3-080-164-11(1)
Dig it a l
Vid e o Ca m e ra
Re co rd e r
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. 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.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV39
DCR-TRV38/TRV39
©2003 Sony Corporation
We lco m e !
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. You will soon be
producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
Fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.
a n d CANADA
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-
8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
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.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Lithium-Ion batteries.
“ Me m o ry St ick”
This device complies with Part 15 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.
This symbol is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes
data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and
connect the USB cable again.
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CAUTION
Fo r cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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.
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
Regulatory Information
De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y
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:
Trade Name:
Model No.:
SONY
DCR-TRV38, DCR-
TRV39
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack
Road, Oradell,
NJ07649 U.S.A.
201-930-6972
Telephone No.:
This device complies with Part 15 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.
—
—
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.
The supplied interface cable must be used with
the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Ma in Fe a t u re s
•Recording moving pictures on the
tape (p. 26)
•Playing back the tape (p. 38)
•Recording still images on the
“Memory Stick” (p. 45, 106)
Re co rd in g m o vin g p ict u re s
o r st ill im a g e s, a n d p la yin g
t h e m b a ck
•Recording moving pictures on the
“Memory Stick” (p. 116)
•Viewing still images recorded on
the “Memory Stick” (p. 124)
•Viewing moving pictures recorded
on the “Memory Stick” (p. 126)
•Viewing moving pictures recorded on
the tape using the USB cable (p. 150)
•Viewing images recorded on the
“Memory Stick” using the USB cable
(p. 157, 162)
Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n t h e
co m p u t e r
•Capturing images on the computer
from your camcorder using the USB
cable (p. 152)
•Converting an analog signal into
digital to capture images onto the
computer (p. 163)
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Ma in Fe a t u re s
Acce ssin g t h e In t e rn e t
u sin g USB HOST
(DCR-TRV39 o n ly)
You can access the Internet using a
dedicated accessory that serves as
a USB Network Adaptor.
For details, refer to the Network
Function/Application Operating
Instructions supplied with your
camcorder. (DCR-TRV39 only)
(p. 165)
Ot h e r u se s
Functions for adjusting exposure during recording
•Back light function (p. 33)
•NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 33)
•PROGRAM AE (p. 58)
•Manual exposure (p. 60)
•Flexible Spot Meter (p. 61)
Functions for giving images more impact
•Digital zoom (p. 32)
The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×,
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
•Fader (p. 51)
•Picture effect (p. 54)
•Digital effect (p. 55)
•Title (p. 94)
•MEMORY MIX (p. 112)
Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings
•PROGRAM AE (p. 58)
– SPORTS
– LANDSCAPE
•Manual focus (p. 62)
•Spot Focus (p. 63)
Functions for using after recording
•End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 36)
•Data code (p. 39)
•Tape PB ZOOM/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 70, 129)
•Zero set memory (p. 71)
•Title search (p. 72)
•Digital program editing (p. 77, 121)
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s
Focusing manually................................ 62
Using spot focus function
Ma in Fe a t u re s ...................................... 4
– Spot Focus .................................... 63
Interval Recording ................................ 64
Frame by frame recording
– Frame recording .......................... 65
Using the viewfinder ............................ 66
Qu ick St a rt Gu id e
– Recording on tape ................................ 8
– Recording on “Memory Stick” ......... 10
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
Using this manual ................................. 12
Checking supplied accessories............ 14
Step 1 Preparing the power source..... 15
Installing the battery pack............. 15
Charging the battery pack............. 16
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 20
Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 21
Step 3 Using the touch panel ............... 24
Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck
Op e ra t io n s
Playing back tape with picture effect
........................................................... 68
Playing back tape with digital effect
........................................................... 69
Enlarging images recorded on tape
– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 70
Quickly locating a scene
– Zero set memory ......................... 71
Searching the boundaries of recorded
tape by title – Title search ............. 72
Searching a recording by date
Re co rd in g – Ba sics
Recording a picture............................... 26
Shooting backlit subjects
– Back light function................ 33
Shooting in the dark
– NightShot/Super NightShot/
Color Slow Shutter .................. 33
Checking recordings
– Date search ................................... 73
Ed it in g
Dubbing tape ......................................... 75
Dubbing only desired scenes
– End search/Edit search/Rec
Review ............................................. 36
– Digital program editing
(on tape) ........................................... 77
Recording video or TV programs ....... 86
Inserting a scene from a VCR
Pla yb a ck – Ba sics
Playing back tape .................................. 38
To display the screen indicators
– Display function ................... 39
Viewing a recording on TV ................. 43
– Insert editing ................................ 88
Audio dubbing ...................................... 90
Superimposing a title on a cassette
with Cassette Memory ................... 94
Making your own titles ........................ 96
Labeling a cassette on a cassette with
Cassette Memory ............................ 97
Erasing all the data in
Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g
Op e ra t io n s
Recording still images on “Memory
Stick” during tape recording
standby or tape recording ............. 45
Self-timer recording .............................. 47
Adjusting the white balance manually
........................................................... 48
Using the wide mode ........................... 49
Using the fader function ...................... 51
Using special effects
– Picture effect................................. 54
Using special effects – Digital effect ... 55
Using PROGRAM AE .......................... 58
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60
Using spot light-metering function
– Flexible Spot Meter ..................... 61
Cassette Memory ............................ 98
“ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s
Using “Memory Stick”
– Introduction ................................. 99
Selecting the quality and size of
image data ..................................... 102
Recording still images on
“Memory Stick”
– Memory Photo recording ......... 106
Recording an image from tape as a
still image ...................................... 110
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s
Superimposing a still image in
“Memory Stick” on an image
– MEMORY MIX .......................... 112
Interval Photo Recording ................... 115
Recording moving pictures on
“Memory Stick”
Capturing images from an analog
video unit on a computer
– Signal convert function............. 163
Usin g t h e Ne t w o rk fu n ct io n
(DCR-TRV39 o n ly)
– MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 116
Self-timer recording ............................ 118
Recording a picture from tape as a
moving picture ............................. 119
Recording edited pictures from tape
as a moving picture
Accessing the network ....................... 165
For details, refer to the Network
Function/Application Operating
Instructions supplied with your
camcorder.
– Digital program editing
Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r
(on “Memory Stick”) .................... 121
Changing the recording folder.......... 123
Viewing a still image
– Memory Photo playback .......... 124
Viewing a moving picture
– MPEG MOVIE playback .......... 126
Choosing playback folder .................. 128
Enlarging still images recorded on
“Memory Stick”
Changing the menu settings.............. 167
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
Types of trouble and how to correct
trouble ............................................ 178
Self-diagnosis display......................... 186
Warning indicators ............................. 187
Warning messages .............................. 188
– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 129
Playing back images continuously
– Slide show .................................. 130
Preventing accidental erasure
– Image protection........................ 131
Deleting images – DELETE ............... 132
Changing image size – Resize ........... 135
Writing a print mark – Print mark ... 136
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Usable cassettes ................................... 189
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ................................................ 192
About i.LINK ....................................... 194
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 196
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 197
Specifications ....................................... 203
Vie w in g im a g e s w it h a
co m p u t e r
Qu ick Re fe re n ce
Viewing images with a computer
– Introduction ............................... 137
Connecting your camcorder to a
computer using the USB cable
(For Windows users).................... 140
Viewing pictures recorded on tape
on a computer
Identifying parts and controls........... 205
Index ........................................ Back cover
– USB Streaming
(For Windows users).................... 150
Viewing images recorded on
“Memory Stick” on a computer
(For Windows users).................... 157
Connecting your camcorder to a
computer using the USB cable
(For Macintosh users) .................. 160
Viewing images recorded on
“Memory Stick” on a computer
(For Macintosh users) .................. 162
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Qu ick St a rt Gu id e – Re co rd in g o n t a p e
Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
Open the DC IN jack cover.
AC Adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its v mark facing up.
In se rt in g t h e ca sse t t e
3 Close the cassette
1 Slide
OPEN/
EJECT in the
2 Push the center of the
cassette back to insert
the cassette. Insert the
cassette straight as far
as possible into the
cassette compartment
with the window
compartment by
pressing
cassette
on the
direction of the arrow
and open the lid.
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment goes
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.
facing up.
To e je ct t h e ca sse t t e
Follow the procedures above, and take out the cassette after the cassette compartment
opens completely in step 3.
Note
Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
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1
How to hold
your camcorder
Fastening the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt firmly.
3
4
8
Re co rd in g a p ict u re o n t h e t a p e (p . 26)
2Set the POWER switch
1Remove the lens cap.
to CAMERA while
pressing the small
green button.
3Press OPEN
to open the
LCD panel.
The picture
appears on
the screen.
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
4Press START/STOP. Your
camcorder starts recording. To
stop recording, press START/
STOP again.
View finder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the
viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight
(p. 31).
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. 21).
Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck p ict u re o n t h e LCD
scre e n (p . 38)
2Press
of the touch panel to
rewind the tape.
1Set the POWER
switch to VCR
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
while pressing the
small green button.
MEMORY/
NETWORK
3Press
start playback.
of the touch panel to
Note
When using the touch panel, press
operation buttons lightly with your
finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-
TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel
from the back side of it. Do not press
the LCD screen with sharp objects other
than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39
only).
Do not pick up your camcorder
by holding parts as illustrated.
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View finder
LCD panel
Battery pack
Qu ick St a rt Gu id e – Re co rd in g o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15).
Open the DC IN
jack cover.
AC Adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its v
mark facing up.
In se rt in g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” (p . 101)
Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark
facing up as illustrated.
Access lamp
B mark
Press the “Memory Stick”
once lightly to eject it.
While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from
the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the
power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data
breakdown may occur.
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1
How to hold
Fastening the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt firmly.
your camcorder
3
4
10
Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” (p . 106)
2Set the POWER switch
to MEMORY while
pressing the small green
button.
1Remove the lens cap (p. 26).
Make sure that the
LOCK switch is set to
the left (unlock)
3Press OPEN
to open the
LCD panel.
The picture
appears on
the screen.
position.
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
View finder
When the LCD panel is closed,
use the viewfinder with your
eye against the eyecup.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to
your eyesight (p. 31).
4Press PHOTO lightly.
When the green z mark
stops flashing, then lights
up, you can record a still
image.
5Press PHOTO deeply.
The image when you
pressed PHOTO deeply
will be recorded on the
“Memory Stick.”
FINE
FINE
640
640
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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. 21).
Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck st ill im a g e o n t h e LCD
scre e n (p . 124)
1Set the POWER
switch to MEMORY
VCR
while pressing the
small green button.
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
2Press PLAY. The last
recorded image is
displayed.
PLAY
Do not pick up your camcorder
by holding parts as illustrated.
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View finder
LCD panel
Battery pack
— Ge t t in g St a rt e d —
Usin g t h is m a n u a l
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. The DCR-TRV39 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-TRV39
only.”
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in
capital letters.
After “Advanced Recording Operations” section of this manual, position of the POWER
switch is shown by the icons below.
: Set the POWER switch to VCR.
VCR
: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
: Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK
(DCR-TRV39 only).
DCR-TRV39 only
The MEMORY/NETWORK position of the POWER switch is shown as MEMORY or
in this manual.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is
being carried out.
Types of differences
DCR-
TRV38
MEMORY
—
TRV39
Mark on the POWER switch
Network function
MEMORY/NETWORK
z
z
Provided
—
Not provided
No t e o n Ca sse t t e Me m o ry
Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with
your camcorder. We recommend that you use a cassette with Cassette Memory
.
Cassettes with Cassette Memory have the
(Cassette Memory) mark.
No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s
TV color systems differ depending on the country or area. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Co p yrig h t p re ca u t io n s
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws.
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Usin g t h is m a n u a l
No t e o n co n n e ct in g t o o t h e r d e vice s
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.
Pre ca u t io n s o n ca m co rd e r ca re
Le n s a n d LCD scre e n /fin d e r (o n m o u n t e d m o d e ls o n ly)
•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
How ever, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (w hite, red,
blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder.
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any w ay.
•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 60°C (140°F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b ].
•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD
screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].
•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d ].
[a ]
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
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Ch e ckin g su p p lie d a cce sso rie s
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
1
4
9
qd
2
7
qs
3
5
q;
6
qa
8
1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Pow er
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26)
cord (1) (p. 16)
8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 99)
2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack
9 USB cable (1) (p. 137)
(1) (p. 15, 16)
0 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1)
3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43)
(p. 142)
4 Wireless Remote Commander (1)
qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198)
(p. 210)
qs UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1),
Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only)
(p. 165)
5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 210)
6 Shoulder strap (1)
qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166)
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r so u rce
In st a llin g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.
1
2
To re m o ve t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT
down.
1
2
BATT release
button
2
If you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your
camcorder, extend its viewfinder.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r so u rce
Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 192 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
(1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder.
(2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with
the DC plug’s v mark facing up.
(3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor.
(4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(5) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes in the
display window.
When the remaining battery time indicator changes to
, normal charge is complete.
To fully charge the battery pack (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about
one hour after normal charge is complete until the FULL indicator appears in the
display window. Fully charging the battery pack allows you to use the battery pack
longer than usual.
3
2
5
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r so u rce
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. While using the AC Adaptor if any trouble
occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut
off the power.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time when recording with the viewfinder.
Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“---- min” appears in the display window.
Ch a rg in g t im e
Battery pack
Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
145 (85)
150 (90)
NP-FM70
240 (180)
260 (200)
360 (300)
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D
Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack
The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low
because of the ambient temperature.
Re co rd in g t im e
DCR-TRV38
Recording w ith
the view finder
Recording w ith
the LCD screen
Battery pack
Continuous
Typical*
55
Continuous
Typical*
40
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
95
70
155
320
375
565
90
110
240
275
420
60
NP-FM70
185
140
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D
220
160
330
245
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
* 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.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r so u rce
DCR-TRV39
Recording w ith
the view finder
Recording w ith
the LCD screen
Battery pack
Continuous
Typical*
50
Continuous
Typical*
35
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
90
65
150
310
365
550
85
110
230
270
410
60
NP-FM70
180
135
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D
215
155
320
240
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
* 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.
Pla yin g t im e
Playing time w ith
the LCD panel closed
Playing time on
the LCD screen
Battery pack
NP-FM30 (supplied)
NP-FM50
130
210
430
505
755
90
145
305
355
535
NP-FM70
NP-QM71/QM71D
NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack
Note
Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery
life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r so u rce
Ch e ckin g st a t u s o f b a t t e ry p a ck – Ba t t e ry In fo
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(3) Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO.
The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and
remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are
displayed for about seven seconds.
If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, the Battery Info is displayed
for up to about 20 seconds.
3
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY INFO
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
0%
50%
100%
0%
50%
100%
DISPLAY/
BATTERY INFO
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN : 52 min
VIEWFINDER : 72 min
REC TIME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN : 65 min
VIEWFINDER : 90 min
During charging
Fully charged
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.
While the remaining battery time is being calculated
“CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed.
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St e p 1 Pre p a rin g t h e p o w e r so u rce
Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t
Connect in the same way as when charging the battery pack (p. 16).
PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
•The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is
attached to your camcorder.
•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.
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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
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.
If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or
the “Memory Stick” as the data code.
If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings
may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in
your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 199). In this case, charge the built-in
rechargeable battery, then set your area, the daylight saving time (DST*), the year, the
month, the day, the hour and the minute.
* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 24).
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Press r/R to select
, then press EXEC.
(5) Press r/R to select CLOCK SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Press r/R to select your area, then press EXEC.
(7) Press r/R to select whether your area is in the daylight saving time or not,
then press EXEC.
(8) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC.
(9) Set the month, day and hour with the same procedure as step 8.
(10) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. The clock
starts to move.
4
6
8
5
7
EXIT
––:––:––
EXIT
GMT +0.0
CLOCK SET
AREA
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
R
1
Lisbon, London
r
DST OFF
DEMO MODE
DATE
Y
M
D
– – – – – – – – – – – : – –
r
R
r
R
EXEC
EXEC
RET.
EXIT
EXIT
GMT –5.0
CLOCK SET
AREA26
CLOCK SET
AREA26
GMT –5.0
New York, Bogota
New York, Bogota
DST OFF
DST OFF
ON
R
R
R
r
R
R
DATE
Y
M
D
1
DATE
Y
M
D
– – – – – – – – – – – : – –
2003 JAN
12 : 00AM
r
r
r
r
r
R
r
R
EXEC
2
EXEC
FN
10
EXIT
GMT –5.0
New York, Bogota
EXIT
JUL 4 2003
5:30:00 PM
CLOCK SET
AREA26
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
USB STREAM
LANGUAGE
DST OFF
DEMO MODE
R
R
R
r
R
r
R
R
DATE
Y
M
D
1
2003 JAN
12 : 00AM
r
r
r
r
r
R
r
R
EXEC
EXEC
RET.
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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
To re t u rn t o FN (Fu n ct io n )
Press EXIT.
When using your camcorder abroad
Set the clock to the local time (p. 23).
If you use your camcorder in an area w here 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.
•12:00 AM stands for midnight.
•12:00 PM stands for noon.
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St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e
Sim p le se t t in g o f clo ck b y t im e d iffe re n ce
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 176 for details.
* Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
Wo rld t im e d iffe re n ce
1920 21 22 23 2425 26 272930 31 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 121314 16 17 18
Area
code
Time-zone
differences
Area
code
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
Area setting
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Helsinki, Cairo
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore
Seoul, Tokyo
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Alaska
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, MexicoCity
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
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St e p 3 Usin g t h e t o u ch p a n e l
Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen.
Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39
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.”
(3) Press FN. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen.
(4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on
PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen.
(5) Press a desired operation item. See relevant pages of this manual for each
function.
When the POWER switch
is set to CAMERA
3
PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
SPOT
FOCUS
SPOT
METER
MENU FADER END
SCH
EXPO-
SURE
1
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To e xe cu t e se t t in g s
Press
OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.
To ca n ce l se t t in g s
Press
OFF. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.
To m a ke scre e n in d ica t o rs d isa p p e a r
Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO.
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St e p 3 Usin g t h e t o u ch p a n e l
Op e ra t io n b u t t o n s o n e a ch d isp la y
When the POWER sw itch 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, COLOR SLW S
When the POWER sw itch is set to VCR
PAGE1 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH
PAGE2
PB ZOOM, DIG EFFT, DATA CODE
PAGE3 V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL
When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY
During memory camera
PAGE1 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2 SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX
PAGE3 LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL
During memory playback
PAGE1 MENU, CAM, PB FOLDR, DEL
PAGE2 PB ZOOM, CAM, RESIZE, DATA CODE
PAGE3 LCD BRT, CAM, VOL
Notes
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the
supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it.
•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-
TRV39 only)
•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
can control the display with DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on your camcorder.
When executing each item
The green bar appears above the item.
If the items are not available
The color of the items changes to gray.
Touch panel
You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 66).
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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 20) and insert the cassette (p. 8).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
This sets your camcorder to standby.
(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
3
1
LOCK sw itch
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
4
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
2
REC 0:00:01
50min
5
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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. 174). 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.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Self-timer recording
You can record images on the tape with the self-timer. See page 47 for details.
Note
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not appear during
recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
If you leave your camcorder during standby for five minutes w hile the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode
•The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Note on the LOCK sw itch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.
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In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d d u rin g re co rd in g
Indicators are not recorded on the tape.
Remaining battery time
Cassette Memory
This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory.
Recording mode
STBY/REC
Time code/Tape counter
REC 0:00:01
60min
50min
Remaining tape
This appears after you insert the cassette.
JUL
4
2003
12:05:56PM
FN
FN button
Press this button to display operation buttons on the
LCD screen.
Time
The time appears about five seconds after the
power is turned on.
Date
The date appears about five seconds after the
power is turned on.
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. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute
for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR.
You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
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Aft e r re co rd in g
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the power source.
Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n
180°
90°
When you adjust the LCD panel, make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90
degrees.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When monitoring on the LCD screen
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out.
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Sh o o t in g w it h t h e m irro r m o d e
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.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees.
Picture in the mirror mode
The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal
when recorded.
Ad ju st in g t h e b rig h t n e ss o f t h e LCD scre e n
(1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2.
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3.
(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.
(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using – (to dim)/+ (to brighten).
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 in step 1.
2,3
LCD
BRT
OK
LCD BRT
–
+
The bar indicator
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
LCD screen backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in
settings when using the battery pack (p. 170).
in the menu
Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
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Ad ju st in g t h e vie w fin d e r
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.
The view finder lens
adjustment lever
View finder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in
settings when using the battery pack (p. 170).
in the menu
Even if you adjust VF B.L.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
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Usin g t h e zo o m fe a t u re
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.
