
START/STOP
button
(p. 16)
[]
Power zoom button
(p. 18)
on
Commander
Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - polarities
the + - marks inside the battery compartment.
on the batteries
to
r
Notes
128
on the Remote
Commander
• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise,
the Remote Commander
may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the Commander
mode VTR 2. Commander
modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish
your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid
remote control misoperation.
If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander
mode
VTR 2, we recommend
changing the Commander
mode or covering the sensor of the
VCR with black paper.
Identifying
the parts
and controls
Operation:indicators
LCD screen
and Viewfinder
Display
[]
[]
window
[]
[]
Handycam
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
Recording mode indicator (p. 16)
/Mirror
mode indicator (p. 17)
[]
Format indicator (p. 102)
|), I'll Ill or [] indicator appears.
[]
Remaining
(p. 11, 19)
[]
Zoom indicator (p. 18)/Exposure
indicator (p. 42)
[]
Fader indicator (p. 34)/Digital
indicator (p. 38, 50)
[]
Wide mode indicator (p. 32)
FRAME indicator (p. 77)
[]
Picture effect indicator
[]
LCD bright indicator (p. 17)/Volume
indicator (p. 24)/Data code indicator
(p. 25)
[]
PROGRAM
[]
Backlight
[]
SteadyShot
[]
Manual
[]
Self-timer
battery
time indicator
(p. 36, 49)
AE indicator
indicator
(p. 20)
(p. 43)
(p. 22)
STBY/REC indicator (p. 16)/Video
control mode (p. 26)
Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/
Time code indicator (p. 19)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/
Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29)
[]
Remaining
[]
ZERO SET MEMORY
(p. 48, 52, 63)
[]
Search mode indicator
(p. 23, 53, 55)
[]
NIGHTSHOT
[]
A/V --_ DV indicator (p. 66)/
DV IN indicator (p. 61)
[]
Audio
[]
Warning
[]
Recording lamp (p. 16)
(DCR-TRV520
only)
This indicator
appears
in the
viewfinder.
[]
Video flash ready indicator
This indicator
appears
when you use the
video flash light (not supplied).
(p. 65)
indicator
indicator
[]
(p. 40)
off indicator
focusing
effect
€.
tape indicator
fl_
(p. 19)
indicator
indicator
mode indicator
indicators
&
(p. 20)
(p. 68)
(p. 114)
_2_ Tape counter indicator
(p. 19, 48, 52)/
Time code indicator (p. 19)Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/
Remaining battery time indicator
[]
(p. 11)
FULL charge indicator
(p. 11)
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Quick Function
Functions
Guide
to adjust
exposure
(in the
recording
• In a dark place
NIGHTSHOT
• In insufficient
light
• In dark environments
Low lux mode (p. 40)
or general
• Shooting
such as sunset,
fireworks,
backlit
Sunset & moon mode
subjects
BACK LIGHT
such as at the theater
Spotlight
• In strong light or reflected light, such as
at a beach in midsummer
or on a ski slope
Functions
to give images
(in the recording
mode)
• Smooth
• Taking
transition
between
• Digital processing
distant
Functions
• Watching
• Viewing
a natural
mode)
of picture
to
processing
use
• Searching
the photo
locating
to
quality
(p. 40)
your
D ZOOM
(in
on a wide-screen
after
a desired
recording
TV
[MENU]
(p. 64)
focus (p. 43)
mode (p. 40)
"Memory
(in
images
data
scene
(p. 32)
Stick" (p. 72)
playback
mode)
PICTURE
EFFECT (p. 49)/
DIGITAL
EFFECT (p. 50)
Data code (p. 25)
Zero set memory
on tape in
on tape in
sound
the
or sub sound
on a TV without
(p. 40)
mode)
Wide mode
computer
or recording
for scenes recorded
mode
back on monaural
the
recording
of recorded
• Playing back the picture
connecting
a cord
recordings
Sports lesson mode
in editing
• Scanning scenes recorded
the photo mode
• Playing
appearance
subjects
using a personal
use
mode
Landscape
• Displaying the date/time
when you recorded
• Quickly
EFFECT (p. 37)
Manual
the picture
to
EFFECT (p. 36)/
DIGITAL
Soft portrait
subjects
fast-moving
images
Functions
for subjects
PICTURE
TITLE (p. 44)
• Preventing
deterioration
in digital zoom
manually
(p. 40)
FADER (p. 33)
a title
• Shooting
(p. 40)
impact
of images
• Focusing
mode
Tape photo recording (p. 29)/
Memory photo recording (P. 77)
Functions
to give
(in the recording
• Digital
more
scenes
a soft background
• Superimposing
• Recording
(p. 40)
(p. 20)
Beach & ski mode
a still image
• Creating
(p. 20)
night views
• In spotlight,
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mode)
Photo search
(p. 48, 52)
(p. 55)
Photo scan (p. 56)
HiFi SOUND
[MENU] (p. 64)
SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28)
Index
A, B
I, J, K, L
R
AC power adaptor
.................. 11
Adjusting
viewfinder
............. 19
AFM HiEi Sound
.................. 103
AUDIO MIX ............................
