Sony TRV25TRV27 User Manual

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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.

SERIES

DCR-TRV27

DCR-TRV16/TRV18/

TRV25/TRV27

Fo r cu st o m e rs in CANADA

De cla ra t io n o f Co n fo rm it y

Trade Name:

Model No.:

SONY

“ Me m o ry St ick”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

DCR-TRV25, DCR-

TRV27

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack Road,

Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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.

“ 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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

No t e :

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

Ma in Fe a t u re s

• Recording moving pictures on a

tape (p. 26)

• Recording still images on a tape

(p. 46)

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

• Playing back a tape (p. 38)

• Recording still images on

a “Memory Stick”* (p. 43, 112)

• Recording moving pictures on

a “Memory Stick”* (p. 125)

• Viewing still images recorded on

a “Memory Stick”* (p. 137)

• Viewing moving pictures on

a “Memory Stick”* (p. 140)

• Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” using the USB cable*

(p. 169, 173)

Ca p t u rin g im a g e s o n

yo u r co m p u t e r

• Viewing images recorded on a tape

using the USB cable (p. 165)

• Capturing images on your computer

from your camcorder using the USB

cable (p. 166)

• Converting an analog signal into

digital to capture images onto your

computer (p. 174)

Ma in Fe a t u re s

Ot h e r u se s

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode

• BACK LIGHT (p. 33)

• NightShot/ Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter (p. 34)

• PROGRAM AE (p. 58)

• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 60)

Functions for giving images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 30)

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)

• Titles (p. 98)

• MEMORY MIX* (p. 120)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

• Landscape (p. 58)

• Sports lesson (p. 58)

• Manual focus (p. 61)

Functions for using after recording

• END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/ Rec Review (p. 37)

• DATA CODE (p. 39)

• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 67)/ Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 145)

• ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69)

• TITLE SEARCH (p. 70)

• Digital program editing (p. 78, 132*)

* Except DCR-TRV16

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Using special effects – Digital effect ... 55

Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 58

Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 60

Focusing manually ................................ 61

Interval recording ................................. 62

Frame by frame recording

Ma in Fe a t u re s ...................................... 4

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e

– Recording on a tape ............................. 8

– Recording on a “Memory Stick”

(except DCR-TRV16) ...................... 10

– Frame recording .......................... 64

Ge t t in g St a rt e d

Ad va n ce d Pla yb a ck

Op e ra t io n s

Using this manual ................................. 12

Checking supplied accessories ............ 15

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 16

Installing the battery pack ............. 16

Charging the battery pack ............. 17

Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 22

Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 23

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ................... 25

Playing back tapes with picture effect

........................................................... 65

Playing back tapes with digital effect

........................................................... 66

Enlarging images recorded on a tape

– Tape PB ZOOM ........................... 67

Quickly locating a scene

– ZERO SET MEMORY ................. 69

Searching the boundaries of recorded

tape by title – TITLE SEARCH ..... 70

Searching a recording by date

– DATE SEARCH ........................... 71

Searching for a photo – PHOTO

Re co rd in g – Ba sics

Recording a picture ............................... 26

Shooting backlit subjects

– BACK LIGHT ........................ 33

Shooting in the dark

– NightShot/ Super NightShot/

Color Slow Shutter .................. 34

Self-timer recording

SEARCH/ PHOTO SCAN ............. 73

Ed it in g

(except DCR-TRV16) ............... 36

Checking recordings

Dubbing a tape ...................................... 75

Dubbing only desired scenes

– END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/

Rec Review ...................................... 37

– Digital program editing

(on tapes) ......................................... 78

Recording video or TV programs ....... 89

Inserting a scene from a VCR

– Insert Editing ............................... 92

Audio dubbing ...................................... 94

Superimposing a title ........................... 98

Making your own titles ...................... 101

Labeling a cassette .............................. 103

Pla yb a ck – Ba sics

Playing back a tape ............................... 38

To display the screen indicators

– Display function ................... 39

Viewing the recording on TV .............. 42

Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g

Op e ra t io n s

“ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s

(e xce p t DCR-TRV16)

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick” during recording on a tape

(except DCR-TRV16) ...................... 43

Recording still images on a tape

– Tape Photo recording ................. 46

Adjusting the white balance manually

........................................................... 48

Using the wide mode ........................... 49

Using the fader function ...................... 51

Using special effects

Using a “Memory Stick”

– Introduction ............................... 105

Recording still images on a “Memory

Stick”

– Memory Photo recording ......... 112

Recording an image from a tape as a

still image ...................................... 117

Superimposing a still image in the

“Memory Stick” on an image

– MEMORY MIX .......................... 120

– Picture effect ................................. 54

Ta b le o f co n t e n t s

Recording moving pictures on a

“Memory Stick”

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” with your

computer

– MPEG movie recording ............ 125

Recording pictures from a tape as a

moving picture ............................. 128

Recording edited pictures from a

tape as a moving picture

– For Macintosh users

(except DCR-TRV16) .................... 173

Capturing images from an analog

video unit on your computer

– Signal convert function ............. 174

– Digital program editing

(on “Memory Stick”s) .................. 132

Copying still images from a tape

– PHOTO SAVE ............................ 135

Viewing still images

Cu st o m izin g Yo u r Ca m co rd e r

Changing the menu settings .............. 175

– Memory Photo playback .......... 137

Viewing moving pictures

– MPEG movie playback ............. 140

Copying images recorded on

“Memory Stick”s to a tape .......... 143

Enlarging still images recorded on a

“Memory Stick”

Tro u b le sh o o t in g

Types of trouble and how to correct

trouble ............................................ 185

Self-diagnosis display ......................... 191

Warning indicators and messages .... 192

Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n

– Memory PB ZOOM ................... 145

Playing back images in a continuous

loop – SLIDE SHOW .................... 147

Preventing accidental erasure

– Image protection ........................ 148

Deleting images – DELETE ............... 149

Writing a print mark

Usable cassettes ................................... 194

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack ................................................ 197

About i.LINK ....................................... 199

Using your camcorder abroad .......... 201

Maintenance information and

precautions .................................... 202

Specifications ....................................... 207

– PRINT MARK ............................ 151

Using the optional printer ................. 152

Qu ick Re fe re n ce

Vie w in g Im a g e s Usin g Yo u r

Co m p u t e r

Identifying parts and controls ........... 209

Index ..................................................... 219

Viewing images with your computer

– Introduction ............................... 154

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

– For Windows users ................... 157

Viewing images recorded on a tape

with your computer

– For Windows users ................... 165

Viewing images recorded on a

“Memory Stick” with your

computer

– For Windows users

(except DCR-TRV16) .................... 169

Connecting your camcorder to your

computer using the USB cable

– For Macintosh users

(except DCR-TRV16) .................... 171

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e – Re co rd in g o n a t a p e

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a

tape of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for

more information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 22)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

In se rt in g a ca sse t t e (p . 25)

1Slide

OPEN/

2Push the center of the

cassette back to insert

the cassette.

3Close the cassette

EJECT in the direction

of the arrow and open

the lid.

compartment by

pressing

on the

Insert the cassette

straight as far as

possible into the

cassette compartment

with the window

facing up.

cassette

compartment.

After the cassette

compartment goes

down completely,

close the lid until it

clicks.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re (p . 26)

1Remove the lens cap.

2Set the POWER switch

to CAMERA while

pressing the small

green button.

3Open the LCD

panel while

pressing

VCR

OPEN. The

picture

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

appears on the

screen.

4Press START/ STOP.

Your camcorder starts

recording. To stop

recording, press

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. 29).

START/ STOP again.

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 before recording (p. 23).

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)

1Set the POWER

switch to VCR while

pressing the small

green button.

2Press m to rewind the tape.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

REW

3Press N to start playback.

PLAY

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the LCD

panel, or the battery pack.

Qu ick St a rt Gu id e – Re co rd in g o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a

“Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses

“( )” for more information.

Co n n e ct in g t h e p o w e r co rd (p . 22)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 16).

Open the DC IN

jack cover.

Connect the plug with its v

mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

In se rt in g a “ Me m o ry St ick” (p . 106)

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark

facing up as illustrated.

B mark

“Memory Stick” slot

When ejecting the “Memory

Stick”, press the “Memory

Stick” once lightly.

Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” (p . 112)

2Set the POWER switch to

MEMORY while pressing

the small green button.

Make sure that the LOCK

switch is set to the left

(unlock) position.

1Remove the lens cap.

3Open the LCD

panel while

pressing OPEN.

The picture

LOCK switch

appears on the

screen.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

4Press PHOTO

lightly.

5Press PHOTO

View finder

deeper.

When the LCD panel is closed, use the

viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight

(p. 29).

PHOTO

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 before recording (p. 23).

Mo n it o rin g t h e p la yb a ck st ill im a g e s o n t h e LCD

scre e n (p . 137)

1Set the POWER

VCR

switch to

OFF(CHG)

MEMORY or VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

while pressing the

small green button.

2Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded

image is displayed.

PLAY

Press MEMORY –/ + to select the desired

image.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by

holding the viewfinder, the LCD

panel or the 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 four 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-TRV27 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-TRV27

only”.

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is

being carried out.

Types of differences

DCR-

TRV16

—

TRV18

TRV25

TRV27

MEMORY mark*

(on the POWER

switch)

Intelligent

accessory shoe

8 pin

15 pin*

LCD screen

6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 8.8 cm (3.5 type)

z Provided

— Not provided

The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions.

See page 105 for details.

This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 152).

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

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 tape with cassette memory

Functions that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a

cassette memory are:

– END SEARCH (p. 37)

– DATE SEARCH (p. 71)

– PHOTO SEARCH (p. 73)

Functions that you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

– TITLE SEARCH (p. 70)

– Superimposing a title (p. 98)

– Labeling a cassette (p. 103)

For details of cassette types, see page 194.

You see this mark in the introduction of features that are operated only with

cassette memory.

Cassettes with cassette memory are marked by

(Cassette Memory).

No t e o n TV co lo r syst e m s

TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. 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 copyright laws.

Usin g t h is m a n u a l

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 become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea

water. Letting your camcorder become 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 ]

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 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42)

6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213)

7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26)

(p. 216)

2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC pow er

adaptor (1), Pow er cord (1) (p. 22)

8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 105)

3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

(except DCR-TRV16)

Commander (2) (p. 216)

9 USB cable (1) (p. 154)

4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17)

NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/ TRV18

NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/ TRV27

0 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1)

(p. 159)

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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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.

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.

BATT release

button

If you use the large capacity battery pack

If you install the NP-FM70/ QM71/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91 battery pack on your camcorder,

extend its viewfinder.

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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 197 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark

facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.

(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery

time is indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to

, normal charge is completed. To

fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour

after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully

charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your

camcorder.

Aft e r ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of

the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power

adaptor.

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Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate

recording time when recording using the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“– – – – min” appears in the display window.

When you use the AC pow er adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet.

While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the

plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Ch a rg in g t im e

Battery pack

Full charge (Normal charge)

145 (85)

NP-FM30*

NP-FM50*

150 (90)

NP-FM70

240 (180)

NP-QM71

260 (200)

NP-FM90

330 (270)

NP-FM91/ QM91

360 (300)

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.

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18 supplied

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 supplied

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Re co rd in g t im e

DCR-TRV16/TRV18

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Battery pack

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

125

200

415

485

630

725

105

150

310

365

475

550

NP-FM70

220

165

NP-QM71

255

190

NP-FM90

340

255

NP-FM91/ QM91

390

290

DCR-TRV25

Battery pack

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

145

305

355

460

535

115

245

285

370

430

170

135

NP-QM71

195

160

NP-FM90

255

210

NP-FM91/ QM91

295

240

DCR-TRV27

Battery pack

Recording w ith

the view finder

Recording w ith

the LCD screen

Continuous

Typical*

Continuous

Typical*

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

145

305

355

460

535

105

220

255

340

390

170

125

NP-QM71

195

140

NP-FM90

255

190

NP-FM91/ QM91

295

220

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* 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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Pla yin g t im e

DCR-TRV16/TRV18

Playing time

Battery pack

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

on LCD screen

NP-FM30 (supplied)

NP-FM50

100

160

335

390

505

585

135

220

450

530

685

785

NP-FM70

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91

DCR-TRV25

Battery pack

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

150

310

365

475

550

200

415

485

630

725

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91

DCR-TRV27

Battery pack

Playing time

on LCD screen

Playing time

w ith LCD closed

NP-FM50 (supplied)

NP-FM70

135

275

325

425

490

200

415

485

630

725

NP-QM71

NP-FM90

NP-FM91/ QM91

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

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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.

If the pow er goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that

the battery pack has enough pow er to operate

Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time

indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C

to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as

battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible

with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with

the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

mark.

SERIES

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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Co n n e ct in g t o a w a ll o u t le t

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a

wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark

facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

2, 3

PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is

connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

• The AC power adaptor can supply power 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 AC power adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the

power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.

Using a car battery

Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the

Car Battery Adaptor for further information.

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. “CLOCK SET”

will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY

(except DCR-TRV16) unless you set the date and time.

If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings

may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable

battery in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 203).

Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in that order.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), then

press MENU to display the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.

(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and

pressing the dial.

(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by

the time signal. The clock starts to move.

(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

– – : – – : – –

2002 JAN

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

12 00 AM

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

USB STREAM 5:30:00 PM

LTR SIZE

LANGUAGE

DEMO MODE

RETURN

JUL 4 2002

2002 JUL

2002 JAN

30 PM

12 00 AM

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

St e p 2 Se t t in g t h e d a t e a n d t im e

The year changes as follow s:

1995 T · · · · t 2002 T · · · · t 2079

If you do not set the date and time

“– – – – – – – – –” and “– –:– –:– –” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the

“Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16).

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.

St e p 3 In se rt in g a ca sse t t e

(1) Prepare the power supply.

(2) Slide

OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The

cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.

(3) 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 facing up.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing

on the cassette compartment.

The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it

clicks.

3, 4

OPEN/ EJECT

To e je ct a ca sse t t e

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

Notes

• Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a

malfunction.

• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette

compartment other than the

mark.

When you use a cassette w ith cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 194).

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

When ejecting a cassette

Do not press EDITSEARCH.

— Re co rd in g – Ba sics —

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap

string to fix it.

(2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for

more information (p. 16 to p. 25).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

This sets your camcorder to the standby mode.

(4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off.

(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.

LOCK sw itch

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

REC 0:00:01

50min

Camera recording

lamp

Microphone

Notes

• Fasten the grip strap firmly.

• The recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the

recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback

(p. 39).

Note on recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP

(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 182). In the LP mode, you can

record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.

When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

back the tape on your camcorder.

Re co rd in g a p ict u re

Note on the LOCK sw itch (except DCR-TRV16)

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set

to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.

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 mode and in the LP mode on one tape.

– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

– When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition

smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 37).

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes w hile the

cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent

battery and tape wear. To return to the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG) and then back to CAMERA. To start recording, press the START/ STOP button

again without switching the POWER switch. 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.

The battery use time w hen you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

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 battery pack.

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Ad ju st in g t h e LCD scre e n

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees.

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to

the lens side.

180°

90°

When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the

camcorder body.

Note

The viewfinder automatically turns off when using the LCD screen except in the mirror

mode (p. 31).

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the

viewfinder.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel

Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

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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) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16).

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in

settings (p. 178), then press the dial.

in the menu

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with

LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial.

(3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

LCD/VF SET

LCD BRIGHT

[

] :

MENU END

LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings

when using the battery pack (p. 178).

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 image in the viewfinder come

into sharp focus.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16).

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 the menu settings

when using the battery pack (p. 178).

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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 function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

W: For wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

T : For telephoto (subject appears closer)

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 the menu

settings (p. 177). The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting.

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 feet 5/ 8 inch)

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 (except DCR-TRV16)

You cannot use the digital zoom.

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Sh o o t in g w it h t h e Mirro r Mo 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.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16).

Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.

The

indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.

Xz appears in the standby mode, and z appears in the recording mode. Some of other

indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal

when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode

ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

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In d ica t o rs d isp la ye d in t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Indicators are not recorded on tapes.

Remaining battery time

Cassette memory

This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory.

Recording mode

STBY/REC

REC 0:00:01

45min

50min

Time code/Tape counter

Remaining tape

This appears after you insert a cassette and record or

play back for a while.

JUL

2002

12:05:56 AM

Time

The time is displayed about five seconds after the

power is turned on.

Date

The date is displayed about five seconds after the

power is turned on.

Remaining battery time indicator during recording

The indicator shows the approximate 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.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Recording data

The recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the

recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback (p. 39).

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Sh o o t in g b a cklit su b je ct s – BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a

light background, use the backlight function.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press BACK

LIGHT.

The . indicator appears on the screen.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE w hen shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be canceled.

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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

You can shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the

environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

COLOR SLOW S

SUPER NS

NIGHTSHOT

OFF

COLOR SLOW S/

SUPER NS

NightShot Light emitter

Usin g Nig h t Sh o t

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), slide

NIGHTSHOT to ON.

The

and ”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the NightShot mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Usin g Su p e r Nig h t Sh o t

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those

recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The

and

”NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the screen.

