SonyメーカーDCR-TRV75の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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3-080-162- 12 (1) ©2003 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.
3 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.
4 Main Featur es Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back • Recording moving pictures on the tape (p. 25) • Playing back the tape (p. 37) • Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 44, 107) • Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (p.
Getting Started 5 Main Features 5 Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording • Back light function (p. 32) • NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 32) • PROGRAM AE (p. 57) • Manual exposure (p. 59) • Flexible Spot Meter (p.
6 T able of contents Main Features ...................................... 4 Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape ................................ 8 – Recording on “Memory Stick” ......... 10 Getting Started Using this manual .................
Getting Started 7 Table of contents Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX .......................... 116 Interval Photo Recording ................... 119 Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE recording .
Quick Start Guide 8 Quick Start Guide – Recor ding on tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
Quick Start Guide 9 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture on the tape (p. 25) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 37) Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. Viewfinder Flash LCD panel Battery pack When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off.
Quick Start Guide 10 Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 102) Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.
Quick Start Guide 11 Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 107) Monitoring the playback still image on the LCD screen (p. 128) When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p.
12 — Getting Started — Using this manual The instructions 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.
Getting Started 13 Using this manual Note on connecting to other devices If you connect your camcorder to a VCR or computer using the USB cable or the i.LINK cable, make sure that the jack is connected in the right direction. Pushing it forcibly may damage the jack or cause your camcorder to malfunction.
14 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 16) 2 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p.
15 Getting Started Installing the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack ( 1 ) Lift up the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down.
16 Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) . See page 197 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. ( 1 ) Install the battery pack on your camcorder.
17 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet.
18 Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time Battery pack Playing time Playing time with the LCD panel closed on the LCD screen NP-FM50 (supplied) 200 140 NP-FM70 415 295 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 340 NP.
19 Getting Started Note The BATTERY INFO indicator is not displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not properly installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery pack is fully discharged. Battery Info The number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time.
20 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.
21 Getting Started To return to FN (Function) Press EXIT. When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 22). If you use your camcorder in an area where daylight saving time is used Set DST SET in to ON in the menu settings. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
22 Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET and DST SET* in in the menu settings. See page 181 for details. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
23 Getting Started Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV80 only) to operate each function. ( 1 ) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. ( 2 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back or MEMORY to use the “Memory Stick.
24 Operation buttons on each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE PAGE2 SELFTIMER, DIG EFFT, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX PAGE3 SUPER NS.
25 Recording – Basics See relevant “Step 1” and “Step 2.” ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it. ( 2 ) Prepare the power source (p. 15 to 19) and insert the cassette (p. 8). ( 3 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
26 Note on recording 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. 179). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder.
27 Recording – Basics Indicators displayed during recording Indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
28 Recording a picture After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. ( 4 ) Remove the power source. Adjusting the LCD screen When you adjust the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
29 Recording – Basics Shooting with the mirror mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.
30 Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
31 Recording – Basics Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
32 Shooting backlit subjects – Back light function When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. ( 2 ) Press BACK LIGHT.
33 Recording – Basics Using Super NightShot Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in NightShot. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.
34 While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – White balance – Fader – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Manual exposure – Flexible Spot Meter – Progressive Record.
35 Recording – Basics You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. End search You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
36 Edit search You can search for the next recording start point. You cannot monitor the sound. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. ( 2 ) Hold down the EDITSEARCH. The recorded portion is played back. Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH.
37 Playback – Basics You can monitor the recorded tape on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can also control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Press the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
38 To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel playback Press . To rewind the tape Press during playback stop. To fastforward the tape Press during playback stop. To view a still image (playback pause) Press during playback. To resume playback, press again.
39 Playback – Basics About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code) . Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel or the Remote Commander.
40 Playing back tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. Using the touch panel ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE3. ( 2 ) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons. To change the playback direction Press during playback to reverse the playback direction.
41 Playback – Basics Video control buttons Marks on your camcorder are different from those on the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. On your camcorder: To play back or pause the tape To.
42 Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you view playback pictures on the LCD screen.
43 Playback – Basics If the device you want to connect to has an S video jack • Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.
44 During tape recording standby The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, then press and hold PHOTO lightly.
45 Advanced Recording Operations Note You cannot record still images on the “Memory Stick” during following operations (The indicator flashes): – End search – Wide mode – During fading in with BOUNCE – Progressive Recording Mode – MEMORY MIX “Memory Stick” See page 100 for details.
