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Miller Electric Coolmate V3 Work Light User Manual

1. POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch u MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE To suit your specific shooting requirement CAMERA p 58 MEMORY P EFFECT To add special effects like those in films or on VCR the TV to images p 54 65 CAMERA D EFFECT To add special effects using the various digital VCR functions p 55 66 CAMERA FLASH MODE ON To fire the flash optional regardless of the CAMERA brightness of the surrondings MEMORY AUTO To fire the flash automatically AUTO To fire the flash before recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon FLASH LVL HIGH To make the flash level higher than normal CAMERA NORMAL Normal setting MEMORY LOW To make the flash level lower than normal WHT BAL To adjust the white balance p 48 CAMERA MEMORY N S LIGHT ON To use the NightShot Light function p 34 CAMERA OFF To cancel the NightShot Light function MEMORY AUTO SHTR ON To automatically activate the electronic shutter CAMERA when shooting in bright conditions OFF To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions Note on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL You cannot adjust FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL if the external flash optional is not connected Note on FLASH LVL You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash optional is not compatible with the flash level 176 Changing the menu settings POWER
2. b a a Actual point you are trying to search for b Present point on the tape To stop searching Press W suoerodo gt peqAejd paouenpy 73 Searching for a photo PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 181 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows i DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN gt no indicator 4 Press Kk or BPI on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback Each time you press K lt or PI your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo To stop searching Press W Scanning photo 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears The indicator changes as follows gt TITLE SEARCH gt DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH no indicator PHOTO SCAN TITLE SEARCH is displayed when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings 3 Press k or PPI on the Remote Commander Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically To stop scanning Press W If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search photo scan function may not work
3. REMAIN REMAIN 56 2r ming MENU END MENU END DCR TRV25 TRV27 only 109 110 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1152 x 864 Records 1152 x 864 still images 4152 640x480 Records 640 x 480 still images Deo 320x240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures Ley 160x112 Records 160 x 112 moving pictures Hato Approximate number of still images you can record ona Memory Stick The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject Type of Memory Stick s Image quality Image size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB supplied optional optional optional optional SUPER FINE 1152 x 864 12images 25images 5limages 100 images 205 images 640 x 480 40 images 80images 160 images 325 images 650 images FINE 1152 x 864 25images 50 images 100 images 205 images 415 images 640 x 480 80 images 160 images 325 images 650 images 1310 images STANDARD 1152 x 864 37images 74images 150 images 300 images 600 images 640 x 480 120 images 240 images 485 images 980 images 1970 images Note If you record a 1152 x 864 still image with your camcorder and attempt to play back the data file on another device that does not support this image size th
4. DCR TRV25 TRV27 only Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording MEMORY SET MEMORY SET a STILL SET wr STILL SET IBURST OFF QUALITY NORMAL kJ IMAGESIZE O4 IMAGESIZE EXP _BRKTG RETURN RETURN MULTI SCRN MENU END MENU END MEMORY SET wr STILL SET IBURST QUALITY 4 IMAGESIZE RETURN MULTI SCRN MENU END If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full NI FULL appears on the screen and you cannot record a still image on this Memory Stick suogerdo opns own The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory Stick During recording images continuously The flash optional does not work When shooting with the self timer function or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images When selecting NORMAL Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper Release PHOTO to stop recording The effect of exposure bracketing EXP BRKTG The effect may not appear clearly on the LCD screen Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is recommended If there is space remaining on the Memory Stick for less than thre
5. video equipment and other peripherals When you use headphones the speaker connected to the video equipment This on your camcorder is silent jack has the same function as the jack f indicated as CONTROL L 33 MIC jack PLUG IN POWER red Connect an external microphone 27 S VIDEO jack p 75 optional This jack also accepts a 28 DC IN jack p 17 plug in power microphone 29 AUDIO VIDEO jack black p 75 95 Identifying parts and controls 34 35 36 37 38 MEMORY C C Coed e STOP REW PLAY FF PAUSE Co w w o Speaker 39 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever OPEN button p 26 p 29 40 MEMORY operation buttons p 121 LCD s reen p 20 MPEG gt Il ree a RESET button p 190 MEMORY PLAY button Q Video control buttons p 40 eee eo pad Q PENEN La MEMORY buttons a rewind MEMORY MIX button F B PLAY playback gt gt FF fastforward 41 Hooks for sholder strap Il PAUSE pause Except DCR TRV16 Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap 213 214 Identifying parts and controls 42 ENDSEARCH button p 37 43 DISPLAY button p 39 44 VOLUME buttons p 38 45 REC record button p 89 91 93 143 AUDIO DUB button p 96 7 PB ZOOM button p 67 145 8