(2) Press SUPER NS. The

and ”SUPER NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the

screen. To return the NightShot mode, press SUPER NS again.

Usin g 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

The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

(2) Press COLOR SLOW S.

The

and ”COLOR SLOW SHUTTER” indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again.

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Notes

• Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime).

This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.

• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be

recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors.

• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus

manually.

While using NightShot, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

– White balance

While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

– Fader

– Digital effect

– White balance

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode

(except DCR-TRV16).

While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Exposure

– PROGRAM AE

– Fader

– Digital effect

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode

(except DCR-TRV16).

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.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), you cannot use

the follow ing functions:

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance

using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

In total darkness

The Color Slow Shutter may not work normally.

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Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177).

with the

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(4) Press START/ STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

1,3

To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n

Press START/ STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 116).

Ch e ckin g re co rd in g s

– END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/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.

EDITSEARCH

END

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.

The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or

headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the –/ + side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded portion is

played back.

– : To go backward

+ : To go forward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/ STOP, recording begins

from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

Re c Re vie w

You can check the last recorded section.

Press the – side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.

The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and

then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from

the speaker or headphones.

End search function

When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not

work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a

cassette with cassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the

cassette.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

— Pla yb a ck – Ba sics —

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can

monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the

Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape.

(5) Press N to start playback.

(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. Sound is

muted when the LCD panel is closed.

– : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

REW

PLAY

VOLUME

To st o p p la yb a ck

Press x.

When monitoring on the LCD screen

You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the

LCD screen facing out.

If you leave the pow er on for a long time

Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open or close the LCD panel

Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

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 on your camcorder or the Remote Commander. The indicators appear

on the screen.

To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

DATA CODE

DISPLAY

Ab o u t d a t e /t im e a n d va rio u s se t t in g s

Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

In addition to images, your camcorder automatically records the recording data,

including date/ time and various settings on the tape (data code).

1 Set the POWER sw itch to VCR, then play back a tape.

2 Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

The display changes as follows:

date/ time t various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture

value, exposure mode) t no indicator

Date/time

Various settings

0:00:23:01

50min

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

0:00:23:01

50min

AUTO

60 AWB

JUL

2002

[e ]

[f]

12:05:56 PM

F2.0

9dB

[g ]

[a ] Tape counter

[b ] SteadyShot OFF

[c] Exposure mode

[d ] White balance

[e ] Gain

[f] Shutter speed

[g ] Aperture value

To not display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 184).

The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander:

date/ time y no indicator

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

Various settings

Various settings are your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In the

recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed.

When you use the data code function, 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

The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to the TV.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not

be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close

the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining

battery time to be displayed.

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.

To p la y b a ck p a u se (vie w a st ill im a g e )

Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X.

To a d va n ce t h e t a p e

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To re w in d t h e t a p e

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To ch a n g e t h e p la yb a ck d ire ct io n

Press

on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction.

To resume normal playback, press N.

To lo ca t e a sce n e m o n it o rin g t h e p ict u re (p ict u re se a rch )

Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the

button.

To m o n it o r h ig h -sp e e d p ict u re s w h ile a d va n cin g o r re w in d in g

t h e t a p e (skip sca n )

Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume

rewinding or advancing, 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 y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse

direction, press

, then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal

playback, press N.

Pla yin g b a ck a t a p e

To vie w p ict u re s a t d o u b le sp e e d

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the

reverse direction, press

normal playback, press N.

, then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume

To vie w p ict u re s fra m e -b y-fra m e

Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame

playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.

To se a rch t h e la st sce n e re co rd e d (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion

plays back and stops.

In the various playback modes

• Sound is muted.

• The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.

When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

Slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this

function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is

not a malfunction.

Vie w in g t h e re co rd in g o n TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video

control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen.

When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power

your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 22). Refer to the

operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/ VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

S VIDEO

White

AUDIO/VIDEO

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/ V connecting cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

Red

If yo u r TV is a lre a d y co n n e ct e d t o a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/ V connecting

cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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.

If your TV or VCR 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 TV or the VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

To display the screen indicators on TV

Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings (p. 184).

Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press

DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

— 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 a “ Me m o ry

St ick” d u rin g re co rd in g o n a t a p e

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby

mode. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 46).

Before operation

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 106).

• Set PHOTO REC in

to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is

MEMORY.)

(1) In the standby mode, 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, and then press and hold

PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the

“Memory Stick.”

[a ][b ]

50min

SFN

1 / 12

CAPTURE

640

PHOTO

50min

SFN

640

PHOTO

[a ]: Number of recorded images

[b ]: Approximate number of images that

can be recorded on the “Memory

Stick”

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” d u rin g re co rd in g o n a

t a p e

“Memory Stick”

For more information, see page 105.

Notes

• Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may

fluctuate.

• You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” during following operations. The

indicator fashes:

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Wide mode

– MEMORY MIX

Image size of still images (DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only)

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When you want to record still images in different size, use the Memory Photo recording

function (p. 112).

When the POWER sw itch is set to CAMERA

You cannot change image quality mode.

The image quality mode you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is

used.

To record still images using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records the

image on the screen.

To record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The image when

you press PHOTO will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

During and after recording still images on a “Memory Stick”

Your camcorder continues recording on tape.

To record images w ith higher quality

We recommend you use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 112).

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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” d u rin g re co rd in g o n a

t a p e

Se lf-t im e r re co rd in g

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use

the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 106).

• Set PHOTO REC in

to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is

MEMORY.)

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in

SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177).

with the

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

OFF

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

1,3

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– self-timer recording is finished.

– the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

Taking photos w ith the self-timer

The self-timer can only be operated when in the standby mode.

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a t a p e

– Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

You can record still images such as photographs on tapes.

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode

on a 60-minute tape.

(1) In the recording standby, set PHOTO REC in

to TAPE in the menu settings

(p. 177). (except DCR-TRV16)

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears.

The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE indicator appears.

Recording does not start yet.

To change the still image, release PHOTO, and then press and hold PHOTO

lightly.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper.

The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound

during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the

screen until recording is completed.

CAPTURE

•••••••

Re co rd in g im a g e s w it h se lf-t im e r (e xce p t DCR-TRV16)

(1) Set PHOTO REC in

to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177).

(2) Follow steps 1 and 4 on page 45.

Notes

• During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.

• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.

• The tape photo recording does not work while using the following functions. The

indicator flashes.:

– Fader

– Digital effect

Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a t a p e – Ta p e Ph o t o re co rd in g

If you record a moving subject w ith the tape photo recording

The picture may fluctuate when you play back the still images on other equipment.

This is not a malfunction.

To use tape photo recording using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the

screen immediately.

To use the tape photo recording during normal recording on a tape

You cannot check the image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO

deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder

returns to the standby mode.

To record still images w ith higher quality (except DCR-TRV16)

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick”s using the memory photo

recording (p. 112).

Ad ju st in g t h e w h it e b a la n ce m a n u a lly

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white

subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is

automatically adjusted.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press

MENU, then select WHT BAL in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176).

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white balance, then press

dial.

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

n (INDOOR) :

• Where lighting condition changes quickly

• When recording in TV lighting in a studio

• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

WHT BAL

AUTO

HOLD

N.S. LIGHT

AUTO SHTR OUTDOOR

RETURN

] :

INDOOR

[

MENU END

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 m o d e

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

Use the AUTO or HOLD mode.

Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.

In the automatic w hite balance mode

Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER

switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:

– you detach the battery for replacement.

– you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice

versa.

In the HOLD w hite balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:

– you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house, or vice versa.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).

Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a ]. The picture

during playback on a normal TV [b ] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the

longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode,

you can watch pictures of normal images [d ].

If you connect a TV compatible with the ID-1/ ID-2 system, the screen size is

automatically selected.

[b ]

[a ]

16:9WIDE

[c]

[d ]

(1) In the standby mode, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select 16:9WIDE in

in the menu settings, then press the dial (p. 177).

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

To ca n ce l t h e w id e m o d e

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the w ide mode

You cannot select the following functions:

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode

(except DCR-TRV16)

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your

camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

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 the TV.

Usin g t h e w id e m o d e

ID-1 system

The ID-1 system sends aspect ratio (screen horizontal/ vertical ratio) information (16:9,

4:3, or letter box) with video signals.

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.

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 more professional appearance.

[a ]

STBY

REC

FADER

M. FADER

(mosaic)

BOUNCE*

OVERLAP*

WIPE*

DOT*

[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.

* Fade in only

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

(1) When fading in [a ]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b ]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M. FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP

no indicator

DOT

WIPE

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/ STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then light up.

After fade in/ out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal

mode.

START/STOP

FADER

To ca n ce l t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

Before pressing START/ STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Note

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot

use the fader function while using the following functions:

– Digital effect

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode

(except DCR-TRV16)

– Tape Photo recording

– Interval recording

– Frame recording

When you set the POWER sw itch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16)

You cannot use the fader function.

When the OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT indicator appear in the standby mode

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. While the image is

being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this

stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

Usin g t h e fa d e r fu n ct io n

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the follow ing functions:

– Focus

– Zoom

– Picture effect

– Exposure

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

– When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Pict u re e ffe ct

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.

NEG. ART [a ] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA :

The picture appears in sepia.

B&W :

The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b ] : The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like

an illustration.

SLIM [c] :

STRETCH [d ] : The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e ] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more

like an animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The picture appears mosaic-patterned.

The picture expands vertically.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

[d ]

[e ]

[f]

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176).

(2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

OFF

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

SLIM

EFFECT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

WHT BAL

N. S. LIGHT

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

STRETCH

PASTEL

MOSAIC

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct fu n ct io n

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function, you cannot select the follow ing functions:

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode

(except DCR-TRV16)

When you set the POWER sw itch to other than CAMERA

Picture effect is automatically canceled.

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions.

Sound is recorded normally.

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 constant intervals.

LUMI. (Luminance key):

You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.

TRAIL:

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (Slow shutter):

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter 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 wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter

speed.

Still image

Moving picture

STILL

LUMI.

Still image

Moving picture

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select D EFFECT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176).

(2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial.

In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image when pressing the dial is

recorded in the memory.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.

The bars appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. The

more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect.

Items to be adjusted

STILL

The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving

picture

FLASH

LUMI.

Frame by frame playback

The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be

swapped with a moving picture

TRAIL

The time until the incidental image vanishes

SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the

shutter speed becomes.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

EFFECT

STILL

LUMI.

STILL

FLASH

FLASH MODE I I I I I I I I I I I I

FLASH LVL

WHT BAL

N. S. LIGHT

FLASH

•

LUMI.

I I I I I I I I ^•

LUMI.

TRAIL

SLOW SHTR

OLD MOVIE

SLOW SHTR

OLD MOVIE

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct fu n ct io n

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Usin g sp e cia l e ffe ct s – Dig it a l e ffe ct

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:

– Fader

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode

(except DCR-TRV16)

– Tape Photo recording

• The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.

• The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:

– Wide mode

– Picture effect

– PROGRAM AE

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG)

Digital effect will be automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number

SLOW SHTR 1

SLOW SHTR 2

SLOW SHTR 3

SLOW SHTR 4

Shutter speed

1/ 30

1/ 15

1/ 8

1/ 4

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting

requirements.

SPOTLIGHT:

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):

This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

BEACH&SKI:

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):

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general

night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

LANDSCAPE:

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, and

prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you

are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Usin g t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press

MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in

(p. 176).

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(2) Select the desired mode with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE AUTO

EFFECT

SPOTLIGHT

PORTRAIT

FLASH MODE SPORTS

FLASH LVL

WHT BAL

N. S. LIGHT

AUTO SHTR

RETURN

BEACH&SKI

SUNSETMOON

LANDSCAPE

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e PROGRAM AE fu n ct io n

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

Notes

• Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance,

you cannot take close-ups in the following mode:

– SPOTLIGHT

– SPORTS

– BEACH&SKI

• Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

– SUNSETMOON

– LANDSCAPE

• The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE function:

– Color Slow Shutter

– Slow shutter

– OLD MOVIE

– BOUNCE

• While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work.

The indicator flashes.

• When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), Sports lesson

mode does not work. The indicator flashes.

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected

You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium

lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, cancel

the PROGRAM AE function.

– PORTRAIT

– SPORTS

Ad ju st in g t h e e xp o su re m a n u a lly

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically

adjusted. Adjust 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

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press

EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

EXPOSURE

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o m a t ic e xp o su re m o d e

Press EXPOSURE again.

When you adjust the exposure manually, the follow ing functions do not w ork:

– Color Slow Shutter

– BACK LIGHT

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

– If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.

– If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

Fo cu sin g m a n u a lly

Normally, focus is automatically adjusted.

However, you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following

cases:

• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting

– Subjects through glass coated with water droplets

– Horizontal stripes

– Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky

• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in

the background

• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), press

FOCUS/ INFINITY lightly. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

FOCUS/INFINITY

Focus ring

To re t u rn t o t h e a u t o fo cu s m o d e

Press FOCUS/ INFINITY lightly to turn off the indicator.

To re co rd d ist a n t su b je ct s

When you press FOCUS/ INFINITY down firmly, the lens focuses on the infinity and

indicator appears. When you release FOCUS/ INFINITY, your camcorder returns to the

manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even

though you are trying to shoot a distant object.

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle)

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.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record

and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual

appearances, etc., with this function.

Example

1 s

[a ]

[b ]

9 min 59 s

10 min

9 min 59 s

10 min

[c]

[a ]:REC TIME

[b ]:Waiting time

[c]: INTERVAL

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU. Select INT. REC in

with the SEL/ PUSH

EXEC dial (p. 177).

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.

(3) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then

press the dial.

The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then

press the dial.

The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC

5 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes.

(6) Press START/ STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights

up.

In t e rva l re co rd in g

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

CAMERA SET

I NT. REC

I NTERVAL 30SEC

REC TIME

RETURN

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 : 9W I DE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

I NT. REC

OFF

SET

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

CAMERA SET

INT. REC

INTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

CAMERA SET

INT. REC

INTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

I NTERVAL

30SEC

1MIN

30SEC

5MIN

10MIN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16 9WIDE

CAMERA SET

INT. REC

INTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

CAMERA SET

INT. REC

INTERVAL

REC TIME

RETURN

0.5SEC

1SEC

1.5SEC

2SEC

0.5SEC

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC

INT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e in t e rva l re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

– Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

To su sp e n d in t e rva l re co rd in g a n d p e rfo rm n o rm a l re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP during the interval time except during recording time. The

INTERVAL indicator flashes and normal recording starts.

To restart interval recording, stop recording and then press START/ STOP again.

The INTERVAL indicator stops flashing and remains on, and recording time begins.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16)

You cannot do interval recording.

On recording time

There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to –/ + six frames from the

selected time.

When pressing START/STOP during recording time

Interval recording stops. To restart it, perform step 6.

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 a frame recording.

We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote

Commander after step 4.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU. Select FRAME REC in

PUSH EXEC dial (p. 177).

with the SEL/

(2) Select ON with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

(3) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

The FRAME REC indicator lights up.

(4) Press START/ STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a

recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.

(5) Move the subject, and repeat step 4.

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

ZOOM

PHOTO REC

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC OFF

INT. REC

RETURN

PHOTO REC

16:9WIDE

STEADYSHOT

FRAME REC ON

INT. REC

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e fra m e re co rd in g

Perform either of the following:

– Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.

– Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

Note

The proper remaining tape is not indicated if you use the frame recording function

continuously.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16)

You cannot use the frame recording.

When using the frame recording function

The last recorded frame is longer than other frame.

— 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 s w it h p ict u re e ffe ct

During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions:

NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select P EFFECT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176).

(2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

For details of each picture effect function, see page 54.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

NEG. ART

SEPIA

B&W

SOLARIZE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e p ict u re e ffe ct

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.

• To record images that you have processed using the picture effect function, record

images on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR using

your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by picture effect functions

Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically canceled.

Pla yin g b a ck t a p e s w it h d ig it a l e ffe ct

During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions:

STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select D EFFECT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176).

(2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In

the STILL or LUMI. mode, the image where you press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC

dial is stored in memory as a still image.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.

For details of each digital effect function, see page 55.

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

STILL

FLASH

LUMI.

TRAIL

MANUAL

EFFECT

EFFECT LUMI

RETURN

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OFF

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

STILL

FLASH

LUMI.

TRAIL

•

LUMI.

I I I I I I I I ^•

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l t h e d ig it a l e ffe ct

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions.

• To record images that you have processed the image using the digital effect function,

record images on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16) (p. 117, 128), or on a VCR

using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by digital effect functions

• Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through the DV IN/

OUT jack.

• You cannot use the tape PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by digital effect

functions.

When you set the POWER sw itch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically canceled.

En la rg in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a t a p e

– Ta p e PB ZOOM

You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described

here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s (except

DCR-TRV16) (p. 145).

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The center of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and

on the screen.

appears

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

R : The image moves downwards.

r : The image moves upwards.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.)

T : The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.)

(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from about 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : Decreases the zoom ratio.

T : Increases the zoom ratio.