46 Recording on the tape The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During standby, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press SELFTIMER. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. ( 3 ) Press EXIT to return to FN. ( 4 ) Press START/STOP.
47 Advanced Recording Operations Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select WHT BAL in , then press EXEC (p.
48 If you move the power zoom lever to “W” side, you can record with a wider angles than normal tape recording. You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in the 16:9WIDE mode [ a ] .
49 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • In the wide mode, you cannot operate the following functions: – Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby – BOUNCE – OLD MOVIE – Progressive Recording Mode • Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal size.
50 You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use BOUNCE when D ZOOM in is set to OFF in the menu settings.
51 Advanced Recording Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording standby. When fading out [ b ] Press FN to display PAGE1 during recording. ( 2 ) Press FADER.
52 Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader while using following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Di.
53 Advanced Recording Operations NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The picture looks like an illustration with a strong contrast.
54 Using special ef fects – Digital effect STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (flash motion) You can record still images successively at regular intervals. LUMI. (luminance key) You can swap the brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.
55 Advanced Recording Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. ( 3 ) Press a desired mode. When you select STILL or LUMI.
56 Using special effects – Digital effect Notes • While using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions: – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Fader • PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode.
57 Advanced Recording Operations SPOTLIGHT 1) This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (soft portrait) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
58 The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select PROGRAM AE in , then press EXEC (p. 173). ( 4 ) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To return to FN Press EXIT.
59 Advanced Recording Operations We recommend adjusting the exposure manually in the following cases: – When the subject is backlit – When the subject is too bright against the background – When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to or .
60 You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: – The subject is backlit. – When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lit by a spotlight.
61 Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, you can adjust the focus manually with the image enlarged to twice the size (Expanded focus).
62 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide- angle) position after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.
63 Advanced Recording Operations You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1.
64 You can make a time-lapse recording by setting your camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc. with this function. There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– six frames from the selected time.
65 Advanced Recording Operations You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 6.
66 To import moving pictures to a computer to view still images, we recommend you record in Progressive Recording Mode. To use Progressive Recording Mode, follow the procedure below. Still images produced this way are more stable than those recorded in normal mode, and thus are more suitable for analyzing high-speed action such as sports scenes.
67 Advanced Recording Operations Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. Use the viewfinder when operating camera brightness and fader on the touch panel.
68 Using the viewfinder Note When the POWER switch is set to VCR or during memory playback, you cannot operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder. To operate the items that do not appear Set the LCD panel back to the previous position. Operate the items using the LCD screen.
69 Advanced Playback Operations The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select P EFFECT in , then press EXEC (p.
70 The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. ( 2 ) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a digital effect is displayed. ( 3 ) Select a desired mode. You can use STILL, FLASH, LUMI.
71 Advanced Playback Operations Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 133). The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) During playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2.
72 Your camcorder automatically searches for a desired scene having the tape counter value of “0:00:00.” Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later.
73 Advanced Playback Operations Use the cassette with Cassette Memory for this operation. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) The POWER switch should be set to .
74 • DATE SEARCH by using Cassette Memory c Cue by selecting the recording date on the screen • DATE SEARCH without using Cassette Memory c Cue to changing point of recording date Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
75 Advanced Playback Operations Searching for the date without using Cassette Memory The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select CM SEARCH in , then press EXEC (p.
76 You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
77 Editing Dubbing tape Dubbing a tape Before operation for connecting with the A/V connecting cable • Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
78 You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.
79 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate To connect using the A/V connecting cable, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. The POWER switch should be set to .
80 ( 11 ) Select PAUSEMODE, then press EXEC. ( 12 ) Select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press EXEC. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. ( 13 ) Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR about 30 cm (12 in.
81 Editing Note When you connect with an i.LINK cable, you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder. About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder.
82 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) When the VCR does not operate correctly • After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 81), set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. • Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.
83 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE1, then press EXIT. Notes • When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds.
84 Operation 1: Making a Program The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, and insert the tape for recording into the VCR. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
85 Editing Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT. If there is a blank portion between the IN point and the OUT point on the tape The total time may not be displayed correctly.
86 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tape) Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing the tape) ( 1 ) When you use a digital video camera recorder, set the power switch of VCR to VCR/VTR. ( 2 ) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause.