W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
T : Telephoto (subject appears closer)
W
W
T
T
T
W
To use zoom greater than 10×
Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20× or 120×.
To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in
settings (p. 169). The digital zoom is set to OFF as a default setting.
in the menu
W
T
The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming
zone.
The digital zooming zone appears when you select
the digital zoom power in the menu settings.
When you shoot close to a subject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet)
away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)
away in the wide-angle position.
Note on digital zoom
The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the “T”
side.
When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY
You cannot use the digital zoom.
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Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – Ba ck lig h t fu n ct io n
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.
The . indicator appears on the screen.
BACK LIGHT
To ca n ce l t h e b a ck lig h t fu n ct io n
Press BACK LIGHT again.
When shooting backlit subjects
If you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 60) or SPOT METER (p. 61), the back light
function will be canceled.
Sh o o t in g in t h e d a rk
– Nig h t Sh o t /Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t /Co lo r Slo w Sh u t t e r
Usin g Nig h t Sh o t
NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in the night or in a dark place.
When recording with NightShot, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural
colors.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.
(2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
The
and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.
NIGHTSHOT
OFF
ON
NightShot Light emitter
To cancel NightShot
Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
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Usin g Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t
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.
(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(4) Press SUPER NS.
The
indicator lights up on the screen.
(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.
To cancel Super NightShot
Press SUPER NS again to return to NightShot.
Usin g t h e Nig h t Sh o t Lig h t
The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light,
set N.S. LIGHT in
to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
Usin g Co lo r Slo w Sh u t t e r
Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place.
NIGHTSHOT
OFF
ON
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(4) Press COLOR SLW S.
The
indicator lights up on the screen.
(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.
To cancel Color Slow Shutter
Press COLOR SLW S again to make the
indicator disappear.
Notes
•Do not use NightShot in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may
cause a malfunction.
•If focusing is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually.
While using NightShot, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– White balance
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter
While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter
The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At this time,
the motion of the picture may slow down.
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While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– White balance
– Fader
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter
When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY
You cannot use the following functions:
– Super NightShot
– Color Slow Shutter
NightShot Light
The NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting
distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).
While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– Fader
– Digital effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter
In total darkness
Color Slow Shutter may not work normally.
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Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s
– En d se a rch /Ed it se a rch /Re c Re vie w
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.
FN
EDITSEARCH
En d se a rch
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press END SCH.
The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your
camcorder returns to standby.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l e n d se a rch
Press END SCH again.
End search
When you use the cassette without Cassette Memory, end search does not work once
you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with
Cassette Memory, end search works even once you eject the cassette.
If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions
End search may not work correctly.
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Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s – En d se a rch /Ed it se a rch /Re c Re vie w
Ed it se a rch
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.
7 – : To go backwards
+
: To go forwards
Re c Re vie w
You can check the last recorded section.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press the 7 – side of EDITSEARCH momentarily.
The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few
seconds, and then your camcorder will return to standby.
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— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —
Pla yin g b a ck t a p e
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) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel.
(3) Press
(4) Press
to rewind the tape.
to start playback.
(5) Adjust the volume following the steps below.
1 Press FN to display PAGE1.
2 Press VOL. The screen to adjust volume appears.
3 Press – (to turn down the volume)/+ (to turn up the volume).
4 Press
OK to return to PAGE1.
4
1
3
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
2
5
OK
VOL
–
+
The bar indicator
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Pla yin g b a ck t a p e
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l p la yb a ck
Press
.
To re w in d t h e t a p e
Press
during playback stop.
To fa st fo rw a rd t h e t a p e
Press
during playback stop.
To vie w a st ill im a g e (p la yb a ck p a u se )
Press
during playback. To resume playback, press
again.
If you leave the pow er on for a long time
Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.
To d isp la y t h e scre e n in d ica t o rs – Disp la y fu n ct io n
Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY on the Remote
Commander supplied with your camcorder.
The indicators disappear from the screen.
To make the indicators appear, press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO or DISPLAY on the
Remote Commander again.
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
DISPLAY/
BATTERY INFO
Note
Even if you press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander with the POWER switch set to
OFF(CHG), the BATTERY INFO indicator is not displayed.
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Pla yin g b a ck t a p e
Ab o u t d a t e /t im e a n d va rio u s se t t in g s
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.
Usin g t h e t o u ch p a n e l
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR, then play back the tape.
(2) During playback, press FN and select PAGE2.
(3) Press DATA CODE.
(4) Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press
OK.
(5) Press EXIT.
Date/time
Various settings
[a ]
0:00:23:01
50min
0:00:23:01
50min
[b ]
[c]
[d ]
AUTO
60 AWB
F1.8 9 dB
JUL
12:05:56 PM
4
2003
[e ]
[f]
[g ]
[a ] Tape counter
[b ] SteadyShot off
[c] Exposure
[d ] White balance
[e ] Gain
[f] Shutter speed
[g ] Aperture value
Usin g t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
The display changes as follows:
date/time t various settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter
speed, aperture value) t (no indicator)
Various settings
Various settings shows your camcorder’s recording information at the time of
recording. During tape recording standby, the various settings will not be displayed.
When you use data code, bars (-- -- --) appear if:
– A blank portion 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 a TV, the data code also appears on the TV
screen.
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Pla yin g b a ck t a p e
Va rio u s p la yb a ck m o d e s
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR.
Usin g t h e t o u ch p a n e l
(1) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(2) Press V SPD PLAY to display video control buttons.
To ch a n g e t h e p la yb a ck d ire ct io n
Press
during playback to reverse the playback direction.1)
To lo ca t e a sce n e w h ile m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )
Keep pressing
button.
or
during playback. To resume normal playback, release the
To m o n it o r t h e h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re w h ile fa st fo rw a rd in g o r
re w in d in g t h e t a p e (skip sca n )
Keep pressing
while fastforwarding or
while rewinding the tape. To resume
fastforwarding or rewinding, release the button.
To vie w t h e p ict u re a t slo w sp e e d (slo w p la yb a ck)
Press
press
during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press
, then
1)
.
To vie w t h e p ict u re a t d o u b le sp e e d
Press
during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press
1)
, then press
.
To vie w t h e p ict u re fra m e -b y-fra m e
Press
For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press
during playback pause.2)
2)
.
To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)
Press END SCH on PAGE1 during stop. The last five seconds of the recorded section
are played back then your camcorder stops.
1)
Press
Press
to pause playback. Press
to resume normal playback.
to resume normal playback.
2)
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Pla yin g b a ck t a p e
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 stop the tape
To rewind the tape
To fastforward the tape
To play back the tape slowly
To forward one frame at a time
To rewind one frame at a time
To play back the tape at double speed
On the Remote Commander:
N
X
To play back the tape
To pause the tape
x
To stop the tape
m
M
y
To rewind the tape
To fastforward the tape
To play back the tape slowly
C To forward one frame at a time
c
×2
To rewind one frame at a time
To play back the tape at double speed
In the various playback modes
•Sound is muted.
•The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.
When playback pause lasts for five minutes
Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press
.
When you play back the tape in reverse
Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is
not a malfunction.
Slow playback
Slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function
does not work for an output signal from the DV Interface.
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Vie w in g a re co rd in g o n TV
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.
When viewing the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power
your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. Refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable.
Then set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR to be able to view images from your
camcorder.
S VIDEO
AUDIO/
VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
Yellow
Red
TV
: Signal flow
AUDIO
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
White
If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o t h e VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR with the A/V connecting
cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If yo u r TV o r VCR is a m o n a u ra l t yp e
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.
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Vie w in g a re co rd in g o n TV
If the device you w ant 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.
Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and
the device you want to connect to.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
•There is no sound output when connecting only with an S video cable (optional).
To display the screen indicators on TV
Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in
in the menu settings (p. 176). To make the screen
indicators disappear, press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on your camcorder.
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— Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s —
Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick” d u rin g
t a p e re co rd in g st a n d b y o r t a p e re co rd in g
Du rin g t a p e re co rd in g st a n d b y
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.
(2) Press PHOTO deeply.
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be
recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
FINE
640
12
1
2
CAPTURE
101
FINE
640
101
Du rin g t a p e re co rd in g
The POWER switch should be set to
.
Press PHOTO deeply.
The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be recorded
on the “Memory Stick.”
Recording on the “Memory Stick” is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick” d u rin g t a p e re co rd in g
st a n d b y o r t a p e re co rd in g
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
– MEMORY MIX
“Memory Stick”
See page 99 for details.
Still images
•The image size will be 640 × 480.
•If the POWER switch is set to CAMERA, image quality cannot be changed. Images
will be recorded with image quality as set when the POWER switch is set to
MEMORY.
•When recording with higher image quality, use of Memory Photo recording is
recommended (p. 106).
During and after recording still images on the “Memory Stick”
Your camcorder continues recording on the tape.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
To record still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording
You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The image when
you press PHOTO deeply will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
Title
You cannot record the titles.
Self-timer recording
During recording standby, you can record still images on the “Memory Stick” with the
self-timer. See page 47 for details.
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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
START/STOP
PHOTO
PHOTO
START/STOP
Re co rd in g o n t h e t a p e
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.
The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 while beeping. In the last
two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts
automatically.
Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” d u rin g re co rd in g
st a n d b y
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Follow the step 1 to 3 in “Recording on the tape.”
(2) Press PHOTO deeply.
The self-timer starts counting down from about 10 while beeping. In the last
two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then the recording starts
automatically.
To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n fo r re co rd in g o n t h e t a p e
Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.
To ca n ce l t h e se lf-t im e r
With your camcorder during standby, press SELFTIMER and the
(self-timer)
indicator disappears from the screen. You cannot cancel the self-timer using the Remote
Commander.
Notes
•The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when self-timer recording is
finished.
•You can record using the self-timer only during recording standby.
When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY
You can also record still images onto the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer (p. 118).
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Ad ju st in g t h e w h it e b a la n ce m a n u a lly
Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select WHT BAL in
, then press EXEC (p. 168).
EXIT
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P
EFFECT
FLASH MODE
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
AUTO
AUTO SHTR HOLD
OUTDOOR
INDOOR
EXEC
RET.
(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
HOLD:
When recording a single-colored subject or background
OUTDOOR ( ):
•When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or
fireworks
•Under a color matching fluorescent lamp
INDOOR (n):
•When lighting conditions change quickly
•In too bright places such as photography studios
•Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic w h it e b a la n ce
Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.