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

[

] :

EXEC

ZOOM

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

[

] :

EXEC

[

] :

EXEC

To ca n ce l t h e PB ZOOM fu n ct io n

Press PB ZOOM.

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your

camcorder.

• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the

image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a VCR

using your camcorder as a player.

• You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16) on

your camcorder when you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM

function.

En la rg in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a t a p e – Ta p e PB ZOOM

Pictures in the PB ZOOM

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack and the

(USB) jack.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled w hen you execute the follow ing

functions:

– Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

– Stop playback

– Display the menu settings

– Insert a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16)

Qu ickly lo ca t in g a sce n e

– ZERO SET MEMORY

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene

having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this

operation.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape

counter shows “0:00:00” and then starts counting. The ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator flashes.

(3) Press x when you want to stop playback.

(4) Press m to rewind the tape to the tape counter’s zero point. The tape stops

automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO

SET MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.

(5) Press N. Playback starts from the counter’s zero point.

DISPLAY

ZERO SET

MEMORY

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 from the time code.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

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 – TITLE SEARCH

If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of

recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the TITLE

SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

(3) 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.

TITLE SEARCH

HELLO!

MODE

CONGRATULATIONS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

TITLE SEARCH

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 st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

If you use a cassette w ithout cassette memory

You cannot superimpose or search a title.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title

See page 98.

Se a rch in g a re co rd in g b y d a t e

– DATE SEARCH

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start

playback from that point. Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the

Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each

recording date.

Se a rch in g fo r t h e d a t e b y u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

Before operation

• You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.

• Set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected

date.

DATE SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 02

SEP / 6 / 02

DEC / 24 / 02

MODE

JAN

1 / 03

FEB / 11 / 03

APR / 29 / 03

DATE SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 02

SEP / 6 / 02

DEC / 24 / 02

JAN

1 / 03

FEB / 11 / 03

APR / 29 / 03

[b ] [a ]

[a ]:Actual point you are trying to search for

[b ]:Present point on the tape

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Se a rch in g a re co rd in g b y d a t e – DATE SEARCH

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 a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape with cassette memory can hold six recording data. If you search among seven

or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory” below.

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 m e m o ry

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Set CM SEARCH in

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 181).

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE

SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) 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 st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o

– PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). It is

convenient to use the cassette with the cassette memory.

You can also search for still images one after another and display each picture for five

seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote

Commander for these operations.

Use this function to check or edit still images.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o b y u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

Before operation

• You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.

• Set CM SEARCH in

to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date

that you selected.

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 02

SEP / 6 / 02

5 30PM

MODE

8 50AM

DEC / 24 / 02 10 30AM

JAN

1 / 03 11 25PM

FEB / 11 / 03

APR / 29 / 03

4 11PM

1 45PM

PHOTO SEARCH

SEP / 5 / 02

SEP / 6 / 02

DEC / 24 / 02 10 30AM

5 30PM

8 50AM

JAN

1 / 03 11 25PM

FEB / 11 / 03

APR / 29 / 03

4 11PM

1 45PM

[b ] [a ]

[a ]: Actual point you are trying to search for

[b ]: Present point on the tape

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN

Se a rch in g fo r a p h o t o w it h o u t u sin g ca sse t t e m e m o ry

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Set CM SEARCH in

to OFF in the menu settings (p. 181).

(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the

PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator

(4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback.

Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or

next photo.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

To st o p se a rch in g

Press x.

Sca n n in g p h o t o

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the

PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

TITLE SEARCH* t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH

no indicator

PHOTO SCAN

* TITLE SEARCH is displayed when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu

settings.

(3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

MODE

PHOTO 00

SCAN

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

To st o p sca n n in g

Press x.

If a tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The photo search/ photo scan function may not work correctly.

The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory

The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more

using the photo scan function.

— Ed it in g —

Du b b in g a t a p e

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as

a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/ V connecting cable supplied

with your camcorder.

Before operation

• Set DISPLAY in

to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.)

• Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be

superimposed on the edited tape:

– DISPLAY

– DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

– SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.

Connect the A/ V connecting cable to the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack.

Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

S VIDEO

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

Red

White

: Signal flow

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can edit on VCRs that support the follow ing systems:

8 mm,

Betamax,

Hi8,

VHS,

ED Betamax,

S-VHS,

mini DV,

VHSC,

DV, Digital8,

S-VHSC,

MICRO MV

Du b b in g a t a p e

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

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 an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/ OUT jack

on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital

connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality

editing. You can not dub the titles, display indicators, the contents of cassette memory

or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen (except DCR-TRV16).

Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with

the input selector.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert

the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Prepare the VCR for recording.

Set the input selector to LINE (DV input position). Refer to the operating

instructions of the VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.

(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

DV IN/ OUT

DV IN

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)

: Signal flow

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Du b b in g a t a p e

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

See page 199 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not

output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

If you record a playback pause picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other

video equipment, the picture may jitter.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s

– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating

the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs.

Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV16). See page 132 for

more information.

Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Be fo re o p e ra t in g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g o n t a p e s

re co rd e d o n o t h e r e q u ip m e n t

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 78).

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation.

– Using the A/ V connecting cable (p. 79)

– Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (p. 83)

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 84).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Usin g t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n o n t a p e s 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. 86).

Operation 2 Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 88).

Note

When editing digital video on tapes, the operation signals cannot be sent with

LANC.

St e p 1: Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR

You can connect both the A/ V connecting cable and the i.LINK cable (DV connecting

cable).

When you use the A/ V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 75.

When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated

on page 76.

If you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital

form for high-quality editing.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e VCR t o o p e ra t e w it h t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on

the VCR.

When you connect using the A/ V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to

(4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Se t t h e IR SETUP co d e

1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE.

When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR.

3 Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 184).

4 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial. (except

DCR-TRV16)

5 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

6 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

7 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.

8 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then select IR SETUP code

of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in “About IR SETUP code.”

(p. 80)

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

RETURN

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

i. LINK

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

] :

TAPE

MEMORY

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

MENU END

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

] :

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

About IR SETUP codes

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the

correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.

Brand

IR SETUP code

Brand

IR SETUP code

22, 23, 24, 28, 29

23, 32, 80

21, 33, 35

77, 78

Sony

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Mitsubishi/ MGA

Multitech

NEC

Admiral (M. Wards) 89

Aiwa

47, 54, 80

Akai

49, 51

21, 35

Olympic

Optimus

Orion

Audio Dynamic

Bell&Howell

(M. Wards)

Panasonic

Pentax

16, 17, 77, 78

8, 42

Broksonic

Canon

21, 70, 82

77, 78

Philco

26, 70, 77, 78

47, 77, 78, 83

Citizen

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*, 83,

101

21, 33, 35

Dimensia

Emerson

Fisher

Realistic

Sansui

22, 36, 37, 77, 80, 88

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

36, 37, 44, 45

Singer

Funai

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

Scott

22, 23, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40, 41

Sharp

88, 89

8, 42, 78

Shintom

Signature 2000

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tashiro

Tatung

Teac

80, 89

Instant Replay

JC Penny

JVC

77, 78

77, 78, 80, 83

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

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

Memorex

Minolta

37, 77

Yamaha

Zenith

8, 42

* TV/ VCR component

Note on IR SETUP codes

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

(2) Se t t in g t h e m o d e s t o ca n ce l t h e re co rd in g p a u se o n t h e VCR

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause

on the VCR, then press the dial.

Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

VIDEO EDIT

EDITSET

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDITSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE PAUSE

IR TEST

0 08 55 06

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE PAUSE

IR TEST

RETURN

REC

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR

The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

– Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X.

– Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z.

– Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.

(3) Se t t in g yo u r ca m co rd e r a n d t h e VCR t o fa ce e a ch o t h e r

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote

sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the

devices.

Infrared rays emitter

VCR

Remote sensor

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

Du b b in g o n ly d e sire d sce n e s – Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n t a p e s)

(4) Co n firm in g VCR o p e ra t io n

1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.

3 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.

When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

EDITSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

VIDEO EDIT

EDITSET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

”CUT–OUT” ENGAGE

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

REC PAUSE

RETURN

EXECUTE

COMPLETE

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

Wh e n t h e VCR d o e s n o t o p e ra t e co rre ct ly

• After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes,” 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.

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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 w it h t h e i.LINK ca b le

(DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the

procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV

input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch

to VCR/ VTR.

(3) Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 184).

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except

DCR-TRV16).

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

RETURN

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

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EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

i. LINK

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

] :

TAPE

MEMORY

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

MENU END

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

i. LINK

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

] :

TAPE

MEMORY

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

UNDO

0 08 55 06

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

RETURN

[

] :

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[

] :

MENU END

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When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

• You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.

• 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.

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. Have a pen and

paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set

to recording pause.

When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording

pause.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

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.

Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the closing number value

of each OUT.

(5) Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and the

average of all the last number values of each OUT.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ”CUT-IN”, then press the dial.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN, then

press the dial.

The calculated start position for recording is set.

(8) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ”CUT-OUT”, then press the dial.

(9) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT,

then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(10)Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

RETURN, then press the dial.

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VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

0 08 55 06

2,3

RETURN

EXECUTE

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

0 08 55 06

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE ENGAGE

IR TEST

RETURN

REC PAUSE

[

] :

MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

RETURN

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

[

] :

MENU END

EXECUTING

”CUT–OUT” No. 5

IR SETUP IN

PAUSEMODE –60

IR TEST

RETURN

MENU END

[

] :

VIDEO EDIT

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

0 08 55 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 08 55 06

EDIT SET

CONTROL

ADJ TEST

”CUT–IN”

COMPLETE

”CUT–OUT”

IR SETUP

PAUSEMODE

IR TEST

RETURN

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

Notes

• When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the syncronization 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 record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds’ lead before starting

recording.

• When you connect with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able

to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Keep the i.LINK

connection and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings (p. 79). Video and audio are

sent by digital signals.

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Op e ra t io n 1: Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for

recording into the VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except

DCR-TRV16).

(4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark

changes to light blue.

(6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(8) Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the program.

When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set up to 20 programs in maximum.

VIDEO EDIT

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OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT READY

RETURN

OTHERS

DATA CODE

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

VIDEO EDIT RETURN

RETURN

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TAPE

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

MEMORY

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

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MENU END

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OUT

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 09 07 06

VIDEO EDIT

0 10 01 23

MARK

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

ERASE ALL

START

EDIT SET

TOTAL 0 00 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 12 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 47 12

SCENE

[

] :

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[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except

DCR-TRV16).

(3) Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Select RETURN in step 3.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Note

You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on blank portions of the tape.

If there is a blank portion betw een IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

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Op e ra t io n 2: Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a t a p e )

Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording

pause. (When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) this procedure is not

necessary.)

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR.

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16).

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then select EXECUTE.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator

appears during edit on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends.

When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x using the video operation buttons.

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO

EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR w hen:

– The tape has run out.

– 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).

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen w hen:

– The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.

– i.LINK is selected but the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.

– The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when you set i.LINK).

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/

audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in

to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If

you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select

a TV program if you are recording from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR

appears on the screen.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

PAUSE

REC

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

VCR

Red

White

: Signal flow

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Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

If your VCR or TV 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 recorded, and when the red plug is

connected, the right channel audio is recorded.

If your TV or VCR 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 an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Re co rd in g vid e o o r TV p ro g ra m s

Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/ OUT jack

on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital

connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality

editing.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder,

and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder,

then immediately press X on your camcorder.

(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on

the screen.

(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording

from.

PAUSE

REC

DV IN/ OUT

DV OUT

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)

Wh e n yo u h a ve fin ish e d d u b b in g a t a p e

Press x on your camcorder, and then press the stop button on the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

When you dub a picture in digital form

The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed

picture.

If you record the playback paused picture w ith the DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your

camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN indicator may

appear on both equipment.

In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR

– In se rt Ed it in g

You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your 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 89 or 91.

Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[a ]

[A]

[b ]

[c]

[B]

[C]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed

[B]: A tape before editing

[C]: A tape after editing

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a ], then press X

to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.

(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M.

Then press X to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.

(4) 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.”

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b ] by pressing m, then press

z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.

(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X 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 and the ZERO SET MEMORY is

canceled.

In se rt in g a sce n e fro m a VCR – In se rt Ed it in g

REC

0:00:00

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 again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY

indicator and begin from step 3.

Note

Pictures and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will

be erased when you insert the new scene.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder

The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a

tape recorded on your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a

malfunction.

Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP

mode.

To insert a scene w ithout setting the insert end point

Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x on your camcorder when you want to stop inserting.

Au d io d u b b in g

If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already

recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and end points. The original sound

will not be erased.

Select one of the following connections to add audio.

Co n n e ct in g t h e m icro p h o n e w it h t h e MIC ja ck

MIC

(PLUG IN

POWER)

: Signal flow

Microphone (optional)

You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with

the A/ V connecting cable.

Recorded sound is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using a TV or

headphones.

Co n n e ct in g t h e m icro p h o n e t o t h e in t e llig e n t a cce sso ry sh o e

Intelligent accessory shoe

Microphone (optional)

Au d io d u b b in g

Du b b in g w it h t h e AUDIO/VIDEO ja ck

Audio equipment

LINE OUT

AUDIO L

White

AUDIO R

Red

AUDIO/

VIDEO

Do not connect the

video (yellow) plug.

: Signal flow

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

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.

Note

When dubbing with the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are

not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/ VIDEO jack. Check the recorded

picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order:

– MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack

– Intelligent accessory shoe

– AUDIO/ VIDEO jack

– Built-in microphone

Au d io d u b b in g

Ad d in g a u d io o n a re co rd e d t a p e

Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or

microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.

(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point

where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause

mode.

(4) Press AUDIO DUB . The green

X indicator appears on screen.

(5) Press X on your camcorder and start playing back the audio you want to

record at the same time.

The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During

recording new sound, the red

appears on the screen.

(6) Press x on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording.

AUDIO DUB

To add audio more precisely

Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to

stop recording later in the playback mode.

Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET

MEMORY was pressed.

Mo n it o rin g t h e n e w re co rd e d so u n d

(1) Play back the tape on which you added audio.

(2) Press MENU, then select AUDIO MIX in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 178).

VCR SET

HiFi SOUND

AUDIO MIX

A / V DV OUT ST1

RETURN

ST2

[

] :

MENU END

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original

sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press the dial.

Five minutes after you disconnect the power supply or remove the battery

pack, the AUDIO MIX setting returns to original sound (ST1) only. The default

setting is original sound only.

Au d io d u b b in g

Notes

• New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).

• New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.

• You cannot add audio with the DV IN/ OUT jack.

• You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder

You cannot add audio to a recorded tape.

We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded w ith your camcorder

If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder, the sound quality may

become worse.

If you set the w rite-protect tab of the cassette to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When

you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point

where you superimposed it.

VACATION

(1) In the recording, standby mode, playback or playback pause, press MENU,

then select TITLE in

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.

The title flashes.

(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary.

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE or POSITION, then

press the dial. The selected item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the

dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:

The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title

is set.

In the standby mode:

The TITLE indicator appears. When you press START/ STOP to start

recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds, and the title is

set.

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

VACATION

THE END

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

MENU END

[

] :

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[

] :

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

TITLE

VACATION

THE END

RETURN

[

] :

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] :

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] :

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EXEC SAVE MENU END

SIZE

SMALL

TITLE

SIZE

LARGE

VACATION

[

] :

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] :

EXEC SAVE MENU END

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

If you set the w rite-protect tab of the cassette to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write

protection.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select

in step 2.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.

If the tape has a blank portion betw een recorded portions

The title may not be displayed correctly.

Titles superimposed w ith your camcorder

• Titles are displayed by only the DV

format video equipment with an index titler

function.

• The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when

searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the cassette memory becomes full.

In this case, delete unwanted titles.

To not display titles

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 181).

Title setting

• The title color changes as follows:

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE

• The title size changes as follows:

SMALL y LARGE

You cannot input 13 characters or more for a LARGE size. If you input more than 12

characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE.

• 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.

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, w ith each title comprising five

characters

However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one

cassette can have only up to about 11 titles each comprising five characters.

Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

• Six date data (maximum)

• 12 photo data (maximum)

• One cassette label (maximum)

If the “

FULL” mark appears

The cassette memory is full. Erase unwanted titles.

Su p e rim p o sin g a t it le

Era sin g a t it le

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 181).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press

the dial.

ERASE OK ? indicator appears.

(4) Make sure that the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/ PUSH

EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, COMPLETE is

displayed.

CM SET

TITLE

TITLE ERASE

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

CM SEARCH

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

RETURN

HELLO !

CONGRATULATIONS !

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

PRESENT

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

TITLE ERASE

HELLO !

PRESENT

CONGRATULATIONS !

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

PRESENT

ERASE OK ? RETURN

GOOD MORNING

WEDDING

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l e ra sin g a t it le

Select RETURN in step 4 or 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.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU, then select TITLE

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 181).

, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,

then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the

title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

[SET], then press the dial.

(8) Press MENU to make the title menu disappear.

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

PRESET TITLE

HELLO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

CONGRATULATIONS!

