Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s. Making the program 6,8 REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder. , (3) Press MENU and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in then press the dial (p. 209).
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) Erasing the program you have set 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 Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) Performing the program (Dubbing on a “Memory Stick”) (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select MEMORY, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes.
Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE 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 and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE in , then press the dial (p. 204). PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen. (3) Press PHOTO deeper.
Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE 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, eject a “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.
Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback 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. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. PB.
Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: – When playing back image data modified on your computer. – 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.
Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback 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. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX to display the index screen.
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback 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. VOLUME 2 PLAY PB “Memory Stick” Operations (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. PB.
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on “Memory Stick” is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. PB. (2) Press PLAY or (3) Press +/– to select the desired moving pictures.
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures 320 MOV00001 1/20 0 : 01 : 00 MPEG NX – –4–2002 JUL 12 : 05 –– –: 56 – Protect + CAM INDEX FN Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.) Data directory number/File number Recording date/time You can view recording date/time when you press DATA CODE on PAGE2. Various settings are not recorded.
Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tape You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to 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 images. Set the tape to playback pause. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder.
Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to tape During copying You cannot operate the following functions: – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY DELETE – MEMORY +/– Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause Memory playback stops. Image data modified on your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM 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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Press FN to display PAGE1 during the memory playback (p. 120).
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM is canceled when the following operations: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY +/– Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s The PB ZOOM 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.
Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW 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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3. (3) Press SLIDE SHOW. (4) Press START.
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection 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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index. (3) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears. (4) Press the image you want to protect.
Deleting images – DELETE You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) 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 FN to display PAGE1. (4) Press DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (5) Press OK.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX to display the index screen. (3) Press DEL. Then press the images you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted. (4) Press EXEC. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (5) Press OK.
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all images 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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in , then press the dial (p. 204). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. 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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Using the optional printer 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 describes the setup for print by selecting in the menu settings and the set up for print setup by selecting 9PIC PRINT on the touch panel on your camcorder. Before operation •Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
Using the optional printer Setting with the touch panel You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a “Memory Stick” in 9PIC PRINT. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3. (3) Press 9PIC PRINT. (4) Press the desired mode. SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS* Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick” You cannot print moving pictures.
— Viewing Images Using your Computer — Viewing images on your computer – Introduction There are the 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 eject the “Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s Memory Stick slot.
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction When connecting to a computer using the DV jack Your computer must have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read video signals. DV IN/OUT DV connector is marked on this side : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) When connecting to a computer using the USB jack There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL.
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction Notes on using your computer “Memory Stick” •“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.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB connector.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing “Memory Stick” images on the computer 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.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without 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.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 181 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer. 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.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users (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...
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver 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. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users 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 179. Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 179). To install and use the 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.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users (6) Select . Preview window (7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack USB connector 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.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 185. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. to ON in the menu settings (p. 207). Select USB STREAM in (3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 185, 186. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Capturing still images Preview window . and press it at the (2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to point you want to capture.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window (1) Select Thumbnail list widow . (2) Look at the preview window and click on changes to . you want to capture. at the first scene of the movie at the last scene you want to (3) Look at the preview window and click on 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.
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer – For Windows users 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 182. If any trouble occurs Close all running applications, then restart your computer.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer. (p. 179) 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.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users (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”. Desired file type Double-click in this order Still image “Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file Moving picture* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* * Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Disconnect the USB cable and eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). – For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows 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.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing “Memory Stick” images on the computer Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. 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. (3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver.
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Macintosh users Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images on your computer. (p. 194) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.
Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function 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. to ON with the SEL/PUSH (2) Press MENU, then select A/V t DV OUT in EXEC dial (p. 202). (3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
— Using the Network function — Accessing the network – DCR-TRV50 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press NETWORK. (Bluetooth) lamp lights up and Network Menu appears.
Accessing the network How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode Hold your camcorder with your hand through the grip belt to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the stylus supplied. After using the stylus Put it back in the holder. Hold the stylus correctly as shown in the illustration and insert it until it clicks.
— Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the default settings with the menu To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only), press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set.
Changing the default settings with the menu 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 PRINT SET 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. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. The POWER switch is the name of the switch on the DCR-TRV50.