6. You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images on Memory Stick You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a Memory Stick Charging an external flash optional does not work correctly 193 194 Additional Information Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types You can use DY mini DV cassettes only You cannot use any other E18 mm Hi E Hi8 B Digital8 VHS VHS WHS VHSC SMIS S VHS SWVHSIa S VHSC H Betamax EijBetal ED Betamax DV DV or Mu MICRO MV cassette There are two types of mini DV cassettes with cassette memory and without cassette memory Cassettes with cassette memory have the CII Cassette Memory mark We recommend you to use cassette with cassette memory IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles etc to this memory The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape If the tape has a blank portion at the beginning or between recorded portions titles may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly Perform the following to prevent a blank portion from being made on the tape Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you operate the following You have changed the cassette while recording You have played back the tape You have used the edi
7. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Play back the image you want to protect 3 Press MENU then select PROTECT in J with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 180 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to make the menu display disappear The Oom mark is displayed MEMORY SET 101200 MEMORY SET 101200 a STILL SET wm STILL SET MOVIE SET MOVIE SET tS PRINT MARK PRINT MARK fJ lt PROTECT FF PROTECT _ ON SLIDE SHOW A SLIDE SHOW DFF amp FILE NO amp FILE NO ec DELETE ALL ec DELETE ALL FORMAT FORMAT RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END MEMORY SET 10120 MEMORY SET 10120 RETURN p MENU END MENU END To cancel image protection Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The o indicator disappears Note Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick including the protected image data Before formatting a Memory Stick check its contents If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot protect images 148 Deleting images DELETE Except DCR TRV16 You can delete images stored in a Memory Stick You can
8. If lt S MEMORY STICK ERROR is displayed Reinsert the Memory Stick a few times The Memory Stick may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed If this occurs use another Memory Stick You can select the image quality mode in still image recording Using a Memory Stick Introduction Selecting the still image quality mode The default setting is FINE DCR TRV18 only The default setting is SUPER FINE DCR TRV25 TRV27 only 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU then select STILL SET in p 179 g with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality then press the dial MEMORY SET ur STILL SET e OFF CHG Aa CAMERA MEMORY BURST QUALITY lt lt IMAGESIZE PRETURN MENU END MEMORY SET W STILL SET BURST ER FINE MEMORY SET tw STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN MENU END SUP FINE STANDARD REMAIN 5I QUALITY 4 IMAGESIZE RETURN MENU END STANDARD REMAIN 170 suogerdo opns own 107 108 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Image quality setting
9. OVERLAP WIPE DOT b MONOTONE When fading in the picture gradually changes from black and white to color When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black and white Fade in only suoneied Bulpicoey psoueApy 51 52 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 m gt FADER M FADER BOUNCE MONOTONE OVERLAP no indicator 9 lt DOT WIPE The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all 2 Press START STOP The fader indicator stops flashing then light up After fade in out ends your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode START STOP To cancel the fader function Before pressing START STOP press FADER until the indicator disappears Note You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function Also you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions Digital effect Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode except DCR TRV16 Tape Photo recording Interval recording Frame recording When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY exce
10. 100 0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing e The file is corrupted e The file is unreadable e You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture p 124 C 21 00 Self diagnosis display p 191 amp The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing e The battery is nearly dead Depending on the operating conditions environment and battery condition the J indicator may flash even if there are approximately five to 10 minutes remaining Moisture condensation has occurred Fast flashing e Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open p 202 Warning indicator as to cassette memory Slow flashing e No cassette with cassette memory is inserted p 194 I Warning indicator as to Memory Stick Slow flashing e No Memory Stick is inserted Fast flashing e The Memory Stick is not readable on your camcorder p 105 e The image cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick 3 Warning indicator as to Memory Stick formatting 2 Fast flashing e Memory Stick is not formatted correctly p 180 e The Memory Stick data is corrupted p 105 a Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing e The tape is near the end e No tape is inserted e The write protect tab on the cassette is exposed red p 25 Fast flashing e The cassette has ru
11. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA and sets the appropriate shutter speed STILL LUMI suoneido Bulpicosy psoueapy 55 Using special effects Digital effect 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Press MENU then select D EFFECT in WI with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 176 2 Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial In the STILL and LUMI modes the still image when pressing the dial is recorded in the memory 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect then press the dial The bars appear in the following modes STILL FLASH LUMI and TRAIL The more bars there are on the screen the stronger the digital effect Items to be adjusted STILL The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture FLASH Frame by frame playback LUMI The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture TRAIL The time until the incidental image vanishes SLOW SHTR Shutter speed The larger the shutter speed number the slower the shutter speed becomes OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary MANUAL SET MANUAL SET D_EFFECT 4D EFFECT MANUAL SET 4 PROGRAM STILL FLASH a LUMI TRAIL RAIL SLOW SHTR SL
12. PAUSEMODE PAUSE PAUSEMODE PAUSE IR TEST EC IR TEST PRETURN PB RETURN MENU END MENU END ENNO 6upa Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your VCR To cancel recording pause Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is II Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is B 3 Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR Set the devices about 30 cm 12 in apart and remove any obstacles between the devices Infrared rays emitter Remote sensor A V connecting cable supplied 81 82 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 4 Confirming VCR operation Insert a recordable tape into the VCR then set to recording pause Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial If the VCR starts recording the setting is correct When recording is finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 EDITSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT ENGAGE IR SETUP REC PAUSE PAUSEMODE IR TE 4l URN RETURN XECUTE MENU END When the VCR does not ope
13. TAPE TITLE TAPE TITLE M FARTI 67890 ABCDE ABCDE 12345 KLMNO FGHIJ FGHIJ 67890 ParsT KLMNO KLIMNO uvwxy SET PQRST PORST Z amp 7 UVWXY uvwxY SET Z amp 7 Z amp 7 MENU MENU END MENU END 103 104 Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select 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 cassette to lock You cannot label the tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory becomes full In this case delete data you do not need If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed up to four titles also appear When the indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full indicates the number of characters you can select for the label To erase the character Press The last character is erased To enter a space Select Z amp then select the blank part Erasing all the data in cassette memory You can erase all the data in cassette memory at once 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Pre
14. 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 Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet b a b Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view the playback picture on a TV it must be an NTSC system based TV with the AUDIO VIDEO input jack The following shows TV color systems used overseas NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil uOReULOJU jeuonippY PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Simple setting of clock by time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings See page 184 for more information 201 202 Maintenance information and precautions Moistur
15. 10 Quick Start Guide Recording on a Memory Stick Except DCR TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a Memory Stick of your camcorder See the page in parentheses y for more information 1 Connecting the power cord p 22 Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors p 16 Open the DC IN jack cover A Connect the plug with its A mark facing up Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot as far as it can go with the mark facing up as illustrated When ejecting the Memory Stick press the Memory Stick once lightly 3 Recording a still image on a Memory Stick p 112 1 Remove the lens cap Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button Make sure that the LOCK Open the LCD switch is set to the left panel while TN unlock position pressing OPEN rE LOCK switch The picture 4 YX a appears on the screen JATE OrressPHOTO rress PHOTO View finder lightly deeper When the LCD panel is closed use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight p 29 When you purchase your camcorder the clock setting is set to off If you want to record the date and time for a picture set the clock before recording p 23 Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD screen p 137 1 Set the POWER switc
16. Blue chroma key blue background to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image suogerdo PPAS own The fewer bars there are on the screen the stronger the effect 7 Press PHOTO deeper to start recording The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears 123 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Still image z j To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following Press MEMORY before step 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To change the mode setting Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX Notes e You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s e When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder During recording You cannot change the mode setting When recording images on a Memory Stick using the MEMORY MIX function The PROGRAM AE function does not work The indicator flashes The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder is already