OUR SWEET BABY

WEDDING

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

VACATION

THE END

[

] :

MENU END

TITLE SET

CUSTOM1 SET

CUSTOM2 SET

RETURN

––––––––––––––––––––

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

TITLE SET

––––––––––––––––––––

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

TITLE SET

–––––––––––––––––––

––––––––––––––––––––

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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To ch a n g e a t it le yo u h a ve st o re d

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want

to change, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the

new title as desired.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode w hile a

cassette 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, then

proceed 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 delete the title

Select [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

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La b e lin g a ca sse t t e

If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can

consist of up to 10 characters and are stored in cassette memory. When you

insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR, the

label is displayed for about five seconds.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(3) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 181). The tape title display appears.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character,

then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the

dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you complete the label.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.

The label is stored in memory.

(8) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

TAPE T I TLE

CM SET

4-6

TITLE

READY

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

CM SEARCH

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

CM SET

TITLE

TITLEERASE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

TITLE DSPL

[

] :

MENU END

CM SEARCH

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

TAPE T I TLE

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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La b e lin g a ca sse t t e

To e ra se t h e la b e l yo u h a ve m a d e

In step 4 turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last

character is erased.

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 set the w rite-protect tab of the cassette to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory becomes full. In this case,

delete data you do not need.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette

When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.

When the “-----” indicator has few er than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full.

“-----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.

To erase the character

Press [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

Era sin g a ll t h e d a t a in ca sse t t e m e m o ry

You can erase all the data in cassette memory at once.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

(2) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 181).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

ERASING flashes on the screen. When all the data is erased, COMPLETE is

displayed.

To ca n ce l d e le t in g

Select RETURN with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC in step 3 or 4.

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— “ Me m o ry St ick” Op e ra t io n s —

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can easily record and playback images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your

camcorder. You can also do the following operations:

– Reading the image from the tape to the “Memory Stick” or from the “Memory Stick”

to the tape

– Importing images recorded on your camcorder to your computer

– Deleting images, protecting images, placing a print mark onto images

On file fo rm a t

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typ ica l im a g e d a t a file n a m e

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Terminal

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

• You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

• The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the

model.

• We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.

• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

– If you eject the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off during reading or writing.

– If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.

• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the terminal.

• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position.

• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.

• Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.

• Do not let “Memory Stick”s become wet.

• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s 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

• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

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“ Me m o ry St ick” s fo rm a t t e d o n a co m p u t e r

“Memory Stick”s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not

guaranteed compatible with your camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s 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). You cannot

play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-

TRV890E/ TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform with 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 this camcorder (p. 180). However, formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick.”

• “Memory Stick” and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each

case in this manual.

In se rt in g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark

facing as illustrated.

Access lamp

B mark

“Memory Stick” slot

Eje ct in g a “ Me m o ry St ick”

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock 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 or eject the “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, the image data may become

damaged.

If “

MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed

Reinsert the “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the

indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

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Se le ct in g t h e st ill im a g e q u a lit y m o d e

You can select the image quality mode in still image recording.

The default setting is FINE. (DCR-TRV18 only).

The default setting is SUPER FINE. (DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only).

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 179).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

OFF

QUALITY

SUPER FINE

QUALITY

STANDARD

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

IMAGESIZE FINE

RETURN

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

STANDARD

REMAIN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n

Im a g e q u a lit y se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

SUPER FINE (SFN)*

This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.

The number of still images you can record is less than

in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to

about 1/ 3.

FINE (FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality

images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/ 6.

STANDARD (STD)

This is the standard image quality in your camcorder.

Standard images are compressed to about 1/ 10.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,

depending on the type of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The

memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality

mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below.

1152 × 864 image size*

Image quality

SUPER FINE

FINE

Memory capacity

About 600 KB

About 300 KB

About 200 KB

STANDARD

640 × 480 image size

Image quality

SUPER FINE*

FINE

Memory capacity

About 190 KB

About 100 KB

About 60 KB

STANDARD

* DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you select image quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on

the screen.

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Se le ct in g t h e im a g e size

Still images:

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27: You can select either of two image sizes.

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.

640 × 480 only

DCR-TRV18:

Moving pictures:

You can select either of two picture sizes.

320 × 240 or 160 × 112

The default setting is 320 × 240.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE SET (moving

picture) in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial (p. 179).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial.

The indicator changes as follows:

Still images*:

1152

320

640

160

Moving pictures:

STILL SET*

MOVIE SET

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

1152

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

320

VCR

LOCK

IMAGESIZE 320 × 240

REMAIN 160 × 112

RETURN

OFF(CHG)

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE 1152 × 864

CAMERA

MEMORY

RETURN

640 × 480

REMAIN

40sec

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

STILL SET*

MOVIE SET

MEMORY SET

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE 160 × 112

REMAIN

RETURN

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE 640 × 480

RETURN

REMAIN

2min

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

* DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

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Im a g e size se t t in g s

Setting

Meaning

Indicator

1152 × 864* Records 1152 × 864 still images.

1152

640 × 480

320 × 240

160 × 112

Records 640 × 480 still images.

640

Records 320 × 240 moving pictures.

Records 160 × 112 moving pictures.

320

160

Ap p ro xim a t e n u m b e r o f st ill im a g e s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and

image size you select and the complexity of the subject.

Type of “Memory Stick”s

Image quality Image size

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

(supplied)

(optional)

1152 × 864

SUPER FINE*

12 images

40 images

25 images

51 images 100 images 205 images

640 × 480

80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images

50 images 100 images 205 images 415 images

1152 × 864* 25 images

640 × 480

1152 × 864* 37 images

640 × 480 120 images 240 images 485 images 980 images 1970 images

FINE

80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images 1310 images

74 images 150 images 300 images 600 images

STANDARD

Note*

If you record a 1152 × 864 still image with your camcorder and attempt to play back the

data file on another device that does not support this image size, the image might be

displayed in a smaller size.

* DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

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Usin g a “ Me m o ry St ick” – In t ro d u ct io n

Ap p ro xim a t e t im e o f m o vin g p ict u re s yo u ca n re co rd o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick”

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you

select and the complexity of the subject.

Type of “Memory Stick”s

Image size

8MB

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

(supplied)

(optional)

1 min.

20 sec.

2 min.

40 sec.

5 min.

20 sec.

10 min.

40 sec.

21 min.

20 sec.

320 × 240

5 min.

20 sec.

10 min.

40 sec.

21 min.

20 sec.

42 min.

40 sec.

85 min.

20 sec.

160 × 112

The table shows approximate number of still images and times of moving pictures you

can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.

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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry

St ick” – Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark (AE/ AF lock indicator)

stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus are

adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed. Recording

does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image displayed after shutter sounds.

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image

when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

[a ][b ]

50min

SFN

1 / 12

1152

PHOTO

SFN

50min

1152

PHOTO

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

[a ]: Number of recorded images

[b ]: Approximate number of images that can

be recorded on the “Memory Stick”

Yo u ca n re co rd st ill im a g e s o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s in t h e t a p e

re co rd in g o r re co rd in g st a n d b y

For more information, see page 43.

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Re co rd in g st ill im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

– Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor 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 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Recording data

The recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed

while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during

playback.

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only)

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 a “ 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. Select one of the following modes in BURST

in the menu settings before recording.

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 (Exposure bracketing)*

Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different

exposures. (

)

MULTI SCRN (Multi screen) [b ]

Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480

size. (

)

[a ]

[b]

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 179).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select BURST, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the

dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear.

(6) Press PHOTO deeper.

* DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

PHOTO

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

OFF

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

QUALITY

NORMAL

IMAGESIZE EXP BRKTG

RETURN

MULTI SCRN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

BURST

MULTI SCRN

QUALITY

IMAGESIZE

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

If t h e ca p a cit y o f t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll

”

FULL” appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this “Memory

Stick.”

The number of images in continuous shooting

The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size

and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”

During recording images continuously

The flash (optional) does not work.

When shooting w ith the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still

images.

When selecting NORMAL*

Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing

PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.

The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG)*

The effect may not appear clearly on the LCD screen. Checking images on a TV monitor

or computer display for the expected effect is recommended.

If there is space remaining on the “Memory Stick” for less than three photos*

You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG). “

FULL” is displayed

when you press PHOTO.

* DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r m e m o ry p h o t o re co rd in g

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use

the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 177).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(5) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby

mode. You cannot cancel self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

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Re co rd in g a n im a g e fro m a t a p e a s a st ill

im a g e

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still

image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data

through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. Moving picture recorded on the tape is played back.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes.

CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet. To change from

the image selected to another image, release PHOTO once and press it lightly

again.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on

the “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator

disappears.

REW

PLAY

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAPTURE

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick”.

Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

If “ ” appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format

does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

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Re co rd in g a n im a g e fro m a t a p e a s a st ill im a g e

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

The cassette stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record audio from a tape.

Titles already recorded on cassettes

You cannot record titles on “Memory Stick”s. Titles do not appear on the screen while

you are recording a still image with PHOTO.

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/ time) when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded.

Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on

a “Memory Stick”.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press

the button.

Re co rd in g a st ill im a g e fro m e xt e rn a l e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in

to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program.

The image of the external equipment is displayed on the screen.

(3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 117.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

OUT

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO/

VIDEO

VCR

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or

the TV.

If your TV or VCR 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 an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

DV IN/OUT

DV OUT

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)

Note

In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “

REC ERROR” is displayed.

– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use

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“ Me m o ry St ick” o n a n im a g e

– MEMORY MIX

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the

moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape

or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the

“Memory Stick.”)

M. CHROM (Memory chroma key):

You can swap a 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 a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title

with a moving picture. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for

convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chroma key):

You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image that can be

used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the

moving picture will be swapped with a still image.

M. OVERLAP* (Memory overlap):

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory

Stick” as the overlap function.

Still image

Moving picture

M. CHROM

Blue

Still image

M. LUMI

Still image

Moving picture

C. CHROM

Blue

Moving picture

M. OVERLAP*

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes

only.

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a t a p e

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the

screen as a thumbnail image.

(3) Press MEMORY –/ + to select the still image you want to superimpose.

MEMORY – : To display the previous image

MEMORY + : To display the following image

(4) Select the desired mode with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a still image

and superimpose it on a moving picture

M. LUMI

– Brightness level used when extracting a still image and

superimposing it on a moving picture

C. CHROM – Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a moving

picture and superimpose it on a still image

M. OVERLAP – No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

(7) Press START/ STOP to start recording.

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– MEMORY MIX

MEMORY

MIX

M. CHROM

100–0021

Still image

M. LUMI

M. LUMI III••••

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY –/ + before step 6.

– Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

(except for M. OVERLAP)

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

(except for M. OVERLAP)e

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on

“Memory Stick”s.

• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder.

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

To record the superimposed image as a still image

Press PHOTO deeper in step 7.

Before operation, select PHOTO REC in

to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177).

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– MEMORY MIX

Re co rd in g su p e rim p o se d im a g e s o n a “ Me m o ry St ick” a s a st ill

im a g e

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” including still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded or composed image appears on the lower part of the screen.

(3) Press MEMORY –/ + to select the image you want to superimpose.

MEMORY – : To display the previous image

MEMORY + : To display the following image

(4) Select the desired mode with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The mode changes as follows:

M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM

(5) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM – Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a still image

and superimpose it on a moving picture

M. LUMI

– Brightness level used when extracting a still image and

superimposing it on a moving picture

C. CHROM – Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a moving

picture and superimpose it on a still image

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

(7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording.

The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

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– MEMORY MIX

MEMORY

MIX

M. CHROM

100–0021

Still image

M. LUMI

M. LUMI III••••

M. LUMI I••••••

100–0021

To ch a n g e t h e st ill im a g e t o su p e rim p o se

Do either of the following:

– Press MEMORY –/ + before step 6.

– Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ch a n g e t h e m o d e se t t in g

Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To ca n ce l MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on

“Memory Stick”s.

• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of

the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

When recording images on a “Memory Stick” using the MEMORY MIX function

The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

The “Memory Stick” supplied w ith your camcorder is already stored w ith 20

images

– For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 to 100-0018

– For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019 to 100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are

protected (p. 148).

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St ick” – MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s.

The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of “Memory Stick”. (MPEG

MOVIE EX)

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press START/ STOP.

Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the

front of your camcorder lights up. Picture and sound are recorded up to the

remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For more information about

recording time, see page 111.

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

50min

₃₂₀REC0:00 00

15min

[a ]

BBB

[b ]

[a ]: The recording time that can be recorded on the “Memory Stick”

[b ]: This indicator is displayed for five seconds after pressing START/ STOP. This

indicator is not recorded.

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

– Wide mode

– Digital zoom

– SteadyShot

– Super NightShot

– Color Slow Shutter

– Fader

– Picture effect

– Digital effect

– Title

– Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

Recording date/time

The date/ time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically

recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording date/ time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander

during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded.

During recording on a “Memory Stick”

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is

recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

When the POWER sw itch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only)

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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– MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

Se lf-t im e r MPEG m o vie re co rd in g

You can record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also

use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left

(unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

The

(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

(5) Press START/ STOP.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of

the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

CAMERA SET

SELFTIMER

RETURN

START/

STOP

[

] :

MENU END

To st o p t h e co u n t d o w n

Press START/ STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/ STOP again.

To ca n ce l se lf-t im e r

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. You cannot cancel

self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically canceled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

– The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR.

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m o vin g p ict u re

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a

moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture

data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory

Stick.”

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. And press X at the

scene where you want to start recording from.

(3) Press START/ STOP on your camcorder. Picture and sound are recorded up to

the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For more information about

recording time, see page 111.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

50min

₃₂₀REC

0 15 42 22

0 00:00

15min

[a ]

PLAY

PAUSE

BBB

[b ]

[a ]: The recording time that can be recorded on

the “Memory Stick”

[b ]: This indicator is displayed for

five seconds after pressing START/ STOP.

This indicator is not recorded.

To st o p re co rd in g

Press START/ STOP.

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Notes

• Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from

a tape to “Memory Stick”s.

• Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off or eject a “Memory

Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

Titles already recorded on cassettes

You cannot record titles onto “Memory Stick”s. Titles do not appear while you are

recording moving pictures with START/ STOP.

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/ time) when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded.

Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on

a “Memory Stick”.

If “

AUDIO ERROR” is displayed

Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/ V

connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the imag

(p. 130).

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Re co rd in g a m o vin g p ict u re fro m e xt e rn a l e q u ip m e n t

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in

to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired

program.

The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.

(3) Follow step 3 on page 128 at the point where you want to start recording from.

Usin g t h e A/V co n n e ct in g ca b le

S VIDEO

OUT

Yellow

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VCR

Red

White

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

If your TV or VCR 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 an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the

TV or VCR.

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Usin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV co n n e ct in g ca b le )

DV IN/OUT

DV OUT

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)

Note

In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “

REC ERROR” is displayed

and you cannot record pictures.

– When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has

been repeatedly used for dubbing

– When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception

when a TV tuner unit is in use

– When the input signal is cut off.

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a m o vin g p ict u re – Dig it a l p ro g ra m

e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s.

Ma kin g t h e p ro g ra m

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.

(2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your

camcorder.

(3) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 184).

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE and select the desired

image size, then press the dial.

(6) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video

operation buttons, then pause playback.

You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.

(7) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial.

The IN point of the first program is set, and the top 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

operation buttons, then pause playback.

(9) Press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program

mark changes to light blue.

(10) Repeat steps 6 to 9, then set the program.

When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue.

You can set 20 programs in maximum.

6,8

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 55 06

OUT

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 08 58 06

VIDEO EDIT

MARK

0 10 01 23

UNDO

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

ERASE ALL

START

IMAGESIZE

TOTAL 0 00 00

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 03

SCENE

TOTAL 0 00 13

SCENE

2min

320

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

Era sin g t h e p ro g ra m yo u h a ve se t

Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.

To cancel erasing

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial in step 2.

Era sin g a ll p ro g ra m s

(1) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings,

then select MEMORY with the dial.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then select EXECUTE

with the dial.

All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled.

To cancel erasing all programs

Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN with the dial in step 2.

To cancel a program you have set

Press MENU.

The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.

• You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on “Memory

Stick”s.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT.

If there is a blank portion betw een IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

During making a program

If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will be

erased.

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– Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g (o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s)

Pe rfo rm in g t h e p ro g ra m (Du b b in g a “ Me m o ry St ick” )

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to

select MEMORY, then press the dial.

(2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

EXECUTE, then press the dial.

Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing.

The program mark flashes.

The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDITING indicator appears

during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing

on the screen.

The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.

When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.

To st o p d u b b in g d u rin g e d it in g

Press x using the video operation buttons.

The program you made is recorded on a “Memory Stick” up to the place where you

pressed x.

To e n d t h e Dig it a l p ro g ra m e d it in g fu n ct io n

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to

VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen w hen:

– The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.

– The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

– The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

When “Memory Stick” does not have enough space to record

LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the

time indicated.

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– PHOTO SAVE

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes

and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu. Select PHOTO SAVE in

with SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial (p. 180). PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still images from the tape are recorded on the

“Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is

displayed when copying ends.