87 Editing You can record the tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. You can connect either the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or i.LINK cable (optional). If you connect with the i.
88 Recording video or TV programs Recording video or TV programs Before operation for connecting with the A/V connecting cable Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings when using the A/V connecting cable. (The default setting is LCD.) The POWER switch should be set to .
89 Editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto the originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 87. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
90 To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after step 4 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 2. Using the Remote Commander In step 5 to 7, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X .
91 Editing You can record additional audio to the original sound on the tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to the tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying starting and ending points.
92 Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe Install the Microphone after removing the shoe cover. Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
93 Editing Adding an audio sound on the recorded tape Choose a connection mentioned on page 91, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below using the touch panel or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
94 You cannot audio dubbing in the following cases: • The tape recorded in the 16-bit mode • The tape recorded in the LP mode • Connecting with the DV Interface • The blank portions of the tap.
95 Editing One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, if one title consists of five characters. However, if the Cassette Memory is full with date and cassette label data, one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles with five characters each.
96 34 T I TLE ERASE 1 HELLO ! 2 CONGRATULAT I ONS ! 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR ! 4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORN I NG 6 WEDD I NG T I TLE ERASE 4 PRESENT END EXEC R r ERASE OK? OK CAN– CEL To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select in step 5.
97 Editing You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
98 The label can consist of up to 10 characters and are stored in Cassette Memory. When you insert the labeled cassette with the POWER switch set to CAMERA, or the POWER switch is set to VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds. The POWER switch should be set to or .
99 Editing The following data saved in Cassette Memory can be completely erased once: – Date data – Title data – Cassette label The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
100 The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite of the size, can store greater data than a floppy disk. The “Memory Stick” can, in addition to recording images a.
101 “Memory Stick” Operations Using “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image data may be damaged in the following cases. Damaging image data is not guaranteed – If you eject the “Memory Stick.
102 • The “Memory Stick,” and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “Memory Stick Duo” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “MagicGate” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
103 “Memory Stick” Operations Selecting still image quality The default setting is FINE. The POWER switch should be set to or . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select STILL SET in , then press EXEC (p.
104 Selecting the still image size You can select image size 1600 × 1200 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.). The default setting is 1600 × 1200. The POWER switch should be set to .
105 “Memory Stick” Operations 34 320 EXIT RET. EXEC R r EXIT RET. EXEC R r MEM SET 1 320 240 REMAIN 30sec REMAIN 30sec MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN MEM SET 1 320 240 160 112 Selecting the moving picture size You can select picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112.
106 Selecting the quality and size of image data Approximate number of still images and time of moving pictures that can be recorded on one “Memory Stick” The number of still images and the time of moving pictures you can record vary depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject.
107 “Memory Stick” Operations The POWER switch should be set to . ( 1 ) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The green z indicator stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and the focus are adjusted and fixed while your camcorder targets at the middle of the image.
108 You can record still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape recording standby See page 44 for details. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not.
109 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select a desired mode described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [ a ] ( ) Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1600 × 1200 size or 25 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.
110 The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.
111 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording images with the flash The POWER switch should be set to or . If you press PHOTO, the flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen.
112 Recording still images on “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Notes • Clean any dirt from the flash surface before use. With the heat from the flash firing, dirt can cause discoloration or stick to the flash surface so that the flash does not give off a sufficient amount of light.
113 “Memory Stick” Operations Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF The POWER switch should be set to . The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F in to AUTO in the menu settings.
114 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on the “Memory Stick.” Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. Before operation Insert the “Memory Stick” and the recorded tape into your camcorder.
115 “Memory Stick” Operations Recording a still image from other equipment You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. Connect the devices as illustrated on page 87. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
116 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on top of the moving picture you are recording. (However you cannot superimpose a still image onto the moving picture you have finished recording.) You can record the superimposed images on the tape or the “Memory Stick.
117 “Memory Stick” Operations Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX The “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images: – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018 – For C.
118 Superimposing a still image in “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ in the lower right corner before step 5. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE2. Note During recording you cannot reselect the mode.
119 “Memory Stick” Operations You can carry out a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record still images. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu.
120 The picture and sound are recorded up to the full capacity of the “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX). The POWER switch should be set to . Press START/STOP Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up.
121 “Memory Stick” Operations Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Digital zoom – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter – Wide mode – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – SPORTS of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.