If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting
We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode.
When you record under fluorescent lighting
Select AUTO or HOLD.
Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.
In the AUTO mode
Point your camcorder at the white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER
switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment when:
– You remove the battery pack for replacement.
– You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice
versa.
In the HOLD mode
Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds when:
– You change the mode of PROGRAM AE.
– You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa.
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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
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 ]. The
picture during playing back in the 4:3 mode on a wide-screen TV [b ] or a normal 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 ].
* The picture played back in the wide mode on a normal TV appears the same as the
picture played back in the wide mode on your camcorder [a ].
[d ]
[b ]
[c]
[a ]
16:9WIDE
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) During recording standby, press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select 16:9WIDE in
, then press EXEC (p. 169).
(4) Select ON, then press EXEC.
EXIT
CAMERA SET
D ZOOM
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
N. S. LIGHT
ON
EXEC
RET.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.
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Usin g t h e w id e m o d e
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
•Pictures recorded on the tape in wide mode cannot be returned to normal size.
Connection for a TV
Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full
size when:
– You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2)
system.
– You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on a TV.
ID-1 system
The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio information (16:9, 4:3, or letter box) with video
signals. If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1 system, the screen size is
automatically selected.
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 using the A/V
connecting cable.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.
[a ]
STBY
REC
NORM. FADER
(normal)
MOSC. FADER
(mosaic)
BOUNCE1) 2)
OVERLAP2)
WIPE2)
DOT2)
[b ]
STBY
REC
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
2) You can fade in only.
is set to OFF in the menu settings.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
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. The screen to select the fader mode appears.
(3) Press a desired mode.
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1.
(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.
The fader indicator you selected flashes.
(6) Press START/STOP.
After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to
the normal mode.
START/STOP
2
FADER
FADER
OFF
OK
MOSC.
FADER
NORM.
FADER
BOUN–
CE
MONO– OVER– WIPE DOT
TONE LAP
To ca n ce l t h e fa d e in /o u t
Before pressing START/STOP, press
OFF to return to PAGE1.
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Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n
Note
You cannot use the following functions while using fader. Also, you cannot use fader
while using following functions:
– Super NightShot
– Color Slow Shutter
– Digital effect
– Interval Recording
– Frame recording
When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT
Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the tape. As the image is
being stored, the indicator becomes fast flashing, then the playback picture disappears.
During fading in w ith BOUNCE, you cannot use the follow ing functions:
– Zoom
– Recording still images on the “Memory Stick”
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
– Manual exposure
– Flexible Spot Meter
– Manual focus
Note on the BOUNCE mode
You cannot select BOUNCE in the followings:
– D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct
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.
PASTEL [c] : The picture looks like a pale pastel drawing.
MOSAIC [d ] : The picture is mosaic.
[a ] [b ]
[c]
[d ]
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 P EFFECT in , then press EXEC (p. 168).
EXIT
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE
P
EFFECT
OFF
FLASH MODE NEG. ART
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
PASTEL
MOSAIC
EXEC
RET.
(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l p ict u re e ffe ct
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Note
While using picture effect, you cannot use following functions:
– BOUNCE
– OLD MOVIE
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct
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.
TRAIL
You can record a picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
SLOW SHTR (slow shutter)
You can slow down the shutter speed. The SLOW SHTR mode is good for recording
dark pictures more brightly.
OLD MOVIE
You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically
sets the 16:9WIDE mode, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.
Still image
Moving picture
STILL
LUMI.
Still image
Moving picture
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct
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., the still image is
stored in memory.
(4) Press – (to decrease the effect)/+ (to increase the effect) to adjust the effect.
Items to adjust
STILL
The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving
picture
FLASH
LUMI.
The interval of flash motion
The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped
with a moving picture
TRAIL
The vanishing time of the incidental image
SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the
shutter speed.
OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary
(5) Press
OK to return to PAGE2.
2
4
DIG EFFT
DIG EFFT
OFF
DIG
EFFT
OFF
OK
OK
SLOW
OLD
SHTR MOVIE
LUMI.
STILL
FLASH LUMI.
TRAIL
–
+
[a ]
[a ] The bar appears when setting following digital effect modes: STILL, FLASH,
LUMI., TRAIL.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l d ig it a l e ffe ct
Press
OFF to return to PAGE2.
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Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct
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.
•The following functions do not work in the OLD MOVIE mode:
– Wide mode
– Picture effect
– PROGRAM AE
When recording in the SLOW SHTR mode
Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed number
SLOW SHTR 1
SLOW SHTR 2
Shutter speed
1/30
1/15
1/8
SLOW SHTR 3
SLOW SHTR 4
1/4
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Usin g PROGRAM AE
SPOTLIGHT1)
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.
SPORTS (sports lesson)1)
This mode minimizes shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.
BEACH&SKI1)
This mode prevents people’s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light,
such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.
SUNSETMOON (sunset & moon)2)
This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general
night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.
LANDSCAPE2)
This mode is for when you record distant subjects such as mountains. Also it prevents
your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you record a
subject behind glass or a screen.
1) Your camcorder focuses only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
2) Your camcorder focuses only distant subject.
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Usin g PROGRAM AE
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. 168).
EXIT
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE AUTO
P
EFFECT
SPOTLIGHT
FLASH MODE PORTRAIT
FLASH LVL
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
SPORTS
BEACH&SKI
SUNSETMOON
LANDSCAPE
EXEC
RET.
(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l PROGRAM AE
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.
Notes
•The following functions do not work in PROGRAM AE:
– Color Slow Shutter
– During fading in with BOUNCE
– SLOW SHTR
– OLD MOVIE
– Spot Focus
•PROGRAM AE does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes):
– NightShot
– When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY, you use MEMORY MIX.
•When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, the SPORTS mode does not work.
(The indicator flashes.)
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Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly
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
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press EXPOSURE. The screen to adjust the exposure appears.
(3) Press MANUAL.
(4) Adjust the exposure using – (to dim)/+ (to brighten).
(5) Press
OK to return to PAGE1.
2
4
EXPO–
SURE
AUTO
OK
AUTO
OK
MANU–
AL
MANU–
AL
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
–
+
–
+
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re
Press
AUTO to return to PAGE1.
Note
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:
– Back light function
– Color Slow Shutter
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Usin g sp o t lig h t -m e t e rin g fu n ct io n
– Fle xib le Sp o t Me t e r
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.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press SPOT METER. The SPOT METER screen appears.
(3) Press the desired area in the frame.
The SPOT METER indicator flashes on the screen. The exposure of the point
you selected is adjusted.
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1.
2
SPOT
SPOT METER
METER
AUTO
OK
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re
Press
AUTO to return to PAGE1.
Note
The following functions do not work during Flexible Spot Meter:
– Back light function
– Color Slow Shutter
– Spot Focus
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Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly
You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases.
Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.
•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 or the sky
•When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in
the background
•Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod
The POWER switch should be set to
or
.
(1) Press FOCUS.
The 9 (focus) indicator appears on the screen.
(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
2
Focus ring
FOCUS
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s
Press FOCUS to turn off the 9,
or indicator.
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.
9 changes as follow s:
when recording a distant subject
when the subject is too close to focus on
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Usin g sp o t fo cu s fu n ct io n – Sp o t Fo cu s
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
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears.
(3) Press the desired area in the frame.
The SPOT FOCUS indicator flashes on the screen. The focus of the point you
selected is adjusted.
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1.
2
SPOT
SPOT FOCUS
FOCUS
AUTO
OK
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s
Press
AUTO to return to PAGE1.
Note
The back light function does not work during Spot Focus.
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In t e rva l Re co rd in g
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.
Example
1 s
1 s
9 min 59 s
9 min 59 s
[a ]
[a ]
[b ]
[b ]
10 min
10 min
[a ] REC TIME
[b ] INTERVAL
There may be a discrepancy in recording time of up to +/– six frames from the selected
time.
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 INT. REC in
, then press EXEC (p. 174).
(4) Select SET, then press EXEC.
(5) Select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.
(6) Select a desired interval time, then press EXEC.
The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN
(7) Select REC TIME, then press EXEC.
(8) Select a desired recording time, then press EXEC.
The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC
(9) Press
RET.
(10) Set INT. REC to ON, then press EXEC.
(11) Press EXIT to return to FN.
The INTERVAL TAPE indicator flashes on the screen.
(12) Press START/STOP to start Interval Recording.
The INTERVAL TAPE indicator lights up during Interval Recording.
4
5
7
TAPE SET
I NT. REC
I NTERVAL 30SEC
REC TIME
EXIT
TAPE SET
I NT. REC
TAPE SET
I NT. REC
I NTERVAL
REC TIME
EXIT
EXIT
I NTERVAL 30SEC
REC T IME
1MIN
5MIN
10MIN
0 . 5SEC
1SEC
1 . 5SEC
2SEC
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
To ca n ce l In t e rva l Re co rd in g
Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
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Fra m e b y fra m e re co rd in g
– Fra m e re co rd in g
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.
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 FRAME REC in
, then press EXEC (p. 174).
EXIT
TAPE SET
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
REMAIN
FRAME REC
INT. REC
OFF
ON
EXEC
RET.
(4) Select ON, then press EXEC.
(5) Press EXIT to return to FN.
The FRAME REC indicator lights up.
(6) Press START/STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a
recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.
(7) Move the subject, and repeat step 6.
To ca n ce l fra m e re co rd in g
Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.
Note
The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use frame recording
continuously.
When using frame recording
The last recorded frame is longer than other frames.
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Usin g t h e vie w fin d e r
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.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the
LCD screen facing out.
(2) Press
OFF. The PANEL OFF indicator appears on the screen.
(3) Press OK. The LCD screen is turned off.
(4) Using the viewfinder, press the LCD screen. EXPOSURE,
OK,
ON and
FADER (only when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA) appear.
(5) Press the LCD screen and select a desired item, then press
OK.
EXPOSURE: Adjust the exposure by pressing –/+.
FADER:
Press FADER until a desired fader mode appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE
(no indicator) T DOT
T
WIPE
T
OVERLAP
ON:
The LCD screen lights up.
View finder
When the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA
4
EXPO–
SURE
OK
ON
FADER
When the POWER
switch is set to MEMORY
EXPO–
SURE
OK
ON
To m a ke t h e b u t t o n s o n t h e LCD scre e n d isa p p e a r
Press
OK.