PHOTO SAVE

0 00 00 00

PHOTO SAVE

0 30 00 00

4/15

₆₄₀STD

8/15

₆₄₀STD

SAVING

END

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

PHOTO

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

PHOTO SAVE READY

FILE NO.

RETURN

PHOTO SAVE

0 00 00 00

4/15

₆₄₀STD

PHOTO BUTTON

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

] :

PHOTO START MENU END

To st o p co p yin g

Press MENU or x.

Wh e n t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” b e co m e s fu ll

MEMORY FULL appears on the screen, and copying stops. Insert another “Memory

Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

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Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off or eject a

“Memory Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.

When you change “Memory Stick”s during copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous

“Memory Stick.”

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– Me m o ry Ph o t o p la yb a ck

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back

six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.

Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY –/ + to select the desired still image.

MEMORY – : To display the previous image

MEMORY + : To display the following image

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

PLAY

To st o p m e m o ry p h o t o p la yb a ck

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

– when playing back image data modified on your computers.

– when playing back image data shot with other equipment.

Notes on the file name

• The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed

if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.

• “

- DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the

directory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can

play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”

• The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

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To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your

camcorder before operation.

• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image

quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is

as good as ever.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears.

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g st ill im a g e p la yb a ck

Image size*

Image number/ Total number of recorded

images

6/100

MEMORY PLAY

640

100–0006

Print mark

Protect

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56 AM

Recording date/ time/ various settings

Data Directory Number, File Number

*DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

Recording data

You can view the recording data (date/ time or various settings when recorded) by

pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

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Pla yin g b a ck six re co rd e d im a g e s a t a t im e (in d e x scre e n )

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when

searching for a particular image.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

INDEX

A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index

screen mode.

MEMORY – : To display the previous six images

MEMORY + : To display the following six images

B mark

100-0006

6/100

To re t u rn t o t h e n o rm a l p la yb a ck scre e n (sin g le scre e n )

Press MEMORY –/ + to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full

screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This

indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These

numbers are different from the data file names (p. 105).

Image data modified on your computer or shot w ith other equipment

These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen.

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– MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play

back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(3) Press MEMORY –/ + to select the desired moving pictures.

MEMORY – : To display the previous image

MEMORY + : To display the following image

(4) Press MPEG N X or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.

(5) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

– : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

PLAY

MPEG

To st o p MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Press MPEG N X or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

Note

You may not be able to play back images properly in the following cases:

– When playing back on your camcorder image data modified on your computer

– When playing back image data on other equipment.

To play back recorded pictures on a TV screen

• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder.

• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be

output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

The message “

NO FILE” appears.

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Vie w in g m o vin g p ict u re s – MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Pla yin g b a ck a m o vin g p ict u re fro m t h e d e sire d p a rt

The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick” is divided into 23 parts.

You can select any point and playback the picture.

(1) Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 140.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and select the point where you want to start

playback, then press the dial.

R : To see the next part

r : To see the previous part

As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want, the bar and counter

change to indicate the playback point.

50min

MOV00001

2/20

0:00:50

320

–––

(3) Press MPEG N X or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.

(4) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

– : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

To st o p MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Press MPEG N X or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

When recording time is not long

The moving picture may not be divided into 23 parts.

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Vie w in g m o vin g p ict u re s – MPEG m o vie p la yb a ck

Scre e n in d ica t o rs d u rin g m o vin g p ict u re p la yb a ck

Image size

Picture number/ Total number of recorded

pictures

50min

MOV00001

2/20

0:00:50

320

–––

Protect

–––

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56 AM

Recording date/ time

(Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.)

Data directory number/ File number

Recording date/time

Recording date/ time are displayed when you press the DATA CODE button on the

Remote Commander. Various settings are not recorded.

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Co p yin g im a g e s re co rd e d o n “ Me m o ry

St ick” s t o a t a p e

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape.

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the

desired image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.

(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.

The tape is set to the recording pause mode.

(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

(5) Press MEMORY –/ + to select the desired image.

MEMORY – : To display the previous image

MEMORY + : To display the following image

(6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop.

z appears on the screen during recording.

(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.

VCR

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

PLAY

REC

To st o p co p yin g in t h e m id d le

Press x.

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Co p yin g im a g e s re co rd e d o n “ Me m o ry St ick” s t o a t a p e

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY DELETE

– MEMORY –/ +

– MEMORY MIX

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode

Memory playback stops.

Image data modified on computers or shot w ith other equipment

You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.

If you press DISPLAY during recording or in the recording standby mode

You can see the memory playback and file name indicators in addition to the time code

indicator and other tape-related indicators.

When copying movies

After step 6, press the MPEG u button or SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial and play back the

image.

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En la rg in g st ill im a g e s re co rd e d o n a

“ Me m o ry St ick” – Me m o ry PB ZOOM

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a

desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the

enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder.

The center of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and

on the screen.

appear

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

R : The image moves downwards.

r : The image moves upwards.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the

dial.

: The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.)

: The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.)

(5) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever.

You can enlarge the image from about 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : Decreases the zoom ratio.

T : Increases the zoom ratio.

PB ZOOM

× 5.0

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

[

] :

EXEC T t

ZOOM

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

1/6

PB ZOOM

× 2.0

1/6

MEMORY PLAY

[

] :

EXEC T t

[

] :

EXEC r R

To ca n ce l PB ZOOM m o d e

Press PB ZOOM.

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En la rg in g st ill im a g e s re co rd e d o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

– Me m o ry PB ZOOM

The PB ZOOM mode is canceled w hen the follow ing buttons are pressed:

– MENU

– MEMORY PLAY

– MEMORY INDEX

– MEMORY –/ +

Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s

The PB ZOOM mode does not work.

To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on “Memory Stick”s

Press the PHOTO button to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM. (Images are

recorded at 640 × 480 size.)

To copy the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM to a tape

See page 143.

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Pla yin g b a ck im a g e s in a co n t in u o u s lo o p

– SLIDE SHOW

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially

when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu. Select SLIDE SHOW in

with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial (p. 180).

(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the

“Memory Stick” in sequence.

PLAY

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

SLIDE SHOW

100–0001

1/100

640

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW READY

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

] :

PLAY START MENU END

To st o p t h e slid e sh o w

Press MENU.

To p a u se d u rin g a slid e sh o w

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To st a rt t h e slid e sh o w fro m a p a rt icu la r im a g e

Select the desired image using MEMORY –/ + buttons before step 2.

To view recorded images on TV

Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/ V connecting cable

supplied with your camcorder.

If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation

The slide show function does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to

follow the steps again from the beginning.

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Pre ve n t in g a ccid e n t a l e ra su re

– Im a g e p ro t e ct io n

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to protect.

(3) Press MENU, then select PROTECT in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 180).

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “-“ mark is

displayed.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

10/12

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

10/12

OFF

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

SLIDE SHOW OFF

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW OFF

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

10/12

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

10/12

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

To ca n ce l im a g e p ro t e ct io n

Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The “-“ indicator

disappears.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected

image data. Before formatting a “Memory Stick”, check its contents.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot protect images.

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De le t in g im a g e s – DELETE

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”

You can delete all images or only selected images.

De le t in g se le ct e d im a g e s

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to delete.

(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the screen.

(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

VCR

LOCK

OFF(CHG)

CAMERA

MEMORY

10/100

DELETE

100–0010

3,4

DELETE?

DELETE

[

]

[–]

DELETE DEL

CANCEL

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a n im a g e

Press MEMORY – in step 4.

To d e le t e a n im a g e d isp la ye d o n t h e in d e x scre e n

Press MEMORY –/ + to move the B indicator to the image and follow steps 3 and 4.

Notes

• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.

• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully

check the image.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

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De le t in g im a g e s – DELETE

De le t in g a ll im a g e s

You can delete all unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.”

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 180).

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes

to EXECUTE.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.

DELETING flashes on the screen. When all unprotected images are deleted,

COMPLETE is displayed.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL READY

FORMAT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

FORMAT

RETURN

EXECUTE

[

] :

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL DELETING

FORMAT

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

DELETE ALL COMPLETE

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

To ca n ce l d e le t in g a ll t h e im a g e s in t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

Select RETURN in step 3 or 4, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

While DELETING appears

Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

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Writ in g a p rin t m a rk – PRINT MARK

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is

useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for

specifying still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Play back the image you want to write a print mark.

(3) Press MENU, then select PRINT MARK in

with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

(p. 180).

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

(5) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The

mark is displayed

beside the image with a print mark.

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

10/12

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

10/12

OFF

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

] :

MENU END

[

] :

[

MENU END

MEMORY SET

STILL SET

MOVIE SET

PRINT MARK ON

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

FILE NO.

10/12

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

RETURN

MENU END

[

] :

To ca n ce l w rit in g o f p rin t m a rks

Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

The mark disappears from the image.

If the w rite-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

While the file name is flashing

You cannot write the print mark on images.

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Usin g t h e o p t io n a l p rin t e r

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.

There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes the

setup for print settings by selecting

in the menu on your camcorder.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

• Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated.

Printer

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

PRINT SET

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

RETURN

PRINT SET

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

RETURN

SAME

OFF

MULTI

DATE

MARKED

DAY&TIME

[

] :

MENU END

[

] :

MENU END

You can print nine still images on the 9-split print paper. Select the desired mode in the

menu settings.

SAME PICS

MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*

* Nine still images with print marks are printed together.

You can make prints with the recording date and/ or recording time. Select the desired

mode in the menu settings.

DATE

DAY & TIME

4 12 00AM

JUL 4 2002

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Usin g t h e o p t io n a l p rin t e r

Images recorded in the multi screen mode

You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.

Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”

You cannot print the images.

When “Memory Stick” has no files

“

NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen.

When there are no files w ith a PRINT MARK

NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.

“

Images processed by 9PIC PRINT

You cannot insert a DATE/ TIME indicator.

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— Vie w in g Im a g e s Usin g Yo u r Co m p u t e r —

Vie w in g im a g e s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

– In t ro d u ct io n

There are following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view

images saved on a “Memory Stick”* or recorded on tape on your computer.

*To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the

“Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s Memory

Stick slot.

Camcorder Connection

jack

Connection

cable

Computer environment

requirements

USB cable

(supplied)

USB jack,

editing software

USB jack

DV jack

Tape stills and

movies

i. LINK cable

(DV connecting

cable) (optional)

DV jack,

editing software

“Memory Stick”*

stills and movies

USB cable

(supplied)

USB jack,

editing software

USB jack

When connecting to a computer via the USB jack, complete installation of the

USB driver beforehand. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first,

you w ill not be able to install the USB driver correctly.

For details about your computer’s jacks and editing software, contact the computer

manufacturer.

* Except DCR-TRV16

Vie w in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a t a p e

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

For more information, see page 157.

(USB) jack

USB jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

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Vie w in g im a g e s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r – In t ro d u ct io n

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e i.LINK ca b le (DV

co n n e ct in g ca b le )

Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can read video

signals.

DV jack

DV IN/

OUT

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)

Vie w in g im a g e s re co rd e d o n a “ Me m o ry St ick”

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is

NORMAL. Here we explain how to use the camcorder with NORMAL USB connection.

See page 157 when using Windows and page 171 when using Macintosh.

(USB) jack

USB jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/ Writer (optional).

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r w it h o u t a USB ja ck

Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for Memory

Stick.

When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended

operating environment.

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No t e s o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

“ Me m o ry St ick”

• “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick”

formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in

your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was

connected.

• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played

back on your camcorder.

So ft w a re

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a

still image file.

• When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to

your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image

format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open

the file.

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Co n n e ct in g yo u r ca m co rd e r t o yo u r

co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

– Fo r Win d o w s u se rs

Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to

the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you w ill not

be able to install the USB driver correctly.

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to

the computer’s USB jack. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along

with the application software required for viewing images.

If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view

pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer

(USB streaming function).

Furthermore, if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer, you can

process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail. You can

view images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (except DCR-TRV16).

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r u sa g e e n viro n m e n t t o vie w t a p e

im a g e s o n t h e co m p u t e r

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP

Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.

Standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still

images.

CPU:

Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers

Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Available memory required for installation:

at least 200 MB

Available hard disk memory recommended:

at least 1 GB (depending on the size of the image files edited)

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors),

Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this

product will not operate correctly.)

Others:

This product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.

The USB jack must be provided as standard.

You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment.

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Co n n e ct in g yo u r ca m co rd e r t o yo u r co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

– Fo r Win d o w s u se rs

Re co m m e n d e d co m p u t e r u sa g e e n viro n m e n t t o vie w “ Me m o ry

St ick” im a g e s o n t h e co m p u t e r

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional.

Standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

CPU:

MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB jack must be provided as standard.

Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or

more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.

• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is

used simultaneously.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

• Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Co n n e ct in g yo u r ca m co rd e r t o yo u r co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

– Fo r Win d o w s u se rs

In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Start the follow ing operation w ithout connecting the USB cable to your

computer.

Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognize the

camcorder”.

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional, log in with permission of Administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The

application software starts up and the title screen appears.

(3) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

(5) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the

instructions on the screen.

Note

If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver

will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps

on page 162.

Window s XP Home Edition/Professional users

If you go to USBCONNECT in the menu settings and select PTP, you can copy

“Memory Stick” images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the

USB driver. This is ideal for simply copying images from a camcorder onto a computer.

Refer to page 183 for details.

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Refer to page 161 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer

(except DCR-TRV16).

You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape. Install it

from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized

as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional, you

must be authorized as Administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

If you are using your computer, close all running applications.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software starts up and the title screen appears. If the

application software title screen does not appear, double-click “My

Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-ROM Drive). The application

software screen appears after a while.

(3) Move the cursor to “PIXELA ImageMixer” and click.

The Install Wizard program starts up and the “Select Settings Language”

screen appears.

(4) Select the language for installation.

(5) Follow the on-screen messages.

The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.

(6) Click DirectX.

Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX.

When the installation of DirectX is complete, restart the computer.

(7) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.

(8) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(9) Select USB STREAM in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 183).

(10)With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the (USB) jack of the camcorder and

computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware

Wizard starts.

(USB) jack

USB jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

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(11)Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts

three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

the installation to complete without interrupting it.

For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional users:

(12)After the “File Needed” screen appears.

Open “Browse...” t “My Computer” t “ImageMixer” t “Sonyhcb.sys”,

and click “OK”.

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Before operation

Set USBCONNECT in

to NORMAL in the menu settings.

(The default setting is NORMAL.)

(1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer

recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(USB) jack

USB jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes

that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts

two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow

each installation to complete without interrupting them.

You cannot install the USB driver if a “Memory Stick” is not in your camcorder.

Be sure to insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder before installing the USB

driver.

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If yo u ca n n o t in st a ll t h e USB d rive r

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following

procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

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Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR.

3 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder

using the USB cable supplied.

4 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.

Window s XP Home Edition/Professional:

Select “Start” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware”, and click the

“Device Manager” button.

If there is no “System” inside “Pick a category” after clicking “Control Panel”,

click “Switch to classic view” instead.

Window s 2000 Professional:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware” tab,

and click the “Device Manager” button.

Window s 98SE/Window s Me:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click “Device

Manager”.

5 Select and delete the underlined devices.

Window s 98SE

Window s Me

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6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then

disconnect the USB cable.

7 Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 159.

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Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

4 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder

using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

5 Open your computer’s “Device Manager”.

Window s 2000 Professional:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System” t “Hardware”, and

click the “Device Manager” button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” t “Control Panel” t “System”, and click “Device

Manager”.

6 Select “Other devices”.

Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then

disconnect the USB cable.

8 Restart your computer.

Step2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in “Installing the USB driver” on page 159.

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Ca p t u rin g im a g e s w it h “ PIXELA Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

You need to install the USB driver and “PIXELA ImageMixer” to view images recorded

on a tape with your computer (p. 159).

To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized

as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional, you

must be authorized as Administrators.

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(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a tape into your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

Select USB STREAM in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 183).

(4) Select “Start” t “Program” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “PIXELA

ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

(5) Click

on the screen.

The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your

computer. The title screen is displayed.

(6) Select

Preview window

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(7) Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder

using the supplied USB cable.

(USB) jack

USB jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(8) Press N to start playback.

The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer.

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(1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 165.

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

Select USB STREAM in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 183).

(3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 165 and 166.

The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your

computer.

Ca p t u rin g st ill im a g e s

Preview window

Thumbnail list widow

(1) Select

(2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to

point you want to capture.

and press it at the

The still image on the screen is captured.

Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window.

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Ca p t u rin g m o vin g p ict u re s

Preview window

Thumbnail list widow

(1) Select

(2) Look at the preview window and click on

you want to capture. changes to

(3) Look at the preview window and click on

at the first scene of the movie

at the last scene you want to

capture. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.

Notes

• The following may occur while using your camcorder, and are not due to any

malfunction.

– The image shakes up and down.

– Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc.

– Images of different color systems to that of the camcorder are not displayed

correctly.

• When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off

automatically after five minutes.

• We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your

camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.

• Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured

into your computer.

If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your

camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver

following the procedure on page 162.

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart your computer.

Carry out the follow ing operations after quitting the application:

– Disconnect the USB cable.

– Set the POWER switch to the other position or OFF (CHG) on your camcorder.