17. C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F What is InfoLITHIUM The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery InfoLITHIUM M series battery packs have the CD infourrHium Q mark InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation i g i 21 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 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug s A mark facing up 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor 3 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source wall outlet as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the set itself has been turned off Notes e The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder e The DC IN jack has source priority This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet Using a car ba
18. Note When displaying the index screen the number appears above each image This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the Memory Stick These numbers are different from the data file names p 105 Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen 139 Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback Except DCR TRV16 You can play back moving pictures recorded on a Memory Stick You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed 3 Press MEMORY to select the desired moving pictures MEMORY To display the previous image MEMORY To display the following image 4 Press MPEG B gt Ill or SEL PUSH EXEC dial to start playback 5 To adjust the volume press either of the two buttons on VOLUME To turn the volume down To turn the volume up e OFF CHG Jj CERA CHEMORY To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG B gt Ill or SEL PUSH EXEC dial Note You may not be able to play back images properly in the following cases When playing back on your camcorder image data modified on your compu
19. Table of contents Recording moving pictures on a Memory Stick MPEG movie recording 125 Recording pictures from a tape as a MOVING picture seess 128 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick S 0 132 Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE 0 cccetcecteneeseencteee 135 Viewing still images Memory Photo playback 137 Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback 140 Copying images recorded on Memory Stick s to a tape 143 Enlarging still images recorded ona Memory Stick Memory PB ZOOM nsss 145 Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW c ccccce 147 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection 148 Deleting images DELETE 149 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK 10 0 ceeceeeceeteeeeeees 151 Using the optional printer 152 Viewing Images Using Your Computer Viewing images with your computer Introduction ccceccceeeeeeeees 154 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users 0000 157 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer For Windows users 0 00 165 Viewing images recorded ona Memory Stick with your computer For Windows users except DCR TRV16 ccececees 169 Connecting your camcorder to you
20. 19 20 BATT release button p 16 21 Intelligent accessory shoe p 94 SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 23 22 LOCK switch p 26 START STOP button p 26 23 POWER switch p 17 DC IN jack cover 24 Access lamp p 106 25 Memory Stick slot p 106 e Intelligent Accessory Shoe Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe e The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light microphone or printer e The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information e The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw e To remove an accessory loosen the screw and then press down and pull out the accessory aua Jy PIND Except DCR TRV16 211 212 Identifying parts and controls Y D aO age TD w GA Ve Dam pe al NN 2s ran 26 LANC control jack blue 30 Y USB jack LANC stands for Local Application e z Control Bus System The control jack is ott DV IN OUT jack p 76 used for controlling the tape transport of B2 Q headphones jack green
21. C 04 0 e You are using a battery pack that is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack gt Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 197 C 21 e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 202 C22 e The video heads are dirty gt Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette optional p 203 C 31 C 32 Bunooyse qnoiL e A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder gt Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack After reconnecting the power supply operate your camcorder E 20 E 61 0 E 62 e A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5 digit code example E 61 10 If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 191 192 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder check the following See the page in parentheses for more information Warning indicators 100 0001 mao we N ba a C 21 00 ON on SJ
22. It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the W wide angle after focusing at the T telephoto position When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the W wide angle position c changes as follows A when recording a distant subject a when the subject is too close to focus on 61 Interval recording You can make a time lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering gradual appearances etc with this function Example 1s 1s a b 9 min 59 s c a REC TIME b Waiting time c INTERVAL 1 In the standby mode press MENU Select INT REC in J with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 177 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial 3 Set INTERVAL and REC TIME Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time then press the dial The time 30SEC gt 1MIN gt 5MIN lt gt 10MIN Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time then press the dial The time 0 5SEC 1SEC gt 1 5SEC gt 2SEC Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to e
23. LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE z DEMO MODE DEMO MODE z DEMO MODE k ZMP RETURN RETURN ere Te ere 2 MENU END MENU END MENU END 6 SETUP MENU SETUP MENU w CLOCK SET w CLOCKSET JUL4 2002 USB STREAM USB STREAM 5 30 00 PM LTR SIZE LTR SIZE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ET 4 2002 JUL 4 yo F DEMO MODE DEMO MODE M RETURN Ep RETURN g 30 PM ETC 2 MENU END MENU END 23 24 Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows 1995 lt lt 2002 lt 2079 t If you do not set the date and time and are recorded on the data code of the tape and the Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12 hour cycle e 12 00 AM stands for midnight e 12 00 PM stands for noon Step 3 Inserting a cassette 1 Prepare the power supply 2 Slide La OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens 3 Push the center of the cassette back to insert the cassette Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with f the window facing up j
24. MENU button p 175 9 EXPOSURE button p 60 0 BACK LIGHT button p 33 A P Sa E D Identifying parts and controls 51 Battery pack p 16 55 Lens cap p 26 52 La OPEN EJECT lever p 25 56 Tripod receptacle 3 Make sure that the length of the tripod 53 Cassette lid screw is less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch 54 Cassette compartment Otherwise you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder aua PNO 215 Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder oy e e SI 1 PHOTO button p 43 6 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to 2 DISPLAY button p 39 control the camcorder after turning on 3 SEARCH MODE button p 70 the camcorder 4 kea gt gt i buttons p 70 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 69 5 Tape transport buttons p 40 8 START STOP button p 26 9 DATA CODE button p 39 10 Power zoom button p 30 To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the and in the battery compartment Notes on the Remote Commander e Point the remote s
25. Set the POWER switch to VCR 9 Select USB STREAM in E to ON in the menu settings p 183 10 With the CD ROM inserted connect the Y USB jack of the camcorder and computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder Your computer recognizes the camcorder and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts USB jack 4 Push into the end USB cable supplied 160 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 My Computer ImageMixer Sonyhcb sys and click OK Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick Except DCR TRV16 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in amp to NORMAL in the menu settings The default setting is NORMAL 1 Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 2 Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY 3 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your computer using the supplied USB cable USB MODE appears on the LC
26. Start Program PIXELA ImageMixer PIXELA ImageMixer Ver 1 0 for Sony 5 Click on the screen J yndwuop no bun sebew BuIMIA The PIXELA ImageMixer Ver 1 0 for Sony startup screen appears on your computer The title screen is displayed 6 Select Preview window GE 165 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer For Windows users 7 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the USB jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable Y USB jack Jha 2 SA USB jack Push into the end Y USB cable supplied 8 Press B to start playback The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer Viewing pictures live from your camcorder 1 Follow the steps 1 2 on page 165 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Select USB STREAM in B to ON in the menu settings p 183 3 Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 165 and 166 The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer Capturing still images Preview window Thumbnail list widow BAO 1 Select 2 Looking at the preview window move the cursor to and press it at the point you want to capture The still image on the screen is captured Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window 166 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer For Windows
27. The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to the TV Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time The indicator may not be correct depending on the conditions in which you are playing back When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed Various playback modes To operate video control buttons set the POWER switch to VCR To play back pause view a still image Press Il during playback To resume normal playback press B gt or II To advance the tape Press in the stop mode To resume normal playback press B To rewind the tape Press lt 4 in the stop mode To resume normal playback press B To change the playback direction Press lt on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction To resume normal playback press B To locate a scene monitoring the picture picture search Keep pressing lt lt or gt gt during playback To resume normal playback release the button To monitor high speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape skip scan Keep pressing lt lt while rewinding or gt while advancing the tape To resume rewinding or advancing release the button To view the picture at slow speed slow playback Press B on the Remote Commander during playback For slow playback in the reverse direction
28. To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip steps 3 and 4 Press Ml on your camcorder when you want to stop inserting 93 Audio dubbing If you connect audio equipment you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12 bit mode by specifying the start and end points The original sound will not be erased Select one of the following connections to add audio Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack PLUG IN POWER ZZ Signal flow Microphone optional You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with the A V connecting cable Recorded sound is not output from the speaker Check the sound by using a TV or headphones Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe 94 Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO VIDEO jack Audio equipment LINE OUT L R AUDIO L t AUDIO R Red Do not connect the video yellow plug 6unipa lt Signal flow A V connecting cable supplied Dubbing with the built in microphone No connection is necessary Note When dubbing with the AUDIO VIDEO jack or the built in microphone pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO VIDEO jack Check the recorded picture on the screen You can check the recorded sound by using headphones If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take preced