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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.
Available recording time
This is the time when you record pictures using the viewfinder (p. 17).
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— Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck Op e ra t io n s —
Pla yin g b a ck t a p e w it h p ict u re e ffe ct
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. 168).
EXIT
MANUAL SET
EFFECT
P
OFF
NEG. ART
SEPIA
B&W
SOLARIZE
EXEC
RET.
(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
You can use NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.
See page 54 for details of each mode.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l p ict u re e ffe ct
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect.
•You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder while you are processing
the image using picture effect. Record images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 110, 119), or
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by picture effect
Pictures processed by picture effect are not output through the DV Interface.
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Pla yin g b a ck t a p e w it h d ig it a l e ffe ct
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. and TRAIL. See
page 55 for details of the each mode.
When you select STILL or LUMI., the picture that you select the mode to is
stored in memory as a still image.
(4) Press –/+ to adjust the effect.
(5) Press
OK to return to PAGE2.
2
DIG EFFT
OFF
DIG
OK
EFFT
STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l d ig it a l e ffe ct
Press
OFF to return to PAGE2.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect.
•You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder while you are processing
the image using digital effect. Record images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 110, 119), or
on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Pictures processed by digital effect
Pictures processed by digital effect are not output through the DV Interface.
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En la rg in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n t a p e
– Ta p e PB ZOOM
Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded
on the “Memory Stick” (p. 129).
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 PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen appears.
(3) Press the area you want to enlarge in the frame.
The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback
image is enlarged to about twice the size. If you then press another area, that
area moves to the center of the screen.
(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.
You can select the zoom ratio from approximately 1.1 times up to 5 times its
size.
W: Decrease the zoom ratio.
T : Increase the zoom ratio.
2
PB ZOOM
PB
ZOOM
END
Pow er zoom lever
To ca n ce l t a p e PB ZOOM
Press
END.
Notes
•You cannot process externally input scenes using tape PB ZOOM with your
camcorder.
•You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder while you are processing
the image using tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on the “Memory
Stick” (p. 110), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
•You cannot record moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” on your camcorder when
you have processed the picture using tape PB ZOOM.
Images in tape PB ZOOM
Images in tape PB ZOOM are not output through the DV Interface.
In tape PB ZOOM
If you press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears.
You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen.
Edge of the enlarged image
The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen.
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Qu ickly lo ca t in g a sce n e
– Ze ro se t m e m o ry
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. The tape counter shows “0:00:00,” then starts
counting. If the indicators do not appear, press DISPLAY. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator flashes.
(2) Press x when you want to stop playback.
(3) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops
automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero.
(4) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.
DISPLAY
ZERO SET MEMORY
N
m
x
Notes
•When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory
function will be canceled.
•There may be a discrepancy of several seconds between the time code and the tape
counter.
•The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears when you press FN.
If the tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions
The zero set memory function may not work correctly.
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Se a rch in g t h e b o u n d a rie s o f re co rd e d
t a p e b y t it le – Tit le se a rch
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
.
(1) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the TITLE
SEARCH indicator appears.
The title search screen appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t (no indicator)
(2) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that
you selected.
1
SEARCH
MODE
TITLE SEARCH
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
GOOD MORNING
WEDDING
NIGHT
BASEBALL
[b ] [a ]
[a ] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b ] Present point on the tape
To ca n ce l se a rch in g
Press x on the Remote Commander.
If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions
Title search may not work correctly.
To superimpose a title
See page 94.
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Se a rch in g a re co rd in g b y d a t e
Da t e se a rch
–
•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.
Se a rch in g fo r t h e d a t e b y u sin g Ca sse t t e Me m o ry
Before operation
•You can use this function only when playing back the cassette with Cassette Memory.
•Set CM SEARCH in
to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the DATE
SEARCH indicator appears.
The date search screen appears.
The indicator changes as follows:
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t (no indicator)
(2) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.
Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected
date.
1
SEARCH
MODE
DATE SEARCH
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
SEP / 5 / 03
SEP / 6 / 03
DEC / 24 / 03
JAN / 1 / 04
FEB / 11 / 04
APR / 29 / 04
[b ] [a ]
[a ] Actual point you are trying to search for
[b ] Present point on the tape
To ca n ce l se a rch in g
Press x on the Remote Commander.
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Se a rch in g fo r t h e d a t e w it h o u t u sin g Ca sse t t e Me m o ry
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. 173).
CM SET
TITLE
EXIT
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH ON
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
OFF
EXEC
RET.
(4) Select OFF, then press EXEC.
(5) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander, until the DATE SEARCH
indicator appears.
(6) Press . on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press
> on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder
automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time
you press . or >, your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
To ca n ce l se a rch in g
Press x on the Remote Commander or
on your camcorder.
Note
If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find
the point where the recording date changes.
If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions
Date search may not work correctly.
Cassette Memory
The cassette with Cassette Memory can hold six recording date data. If you search the
date among seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using Cassette
Memory.”
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— Ed it in g —
Du b b in g t a p e
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.
Titles, screen indicators, Cassette Memory contents, and “Memory Stick” index screen
lettering cannot be recorded.
Co n n e ct in g t o t h e VCR
You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:
8 mm , Hi8 , Digital8 , VHS , S-VHS , VHSC
Betamax , ED Betamax , mini DV , DV or MICROMV
, S-VHSC
,
Co n n e ct in g w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
Yellow
White
IN
S VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO/VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VCR
Red
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Co n n e ct in g w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le
i.LINK
DV Interface
i.LINK cable (optional)
: Signal flow
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Du b b in g a t a p e
Before operation for connecting w ith the A/V connecting cable
•Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
•Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be
superimposed on the edited tape:
On your camcorder:
DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, DATA CODE
On the Remote Commander:
DISPLAY, DATA CODE, SEARCH MODE
The POWER switch should be set to
.
(1) Insert the blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and
insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording. If the VCR has an input selector, set it to input
mode.
Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(4) Start recording on the VCR.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g t h e t a p e
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.
If your VCR is a monaural type
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. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.
If your VCR has an S video jack
See page 44 for details.
About i.LINK
See page 194 for details.
Pictures processed by picture effect, digital effect or PB ZOOM
These are not output through the DV Interface.
If you record a paused playback picture
•The recorded picture becomes rough with the DV Interface.
•The picture may jitter when you play back the picture using other video equipment.
If you connect w ith the i.LINK cable
Recording of only the picture or sound cannot be done.
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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e )
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.
Your camcorder can dub on the “Memory Stick.” See page 121 for details.
Unwanted
scene
Unwanted
scene
Switch the order
Be fo re o p e ra t in g Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g o n t h e t a p e re co rd e d
o n o t h e r e q u ip m e n t
Step 1 Connecting to the VCR (p. 77).
Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate (p. 78).
Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 81).
When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip step 2 and 3.
Usin g Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g o n t h e t a p e re co rd e d o n o t h e r
e q u ip m e n t
Operation 1 Making a program (p. 83).
Operation 2 Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing the tape) (p. 85).
Note
When editing digital video, the operation signals to the VCR cannot be sent with
LANC jack.
St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t o t h e VCR
You can connect either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable.
Connect the devices as illustrated on page 75.
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St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e
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
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Turn the power of the connected VCR on.
If the VCR has an input selector, set it to input mode.
When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/
VTR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select VIDEO EDIT in
, then press EXEC (p. 177).
(5) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
(6) Press EDIT SET.
(7) Select CONTROL, then press EXEC.
(8) When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, select IR, then press EXEC.
When connecting with the i.LINK cable, select i.LINK, press EXEC, then go to
“Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR” on page 81.
(9) Select IR SETUP, then press EXEC.
(10) Select the IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press EXEC. Check the code in
“About the IR SETUP code” (p. 80).
4
7
5
9
6
EXIT
END
V I DEO ED IT
0:32:30:14
UNDO
OTHERS
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
DATA CODE
BEEP
IR
MARK START
IN
ED I T
SET
COMMANDER
DISPL AY
VIDEO EDIT RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE
0
END
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
END
END
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
IR
i. LINK
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
3
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
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(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.
11
12
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
END
END
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE REC
IR TEST
PB
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE PAUSE
IR TEST
PAUSE
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
(13) Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the
remote sensor of the VCR about 30 cm (12 in.) apart.
VCR
Remote sensor
Infrared rays emitter
(14) Insert the recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording
pause.
(15) Select IR TEST, then press EXEC.
(16) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
The indicator you selected to cancel recording pause on the VCR flashes
on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
15
16
END
END
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
ENGAGE
REC PAUSE
PAUSEMODE RETURN
IR TEST
EXECUTE
COMPLETE
EXEC
EXEC
RET.
RET.
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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. Be sure to set the
correct code, depending on your VCR. Default setting is code number 3.
Brand
IR SETUP code
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
89
Brand
IR SETUP code
22, 23, 24, 28, 29
23, 32, 80
21, 33, 35
77, 78
Sony
Mitsubishi/MGA
Multitech
NEC
Admiral (M. Wards)
Aiwa
47, 54, 80
49, 51
Akai
Olympic
Optimus
Orion
Audio Dynamic
21, 35
22
Bell&Howell
(M. Wards)
36
60
Panasonic
Pentax
16, 17, 77, 78
8, 42
Broksonic
Canon
21, 70, 82
77, 78
Philco
26, 70, 77, 78
47, 77, 78, 83
78
Citizen
47
Philips
Craig
47, 73
Pioneer
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
DBX
8, 77, 80
Quasar
6, 16, 17, 77, 78
26, 40, 77
RCA/PROSCAN
7, 8, 16, 40, 41, 42, 77, 78, 78*,
83, 101
21, 33, 35
Dimensia
Emerson
Fisher
8
Realistic
Sansui
22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88
26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82
21
36, 37, 44, 45
Singer
73
Funai
80
Samsung
Sanyo
24, 24*, 32, 32*, 41, 94, 94*
General Electric
Goldstar/LG
GO VIDEO
Hitachi
8, 32*, 77, 94*, 101
26, 36, 37, 47
47
Scott
22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41
71
Sharp
88, 89
8, 42, 78
Shintom
Signature 2000
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tashiro
Tatung
Teac
73
HQ
40
80, 89
Instant Replay
JC Penny
JVC
77, 78
77, 78, 80, 83
80
8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77
12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35
21, 33, 35, 47
36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80
17, 77, 78, 83
21, 33, 35
47
Kenwood
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
21, 33, 35
21, 33, 35, 80
77, 78
Technics
Toshiba
Wards
7, 40, 49
37, 47, 88, 89, 95
21, 33, 35, 36
95
47
Memorex
Minolta
37, 77
Yamaha
Zenith
8, 42
* TV/VCR component
Note on the IR SETUP code
Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
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When the VCR does not operate correctly
•After checking the code in “About the IR SETUP code” (p. 80), set the IR SETUP or the
PAUSEMODE again.
•Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
•Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
St e p 3: Ad ju st in g t h e syn ch ro n iza t io n o f t h e VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR.
Prepare a pen and paper for notes.
Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder (if inserted).
(1) Insert the recordable cassette into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording
pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, the recording pause is not necessary.
(2) Select ADJ TEST, then press EXEC.
(3) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the
number values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the
indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Five IN numbers and corresponding OUT numbers are displayed.
Take a note of the opening number value of each IN and the closing number
value of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of five opening number values of five IN, and the
average of all the closing number values of each OUT.
(6) Select ”CUT-IN,” then press EXEC.
(7) Select the average number value of IN, then press EXEC.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(8) Select ”CUT-OUT,” then press EXEC.
(9) Select the average number value of OUT, then press EXEC.
The calculated stop position for recording is set.
(10) Press
RET. to execute.
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2
6
3
8
END
END
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
RETURN
COMPLETE
EXECUTE
ENGAGE
PAUSEMODE REC PAUSE
IR TEST
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
END
END
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
V I DEO ED I T
ED I T SET
CONTROL
ADJ TEST
”CUT-IN”
”CUT-OUT”
IR SETUP
PAUSEMODE
IR TEST
0
0
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
To re t u rn t o 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.
•If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the
tape may not be recorded properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before
starting the recording.
•When the recording unit cannot be operated properly by the i.LINK cable, leave the
connection as it is, and make the A/V connecting cable settings (p. 78). Video and
audio are sent by digital signals.
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Op e ra t io n 1: Ma kin g a Pro g ra m
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.
(4) Select VIDEO EDIT in
, then press EXEC (p. 177).
(5) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
(6) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video
control buttons on the screen, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one
frame at a time with
/
.
(7) Press MARK IN on the screen.
The IN point of the first program is set, and the upper part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(8) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video control
buttons on the screen, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at
a time with
/
.
(9) Press MARK OUT on the screen.
The OUT point of the first program is set, then the lower part of the program
mark changes to light blue.
(10) Repeat step 6 to 9.
When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.
You can set 20 programs in maximum.
4
9
5
7
EXIT
V I DEO ED I T
V I DEO ED IT
0:32:30:14
UNDO
0:08:55:06
ED I T
UNDO
OTHERS
DATA CODE
BEEP
MARK START ED I T
IN
MARK START
OUT
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
VIDEO EDIT
SET
SET
RETURN
TAPE
MEMORY
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
TOTAL 0:00:00:00
SCENE
0
SCENE
0
END
END
EXEC
RET.
10
V I DEO ED IT
V I DEO ED I T
0:09:07:06
UNDO
0:10:01:23
ED I T
SET
UNDO
ED I T
SET
MARK START
I N
MARK START
I N
TOTAL 0:00:13:00
TOTAL 0:00:47:12
SCENE
1
SCENE
3
END
END
To fin ish m a kin g p ro g ra m s
Press
END.
The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
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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 betw een the IN point and the OUT point on the tape
The total time may not be displayed correctly.
Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t
Erase OUT mark first, and then IN mark of the last set program.
(1) Press UNDO.
(2) Press ERASE 1 MARK. The last set program mark flashes, then the DELETE ?
indicator appears.
(3) Press EXEC. The last set program is deleted.
To cancel erasing
Press CANCEL in step 3.
Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s
(1) Follow the step 2 to 5 on page 83.
(2) Press UNDO.
(3) Press ERASE ALL. All the set program marks flash, then the DELETE ?
indicator appears.
(4) Press EXEC. All the set programs are deleted.
To cancel erasing all programs
Press CANCEL in step 4.
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Op e ra t io n 2: Pe rfo rm in g Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g
(Du b b in g t h e t a p e )
(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.
When you use an i.LINK cable the following procedure is not necessary.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4) Press MENU to display the menu.
(5) Select VIDEO EDIT in
, then press EXEC (p. 177).
(6) Select TAPE, then press EXEC.
(7) Press START.
(8) Press EXEC.
Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.
The program mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during searching, and the EDITING indicator
appears during editing on the screen.
The program mark changes to light blue after the dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To ca n ce l d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g
Press CANCEL.
To e n d Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g
Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to
VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
Press
END to end the video edit function.
You cannot record on the VCR in the follow ing
Indicator
Cause
No indicator
•The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
•The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is
selected.)
•The button to cancel recording pause is not
correct. (When IR is selected.)
CHECK ”i.LINK” & REC STATUS •i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable is not
connected.
•The power of the connected VCR is not turned
on. (When i.LINK is selected.)
When the program has not been set
You cannot press START.
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Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s
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.LINK cable (optional), video and audio signals are transmitted
in digital form for high-quality editing.
Co n n e ct in g t o t h e VCR o r t h e TV
Co n n e ct in g w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le
S VIDEO
TV
Yellow
OUT
White
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO/VIDEO
VCR
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Red
: Signal flow
Co n n e ct in g w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le
DV Interface
i.LINK
i.LINK cable (optional)
: Signal flow
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Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s
Before operation for connecting w ith 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
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Insert the blank tape (or the tape you want to record over) into your
camcorder. If you are recording the tape from the VCR, insert the recorded
tape into the VCR.
(2) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(3) Press REC CTRL.
REC CTRL
RET.
REC
PAUSE
REC
START
(4) Press REC PAUSE.
(5) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record the tape from a VCR.
Select a TV program if you record from a TV. The picture from playback side
appears on the screen.
(6) Press REC START at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g t h e t a p e
Press x on your camcorder, and then press the stop button on the VCR.
If your VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the
white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white
plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected,
the right channel audio is output.
If your VCR has an S video jack
See page 44 for details.
When using the i.LINK cable
•Before recording, make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN
indicator may appear on both equipment.
•Recording of only the picture or sound cannot be done.
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– In se rt e d it in g
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 86. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to
insert into the VCR.
[a ]
[A]
[b ]
[c]
[B]
[C]
[A] The tape that contains the scene to be superimposed
[B] The tape before editing
[C] The tape after editing
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a ], then set the VCR to
playback pause.
(2) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c], then set it to playback
pause.
(3) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET
MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory.
The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”
(4) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b ].
(5) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(6) Press REC CTRL.
(7) Press REC PAUSE.
(8) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press REC START on your
camcorder to start inserting the new scene with sound.
Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your
camcorder automatically stops recording. The zero set memory function will be
canceled.
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0:00:00
3
ZERO SET
MEMORY
ZERO SET
MEMORY
To ch a n g e t h e in se rt e n d p o in t
Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander again after step 4 to erase the
ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 2.
To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point
Skip step 2 and 3. Press x on the Remote Commander or
on your camcorder when
you want to stop inserting.
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Au d io d u b b in g
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.
The original sound will not be erased.
Pre p a rin g fo r a u d io d u b b in g
You can record additional audio in the following:
•Dubbing with the built-in microphone
•Connecting the microphone (optional) to the MIC jack
•Connecting the microphone (optional) to the intelligent accessory shoe
•Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order:
•MIC jack
•Intelligent accessory shoe
•AUDIO/VIDEO jack
•Built-in microphone
Du b b in g w it h t h e b u ilt -in m icro p h o n e
No connection is necessary.
If no external microphone (optional) is connected, sound is recorded via the built-in
microphone.
Co n n e ct in g t h e m icro p h o n e (o p t io n a l) t o t h e MIC ja ck
MIC (PLUG IN
POWER) jack
Microphone (optional)
: Signal flow
You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO jack
to a TV.
The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Check the sound by using the
headphones or TV.
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Au d io d u b b in g
Co n n e ct in g t h e m icro p h o n e (o p t io n a l) t o t h e in t e llig e n t
a cce sso ry sh o e
Intelligent accessory shoe
Microphone
(optional)
Co n n e ct in g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le t o t h e AUDIO/VIDEO ja ck
Audio equipment
LINE OUT
AUDIO L
AUDIO R
L
R
White
Red
AUDIO/VIDEO
Do not connect the
video (yellow) plug.
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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. Check the recorded
picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.
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Au d io d u b b in g
Ad d in g a n a u d io so u n d o n t h e re co rd e d t a p e
Choose a connection mentioned on page 90, and connect audio equipment or
microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Locate the recording start point. Press to start playing back. To pause
at the recording start point. You can fine-adjust the
playing back, press
recording start point by pressing
(3) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(4) Press A DUB CTRL.
/
.
The A DUB CTRL screen appears.
A
DUB CTRL
RET.
AUDIO
DUB
(5) Press AUDIO DUB. The green X indicator appear on the screen.
(6) Press on your camcorder and at the same time start playing back the
audio you want to record.
The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. While recording
new sound, the red indicator appears on the screen.
(7) Press on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording.
You cannot audio dubbing in the follow ing 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 tape
•The cassette set the write-protect tab to lock
To add new sound more precisely
Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point where you want to stop recording later during
playback.
Follow the step 2. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET
MEMORY was pressed.
We recommend that you add new sound on the tape recorded w ith your
camcorder
If you add new sound on the tape recorded with another camcorder (including other
DCR-TRV38/TRV39), the sound quality may become worse.
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Au d io d u b b in g
Mo n it o rin g t h e n e w re co rd e d so u n d
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Play back the tape on which you added audio.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select AUDIO MIX in
, then press EXEC (p. 170).
EXIT
VCR SET
H i F i SOUND
AUDIO MIX
A
/
VcDV OUT ST1
ST2
r
R
EXEC
RET.
(5) Press r/R to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new
sound (ST2), then press EXEC.
About five minutes after you disconnect the power source or remove the
battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the original sound (ST1)
only. The default setting is original sound only.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le o n a ca sse t t e w it h
Ca sse t t e Me m o ry
VACATION
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.
Cassette Memory capacity is as follows:
– Six date data (maximum)
– One cassette label (maximum)
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Insert the cassette with Cassette Memory.
(2) During standby, recording, playback or playback pause, press FN to display
PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select TITLE in
, then press EXEC. (p. 173)
(5) Select , then press EXEC.