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Se e in g t h e o n -lin e h e lp (o p e ra t in g in st ru ct io n s) o f “ PIXELA

Im a g e Mixe r Ve r.1.0 fo r So n y”

A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can

find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

(1) Click

button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer’s Manual screen appears.

(2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents.

To close on-line help

Click the

button at the top right of the screen.

If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”

“ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more

information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your

camcorder.

No t e o n u sin g yo u r co m p u t e r

Co m m u n ica t io n s w it h yo u r co m p u t e r

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after

recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

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Before operation

• You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images with your

computer. (p. 159)

• An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving

pictures in Windows environment.

• Set USBCONNECT in

to NORMAL in the menu settings.

(The default setting is NORMAL.)

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder

using the supplied USB cable.

“USB MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(USB) jack

USB jack

Push into the end

USB cable (supplied)

(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly recognized

drive (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”).

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and

image files” (p. 170).

Desired file type

Still image

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder

“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*

Image file

Moving picture*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may

break off.

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Im a g e file st o ra g e d e st in a t io n s a n d im a g e file s

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode.

The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within

the range from 0001 to 9999.

Fo r Win d o w s Me u se rs

(Th e d rive re co g n isin g yo u r ca m co rd e r is [E:].)

Folder containing still image data

Folder containing moving picture data

Folder

File

Meaning

100MSDCF

MOML0001

DSC0ssss.JPG

MOV0ssss.MPG

Still image file

Moving picture file

Disco n n e ct t h e USB ca b le a n d re m o ve t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o r se t

t h e POWER sw it ch t o OFF(CHG)

For Window s 2000 Professional/Me, Window s XP Home Edition/Professional users

To unplug the USB cable, eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF

(CHG) follow the procedure below.

(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and

click to cancel the applicable drive.

(2) After the “Safe to remove” message appears, disconnect the USB cable and

eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).

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– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Wh e n co n n e ct in g t o a co m p u t e r u sin g t h e USB ca b le

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to

the computer’s USB jack. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along

with the application software required for viewing images.

Re co m m e n d e d Ma cin t o sh e n viro n m e n t

OS:

Mac OS 8.5.1/ 8.6/ 9.0/ 9.1/ 9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/ v10.1)

Standard installation is required.

However, note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/ 9.1 should be used for the following

models.

– iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive

– iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB jack must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or

more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.

• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is

used simultaneously.

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments

mentioned above.

• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

In st a llin g t h e USB d rive r

Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB

driver is completed.

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

The USB driver does not have to be installed. Your camcorder is automatically

recognized as a drive just by connecting it to your Mac using the USB cable.

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

The application software screen appears.

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(3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to

“Driver.”

(4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.

• Sony Camcorder USB Driver

• Sony Camcorder USB Shim

(5) When the message appears, click “OK.”

The USB driver is installed on your computer.

(6) Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.

(7) Restart your computer.

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Before operation

You need to install the USB driver to view a “Memory Stick” images on your computer.

(p. 171)

QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.

(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power

adaptor to your camcorder.

(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your

computer using the supplied USB cable.

“USB MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.

(5) Double-click the “Memory Stick” icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Desired file type

Still image

Double-click in this order

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder

“Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file*

Image file

Moving picture*

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If

you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may

break off.

Disco n n e ct t h e USB ca b le a n d re m o ve t h e “ Me m o ry St ick” o r se t

t h e POWER sw it ch t o OFF(CHG)

Follow the procedure below.

(1) Close all running applications.

Make sure that the access lamp of your camcorder is not lit.

(2) Drag the “Memory Stick” icon into the “Trash”. Alternatively, select the

“Memory Stick” icon by clicking on it, and then select “Eject disk” from the

“Special” menu at the top left of the screen.

(3) Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” Set the POWER switch of

your camcorder to OFF (CHG).

For Mac OS X (v10.0) users

Shut down your computer, then unplug the USB cable, eject the “Memory Stick” or set

the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

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– Sig n a l co n ve rt fu n ct io n

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your

computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in

to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2) Set A/ V t DV OUT in

to ON in the menu settings (p. 178).

(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.

(4) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The

operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are

using.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manuals of your

computer and software you are using.

DV IN/OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

OUT

Yellow

S VIDEO

VIDEO

i.LINK

AUDIO

A/ V connecting cable (supplied)

Red

VCR

White

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

: Signal flow

Aft e r ca p t u rin g im a g e s a n d so u n d

Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog

video unit.

Notes

• You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals.

• Depending on the state of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able to

output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video

signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may

contain noise or incorrect colors.

• You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video

tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.

• You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the

A/ V connecting cable (supplied).

If your computer has a USB jack

You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transferred smoothly.

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Ch a n g in g t h e m e n u se t t in g s

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can partially be changed. First, select the icon,

then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16),

press MENU.

(2) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to

set.

(3) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to

set.

(4) Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial

to set.

(5) If you want to change other items, select

RETURN and press the dial, then

repeat steps 2 to 4.

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 176).

CAMERA

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

EFFECT

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

WHT BAL

N. S. LIGHT

AUTO SHTR

[

] :

MENU END

VCR

MANUAL SET

EFFECT

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

[

] :

MENU END

MEMORY

(Except DCR-TRV16)

MANUAL SET

PROGRAM AE

FLASH MODE

FLASH LVL

WHT BAL

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

N. S. LIGHT

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER ON

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

[

] :

MENU END

[MENU] : END

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OTHERS

WORLD TIME

BEEP

COMMANDER OFF

DISPLAY

REC LAMP

RETURN

OFF

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To m a ke t h e m e n u d isp la y d isa p p e a r

Press MENU.

Menu items are displayed as the follow ing icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET

LCD/ VF SET

MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16)

PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16)

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

OTHERS

Se le ct in g t h e m o d e se t t in g o f e a ch it e m z is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows

only the items you can operate at the moment.

POWER

Icon/item

MANUAL SET

Mode

Meaning

sw itch

PROGRAM AE

—

To suit your specific shooting requirement

(p. 58)

CAMERA

MEMORY

P EFFECT

To add special effects like those in films or on

the TV to images (p. 54, 65)

VCR

CAMERA

D EFFECT

To add special effects using the various digital

functions (p. 55, 66)

VCR

CAMERA

FLASH MODE z ON

To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the

brightness of the surrondings

CAMERA

MEMORY

AUTO

To fire the flash automatically

AUTO

To fire the flash before recording to reduce the

red-eye phenomenon

FLASH LVL

HIGH

z NORMAL

LOW

To make the flash level higher than normal

Normal setting

CAMERA

MEMORY

To make the flash level lower than normal

To adjust the white balance (p. 48)

WHT BAL

N.S.LIGHT

—

CAMERA

MEMORY

z ON

To use the NightShot Light function (p. 34)

To cancel the NightShot Light function

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

AUTO SHTR z ON

To automatically activate the electronic shutter

when shooting in bright conditions

CAMERA

OFF

To not automatically activate the electronic

shutter even when shooting in bright conditions

Note on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL

You cannot adjust FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not

connected.

Note on FLASH LVL

You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the

flash level.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

CAMERA SET

Mode

Meaning

SELFTIMER* z OFF

To not use the self-timer function

CAMERA

MEMORY

To use the self-timer function (p. 36, 45, 116, 127)

D ZOOM

z OFF

To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom

is performed.

CAMERA

20×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

20× zoom is performed digitally (p. 30)

120×

To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to

120× zoom is performed digitally

PHOTO REC* z MEMORY

To record still images on a “Memory Stick”

when you press PHOTO during recording of

moving pictures on a tape or the standby mode

(p. 43)

CAMERA

TAPE

To record still images on a tape when you press

PHOTO during recording of moving pictures on

a tape or the standby mode (p. 46)

16:9WIDE

z OFF

—

CAMERA

To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 49)

To compensate for camera-shake

STEADYSHOT z ON

OFF

To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural

pictures are produced when shooting a

stationary object with a tripod

FRAME REC

INT. REC

z OFF

To deactivate frame recording

CAMERA

To activate frame recording (p. 64)

To activate interval recording (p. 62)

To deactivate interval recording

z OFF

SET

To set the waiting time and recording time for

interval recording

* Except DCR-TRV16

Notes on the SteadyShot function

• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.

• Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator “ ” appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive

compensation for camera-shake.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

VCR SET

Mode

Meaning

HiFi SOUND z STEREO

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track

tape with main and sub sound (p. 195)

VCR

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or

a dual sound tape with main sound

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound

or a dual sound track tape with sub sound

AUDIO MIX

—

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and

stereo 2 (p. 96)

VCR

ST 1

ST 2

^{A/V t DV OUT}z OFF

To output digital images and sound in analog

format using your camcorder

To output analog images and sound in digital

format using your camcorder (p. 174)

LCD/VF SET

LCD BRIGHT

—

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR

the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial

CAMERA

MEMORY

To darken

To lighten

LCD B.L.

z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to

VCR

normal

CAMERA

MEMORY

BRIGHT

To brighten the LCD screen

LCD COLOR

—

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and

press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

To get low-

intensity

To get high-

intensity

VF B.L.

z BRT NORMAL

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to

normal

BRIGHT

To brighten the viewfinder screen

Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.

• When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

• When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically

selected.

Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT, LCD B.L., LCD COLOR, and/or VF B.L.

The recorded picture will not be affected.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16)

STILL SET

BURST

z OFF

NORMAL*

To not record continuously

MEMORY

To record up to four (in 1152 × 864 size) or 13 (in

640 × 480 size) still images continuously (p. 114)

EXP BRKTG*

To record three images consecutively with

different exposures

MULTI SCRN To record nine images continuously, display the

images on a single page divided into nine boxes

QUALITY

z SUPER FINE* To record still images in the finest image quality VCR

mode (p. 107)

MEMORY

FINE*

STANDARD

To record still images in the fine image quality

mode

To record still images in the standard image

quality mode

IMAGESIZE*¹⁾z 1152 × 864

640 × 480

To record still images in 1152 × 864 size (p. 109)

MEMORY

To record still images in 640 × 480 size

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE z 320 × 240

To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size

(p. 109)

VCR

MEMORY

160 × 112

To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size

REMAIN z AUTO

To display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick” in the following cases:

• For five seconds after setting the POWER

switch to VCR or MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

• For five seconds after inserting a “Memory

Stick” into your camcorder in MEMORY or

VCR

• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than two minutes in MEMORY

• For five seconds after starting a moving

picture recording

• For five seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the

“Memory Stick”

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27 only

For DCR-TRV18, the default setting is FINE.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16)

PRINT MARK

PROTECT

To write a print mark on recorded still images

you want to print out later (p. 151)

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To cancel print marks on still images

To protect selected still images against

accidental erasure (p. 148)

VCR

MEMORY

z OFF

To not protect still images

SLIDE SHOW

PHOTO SAVE

FILE NO.

—

To play back images in a continuous loop

(p. 147)

MEMORY

VCR

—

To copy mini DV still pictures on “Memory

Stick”(p. 135)

z SERIES

RESET

To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the VCR

“Memory Stick” is changed

MEMORY

To reset the file numbering each time the

“Memory Stick” is changed

DELETE ALL

FORMAT

—

To delete all unprotected images (p. 150)

To cancel formatting

MEMORY

z RETURN

To format an inserted “Memory Stick”

Formatting erases all information on the

“Memory Stick”.

Check the contents of the “Memory Stick”

before formatting.

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select OK,

then press the dial.

3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes

during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears

when formatting is finished.

Notes on formatting (except DCR-TRV16)

• Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting

“Memory Stick”s on your camcorder is not required.

• Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed:

– Switch the POWER switch

– Operate buttons

– Eject the “Memory Stick”

• You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

• Format again if the message “

FORMAT ERROR” appears.

• Formatting erases protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

Mode

Meaning

PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16)

9PIC PRINT

DATE/TIME

z RETURN

SAME

To cancel prints of split screens

MEMORY

To make prints of the same split screen (p. 152)

To make prints of different split screens

MULTI

MARKED

To make prints of images with print marks in

recording order

z OFF

To make prints without the recording date and

time

MEMORY

DATE

To make prints with the recording date (p. 152)

To make prints with the recording date and time

DAY&TIME

CM SET

TITLE

—

To superimpose a title or make your own title

(p. 98, 101)

VCR

CAMERA

TITLEERASE

TITLE DSPL

To erase the title you have superimposed

(p. 100)

VCR

CAMERA

z ON

OFF

z ON

OFF

—

To display the title you have superimposed

To not display the title

VCR

CM SEARCH

To search using cassette memory (p. 70)

To search without using cassette memory

To label a cassette (p. 103)

TAPE TITLE

ERASE ALL

VCR

CAMERA

—

To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 104)

VCR

CAMERA

Note on PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16)

9PIC PRINT and DATE/ TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is

connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

TAPE SET

REC MODE

Mode

Meaning

z SP

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

VCR

CAMERA

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode

AUDIO MODE z 12BIT

To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) VCR

CAMERA

16BIT

To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo

sound with high quality)

qREMAIN

z AUTO

To display the remaining tape bar:

• For about eight seconds after your camcorder

is turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape

VCR

CAMERA

• For about eight seconds after a cassette is

inserted and your camcorder calculates the

remaining amount of tape.

• For about eight seconds after N is pressed in

VCR

• For about eight seconds after DISPLAY is

pressed to display the screen indicators

• For the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VCR

To always display the remaining tape indicator

Notes on the LP mode

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing

the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or

VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.

• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/ Master

cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.

• You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the

tape to be audio dubbed.

• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in

the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be

written properly between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE

• You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance

in AUDIO MIX.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

Mode

Meaning

—

To set the date or time (p. 23)

CAMERA

MEMORY

USB STREAM z OFF

To deactivate the USB streaming function

To activate the USB streaming function

VCR

CAMERA

USBCONNECT* z NORMAL

To connect and recognize the “Memory Stick”

MEMORY

drive.

PTP

To connect and only copy a “Memory Stick”

image from your camcorder to a computer (only

with Windows XP or Mac OS X)

1 Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to select

USBCONNECT followed by PTP, and press to

set.

2 Insert the “Memory Stick” in the camcorder,

and connect the camcorder to the computer

using the USB cable. Copy Wizard will

automatically start up.

LTR SIZE

z NORMAL

To display selected menu items in normal size

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

2×

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size

LANGUAGE

z ENGLISH

To display the following information indicators

in English: REC, STBY, min, sec, CAPTURE,

END SEARCH and VOL, etc.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

FRANÇAIS

To display the information indicators in French

To display the information indicators in Spanish

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS To display the information indicators in

Portuguese

To display the information indicators in Chinese

To display the information indicators in Korean

z ON

DEMO MODE

To make the demonstration appear

To cancel the demonstration mode

CAMERA

OFF

*Except DCR-TRV16

Notes on DEMO MODE

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or a “Memory Stick” is inserted in

your camcorder.

• The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY (Standby) and the demonstration starts

about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a

cassette and a “Memory Stick” inserted.

To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick”, set the POWER

switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby)

again, leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch to

OFF (CHG), and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the ”NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen

and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

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POWER

sw itch

Icon/item

OTHERS

Mode

Meaning

DATA CODE z DATE/ CAM

To press DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander to display date, time and various

settings during playback (p. 39)

VCR

MEMORY

DATE

To press DATA CODE on the Remote

Commander to display date and time during

playback

WORLD TIME

BEEP

—

To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The

clock changes by the time difference you set

here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock

returns to the originally set time.

CAMERA

MEMORY

z MELODY

To output the melody when you start/ stop

recording or when an unusual condition occurs

on your camcorder

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

NORMAL

OFF

To output the beep instead of the melody

To cancel the melody and beep sound

COMMANDER z ON

To activate the Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid

erroneous remote control operation caused by

other VCR’s remote control.

DISPLAY

z LCD

V-OUT/ LCD

To show the display on the LCD screen and in

the viewfinder

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD

screen and in the viewfinder

REC LAMP

VIDEO EDIT

z ON

To light up the camera recording lamp at the

front of your camcorder

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that

the person is not aware of the recording

z RETURN*

To cancel video editing

VCR

TAPE*

To make program and perform video editing

(p. 78)

MEMORY*

To make program and perform MPEG editing

(p. 132)

* Except DCR-TRV16

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings, the

picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your

camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

In more than five minutes after removing the pow er source

The “PROGRAM AE”, “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER”, “HiFi SOUND”, and “WHT

BAL” settings are returned to their factory settings.

Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the

camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend that you

set REC LAMP to OFF.

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t ro u b le

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to

troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and

contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss”

appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 191.

In t h e re co rd in g m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

START/ STOP does not operate.

• The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA.

c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 26)

• The cassette has run out.

c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 25, 40)

• The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark.

c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 25)

• The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation).

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 202)

The power goes off.

• While being operated in CAMERA, your camcorder has

been in the standby mode for more than five minutes.

c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to

CAMERA.

• The battery pack is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 16)

The image on the viewfinder screen

is not clear.

• The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.

c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 29)

The SteadyShot function does not

work.

• STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 177)

The autofocusing function does not

work.

• The setting is the manual focus.

c Press FOCUS/ INFINITY to set to the autofocus mode.