29. ay USB Device 8 Sound video and game controllers ESS Solol PCI AudioDrive WDM USB Audio Device 2 System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller USB Composite Device oot Hul Windows 98SE Windows Me Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Device Manager Action View e Computer 3 Disk drives Display adapters DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers Floppy disk drives Sy IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 3 Keyboards TA Mice and other pointing devices Modems Monitors Y Other devices i Composite USB Device te Ports COM amp LPT a Sound video and game controllers 2 Audio Codecs Crystal SoundFusion tm Crystal SoundFusion tm Blaster Interface Crystal SoundFusion tm Game Port lt Crystal SoundFusion tm SPuD3 Inferface Crystal SoundFusion tm WDM Interface Legacy Audio Drivers Legacy Video Capture Devices t Media Control Devices lt USB Audio Device 2 Video Codecs System devices 3 Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel 82371 AB EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller USB Composite Device USB Root Hub O 8 8 S 2 o 2 Device Manager File Action View Help e 4 amp 2 a JAPAN 2H1INL2SID 1g Computer Hs Disk drives H 3 Display adapters Hib DVD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers A Floppy disk dri
30. pressed W To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made The Memory Stick is not inserted The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK When Memory Stick does not have enough space to record LOW MEMORY appears on the screen However you can record pictures up to the time indicated Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE Except DCR TRV16 Using the search function you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence Before operation e Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press MENU to display the menu Select PHOTO SAVE in J with SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 180 PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen 3 Press PHOTO deeper The still images from the tape are recorded on the Memory Stick The number of still images copied is displayed END is displayed when copying ends PHOTO SAVE PP 0 00 00 00 PHOTO SAVE 415 CatoSTO SAVING 0 MENU END MENU END MEMORY SET PHOTO SAVE 0 00 00 00 W STILL SET
31. suogerdo opns own eae T kO e Eni z FILE NO PHOTO BUTTON RETURN 2 MENU END PHOTO START MENU END yD To stop copying Press MENU or W When the Memory Stick becomes full MEMORY FULL appears on the screen and copying stops Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2 135 Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder As well do not turn the power off or eject a Memory Stick Otherwise image data may become damaged If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings When you change Memory Stick s during copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous Memory Stick 136 Viewing still images Memory Photo playback Except DCR TRV16 You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is dis
32. 114 Data code 39 Date search raat DEMO 183 DIGITAL EFFECT 55 66 Digital program editing Digital zoom DISPLAY 39 DOT sssttiieseeennvcues SL Dual sound track tape 195 E EDITSEARCH cesseesseeseeseeees 37 END SEARCH 37 41 EXP BRKTG 114 Expos te ieies 60 F G H FADER suina retain 51 Fade in7 OCG news sciieay 51 Flash motion 55 FOCUS INFINITY 61 Formatii unnec 180 Frame recording sccsceseeoes 64 Full charge 17 Grip strap 210 Headphone jack 212 Heads 203 HiFi SOUND auian 178 Image protection Image quality mode m ge SIZE coriis 109 INDEX Multiple display 139 InfoLITHIUM battery 197 Infrared rays emitter Insert editing 0 Intelligent accessory shoe 211 Interval recording 62 JPE Gunne 105 Labeling a cassette 103 LANC jack 212 Luminance key ccseeee 55 M N Main sound sious 195 Manual focus 61 Memory chroma key 120 Memory luminance key 120 MEMORY MIX ccesessessees 120 Memory PB ZOOM nsss 145 Memory Photo recording 112 Memory Stick 105 Menu settings 175 Memory overlap 120 M FADER 51 Mirror mode Moisture condensation MONOTONE MPEG MPEG movie recording 125 MULTI SCRN NIGHTSHOT y NORMAL sssssssssssssssssssrsssssss Norma
33. 15 42 22 FoREC 0 00 00 adam Lt b a The recording time that can be recorded on the Memory Stick b This indicator is displayed for five seconds after pressing START STOP This indicator is not recorded To stop recording Press START STOP 128 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Notes e Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from a tape to Memory Stick s e Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit Also do not turn the power off or eject a Memory Stick Otherwise image data may become damaged Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles onto Memory Stick s Titles do not appear while you are recording moving pictures with START STOP Recording date time The recording data date time when it is recorded on a Memory Stick is recorded Various settings are not recorded Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick If XI AUDIO ERROR is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded Connect the A V connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the imag p 130 suogerdo PPAS own 129 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from external equ
