3-059-592-11 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No.
Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the Customers in the U.S.A.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of contents Checking supplied accessories .................... 5 Quick Start Guide ............................. 6 Getting started Using this manual ................................... 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply .......... 10 Installing the battery pack ............. 10 Charging the battery pack ............. 11 Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 15 Recording – Basics Recording a picture ...............................
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 Getting started or RMT-811 RMT-808 3 4 5 6 7 DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11 8 9 or 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 149) RMT-808: DCR-TRV6 RMT-811: DCR-TRV11/TRV20 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 149) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 7 Lens cap (1) (p.
Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide Connect the plug with its v mark facing lens side. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Recording a picture (p. 16) 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 1 Remove the lens cap. while pressing the small green button. VCR OFF(CHG) POWER MEMORY CAMERA 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. 3 To open the LCD Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 25) 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press m to rewind the tape.
— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three 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-TRV20 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-TRV20 only”.
Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Getting started Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 BATT BATT release lever 2 After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Getting started (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV6 Playing time on LCD screen 145 (130) Playing time with LCD closed 200 (180) NP-FM70 305 (270) 415 (375) NP-FM90 460 (410) 630 (565) NP-FM91 535 (480) 725 (655) Playing time on LCD screen 140 (125) Playing time with LCD closed 195 (175) NP-FM70 295 (265) 400 (360) NP-FM90 450 (400) 600 (540) NP-FM91 520 (465) 695 (625) Playing time on LCD screen 125 (110) Playing time with LCD closed 160 (145) NP-FM70 265 (235) 335 (300) NP-F
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet 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, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Step 2 Inserting a cassette 2 3, 4 Getting started (1) Install the power source. (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 middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. mark on the cassette (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the compartment.
— Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to p. 15). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off.
Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) 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 before your comcorder leaves the factory. Recording – Basics 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.
Recording a picture 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. 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. Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z.
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Recording – Basics Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings. (p.
Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W W T W T T To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the factory.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. 40min REC 0:00:01 45min Time code/Tape counter Recording – Basics Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator Remaining tape indicator JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM Time indicator The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark (NightShot/Super NightShot) The NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. In the standby, recording or memory mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
Recording a picture NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m). Recording – Basics While using the Super NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: – Exposure – PROGRAM AE – Fader – Digital effect – Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself.
Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 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 SEARCH 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 playback stops. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.
— Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. OFF(CHG) POWER 5 4 VCR 2 Playback – Basics (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up.
Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. The indicators appear on the LCD screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DATA CODE DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code).
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the playback direction Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. SUPER LASER LINK Playback – Basics Super laser link emitter Insert a tape into your camcorder. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
— Advanced Recording Operations — Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording You can record a still picture, for example, a photograph or drawing. This mode is useful when you want to print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 pictures in the SP mode and about 765 pictures in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 100) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only).
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can make a tape photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. 2 SELFTIMER 3 3 Advanced Recording Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or (2) Press SELFTIMER. The in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound.
Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.
Adjusting the white balance manually 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. In the standby, recording or memory mode, select a desired white balance mode in in the menu settings (p. 85).
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during a playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in [d] in the menu settings (p. 85).
Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced Recording Operations M.FADER*1) (mosaic) BOUNCE*1) 2) (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) WIPE*3) (Fade in only) RANDOM DOT (Fade in only) [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.
Using the fader function (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 t WIPE t DOT t no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : PASTEL [e] : [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) In the standby or recording mode, select P EFFECT in in the menu settings. (p. 85). (2) Select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings.
Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still picture so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still pictures successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still picture with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.
Using special effects – Digital effect (1) In the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still picture is stored in memory. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.
Using special effects – Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Tape photo recording – Super NightShot •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode: – PROGRAM AE •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: – Wide mode – Picture effect – PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect will be automatically canceled.
Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.
Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 PROGRAM (1) In the standby or memory mode, press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. The indicator changes as follows: y y y y y y 2 To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Press PROGRAM AE again. Notes •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance.
Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: •The subject is backlit •Bright subject and dark background •To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully 2 Advanced Recording Operations 1 EXPOSURE (1) In the standby, recording or memory mode, press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again.
Focusing manually 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) In the standby, recording or memory mode, set FOCUS to MAN.
— Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. In the playback or playback pause mode, select the desired picture effect mode in the menu settings (p. 85). For details of each picture effect function, see page 37. MANUAL SET P EFFECT RETURN [MENU] : END MENU To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback/playback pause mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI.