(p. 61)

• Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.

c Adjust for manual focusing. (p. 61)

The picture does not appear in the

viewfinder.

• The LCD panel is open.

c Close the LCD panel. (p. 28)

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a subject such as lights or a

candle flame against a dark

background.

• The contrast between the subject and background is too

high. This is not a malfunction.

A vertical band appears when you

shoot a very bright subject.

• This is not a malfunction.

Some tiny white, red, blue or green

spots appear on the screen.

• Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter is

activated. This is not a malfunction.

An unknown picture is displayed on

the screen.

• If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to

CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu

settings without a cassette and a “Memory Stick” inserted,

your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration.

c Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” and the

demonstration stops.

You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 183)

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The picture is recorded in incorrect or

unnatural colors.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.

c Set it to OFF. (p. 34)

The picture appears too bright, and

the subject does not appear on the

screen.

• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.

c Set it to OFF . (p. 34)

• BACK LIGHT is activated.

c Deactivate it. (p. 33)

You cannot record still images on a

“Memory Stick” in standby mode or

while recording on tape.*

• PHOTO REC is set to TAPE in the menu settings.

c Set it to MEMORY (p. 177).

You cannot record still images on a

tape.*

• PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in the menu settings.

c Set it to TAPE (p. 177).

The click of the shutter does not

sound.

• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 184)

Black bands appear when you

record TV or computer screen.

c Set the STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings.

(p. 177)

* Except DCR-TRV16

In t h e p la yb a ck m o d e

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The POWER switch is not set to VCR.

c Set it to VCR. (p. 38)

The tape does not move when a

video control button is pressed.

• The cassette has run out of tape.

The playback button does not work.

c Rewind the tape. (p. 40)

• The video heads may be dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional).

(p. 203)

There are horizontal lines on the

picture or the playback picture is not

clear or does not appear.

• The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2

in the menu settings.

No sound or only a low sound is

heard when playing back a tape.

c Set it to STEREO (p. 178).

• The volume is turned to minimum.

c Turn up the volume. (p. 38)

• AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 178)

• The cassette has no cassette memory.

c Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 71)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 181)

During displaying the recorded date,

date search function does not work.

• The tape has a blank portion during recorded portions.

(p. 72)

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The cassette has no cassette memory.

c Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 70)

• CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 181)

The title search function does not

work.

• There is no title in the tape.

c Superimpose the titles. (p. 98)

• The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions.

(p. 70)

• AUDIO MIX is set to the ST1 side in the menu settings.

c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 178)

The new sound added to the

recorded tape is not heard.

• TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.

The title is not displayed.

c Set it to ON. (p. 181)

In t h e re co rd in g a n d p la yb a ck m o d e s

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.

c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 16, 17)

The power does not turn on.

• The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.

c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p. 22)

• The tape was ejected after recording when using a cassette

without cassette memory. (p. 37)

The end search function does not

work.

• You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 37)

• The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway.

(p. 37)

The end search function does not

work correctly.

• The operating temperature is too low.

• The battery pack is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 17)

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

The battery pack is quickly

discharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 16)

• You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or

cold environment for a long time.

The battery remaining time indicator

does not indicate the correct time.

• The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

recharged.

c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 16)

• The battery is not fully charged.

c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 17)

• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining battery time indicator is

correct. (p. 17)

• A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time.

c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication

on the battery remaining battery time indicator is

correct. (p. 17)

The power goes off although the

battery remaining time indicator

indicates that the battery pack has

enough power to operate.

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct t ro u b le

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• The power supply is disconnected.

c Connect it firmly. (p. 16, 22)

• The battery is dead.

The cassette cannot be removed from

the holder.

c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 16, 17)

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 202)

The % and Z indicators flash and no

functions except for cassette ejection

work.

• The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty.

c Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 196)

indicator does not appear when

using a cassette with cassette

memory.

• The q REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape

indicator. (p. 182)

Remaining tape indicator is not

displayed.

Wh e n o p e ra t in g u sin g t h e “ Me m o ry St ick”

– Exce p t DCR-TRV16

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The “Memory Stick” does not

function.

• The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.

c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 107)

• The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.

c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 106)

Recording does not function.

• The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full

capacity.

c Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 149)

• The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.

c Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory

Stick.” (p. 180)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

The image cannot be deleted.

• The image is protected.

c Cancel the image protection. (p. 148)

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

You cannot format the “Memory

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

Stick”.

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

Deleting all the images cannot be

carried out.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

You cannot protect the image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

• The image to protect is not played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 137)

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Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

You cannot write a print mark on

the still image.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

• The image to write a print mark is not played back.

c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 137)

• You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.

c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture.

The photo save function does not

work.

• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK.

c Release the lock. (p. 105)

You cannot play back images in

actual size.

• You may not be able to play back images in actual size

when you try to play back images recorded by other

equipment. This is not a malfunction.

You cannot play back image data.

• Your camcorder cannot play back some images processed

with a computer (The file name will blink).

• If you record images with any other equipment, the

images may not play back normally on your camcorder.

Ot h e rs

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

The title is not recorded.

• The cassette has no cassette memory.

c Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 98)

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase unwanted title. (p. 100)

• The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not

visible. (p. 25)

• The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions.

c Superimpose the title to a recorded portion. (p. 98)

The cassette label is not recorded.

• The cassette has no cassette memory.

c Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 103)

• The cassette memory is full.

c Erase unwanted titles. (p. 100)

• The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.

c Slide the write-protect tab so that red mark is not visible.

(p. 25)

Digital program editing to a tape

does not function.

• The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.

c Check the connection and set the input selector on the

VCR again (p. 78)

• The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other

than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

c Set it to IR (p. 83).

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 86).

• The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized.

c Adjust the synchronization (p. 84).

• The IR SETUP code is incorrect.

c Set the correct code (p. 79).

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Typ e s o f t ro u b le a n d h o w t o co rre ct t ro u b le

Symptom

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

Digital program editing to a

“Memory Stick” does not function.*

• Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is

attempted.

c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 132).

The Remote Commander supplied

with your camcorder does not work.

• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.

c Set it to ON. (p. 184)

• Something is blocking the infrared rays.

c Remove the obstacle.

• The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + –

polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks.

c Insert the batteries correctly. (p. 216)

• The batteries are dead.

c Insert new ones. (p. 216)

The picture from a TV or VCR does

not appear even when your

camcorder is connected to output on

the TV or VCR.

• DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/ LCD in the menu settings.

c Set it to LCD. (p. 184)

The melody or beep sounds for five

seconds.

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 202)

• Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

No function works though the power • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

is on.

remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.

Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open

the LCD panel and press the RESET button using a sharp-

pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the

settings including the date and time return to their

defaults) (p. 213)

While charging the battery pack, no

indicator appears or the indicator

flashes in the display window.

• The battery pack is not properly installed.

c Install it properly. (p. 16)

• Something is wrong with the battery pack.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

You cannot charge the battery pack.

• The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).

c Set it to OFF (CHG). (p. 17)

Image data cannot be transferred by

the USB connection.

• The USB cable was connected before installation of the

USB driver was completed.

c Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB

driver (p. 162).

• USBCONNECT is set to PTP when the POWER switch is

set to MEMORY.*

c Set it to NORMAL. (p. 183)

When you set the POWER switch to

VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move

your camcorder, you may hear a

clatter sound from inside your

camcorder (DCR-TRV25/ TRV27

only).

• This is because some functions use a linear mechanism.

This is not a malfunction.

The cassette cannot be removed even • Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder

if the cassette lid is open.

(p. 202).

* Except DCR-TRV16

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Se lf-d ia g n o sis d isp la y

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display

function.

LCD scre e n , vie w fin d e r o r

d isp la y w in d o w

This function displays the current state of your

camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a

letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD

screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is

displayed, check the following list of codes. The

last two digits (indicated by ss) differ depending

on the state of your camcorder.

C 21 00

Self-diagnosis display

• C:ss:ss

You can service your camcorder

yourself.

• E:ss:ss

Contact your Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility.

Five-digit display

Cause and/or Corrective Actions

• You are using a battery pack that is not an

C:04:ss

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 197)

C:21:ss

• Moisture condensation has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at

least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 202)

C:22:ss

• The video heads are dirty.

c Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional).

(p. 203)

C:31:ss

C:32:ss

• A malfunction other than the above that you can service

has occurred.

c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate

your camcorder.

c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or

remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power

supply, operate your camcorder.

E:20:ss

E:61:ss

E:62:ss

• A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.

c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.

(example: E:61:10)

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the

following:

See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs

–

100 0001

C 21 00

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file

Slow flashing:

Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick”

formatting*¹⁾

• The file is corrupted.

Fast flashing:

• The file is unreadable.

• You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX

function on a moving picture.* (p. 124)

• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly

(p. 180).

• The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted.

(p. 105)

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 191)

Q Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

E The battery is dead or nearly dead

Slow flashing:

• The battery is nearly dead.

• The tape is near the end.

• No tape is inserted.*

Depending on the operating conditions,

environment and battery condition, the E

indicator may flash even if there are

approximately five to 10 minutes remaining.

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

exposed (red)* (p. 25).

Fast flashing:

• The cassette has run out of tape.*

% Moisture condensation has occurred*²⁾

Fast flashing:

• Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder,

and leave it for about one hour with the

cassette compartment open (p. 202).

Z You need to eject the cassette*²⁾

Slow flashing:

• The write-protect tab on the cassette is

exposed (red) (p. 25).

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 202).

• The cassette has run out of tape.

• The self-diagnosis display function is

activated (p. 191).

Warning indicator as to cassette

memory*²⁾

Slow flashing:

• No cassette with cassette memory is inserted

(p. 194).

- The still image is protected*¹⁾

Slow flashing:

• The still image is protected (p. 148).

Warning indicator as to “Memory

Stick”*¹⁾

Slow flashing:

• No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Warning indicator as to recording of

still image

Slow flashing:

Fast flashing* :

• The “Memory Stick” is not readable on your

camcorder (p. 105).

• The image cannot be recorded on a “Memory

Stick”.

• The still image cannot be recorded on a tape

or a “Memory Stick”* (p. 44, 46)

Except DCR-TRV16

You hear the melody or beep.

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Wa rn in g in d ica t o rs a n d m e ssa g e s

Wa rn in g m e ssa g e s

• CLOCK SET

Set the date and time (p. 23).

• FOR “InfoLITHIUM”

BATTERY ONLY

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 21).

•

CLEANING CASSETTE

The video heads are dirty. The x indicator and “

CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after

another on the screen (p. 203).

•

FULL

16BIT

The cassette memory is full.*

AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 182).* You cannot

dub new audio.

•

REC MODE

TAPE

REC MODE is set to LP (p. 182).* You cannot dub

new audio.

There is no recorded portion on the tape.* You

cannot dub new audio.

“i.LINK” CABLE

The i.LINK cable is connected (p. 91).* You cannot

dub new audio.

•

FULL*

The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 135).*

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to

LOCK (p. 105).*

•

NO FILE*

No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick”

(p. 138).*

•

NO MEMORY STICK*

No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*

AUDIO ERROR*

You are trying to record an image with sound that

cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the

“Memory Stick” (p. 129).*

•

NO STILL IMAGE FILE*

No still image is recorded on the “Memory

Stick”though you are trying to print in the 9PIC

PRINT mode (p. 153).

•

MEMORY STICK ERROR* The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 106).*

FORMAT ERROR*

The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. Check the

format (p. 180).*

•

- DIRECTORY ERROR* There are more than two of the same directories

(p. 137).*

PLAY ERROR*

The image cannot be played back. Reinsert the

“Memory Stick”, then play back the image again.

REC ERROR*

Check the input signals before retrying recording

(p. 119, 131).

• COPY INHIBIT

The tape contains copyright control signals for

•

NO PRINT MARK*

You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu

settings using a “Memory Stick” containing no image

with a print mark (p. 153).*

• Q Z TAPE END

The tape has reached its end.*

• Q NO TAPE

Insert a cassette tape.*

• DELETING*

You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images

on “Memory Stick.”

• FORMATTING*

You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a

“Memory Stick.”

•

NOW CHARGING

Charging an external flash (optional) does not work

correctly.*

Except DCR-TRV16

You hear the melody or beep.

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Usa b le ca sse t t e s

Se le ct in g ca sse t t e t yp e s

You can use

Hi8, Digital8,

ED Betamax,

mini DV cassettes only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm,

VHS,

VHSC,

S-VHS,

S-VHSC, Betamax,

DV or

MICRO MV cassette.

* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette

memory. Cassettes with cassette memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark.

We recommend you to use cassette with cassette memory.

IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and write

data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.

The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the

tape. If the tape has a blank portion at the beginning or between recorded portions,

titles may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly.

Perform the following to prevent a blank portion from being made on the tape.

Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the

next recording if you operate the following:

– You have changed the cassette while recording.

– You have played back the tape.

– You have used the edit search function.

If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the

beginning to the end of the tape as described above.

The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder

without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette

memory function.

mark on the cassette

The memory capacity of cassettes marked with

accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16Kbit. 16Kbit cassettes are

marked with

is 4Kbit. Your camcorder can

This is the Mini DV mark.

This is the Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

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Usa b le ca sse t t e s

Co p yrig h t sig n a l

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded

your camcorder.

Wh e n yo u re co rd

You cannot record softw are on your camcorder that contains copyright control

signals for copyright protection of softw are.

“COPY INHIBIT” appears on the screen or on the TV screen if you try to record such

software.

Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

Au d io m o d e

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in

stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be

adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback.

Both sounds can be played back.

16-bit mode: New audio cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in

high quality. Moreover, your camcorders can also play back sound

recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When playing back a tape

recorded in the 16-bit mode, the 16BIT indicator appears on the screen.

Wh e n yo u p la y b a ck a d u a l so u n d t ra ck t a p e

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi

SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 178).

Sound from speaker

HiFi SOUND

mode

Playing back

a stereo tape

Playing back a dual

sound track tape

Main sound and

sub sound

STEREO

Stereo

Left sound

Main sound

Sub sound

Right sound

You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder.

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Usa b le ca sse t t e s

No t e s o n t h e ca sse t t e

Wh e n a ffixin g a la b e l o n t h e ca sse t t e

Be sure to affix a label only at the locations illustrated below [a ] to prevent a

malfunction of your camcorder.

Aft e r u sin g t h e ca sse t t e

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it upright.

Wh e n t h e ca sse t t e m e m o ry fu n ct io n d o e s n o t w o rk

Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of the cassette may be dirty or dusty.

Cle a n in g t h e g o ld -p la t e d co n n e ct o r

If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape

indicator is sometimes not displayed correctly, and you may not be able to operate

functions using cassette memory.

Clean the gold-plated connector with a cotton-wool swab, about every 10 times that the

cassette is ejected. [b ]

Do not affix a label

along this border.

[b ]

[a ]

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Wh a t is t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack

and an AC adaptor/ charger (optional).

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in

minutes.

With an AC adaptor/ charger (optional), the remaining battery time and charging time

are displayed.

Ch a rg in g t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between

10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until FULL appears in the display window, indicating that

the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this

temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effe ct ive u se o f t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time

that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to

ensure longer battery pack use:

– Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in

your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots.

– Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/ QM71/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91,

optional).

• Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or

rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity

battery pack (NP-FM70/ QM71/ FM90/ FM91/ QM91, optional).

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing

back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is

in the standby mode or playback is paused.

• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time,

and make a trial recording before the actual recording.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

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Ab o u t t h e “ In fo LITHIUM” b a t t e ry p a ck

Re m a in in g b a t t e ry t im e in d ica t o r

• If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the

battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that

the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that

the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high

temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is

frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate

shooting time.

• The E mark indicating that there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes

depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even

if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

Ho w t o st o re t h e b a t t e ry p a ck

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per

year to maintain proper function.

1. Fully charge the battery.

2. Discharge on your electronic equipment.

3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.

• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording

standby mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Ba t t e ry life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and

more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a

probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new

battery pack.

• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and

environment for each battery pack.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/ output jack. This section

describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

Wh a t is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other

data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling

other equipment.

i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible

applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment.

When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy

chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that

this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected

equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the

characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations

and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK

cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible

equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating

instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Ab o u t t h e n a m e “ i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY,

and is a trademark approved by many corporations.

IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and

Electronic Engineers.

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Ab o u t i.LINK

i.LINK b a u d ra t e

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud

rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each

equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is

“S100”.

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the

baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received

in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data

can be sent in one second.

i.LINK fu n ct io n s o n t h is u n it

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having

DV jacks, see page 76 and 91.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by

SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software

supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the operating

instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Re q u ire d i.LINK ca b le

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Usin g yo u r ca m co rd e r a b ro a d

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor

supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a ], if necessary, depending on the

design of the wall outlet [b ].

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

[a ]

[b ]

Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback

picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO/ VIDEO input

jack.

The following shows TV color systems used overseas.

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,

Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,

Venezuela, etc.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,

Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,

United Kingdom, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

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 WORLD

TIME in the menu settings. See page 184 for more information.

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p re ca u t io n s

Mo ist u re co n d e n sa t io n

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may

condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state,

the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not

operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the %

indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted

in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear.