(6) Select a desired title, then press EXEC. The title appears on the screen.
(7) If necessary, change the color, size, or position by pressing COLOR, SIZE,
POS r or POS R.
(8) Press TITLE OK.
(9) Press SAVE TITLE.
During playback, playback pause or recording:
The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for about five seconds and
the title is set.
During recording standby:
The TITLE indicator appears. And when you press START/STOP to start
recording, the TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for about five
seconds and the title is set.
5
6
EXIT
PRESET TITLE
HELLO!
TITLE
OK
RET.
EXIT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY
WEDDING
VACATION
THE END
VACATION
COLOR
SIZE
POS r POS R
r
R
EXEC
RET.
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To use the custom title
If you want to use the custom title, select
in step 5.
The titles superimposed w ith your camcorder
•They appear only by DV
format video equipment with index titler function.
•The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when
searching a recording with other video equipment.
To not display title
Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 173).
Title setting
•The title color changes as follows:
WHITE t YELLOW t VIOLET t RED t CYAN t GREEN t BLUE
•The title size changes as follows:
SMALL y LARGE
You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size.
•The title position as follows:
If you select the title size SMALL, you have nine choices for the title position.
If you select the title size LARGE, you have eight choices for the title position.
Era sin g a t it le
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 TITLEERASE in
, then press EXEC (p. 173). The TITLE ERASE screen
appears.
(4) Select the title you want to erase, then press EXEC.
The ERASE OK? indicator appears.
(5) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press OK.
The ERASING indicator flashes on the screen.
When the title is erased, the COMPLETE indicator appears.
3
4
T I TLE ERASE
T I TLE ERASE
PRESENT
1
2
3
4
5
6
HELLO!
4
CONGRATULATIONS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
PRESENT
ERASE OK?
GOOD MORNING
WEDDING
OK
CAN–
CEL
r
R
EXEC
END
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l e ra sin g
Press CANCEL in step 5.
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Ma kin g yo u r o w n t it le s
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
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select TITLE in
, then press EXEC (p. 173).
(4) Select , then press EXEC.
(5) Select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press EXEC.
(6) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select a desired character
on the key.
(7) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure
as step 6 and 7 to complete your title.
(8) Press SET. The title is stored in memory.
4
5
7
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
TITLE SET
CUSTOM1 SET
CUSTOM2 SET
TITLE SET
_______________
TITLE SET
[
____________________
]
[
]
PARTY
&?!
ABC
DEF
T
t
&?!
ABC
DEF
T
t
GH I
JKL
MNO
123 678
GH I
J
KL
MNO
123 678
45
90
45
90
PQR
S
TUV
WXY
Z
’ . ,
SET
PQR
S
TUV
WXY
Z
’ . ,
/–
SET
/
–
r
R
EXEC
RET.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d
In step 5, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want
to change, then press EXEC and enter the new title as desired.
If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters during tape recording
standby w ith the cassette inserted in your camcorder
The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in
memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then
start again from step 1.
We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that
your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.
To erase the character
Press C. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Press c.
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Ca sse t t e Me m o ry
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
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Insert the cassette with Cassette Memory you want to label.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MENU to display the menu.
(4) Select TAPE TITLE in
, then press EXEC (p. 173). The TAPE TITLE screen
appears.
(5) Select a desired character. Repeat pressing a key to select a desired character
on the key.
(6) Press c to move the cursor for the next character. Repeat the same procedure
as step 5 and 6 to complete the label.
(7) Press SET. The label is stored in memory.
4
5
6
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
TAPE TITLE
TAPE TITLE
_________
TAPE TITLE
[
__________
]
[
]
[
_____
GRADU
]
G
&?!
GH I
ABC
DEF
T
t
&?!
ABC
DEF
T
t
&?!
GH I
ABC
DEF
T
t
J
KL
MNO
123 678
45
GH I
JKL
MNO
123 678
45
J
KL
MNO
123 678
45
90
90
90
PQR
S
TUV
WXY
Z
’ . ,
SET
PQR
S
TUV
WXY
Z
’ . ,
SET
PQR
S
TUV
WXY
Z
’ . ,
/–
SET
/
–
/
–
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To e ra se t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e
Select C to erase the label in step 5, then press SET.
To ch a n g e t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e
Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.
If you have superimposed titles in the cassette
When the label appears, up to four titles also appear.
To erase the character
Press C. The last character is erased.
To enter a space
Press c.
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Era sin g a ll t h e d a t a in Ca sse t t e Me m o ry
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
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select ERASE ALL in
, then press EXEC (p. 173).
(4) Select OK, then press EXEC.
The OK indicator changes to EXECUTE.
(5) Select EXECUTE, then press EXEC. The ERASING indicator flashes on the
screen. Once erasing is complete, the COMPLETE indicator appears.
3
4
EXIT
EXIT
CM SET
CM SET
TITLE
TITLE
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
TITLEERASE
TITLE DSPL
CM SEARCH
TAPE TITLE
ERASE ALL
RETURN
RETURN
EXECUTE
OK
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
To ca n ce l e ra sin g
Select RETURN in step 5, then press EXEC.
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— “ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s —
Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n
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 and easily playing back
images you want to see, follow operations such as:
– Copying images into the “Memory Stick” from the tape
– Capturing images into the computer using the supplied USB cable
– Allow image deletion, protection and writing (with a print mark).
File fo rm a t
Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses and records image data in JPEG (Joint Photographic
Experts Group) format. The file extension is .jpg.
Exif * Ver.2.2 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible
* Exif: Exif is a file format for still images, established by the Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Files in this format can have
additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of
recording.
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses and records picture data in MPEG (Moving Picture Expert
Group) format. The file extension is .mpg.
Typical image data file name
Still image
101-0001:
This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
DSC00001.JPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer.
Moving picture
MOV00001:
This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
MOV00001.MPG: This file name appears on the display of a computer.
To p re ve n t fro m e ra sin g im a g e s a ccid e n t a lly
Rear part of the “Memory Stick”
Slide the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” to LOCK.
The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the
model.
Some kinds of “Memory Stick” have no write-protect tab.
Terminal
Write-protect tab
No t e s o n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”
Labeling position
Stick its label on the labeling position.
Labeling position
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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n
Image data may be damaged in the follow ing cases. Damaging image data is not
guaranteed
– If you eject the “Memory Stick” or turn off your camcorder while reading the image
file from the “Memory Stick” or recording data onto the “Memory Stick” (while the
access lamp is lit or flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick” near magnets or magnetic fields such as those of
speakers and TV.
We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of a computer.
On handling
•When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.
•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts
of the connecting section.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick.”
•Do not let the “Memory Stick” get wet.
On location for use
Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick” in locations that are:
– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun
– Under direct sunlight
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases
Th e “ Me m o ry St ick” fo rm a t t e d b y a co m p u t e r
The “Memory Stick” formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers does not have
a guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
No t e o n t h e “ Ma g icGa t e Me m o ry St ick”
You can use the “MagicGate Memory Stick” for recording image data on your
camcorder. However, you cannot record or play back the music protected by copyright
signals on your camcorder.
No t e s o n u sin g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick Du o ”
•Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” into the “Memory Stick Duo” Adaptor
when using the “Memory Stick Duo” with your camcorder.
•Verify that the insert direction of the “Memory Stick Duo.” The use of wrong direction
may cause a malfunction.
•Do not insert the “Memory Stick Duo” not inserted into the “Memory Stick Duo”
Adaptor into the “Memory Stick”-compatible unit. This may cause a malfunction of
the unit.
No t e s o n im a g e d a t a co m p a t ib ilit y
•Image data files recorded on the “Memory Stick” by your camcorder conform with the
Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment
(DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)
•If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it
with your camcorder (p. 172). Note that formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick.”
•Some playback devices may not be able to play back images recorded with your
camcorder.
•You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on a computer
– When playing back image data shot with other equipment
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Usin g “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n
•The “Memory Stick,”
Corporation.
•“Memory Stick Duo” and
•“MagicGate” and
and “MagicGate Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
In se rt in g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”
Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B
mark facing as illustrated.
Access lamp
Eje ct in g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”
Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes
•If you insert the “Memory Stick” forcibly in the opposite direction, the “Memory
Stick” slot may be damaged.
•Do not insert anything other than the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot.
This may cause a malfunction.
While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from
the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the
power off, eject the “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data
breakdown may occur.
If “
MEMORY STICK ERROR” appears
Reinsert the “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the
indicator still appears. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”
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Se le ct in g t h e q u a lit y a n d size o f im a g e
d a t a
Se le ct in g st ill im a g e q u a lit y
The default setting is FINE.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select STILL SET in
, then press EXEC (p. 171).
(4) Select QUALITY, then press EXEC.
(5) Select a desired image quality, then press EXEC.
3
4
EXIT
EXIT
MEM SET
1
MEM SET
1
STILL SET
BURST
STILL SET
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
QUALITY
FINE
IMAGESIZE STANDARD
REMAIN
12
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
Setting
FINE (FINE)
Meaning
Use this mode when you want to record high quality
images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/4.
STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. Standard images
compressed to about 1/10.
To re t u rn t o FN
Press EXIT.
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Se le ct in g t h e q u a lit y a n d size o f im a g e d a t a
Se le ct in g t h e st ill im a g e size
You can select image size 1152 × 864 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 1152 × 864.
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 STILL SET in
, then press EXEC (p. 171).
(4) Select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC.
(5) Select a desired image size, then press EXEC.
The indicator changes as follow:
1152
640
3
4
MEM SET
STILL SET
BURST
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE
1
EXIT
MEM SET
1
1152
EXIT
STILL SET
BURST
OFF
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE 1152 × 864
640 × 480
REMAIN
12
RET.
r
R
r
R
EXEC
EXEC
RET.
Me m o ry ca p a cit y o f st ill im a g e s
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity of still images varies depending on the selected image quality mode
and image size. Details are shown in the table below.
1152 × 864 image size
Image quality
FINE
Memory capacity
About 500 KB
About 200 KB
STANDARD
640 × 480 image size
Image quality
FINE
Memory capacity
About 150 KB
About 60 KB
STANDARD
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Se le ct in g t h e q u a lit y a n d size o f im a g e d a t a
Se le ct in g t h e m o vin g p ict u re size
You can select picture size 320 × 240 or 160 × 112.
The default setting is 320 × 240.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
or
.