122 You can record still images and moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self- timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Recording a still image The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN and select PAGE2.
123 “Memory Stick” Operations Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on the “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. The POWER switch should be set to .
124 Recording a moving picture from other equipment You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. Connect the devices as illustrated on page 87. When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.
125 “Memory Stick” Operations You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto the “Memory Stick.” Making the program The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Insert the tape for playback, and the “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder.
126 Recording edited pictures from tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”) Performing the program (Dubbing the “Memory Stick”) The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1.
127 “Memory Stick” Operations You can create folders up to “999MSDCF” in the “Memory Stick.” The default setting is “101MSDCF” folder to record. Creating a new folder The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1.
128 You can play back still images recorded on the “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures at a time arranged in the same order of recording on the “Memory Stick” by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
129 “Memory Stick” Operations Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Press INDEX to display the index screen A red B mark appears above the image that appears before changing to the index screen mode.
130 You can play back moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including still images in order of recording on the “Memory Stick” at a time by selecting the index screen. The POWER switch should be set to .
131 “Memory Stick” Operations Playback picture from desired part The moving picture recorded on the “Memory Stick” is divided into parts. It is divided into a maximum of 60. You can select every each one point and playback pictures. The POWER switch should be set to .
132 You can change the folder currently chosen for playback. The currently chosen folder is displayed in the upper right on the screen. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display to PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press PB FOLDR.
133 “Memory Stick” Operations You can enlarge still images recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the image to enlarge in the frame. ( 2 ) Press FN and select PAGE2. ( 3 ) Press PB ZOOM.
134 You can play back all the images in the “Memory Stick” or in the specified folder using slide show. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select SLIDE SHOW in , then press EXEC (p.
135 “Memory Stick” Operations To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press INDEX to display the index screen. ( 2 ) Press - MARK.
136 You can delete all images or selected images. Deleting selected images The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Play back the image you want to delete. ( 2 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 3 ) Press DEL. The DELETE? indicator appears on the screen.
137 “Memory Stick” Operations Deleting selected images on the index screen The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press INDEX to display the index screen. ( 2 ) Press DEL. Then press the image you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted.
138 Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick.” The POWER switch should be set to . Operate by touching the panel. ( 1 ) Press FN to display PAGE1. ( 2 ) Press MENU to display the menu. ( 3 ) Select DELETE ALL in , then press EXEC (p.
139 “Memory Stick” Operations Changing image size – Resize You can change the image size of recorded still images to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240. Reducing the image size is convenient for use in attachments to e-mail. The original image is retained even after resizing.
140 This function is useful for printing out still images later. (You cannot specify the number for printouts.) Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. The POWER switch should be set to .
141 Viewing images with a computer There are following ways of connecting your camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on the “Memory Stick” or recorded on the tape on a computer.
142 When connecting to a computer with the DV port The computer must have a DV port and editing software installed that can read video signals. Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” When connecting to a computer with the USB port See page 144 when using Windows and page 164 when using Macintosh.
143 Viewing images with a computer Viewing images with a computer – Introduction Notes on using a computer “Memory Stick” • “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if.
144 Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting your camcorder to a computer. If you connect your camcorder to a computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly.
145 Viewing images with a computer Recommended computer usage environment when connecting with USB cable and viewing the “Memory Stick” images on a computer Recommended Windows environment OS: Mic.
146 Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to the computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize your camcorder.” If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.
147 Viewing images with a computer Installing Image Transfer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. This function enables image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” to be automatically transferred (copied) to a computer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators.
148 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Installing ImageMixer Make sure USB driver installation is complete. “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” is an application that can capture or edit images, or create video CDs.
149 Viewing images with a computer MEMORY MIX album Once “ImageMixer” is installed, the MEMORY MIX album is created in “Album” of “ImageMixer” and sample images are stored in there. Those sample images can be transferred from the MEMORY MIX album to a “Memory Stick” so that they can be used in MEMORY MIX (p.
150 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 2 ) Connect the AC Adaptor, then set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
151 Viewing images with a computer Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as a computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete.
152 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Windows 2000 Windows XP 6 Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart the computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Follow the entire procedure in “Installing the USB driver” on page 146.
153 Viewing images with a computer Viewing images recorded on the “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor, then set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
154 V iewing pictures r ecorded on tape on a computer – USB Str eaming (For Windows users) Capturing images with “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and ImageMixer to view pictures recorded on the tape on a computer (p.