Enlarging images recorded on tapes – PB ZOOM You can enlarge still and moving playback pictures. You can also dub the enlarged pictures to tapes or copy to “Memory Stick”s. 1 2 PB ZOOM PB ZOOM [EXEC] : 3 PB ZOOM Advanced Playback Operations (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. You can do this with the Remote Commander. (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 the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press x when you want to stop playback.
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – Title search If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title (Title search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. 3 4 TITLE SEARCH SEARCH MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 HELLO! CONGRATULATIONS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING Advanced Playback Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to ON in the menu settings (p. 85). Factory setting is (2) Set CM SEARCH in ON.
Searching a recording by date – Date search You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). 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. Searching for the date by using cassette memory You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory (p. 124).
Searching a recording by date – 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. In the mark •The bar in the •The mark in the mark indicates the present point on the tape. indicates the actual point you are trying to search. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/ Photo scan You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search). You can also search for still pictures 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 pictures.
Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Searching for a photo without using cassette memory To stop searching Press x. Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. (3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander. Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically. 2 SEARCH MODE Advanced Playback Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
— Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE, if available. (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. Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN of the DV products.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 54, 55) Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation. (p. 57,60) Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR. (p. 62) When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - Using the infrared rays emitter To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below. Set the IR SETUP code Editing (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.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code, depending on your VCR. Code number 1 is preset at the factory. Brand Remote control mode Brand Remote control mode Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Multitech 23, 80, 32 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 NEC 21, 33, 35 Aiwa 80 Olympic 77, 78 Audio Dynamic 21, 35 Panasonic 16, 17, 78, 77, 96 Bell&Howell (M.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the 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. The correct button depends on your VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Confirming the VCR operation (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. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. Editing (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 to display the menu.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. (1) Set the POWER swtich to VCR on your camcorder. (2) 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, the above procedure is not necessary. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing 7 3,4 0 OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0 Editing OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST RETURN EXECUTE CUT - I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETUN OTHERS [MENU] : END ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST EXECUT I NG CUT - I N CUT -OUT No .
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the Program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 27).
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing Erasing all programs (1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled. To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2, then press the dial. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.
Using with analog video unit and PC – Signal convert function You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder connected to a PC and analog video unit. Analog video signals t Digital video signals You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to LCD in the menu settings. Set DISPLAY in Set A/V t DV OUT in to ON in the menu settings.
Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable 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. 4 Editing (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) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings (p. 85).
Recording video or TV programs Note When the picture from the VCR or TV does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check if the A/V connecting cable is connected to the output jack for playback. If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV.
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. 4 DV S VIDEO LANC 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.
Recording video or TV programs 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 playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing You can insert a new scene 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 67 or 69. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 5, press zREC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. And in step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT L R AUDIO L AUDIO R AUDIO/ VIDEO : Signal flow Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Notes •When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack, you can check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and can check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones.
Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (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 on the Remote Commander. 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 on the Remote Commander. The green X indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Audio dubbing Notes • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89). • New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. 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 If an i.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 81). You can also select the color, size and position of titles. VACATION Editing (1) In the standby, recording, playback or playback pause mode, press TITLE to display the title menu.
Superimposing a title 1 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END TITLE [T I TLE] : END 2 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END [T I TLE] : END 3 4 PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN [T I TLE] : END SIZE SMALL SIZE PRESET TITLE HELLO! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! OUR S
Superimposing a title 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 more than 13 characters or more for a LARGE size. •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. If the “ FULL” mark appears The cassette memory is full.
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Title erase display appears. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. “ERASE OK ?” indicator appears.
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters.
Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, 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 while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off.
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed for about five seconds. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Editing (8) (9) Insert the cassette you want to label. Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Labeling a cassette To erase a character In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. If the mark appears in step 5 The cassette memory is full.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby, memory or VCR mode, 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.
Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. Meaning POWER switch P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 37).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND Meaning z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 125). 1 To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound. 2 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. 75). ST1 A/VtDV OUT To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item *1) Mode CONTINUOUS z OFF QUALITY IMAGE SIZE*2) PRINT MARK POWER switch Not to record continuously. MEMORY ON*2) To record pictures continuously (p. 102). MULTI SCRN To record nine still picutures continuously (p. 102). z SUPER FINE*2) To record still pictures in the super fine image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96). FINE To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the “Memory Stick” (p. 96).