66
AUDIO MODE ........................
68
i.LINK .......................
58, 104, 127
Image protection
.....................
97
Image quality mode ............... 75
Index screen .............................
90
Recording
time ....._ ..................
Rec Review .................. :...........
12
23
Remaining
indicator
19
A/V connecting
cable
..............................
27, 31, 57,
BACK LIGHT ..........................
Battery pack .............................
BEEP .........................................
BOUNCE ..................................
86
20
10
70
33
"ln foLITHIUM"
battery
........ 13
Infrared
rays emitter
........ 20, 28
JPEG ..........................................
72
LANC .....................................
127
LCD screen ..............................
17
LUMINANCEKEY
................. 37
battery time
................................
Remaining
tape indicator
...... 19
Remote Commander
............ 128
Remote control jack (LANC)
..............................................
Remote sensor .......................
127
124
S
M,N
C,D
Camera chromakey
................ 82
Charging
battery .....................
11
Clock set ...................................
71
Connection
(viewing
on TV) ................... 27
(dubbing
a tape) ..................
57
Connection
to your PC .......... 59
Data code .................................
25
Date search ..............................
53
DEMO ......................................
69
DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 37, 50
Digital 8 system ....................
102
DIGITAL I/O ........................
127
DISPLAY ..................................
25
DOT ..........................................
33
Dual sound track tape .......... 103
Dubbing
a tape ........................
57
DV connecting
cable ......... 58, 86
E
EDITSEARCH
.........................
23
END SEARCH ...................
23, 26
Exposure
..................................
42
External microphone
(not supplied)
.....................
124
F,G,H
FADER .....................................
33
Fade in/out
..............................
33
FLASH MOTION
....................
37
FOCUS ......................................
43
Format ......................................
67
Full charge ...............................
11
Grip strap ...............................
127
Headphone
jack ....................
127
Heads ......................................
118
HiFi SOUND
...........................
66
Main sound ..............................
Manual focus ...........................
66
42
Memory chromakey
............... 82
Memory luminancekey
.......... 82
MEMORY MIX ........................
82
Memory overlap
.....................
82
Memory
photo recording
...... 77
"Memory
Stick". .....................
72
Menu settings ..........................
64
Mirror mode ............................
17
Moisture
condensation
........ 117
Monaural
..................................
27
MONOTONE
..........................
33
Mosaic fader ............................
33
NIGHTSHOT
..........................
20
Normal charge ........................
11
NTSC system .........................
116
Self-diagnosis
display .......... 113
Self-timer ............................
22, 81
SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial ......... 126
Shoulder
strap .......................
125
Signal convert function
.......... 59
Skip scan ..................................
26
Slide show ................................
95
Slow playback
.........................
26
SLOW SHUTTER ....................
37
STEADYSHOT
........................
65
Stereo tape .............................
103
STILI .........................................
37
Sub sound ................................
66
SUPER LASER LINK ..... 28, 124
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
............. 21
S video jack ..............................
27
T, U, V
O,P,O
OLD MOVIE ............................
37
Operation
indicators
............ 129
OVERLAP
................................
33
PB ZOOM ..........................
51, 94
PC serial cable .........................
91
Photo scan ................................
56
Photo search ............................
55
PICTURE EFFECT ............ 36, 49
Picture search ..........................
26
Playback pause ........................
26
Power sources
(battery pack) .......................
10
(house current) .....................
14
(car battery)
..........................
14
Print mark ..............................
101
PROGRAM
AE .......................
40
Tape counter ............................ 19
Tape photo recording ............. 29
Telephote ................................. 18
Time code ................................. 19
Title ........................................... 44
TRAIL ....................................... 37
Transition ................................. 17
TV color systems ................... 116
W, X, Y, Z
Warning
indicators
............... 114
Wide-angle
..............................
18
Wide mode ..............................
32
WIPE .........................................
33
WORLD TIME .........................
70
Write-protect
tab .....................
15
Zero set memory
......... 48, 52, 63
Zoom ........................................
18
131
SonyOline
Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
Printed on recycled
http://www.world.sony.com/
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