155 Viewing images with a computer ( 11 ) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. ( 12 ) Click to start playback. You can control video operations with the buttons on the screen. The picture from the tape appears on the monitor window on the computer.
156 Capturing still images ( 1 ) Click . ( 2 ) Looking at the monitor window, move the cursor to and click it at the point you want to capture. The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images appear in the thumbnail list window. Capturing moving pictures ( 1 ) Click .
157 Viewing images with a computer Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) To close “ImageMixer” Click in the upper right corner of the screen. Notes • When you view images on a computer with the USB connection, the following may occur.
158 Making Video CDs – Easy Video CD This function makes it simple to create a video CD by capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images recorded on a tape onto a CD-R ( 1 ) Follow the step 1 to 8 on page 154.
159 Viewing images with a computer Capturing images live from your camcorder onto a CD-R Eject the cassette before operation. Your camcorder automatically turns off after about five minutes if the cassette is inserted. ( 1 ) Follow the step 1 and 2 on page 154.
160 Viewing pictures recorded on tape on a computer – USB Streaming (For Windows users) Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer A “ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “ImageMixer Ver.
161 Viewing images with a computer V iewing images r ecorded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Windows users) The image data recorded on the “Memory Stick” is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with Image Transfer. You can view images with ImageMixer.
162 Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 146). • An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.
163 Viewing images with a computer Image file storage destinations and image files Image data recorded with your camcorder is stored in a folder in the “Memory Stick.” The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
164 Connecting your camcor der to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto a computer in order to connect your camcorder to the computer’s USB port.
165 Viewing images with a computer Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to a computer before installation of the USB driver is complete. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users ( 1 ) Turn on the computer and allow the Mac OS to load. ( 2 ) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the computer.
166 V iewing images recor ded on “Memory Stick” on a computer (For Macintosh users) Viewing images Before operation • You need to install the USB driver to view the “Memory Stick” images on a computer (p. 165). • QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back moving pictures.
167 Viewing images with a computer Capturing images fr om an analog video unit on a computer – Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a computer which has the DV port to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
168 Notes • You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals. • Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder.
169 Using the Network function – DCR-TRV80 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth device (optional) or a dedicated accessory that serves as a USB Network Adaptor (optional) etc. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc.
170 Accessing the network How to hold your camcorder when operating network functions Hold your camcorder with your hand through the grip belt to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed for network functions appear on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the stylus supplied.
171 Using the Network function Using applications – DCR-TRV80 only Using your camcorder as a Remote Camera, you can operate your camcorder remotely from a computer or a PDA with Bluetooth (optional) etc. You can also transfer a still image (Image Transport) between your camcorder and a computer or a PDA with Bluetooth (optional) etc.
172 To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with r / R . The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and the mode. The POWER switch should be set to , or . Operate by touching the panel.
173 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT RED EYE R FLASH LVL WHT BAL SHARPNESS AUTO SHTR Mode —— —— z OFF ON HIGH z NORMAL LOW —— —— z ON OFF Meaning To suit your specific shooting requirement (p.
174 * DCR-TRV80 only Notes on SteadyShot • SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot. If you cancel SteadyShot The (SteadyShot off) indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.
175 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/V t DV OUT LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOR VF B.L. Mode z STEREO 1 2 —— z OFF ON z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT —— z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Changing the menu settings Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.
176 Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEM SET 1 STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER FILE NO. Mode z OFF NORMAL HIGH SPEED EXP BRKTG z FINE STANDARD z .
177 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item MEM SET 2 SLIDE SHOW INT. R -STL DELETE ALL FORMAT Mode RETURN z ALL FILES FOLDER sss * ON z OFF SET z RETURN ALL FILES FOLDER sss * z RETURN OK Meaning To cancel slide show To play back all the images on the “Memory Stick” executing slide show (p.
178 Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL Mode —— —— z ON OFF z ON OFF —— z RETURN OK Meaning To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 95, 97) To erase the title you have superimposed (p.
179 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN FRAME REC INT. REC Mode z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON z OFF ON ON z OFF SET Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.
180 Changing the menu settings Icon/item SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LANGUAGE DEMO MODE Meaning To set the date or time (p. 20) To deactivate the USB Streaming function To activate the USB Streami.