Changing the menu settings Icon/item CM SEARCH Mode Meaning POWER switch z ON To search using cassette memory (p. 49). VCR OFF TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL z ON OFF To search without using cassette memory. To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 80). VCR CAMERA To display the title you have superimposed. VCR Not to display the title. TAPE TITLE To label a cassette (p. 83). VCR CAMERA ERASE ALL To erase all the data in cassette memory. VCR CAMERA To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode Meaning qREMAIN z AUTO To display the remaining tape bar: • for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape. • for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape. • for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in VCR mode. • for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators.
Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. VCR CAMERA MEMORY To output the beep instead of the melody. To cancel the melody and beep sound. z ON OFF To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCR’s remote control.
Resetting the date and time The clock is set at the factory to East Coast Standard time for the models sold in the United States, and to Japan, Hong Kong, New York or Panama time for other models. If you do not use your camcorder for about six months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 139). First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute.
— “Memory Stick” Operations — Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can record and play back still images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder or PC card adaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied).
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick” Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has been formatted in the FAT-format at factory. “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder • Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 107). Note that these images will be deleted if you format the “Memory Stick.” • Stick the supplied label on the labeling position to prevent the accidental erasure.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Inserting a “Memory Stick” (1) Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow. The “Memory Stick” compartment opens. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” in as far as it can go with its rounded corner facing up. Then, close the “Memory Stick” compartment. 1 2 Access lamp MEMORY OPEN Ejecting a “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” compartment in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. The “Memory Stick” comes out.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. Image quality is set to SUPER FINE mode at the factory. (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 to display the menu. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) (DCR-TRV20 only) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. The image is compressed to about 1/3. SFN appears on the screen. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE appears on the screen. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Selecting the image size – DCR-TRV20 only You can select either one of two image sizes: 1152×864 or 640×480. (In VCR mode, you can select only 640×480.) (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. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGE SIZE, then press the dial.
Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction Approximate number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 1152×864 image size and SUPER FINE are selected with DCR-TRV20 only.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can record still pictures 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 until the desired still picture appears. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: – Wide TV mode – Digital zoom – SteadyShot function – SUPER NIGHTSHOT – Fader – Picture effect – Digital effect – Title – Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.) – Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.) While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] (DCR-TRV20 only) When the image size is set to 1152 × 864, you can record up to four pictures continuously. When the image size is set to 640 × 480, you can record up to 16 pictures continuously.
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording VCR 1 OFF(CHG) POW ER MEMORY MENU MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY I MAGE S I ZE PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END 3 4 CAMERA 2 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS ON QUAL I TY I MAGE S I ZE PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END “Memory Stick” Operations MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY ON I MAGE S I ZE MULT I SCRN PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory photo recording Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the continuous or multi screen mode if you install it to the intelligent accessory shoe. Self-timer memory photo recording You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a “Memory Stick” on the top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. 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 picture you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY –.
Superimposing a still picture in a “Memory Stick” on a moving picture – MEMORY MIX Items to be adjusted M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture M.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV 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 mini DV tape is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the mini DV tape freezes.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. Titles have already recorded on mini DV tapes You cannot record the titles on “Memory Stick”s. The title does not appear while you are recording a still picture with 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.
Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV S VIDEO DV IN/OUT jack LANC i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) : Signal flow Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) (2) (3) (4) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save To stop or end copying Press MENU. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full “MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and the copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. Image size of still pictures Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images 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.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Image size 100-0006 640 Image number/ Total number of recorded images 6 / 100 MEMORY PLAY Print mark Protect indicator Data Directory Number, File Number Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR.
Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) 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. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a mini DV tape. Before operation •Insert mini DV 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 still image. Set the mini DV tape to playback pause.
Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick”s to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The still image is enlarged, and R r T t appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only 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. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected 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 to display the menu. , then press the dial.
Deleting images – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Deleting selected 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 delete (p. 113). (3) Press MEMORY DELETE with a sharp-pointed object. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
Deleting images Deleting all the images You can delete all the 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 to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” 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 to be printed out.
— Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8, Digital8, VHS, VHSC, S-VHS, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax or DV cassette. * There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory have (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette.
Usable cassettes Audio mode 12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, it can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
About 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. What is i.LINK? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable.
About i.LINK i.LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 55, 69. 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.
Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 134. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.
Troubleshooting Symptom The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The click of the shutter does not sound. Black bands appear when you record TV or computer screen. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 22) • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p.
Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom The power does not turn on. The end search function does not work. The end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged. The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time. The power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
Troubleshooting When operating using the “Memory Stick” – DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Symptom The “Memory Stick” does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect the image. You cannot write a print mark on the still image. The photo save function does not work. Additional Information You cannot format the “Memory Stick”. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY.
Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 77, 124) • The cassette memory is full. c Erase another title. (p. 80) • The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 15) • Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 77) The cassette label is not recorded. • The tape has no cassette memory.
Troubleshooting Symptom The melody or beep sounds for five seconds. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window. No function works though the power is on. Additional Information 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. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • Moisture condensation has occurred.
Self-diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current condition 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 code chart. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of your camcorder.
Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 139).
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 92). • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 11). BATTERY ONLY • • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are dirty (p. 139). FULL The tape cassette memory is full. • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 89).* You cannot dub new sound. • REC MODE REC MODE is set to LP (p. 89).* You cannot dub new sound. • TAPE There is no recorded portion on the tape. You cannot dub new sound. • “i.
Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad 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. When charging the battery pack, 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.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes.
Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video head To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head 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 LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation • 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 this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Maintenance information and precautions •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.
Specifications Video camera recorder System 142 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 LP: 1.
Specifications AC power adaptor Battery pack Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1,180 mA) Dimensions (approx.) 1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in. (38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 2.7 oz (76 g) Type Lithium ion Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2.7-3.6V Power consumption Approx. 45mA in the operating mode Approx. 130µA in the standby mode Dimensions (approx.) 2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in. (50 × 2.8 × 21.5 mm) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 0.
— Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 19) 2 Display window (p. 150) 3 OPEN button (p. 16) 4 PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) 5 EXPOSURE button (p. 43) 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 85) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.
Identifying the parts and controls H P I Q J K R L S M N T 8 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) qg Remote sensor 9 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 73) qh SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 29) 0 Focus ring (p. 44) qj Viewfinder (p. 19) qa FOCUS switch (p. 44) qk FADER button (p. 35) qs Camera recording lamp (p. 16) ql VOLUME buttons (p. 25) qd Microphone w; LCD BRIGHT +/– buttons (p. 18) qf Infrared rays emitter (p. 22, 29, 59) wa BACK LIGHT button (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ws wk wl wd e; ea wf es ed ef wg wh eh wj ej ws DISPLAY button (p. 26) wd Speaker wf LCD screen (p. 17) wg DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 38, 46) e; MEMORY INDEX button (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 114) ea MEMORY DELETE button (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 121) wh PB ZOOM button (p. 47, 118) es MEMORY MIX button (p. 106) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) wj RESET button (p. 133) ed END SEARCH button (p. 24) wk MEMORY +/– buttons (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ek rh el r; ra rs rj rk rd rl rf t; rg ta el Power zoom lever (p. 20) r; PHOTO button (p. 30, 100) ra BATT release button (p. 10) rs MEMORY OPEN button (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 95) rh Video control buttons (p. 25) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (record) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VCR. rd LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 16) rj NIGHTSHOT switch (p.
Identifying the parts and controls ts td th tj tk tl tf y; tg ts AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 28, 54, 67) tj DC IN jack (p. 11) td i (headphones) jack When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. tk DIGITAL I/O (LANC) control jack (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (LANC) control jack(DCR-TRV6 only) 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.
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. RMT-808 RMT-811 1 PHOTO button (p. 30, 100) 8 AUDIO DUB button (p. 75) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 26) 9 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 48) 3 Memory control buttons (p. 106) PLAY/INDEX/+/– button 0 DATA CODE button (p. 26) 9 qa 1 2 4 qf 5 6 qs qd 0 4 SEARCH MODE button (p. 49, 50, 52) 5 Video control buttons (p.
Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators A B C D E F G H M N O P Q 1 2 0 min — ST I LL 1 6 : 9W I DE NEG . ART AUTO 6 0 AWB F11 STBY + 0:1 2:3 4 1 2 min Z ERO S E T M E MO R Y END SEARCH 16B I T 100 - 0001 I J K L 150 1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 21, 124) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 21) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 20)/Exposure indicator (p. 43)/Data file name indicator (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) (p. 93) 4 Digital effect indicator (p.
Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) •In a dark place •In insufficient light •In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views •Shooting backlit subjects •In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 22) Low lux mode (p. 41) Sunset & moon mode (p. 41) BACK LIGHT (p. 21) Spotlight mode (p. 41) Beach & ski mode (p.
Index A, B I, J, K, L R AC power adaptor .................. 11 Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19 Audio dubbing ........................ 73 AUDIO MIX ............................ 87 Audio mode ............................. 89 AUTO SHTR ............................ 86 A/V connecting cable .................................... 28, 54, 67 BACK LIGHT .......................... 21 Battery pack ............................. 10 Beep .......................................... 91 BOUNCE ........................