(1) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Select MOVIE SET in
, then press EXEC (p. 171).
(4) Select IMAGESIZE, then press EXEC.
(5) Select a desired image size, then press EXEC.
The indicator changes as follow:
320
160
3
4
EXIT
MEM SET
1
MEM SET
1
EXIT
320
MOVIE SET
MOVIE SET
IMAGESIZE 320 240
REMAIN
IMAGESIZE 320 240
REMAIN 160 112
REMAIN
REMAIN
30sec
30sec
r
R
r
R
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
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Se le ct in g t h e q u a lit y a n d size o f im a g e d a t a
Ap p ro xim a t e n u m b e r o f st ill im a g e s a n d t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s
t h a t ca n b e re co rd e d o n o n e “ Me m o ry St ick”
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.
St ill im a g e s
(Unit: Image)
FINE
STANDARD
Type of
“Memory Stick”
1152 × 864
640 × 480
1152 × 864
640 × 480
1152
15
640
50
1152
37
640
120
8MB (supplied)
16MB (optional)
32MB (optional)
64MB (optional)
128MB (optional)
30
96
74
240
61
190
390
780
150
300
600
485
120
245
980
1970
Mo vin g p ict u re s
Image size
Type of
“Memory Stick”
320 × 240
160 × 112
320
160
8MB (supplied)
16MB (optional)
32MB (optional)
64MB (optional)
128MB (optional)
1 min. 20 sec.
2 min. 40 sec.
5 min. 20 sec.
10 min. 40 sec.
21 min. 20 sec.
5 min. 20 sec.
10 min. 40 sec.
21 min. 20 sec.
42 min. 40 sec.
1 hr 25 min. 20 sec.
The table shows approximate number of still images and time of moving pictures that
can be recorded on the “Memory Stick” formatted with your camcorder.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry
St ick” – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
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.
Recording does not start yet.
(2) Press PHOTO deeply.
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be
recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
[a ]
FINE
640
/ 12
1
2
101
[b]
FINE
640
101
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY/
NETWORK
[a ] Approximate number of images can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”
[b ] Folder name to be recorded
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
You can record still images on the “Memory Stick” during tape recording or tape
recording standby
See page 45 for details.
When the POWER sw itch 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.)
– Title
– SteadyShot
During saving a still image data
You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
When you press PHOTO lightly in step 1
The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not appear during
recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick.” To
display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation (p. 39).
If you record still images w hen the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY
The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER
switch is set to CAMERA.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
Re co rd in g im a g e s co n t in u o u sly
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 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in
640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals.
EXP BRKTG [b ] (
)
Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different
exposures.
[a ]
[b ]
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 STILL SET in
, then press EXEC (p. 171).
(4) Select BURST, then press EXEC.
EXIT
MEM SET
1
STILL SET
BURST
OFF
NORMAL
IMAGESIZE EXP BRKTG
QUALITY
EXEC
RET.
(5) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
(6) Press EXIT to make the menu display disappear.
(7) Press PHOTO deeply.
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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick”
– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g
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.”
During continuous recording of images
The flash (optional) does not work.
When shooting w ith the self-timer or the Remote Commander
Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum number of still images.
If remaining capacity on the “Memory Stick” is less than for three images
EXP BRKTG does not work. “
FULL” appears when you press PHOTO.
The effect of EXP BRKTG
The effect of EXP BRKTG may not be noticeable on the screen.
We recommend viewing images on TV or the computer to recognize the effect.
When selecting NORMAL
Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing
PHOTO deeply.
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Re co rd in g a n im a g e fro m t a p e a s a st ill
im a g e
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.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Press
. The picture recorded on the tape is played back.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly and check the image. The picture from the tape
freezes and the CAPTURE indicator appears on the screen. Recording does not
start yet.
To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then
press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeply. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears. The image displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO
deeply will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
FINE
640
12
2
3
CAPTURE
101
1
FINE
640
101
Sound recorded on the tape
You cannot record audio from the tape.
Title
You cannot record the titles.
Recording date/time
The date/time when it is recorded on the “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings
are not recorded.
When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.
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Re co rd in g a n im a g e fro m t a p e a s a st ill im a g e
Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m o t h e r e q u ip m e n t
You can use either A/V connecting cable or i.LINK cable. Connect the devices as
illustrated on page 86.
When connecting with the A/V connecting cable, set DISPLAY in
menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
to LCD in the
The POWER switch should be set to
.
(1) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see a desired program.
The image of the other equipment is displayed on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
(2) At the point where you want to record, follow the step 2 and 3 on page 110.
Note
If recording from a tape in poor condition, such as one that has been reused often for
recording, you may be unable to record still images, or the still images you do record
may be distorted.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in “ Me m o ry
St ick” o n a n im a g e – MEMORY MIX
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.” (However, you can record
only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”)
M. CHROM (Memory Chroma key)
You can swap only the blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a
moving picture.
M. LUMI (Memory Luminance key)
You can swap the brighter area of a still image (such as a handwritten illustration or a
title) with a moving picture. To use this function, we recommend recording a title on
the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event.
C. CHROM (Camera Chroma key)
You can superimpose a moving picture on top of a still image such as an image which
can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. Only the blue
area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image.
M. OVERLAP (Memory Overlap)*
You can make a moving picture recording with your camcorder fade in on top of a still
image recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
M. CHROM
CAM
Still image
Moving picture
Moving picture
M
CHROM
Blue
M. LUMI
Still image
M
CAM
L UM I
C. CHROM
CAM
Still image
Moving picture
M
CHROM
Blue
M. OVERLAP*
Still image
Moving picture
OV ER –
L A P
* You can select M. OVERLAP when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in “ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e
– MEMORY MIX
The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder stores 20 images:
– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018
– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 101-0019 to 101-0020
Sample images
Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are
protected (p. 131).
Notes
•You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick.”
•When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of
the picture may not be clear.
•In the mirror mode (p. 30), the picture on the LCD screen is not a mirror-image.
Image data modified on a computer
You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder.
Re co rd in g a su p e rim p o se d im a g e t o t h e t a p e
Before operation
•Insert the “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder.
•Insert the tape for recording into your camcorder.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Press FN and select PAGE2.
(2) Press MEM MIX. The image recorded on the “Memory Stick” appears in the
lower right corner of the screen.
(3) Press – (to see the previous image)/+ (to see the next image) in the lower right
corner of the screen to select the still image that you want to superimpose.
(4) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture
during recording standby.
(5) Press –/+ in the lower left corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press
OK to return to PAGE2.
M. CHROM
M. LUMI
– The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which
is to be swapped with a moving picture
– The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which
is to be swapped with a moving picture
C. CHROM
– The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture
which is to be swapped with a still image
M. OVERLAP* – No adjustment necessary
* You can select M. OVERLAP when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
(6) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(7) Press START/STOP to start recording.
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Su p e rim p o sin g a st ill im a g e in “ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e
– MEMORY MIX
2
4
MEM MIX
MEM MIX
OFF
OFF MCCAM OVER–
LUMI LAP
OK
OK
MEM
MIX
CAMCM MCCAM
CHROM CHROM
Still image
M. LUMI
101
101–0001
101
101–0001
–
+
–
+
–
+
To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o b e su p e rim p o se d
Press –/+ in the lower right corner before step 5.
To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX
Press
OFF to return to PAGE2.
Note
During recording you cannot reselect the mode. Press
OFF to return to PAGE2.
When you select M. OVERLAP
You cannot change the still image or the mode.
During recording
You cannot change the mode.
Re co rd in g a su p e rim p o se d im a g e t o t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” a s a st ill
im a g e
Before operation
Insert the “Memory Stick” recorded with still images into your camcorder.
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Follow the step 1 to 6 on page 113.
(2) Press PHOTO deeply to start recording.
Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image
displayed on the screen when you pressed PHOTO deeply will be recorded on
the “Memory Stick.”
To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX
Press
OFF to return to PAGE2.
Image size of still images
Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.
To record still images as-is to the tape
Press –/+ in the lower left corner of the screen in M. LUMI mode and keep going until
the bar display on the right is full.
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In t e rva l Ph o t o Re co rd in g
You can carry out a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically
record still images.
Example
[a ]
[a ]
[a ]
[b ]
[b ]
[a ] Memory Photo recording
[b ] INTERVAL 10 min
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 INT. R -STL in
, then press EXEC (p. 172).
(4) Select SET, then press EXEC.
(5) Select INTERVAL, then press EXEC.
(6) Select a desired interval time, then press EXEC.
(7) Press
RET.
(8) Set INT. R -STL to ON, then press EXEC.
(9) Press EXIT to return to FN.
The INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator flashes on the screen.
(10) Press PHOTO deeply.
Interval Photo Recording starts.
The INTERVAL MEM STILL indicator lights up on the screen during Interval
Photo Recording.
PHOTO
4
5
EXIT
EXIT
MEM SET 2
INT. R -STL
INTERVAL
MEM SET 2
INT. R -STL
INTERVAL
1MIN
1MIN
5MIN
10MIN
EXEC
RET.
EXEC
RET.
To ca n ce l In t e rva l Ph o t o Re co rd in g
Set INT. R -STL to OFF in the menu settings.
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Re co rd in g m o vin g p ict u re s o n “ Me m o ry
St ick” – MPEG MOVIE re co rd in g
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.
The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of the “Memory Stick.” See page
105 for details of recording time.
0:00:00
15sec
50min
320REC
[a ]
BBB
[b ]
101
[c]
[a ] Available recording time on the “Memory Stick”
[b ] This indicator appears for five seconds after pressing START/STOP. This indicator is
not recorded.
[c] Folder name to be recorded
To st o p re co rd in g
Press START/STOP.
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– MPEG MOVIE re co rd in g
Note
Sound is recorded in monaural.
When the POWER sw itch 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.)
– Title
– SteadyShot
When using an external flash (optional)
Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on the
“Memory Stick.” Otherwise, the charging sound of the flash may be recorded.
Recording date/time
The date/time do not appear during recording. However, they are automatically
recorded onto the “Memory Stick.” To display the recording date/time, press DATA
CODE during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded (p. 39).
Self-timer recording
You can record moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. See page
118 for details.
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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g
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.
START/STOP
PHOTO
PHOTO
START/STOP
Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e
The POWER switch should be set to
Operate by touching the panel.
.
(1) Press FN and select PAGE2.
(2) Press SELFTIMER.
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