If m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n h a s o ccu rre d

None of the functions except

OPEN/ EJECT switch (cassette ejection) work while

the alarm indicator is on. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for

about one hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again

if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.

If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation.

If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid

is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is

ejected.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating

device.

• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place

outside.

• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.

• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your

camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature

inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n

Cle a n in g t h e vid e o h e a d s

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video heads

may be dirty when:

• Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.

• Playback pictures do not move.

• Playback pictures do not appear.

• The x indicator and “ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another

or the x indicator flashes on the screen.

If the above problem [a ], [b ] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the

Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above

problem persists, repeat cleaning.

[a ]

[b ]

[c]

If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

Note on the videohead

The videohead suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even

after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the videohead is worn. Please contact

your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the videohead

replaced.

Cle a n in g t h e LCD scre e n

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using the LCD

Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

Ch a rg in g t h e b u ilt -in re ch a rg e a b le b a t t e ry in yo u r ca m co rd e r

The built-in rechargeable battry is installed in your camcorder to retain the date and

time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable

battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery,

however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be

completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all.

Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect camcorder

operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the battery if the

battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

• Connect your camcorder to wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for

more than 24 hours.

• Or, install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder

with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

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Ma in t e n a n ce in fo rm a t io n a n d p re ca u t io n s

Pre ca u t io n s

Ca m co rd e r o p e ra t io n

• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).

• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating

instructions.

• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it

checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.

• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.

• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.

• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so

might cause heat to build up inside.

• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.

• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.

• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD

screen. This is not a malfunction.

• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a

malfunction.

On h a n d lin g t a p e s

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are

used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.

• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with

a soft cloth.

Ca m co rd e r ca re

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR

sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to

be used for a long time.

• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens,

remove them with a soft cloth.

• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with

a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the

finish.

• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy

beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause

your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

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AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time. To

disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself.

• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or

damaged.

• Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage

the cord and may cause fire or electric shock.

• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the

connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

• Always keep metal contacts clean.

• Do not disassemble the unit.

• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.

• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers

and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and

video operation.

• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.

• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Vibrating

Ab o u t ca re a n d st o ra g e o f t h e le n s

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instancess:

– When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

– In hot or humid locations

– When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

• Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per

month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Ba t t e ry p a ck

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.

• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into

contact with the battery terminals.

• Keep the battery pack away from fire.

• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car

parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.

• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.

• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

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No t e s o n d ry b a t t e rie s

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

– Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and – correctly matching the + and – inside

the battery compartment.

– Dry batteries are not rechargeable.

– Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.

– Do not use different types of batteries.

– Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.

– Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.

• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.

• If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a

doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

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Sp e cifica t io n s

Lens

Carl Zeiss

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter:

30 mm (1 3/ 16 in.)

DV input/output

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

USB jack

Vid e o ca m e ra

re co rd e r

Syst e m

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18:

F = 1.7 – 2.2

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27:

F = 1.8 – 2

mini-B

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,

stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the

mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/ s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/ s

Recording/playback time

(using cassette DVM60)

SP: 1 hour

Focal length

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18:

3.3 – 33 mm (5/ 32 – 1 5/ 16 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

In CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-

TRV18 only) :

42 – 420 mm (1 11/ 16 – 16 5/ 8 in.)

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27:

3.7 – 37 mm (5/ 32 – 1 1/ 2 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still

camera

In CAMERA:

50 – 500 mm (2 – 19 3/ 4 in.)

In MEMORY:

42 – 420 mm (1 11/ 16 – 16 5/ 8 in.)

Color temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor

(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18:

5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27:

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to

the dark can be shot with

infrared lighting.

LCD scre e n

Picture

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18/ TRV25:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/ 2 in.)

DCR-TRV27:

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

72.2 × 50.4 mm (2 7/ 8 × 2 in.)

Total dot number

123 200 (560 × 220)

Ge n e ra l

Pow er requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average pow er consumption

(w hen using the battery pack)

During camera recording using

LCD

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18: 3.3 W

DCR-TRV25: 4.2 W

DCR-TRV27: 4.6 W

Viewfinder

DCR-TRV16/ TRV18: 2.5 W

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27: 3.4 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C

LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforw ard/rew ind time

(using cassette DVM60)

When using the battery pack:

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

When using the AC power

adaptor:

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

View finder

Electric viewfinder (color)

Image device

DCR-TRV16:

4.5 mm (1/ 4 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels

Effective :

Approx. 340 000 pixels

DCR-TRV18:

4.5 mm (1/ 4 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels

Effective (still):

Approx. 340 000 pixels

Effective (moving):

Approx. 340 000 pixels

DCR-TRV25/ TRV27:

3.8 mm (1/ 4.7 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

In p u t /Ou t p u t co n n e ct o rs

(–4°F to + 140°F)

S video input/output

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms)

Audio/Video input/output

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/ Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5mm)

Dimensions (Approx.)

DCR-TRV 16/ TRV18:

76 × 93 × 162 mm

(3 × 3 3/ 4 × 6 1/2 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

DCR-TRV 25/ TRV27:

76 × 93 × 163 mm

(3 × 3 3/ 4 × 6 1/2 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Gross: Approx. 1 070 000

Effective (still):

Approx. 1 000 000 pixels

Effective (moving):

Input impedance more than

47 kΩ (kilohms)

Approx. 690 000 pixels

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Mass (approx.)

Ba t t e ry p a ck

“ Me m o ry St ick”

(e xce p t DCR-

TRV16)

DCR-TRV16: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz)

DCR-TRV18: 620 g (1 lb 5 oz)

DCR-TRV25: 640 g (1 lb 6 oz)

DCR-TRV27: 660 g (1 lb 7 oz)

main unit only

DCR-TRV16: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz)

DCR-TRV18: 710 g (1 lb 9 oz)

DCR-TRV25: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz)

DCR-TRV27: 760 g (1 lb 10 oz)

including the battery pack,

cassette DVM60 and lens cap

Supplied accessories

DCR-TRV16/TRV18:

NP-FM30

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 1/ 4 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Type

Memory

Flash memory

8 MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 – 3.6V

Pow er consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating

mode

Approx. 130 µA in the standby

mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm

(2 × 1/ 8 × 7/ 8 in.) (w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

See page 15.

AC p o w e r a d a p t o r

Pow er requirements

100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz

Pow er consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to + 60°C (–4°F to + 140°F)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 mm

(5 × 1 9/ 16 × 2 1/ 2 in.) (w/ h/ d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

Lithium ion

DCR-TRV25/TRV27:

Design and specifications are

subject to change without notice.

NP-FM50

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm

(1 9/ 16 × 13/ 16 × 2 1/ 4 in.)

(w/ h/ d)

Mass (approx.)

76 g (2.7 oz)

Type

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding power cord

Lithium ion

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Id e n t ifyin g p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls

Ca m co rd e r

1 Focus ring (p. 61)

2 Lens

4 View finder (p. 29)

5 Display w indow (p. 17)

6 FOCUS/INFINITY button (p. 61)

7 FADER button (p. 52)

3 Microphone

Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.

The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and

Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and

offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject coming into the lens.

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8 PHOTO button (p. 43)

9 Pow er zoom lever (p. 30)

q; EDITSEARCH button (p. 37)

qa Grip strap

qd SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button

(p. 34)

qf Jack cover

qg Camera recording lamp (p. 26, 184)

qh Remote sensor/Infrared rays emitter

qs NIGHTSHOT sw itch (p. 34)

(p. 34, 81)

Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

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qj BATT release button (p. 16)

qk SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 23)

ql START/STOP button (p. 26)

w; DC IN jack cover

wa Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94)

ws LOCK sw itch* (p. 26)

wd POWER sw itch (p. 17)

wf Access lamp* (p. 106)

wg “Memory Stick” slot* (p. 106)

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video

light, microphone or printer.*

• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the

power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the

accessory for further information.

• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory

securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten

the screw.

• To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the

accessory.

* Except DCR-TRV16

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(LANC) control jack (blue)

e; (USB) jack

LANC stands for Local Application

Control Bus System. The control jack is

used for controlling the tape transport of

video equipment and other peripherals

connected to the video equipment. This

jack has the same function as the jack

indicated as CONTROL L.

ea DV IN/OUT jack (p. 76)

es i (headphones) jack (green)

When you use headphones, the speaker

on your camcorder is silent.

ed MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red)

Connect an external microphone

(optional). This jack also accepts a

“plug-in-power” microphone.

wj S VIDEO jack (p. 75)

wk DC IN jack (p. 17)

wl AUDIO/VIDEO jack (black) (p. 75, 95)

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MEMORY

PLAY INDEX

MPEG

DELETE

MEMORY

MIX

STOP

REW

PLAY

PAUSE

ef Speaker

el View finder lens adjustment lever

(p. 29)

eg OPEN button (p. 26)

r; MEMORY operation buttons* (p. 121)

MPEG u button

eh LCD screen (p. 26)

ej RESET button (p. 190)

MEMORY PLAY button

MEMORY INDEX button

MEMORY DELETE button

MEMORY –/ + buttons

ek Video control buttons (p. 40)

x STOP (stop)

m REW (rewind)

MEMORY MIX button

N PLAY (playback)

M FF (fastforward)

X PAUSE (pause)

ra Hooks for sholder strap

* Except DCR-TRV16

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder

strap.

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rs ENDSEARCH button (p. 37)

rd DISPLAY button (p. 39)

rj PB ZOOM button (p. 67, 145)

rk MENU button (p. 175)

rf VOLUME buttons (p. 38)

rl EXPOSURE button (p. 60)

t; BACK LIGHT button (p. 33)

rg REC (record) button (p. 89, 91, 93, 143)

rh AUDIO DUB button (p. 96)

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ta Battery pack (p. 16)

tg Lens cap (p. 26)

OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 25)

th Tripod receptacle

Make sure that the length of the tripod

screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/ 32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod

securely, and the screw may damage

your camcorder.

td Cassette lid

tf Cassette compartment

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Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder

function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 PHOTO button (p. 43)

6 Transmitter

Point toward the remote sensor to

control the camcorder after turning on

the camcorder.

2 DISPLAY button (p. 39)

3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 70)

4 ./> buttons (p. 70)

5 Tape transport buttons (p. 40)

7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 69)

8 START/STOP button (p. 26)

9 DATA CODE button (p. 39)

q; Pow er zoom button (p. 30)

To p re p a re t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r

Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – in

the battery compartment.

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or

overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.

• Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes

1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid

erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander

mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor

of the VCR with black paper.

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Op e ra t io n in d ica t o rs

LCD scre e n a n d vie w fin d e r

Disp la y w in d o w

120min

STILL

16:9WIDE

NEG. ART

STBY

0:12:34

12min

ZERO SET

MEMORY

END

AUTO

60 AWB

F2.0

A/VtDV

16BIT

100-0001

1 Cassette memory (p. 13, 194)

qf AE/AF lock indicator (green)*¹⁾

2 Remaining battery time (p. 32)

qg STBY/REC (p. 32)/Video control mode/

Image size*¹⁾(p. 109)/

3 Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure (p. 60)/Data file

Image quality mode*¹⁾(p. 107)

name*¹⁾(p. 105)

qh NIGHTSHOT (p. 34)/SUPER NIGHTSHOT

4 Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY

(p. 34)/COLOR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 34)

MIX*¹⁾(p. 120)/FADER (p. 51)

qj Warning (p. 192)

5 16:9WIDE (p. 49)

qk Tape counter (p. 32)/Time code

(p. 32)/Self-diagnosis (p. 191)/

6 Picture effect (p. 54, 65)

7 Data code (p. 39)

Tape photo (p. 46)/ Memory photo*¹⁾

(p. 112)/Image number*¹⁾(p. 138, 142)

8 Volume (p. 38)/Date (p. 32)/

ql Remaining tape (p. 32)/Memory

Time (p. 32)

playback*¹⁾(p. 138, 142)

9 PROGRAM AE (p. 58)

0 Backlight (p. 33)

w; ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 69)

wa END SEARCH (p. 37)

qa SteadyShot off (p. 177)

qs Manual focus/Infinity (p. 61)

qd Recording mode (p. 32)

ws Self-timer*¹⁾(p. 36, 45, 116, 127)

wd A/V t DV (p. 174)/DV IN (p. 91)

¹⁾Except DCR-TRV16

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wf Audio mode (p. 182)

wg Data file name*¹⁾*²⁾(p. 124)/Time

(p. 23)

wh Video flash ready

This indicator appears when you use the

video flash light (optional).

wj Continuous mode*¹⁾(p. 114)

wk Remaining battery time (p. 17)

/Tape counter (p. 32)/Memory

counter*¹⁾/Time code (p. 32)/Self-

diagnosis (p. 191)

wl FULL charge (p. 17)

Except DCR-TRV16

This indicator appears when the MEMORY MIX functions work.

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In d e x

A, B

I, J, K, L

AC power adaptor .................. 17

Adjusting viewfinder ............. 29

Audio dubbing ........................ 94

AUDIO MIX .......................... 178

Audio mode ........................... 182

AUTO SHUTTER .................. 176

BACK LIGHT .......................... 33

Battery pack ............................. 16

Beep ........................................ 184

BOUNCE .................................. 51

BURST .................................... 114

i.LINK ..................................... 199

Image protection ................... 148

Image quality mode ............. 107

Image size .............................. 109

INDEX (Multiple) display ... 139

“InfoLITHIUM” battery ...... 197

Infrared rays emitter ........ 34, 81

Insert editing ........................... 92

Intelligent accessory shoe .... 211

Interval recording ................... 62

JPEG ........................................ 105

Labeling a cassette ................ 103

LANC jack ............................. 212

Luminance key ........................ 55

Rec review ............................... 37

Recording time ........................ 19

Remaining battery time

indicator ................................ 32

Remaining tape indicator ...... 32

Remote commander ............. 216

Remote sensor ....................... 210

RESET ..................................... 190

Self-diagnosis display .......... 191

Self-timer recording

C, D

.......................... 36, 45, 116, 127

Shoulder strap ....................... 213

Signal convert function ........ 174

Skip scan .................................. 40

Slide show .............................. 147

Slow playback ......................... 40

SLOW SHUTTER .................... 55

STEADYSHOT ...................... 177

Stereo tape ............................. 195

STILL ........................................ 55

Sub sound .............................. 195

SUPER NIGHTSHOT ............. 34

Camera chroma key ............. 120

Cassette memory ............ 13, 194

Charging battery ..................... 17

Charging built-in

rechargeable battery .......... 203

Clock set ................................... 23

Color slow shutter .................. 34

Continuous ............................ 114

Data code ................................. 39

Date search .............................. 71

DEMO ..................................... 183

DIGITAL EFFECT ............ 55, 66

Digital program editing

M, N

Main sound ............................ 195

Manual focus ........................... 61

Memory chroma key ............ 120

Memory luminance key ....... 120

MEMORY MIX ...................... 120

Memory PB ZOOM .............. 145

Memory Photo recording .... 112

“Memory Stick” .................... 105

Menu settings ........................ 175

Memory overlap ................... 120

M.FADER ................................. 51

Mirror mode ............................ 31

Moisture condensation ........ 202

MONOTONE .......................... 51

MPEG ..................................... 105

MPEG movie recording ....... 125

MULTI SCRN ........................ 114

NIGHTSHOT .......................... 34

NORMAL .............................. 114

Normal charge ........................ 17

NTSC system ......................... 201

T, U, V

........................................ 78, 132

Digital zoom ............................ 30

DISPLAY .................................. 39

DOT .......................................... 51

Dual sound track tape .......... 195

Tape counter ............................ 32

Tape PB ZOOM ....................... 67

Tape Photo recording ............. 46

Telephoto ................................. 30

Time code ................................. 32

Title ........................................... 98

Title search ............................... 70

TRAIL ....................................... 55

Transition ................................. 27

TV color systems ................... 201

USB jack ................................. 212

USB Streaming ...................... 157

EDITSEARCH ......................... 37

END SEARCH ................... 37, 41

EXP BRKTG ........................... 114

Exposure .................................. 60

O, P, Q

F, G, H

OLD MOVIE ............................ 55

Operation indicators ............ 217

OVERLAP ................................ 51

Photo save .............................. 135

Photo scan ................................ 73

Photo search ............................ 73

PICTURE EFFECT ............ 54, 65

Picture search .......................... 40

Playback pause ........................ 40

Playback time .......................... 20

Power zoom ............................. 30

Print mark .............................. 151

PROGRAM AE........................ 58

W, X, Y, Z

FADER ..................................... 51

Fade in/ out .............................. 51

Flash motion ............................ 55

FOCUS/ INFINITY ................. 61

Format .................................... 180

Frame recording ...................... 64

Full charge ............................... 17

Grip strap ............................... 210

Headphone jack .................... 212

Heads ...................................... 203

HiFi SOUND ......................... 178

Warning indicators ............... 192

White balance .......................... 48

Wide-angle .............................. 30

Wide mode .............................. 49

WIPE ......................................... 51

WORLD TIME ....................... 184

Write-protect tab ............. 25, 105

Zero set memory ............... 69, 92

Zoom ........................................ 30

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