181 Customizing Your Camcorder Icon/item OTHERS DATA CODE (On the Remote Commander) AREA SET DST SET* BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander (p.
182 When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close.
183 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. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has activated.
184 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette and the “Memory Stick” inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration.
185 Troubleshooting During playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape (p. 38). • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the head using the cleaning cassette (optional) (p. 203). • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings.
186 During recording and playback Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 15, 16). • The AC Adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet (p.
187 Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 107). • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert the “Memory Stick” (p.
188 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 100). • The index screen does not appear. c Press INDEX to display the index screen, then write a print mark (p.
189 Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The cassette has no Cassette Memory. c Use the cassette with Cassette Memory (p. 95). • The Cassette Memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title (p. 96). • The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.
190 Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Eject the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 202). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Eject the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.
191 Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display 5-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 197). • Moisture condensation has occurred.
192 Wa r ning indicators 101-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is unreadable. • You are trying to carry out MEMORY MIX on moving pictures (p. 117). C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 191) E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery pack is nearly dead.
193 Troubleshooting If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses “( )” for details. • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 20). • FOR ”InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 197). BATTERY ONLY • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p.
194 — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only.* You cannot use any other 8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , VHSC , S-VHS , S-VHSC , Betamax , ED Betamax , DV or MICROMV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with Cassette Memory and without Cassette Memory.
195 Additional Information Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback.
196 Usable cassettes When the Cassette Memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of mini DV cassettes may be dirty or dusty.
197 Additional Information About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the SERIES TM mark.
198 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack How to store the battery pack • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function. 1. Fully charge the battery pack. 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.
199 Additional Information The DV Interface on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV Interface. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.
200 i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV Interface, see page 76 and 87. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV Interface) compatible equipment made by Sony (e.
201 Additional Information Using your camcor der abr oad Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted.
202 Maintenance information and pr ecautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
203 Additional Information Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording, clear pictures and sound, clean the video head. The video head may be dirty when: – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. – Playback pictures do not move.
204 Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other settings are retained even when the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG). The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder.
205 Additional Information Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC Adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions.
206 AC Adaptor • Unplug the unit from a 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.
207 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions 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.
208 Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1.
209 Additional Information Specifications General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 5.
210 — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and contr ols 1 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 23, 28, 29) 2 Speaker 3 OPEN button (p. 25) 4 RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-TRV80: except the network settings) including the date and time return to the default.
Quick Reference 211 Identifying parts and controls qa Hooks for shoulder strap qs Battery pack (p. 15) qd FOCUS button (p. 61) qf BACK LIGHT button (p. 32) qs qa qd qf ql qk qg qh qj qg Cassette compartment qh Cassette lid (p. 8) qj OPEN/EJECT lever (p.
212 Identifying parts and controls w; Flash (p. 111) wa Focus ring (p. 61) ws Lens wd Camera recording lamp (p. 25) wf Infrared rays emitter (p. 32, 80) wg Microphone wh Viewfinder (p.
Quick Reference 213 Identifying parts and controls el eg e; ek ej eh ef ed es ea e; PHOTO button (p. 44, 107, 114) ea Power zoom lever (p. 31, 71, 133) es NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 32) ed Stylus holder (DCR-TRV80 only) (p. 170) ef Stylus (DCR-TRV80 only) (p.
214 Identifying parts and controls rg rj t; rl rk rs r; ra rd rf rh r; DV Interface (p. 76, 87, 167) The DV Interface is i.LINK compatible. ra (USB) jack (p. 141) rs LOCK switch (p. 26) rd POWER switch (p. 25) rf DC IN jack (p. 16) rg S VIDEO jack (p.
Quick Reference 215 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 1 PHOTO button (p. 44, 107, 114) 2 DISPLAY button (p.
216 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators 1 Cassette Memory (p. 12, 194) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 27) 3 Zoom (p. 31) /Exposure (p. 59) / Data file name (p. 128) 4 Digital effect (p. 54, 70) /MEMORY MIX (p. 116) /Fader (p. 50) 5 16:9WIDE (p.
217 Quick Reference Index A, B AC Adaptor ............................. 16 Adjusting the viewfinder ...... 30 Audio dubbing ........................ 91 AUDIO MIX .......................... 175 AUDIO MODE ...................... 179 Auto red-eye reduction .
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