34. 4 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the cassette compartment The cassette compartment automatically goes down 5 After the cassette compartment going down completely close the lid until it if clicks L OPEN EJECT To eject a cassette Follow the procedure above and take out the cassette in step 3 Notes e Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly Doing so may cause a malfunction e The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other than the PusH mark When you use a cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly p 194 To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark IE mamm When ejecting a cassette Do not press EDITSEARCH 25 26 Recording Basics Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you 1 Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it 2 Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette See Step 1 to Step 3 for more information p 16 to p 25 3 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button This sets your camcorder to the standby mode 4 To open the LCD panel press OPEN The viewfinder automatically turns off 5 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The
35. 610 g 1 Ib 5 oz DCR TRV18 620 g 1 lb 5 oz DCR TRV25 640 g 1 lb 6 oz DCR TRV27 660 g 1 lb 7 oz main unit only DCR TRV16 700 g 1 I DCR TRV18 710 g 1 lb 9 oz DCR TRV25 740 g 1 Il DCR TRV27 760 g 1 Ib 10 oz including the battery pack cassette DVM60 and lens cap Supplied accessories See page 15 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Output voltage DC OUT 8 4 V 1 5 A in the operating mode Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 125 x 39 x 62 mm 5x 19 16 x 21 2 in w h d excluding projecting parts Mass approx 280 g 9 8 oz excluding power cord Battery pack DCR TRV16 TRV18 NP FM 30 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC7 2V Capacity 5 0 Wh 700 mAh Dimensions approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 19 16 x 13 16 x 21 4 in w h d Mass approx 65 g 2 3 oz Type Lithium ion DCR TRV25 TRV27 NP FM 50 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC7 2V Capacity 8 5 Wh 1 180 mAh Dimensions approx 38 2 x 20 5 x 55 6 mm 19 16 x 13 16 x 21 4 in w h d Mass approx 76 g 2 7 oz Type Lithium ion Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 Memory Flash memory 8 MB MSA 8A Operating voltage 2 7 3 6V Power consumption Approx 45 mA in the operating mode Approx 130 p
36. 77 80 Quasar 6 16 17 77 78 Daewoo 26 40 77 RCA PROSCAN 7 8 16 40 41 42 77 78 83 DBX 21 33 35 101 Dimensia 8 Realistic 22 36 37 77 80 88 Emerson 26 48 59 70 80 81 82 Sansui 21 Fisher 36 37 44 45 Singer 73 Funai 80 Samsung 24 24 32 32 41 94 94 General Electric 8 32 77 94 101 Sanyo 26 36 37 47 Goldstar LG 47 Scott 22 23 24 28 32 37 40 41 GO VIDEO 71 Sharp 88 89 Hitachi 8 42 78 Shintom 73 HQ 40 Signature 2000 80 89 Instant Replay 77 78 Sylvania 77 78 80 83 JC Penny 8 21 33 35 36 42 77 Symphonic 80 JVC 12 13 14 21 33 35 Tashiro 47 Kenwood 21 33 35 47 Tatung 21 33 35 LXI Sears 36 37 42 44 45 47 49 80 Teac 21 33 35 80 Magnavox 17 77 78 83 Technics 77 78 Marantz 21 33 35 Toshiba 7 40 49 Marta 47 Wards 37 47 88 89 95 Memorex 37 77 Yamaha 21 33 35 36 Minolta 8 42 Zenith 95 TV VCR component Note on IR SETUP codes Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 2 Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR then press the dial Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 EDITSET
37. Edition Professional Select Start Control Panel System Hardware and click the Device Manager button If there is no System inside Pick a category after clicking Control Panel click Switch to classic view instead Windows 2000 Professional Select My Computer Control Panel System gt Hardware tab and click the Device Manager button Windows 98SE Windows Me Select My Computer Control Panel System and click Device Manager Select and delete the underlined devices 2 x System Properties 2 x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection View devices by type View devices by connection m Eg COROM H E Disk drives fy Hard disk controllers 3 Keyboard E 3 Mouse 8 Network adapters ag Other devices i a Composite USB Device 8 8 Sound video and game controllers 8 USB Audio Device ce EA System devices E Properties Refresh Remove Print Properties Refresh Remove Print Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel 823714B EB PCI to USB Universal Hast Controller USB Composite Device USB Root Hub Computer H E Disk drives Floppy disk controllers amp Hard disk controllers E et Keyboard H D Mouse EY Other devices
38. In the recording standby set PHOTO REC in J to TAPE in the menu settings p 177 except DCR TRV16 2 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE indicator appears Recording does not start yet To change the still image release PHOTO and then press and hold PHOTO lightly 3 Press PHOTO deeper The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed CAPTURE SLL Recording images with self timer except DCR TRV16 1 Set PHOTO REC in J to TAPE in the menu settings p 177 2 Follow steps 1 and 4 on page 45 Notes e During tape photo recording you cannot change the mode or setting e When recording a still image do not shake your camcorder The image may fluctuate e The tape photo recording does not work while using the following functions The O indicator flashes Fader Digital effect Recording still images on a tape Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording The picture may fluctuate when you play back the still images on other equipment This is not a malfunction To use tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder records a picture on the screen immediately To use
39. To edit using the VCR send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR When you connect using the A V connecting cable follow the procedure below 1 to 4 to send the control signal correctly 1 Set the IR SETUP code Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder Turn the power of the connected VCR on then set the input selector to LINE When you connect a video camera recorder set its power switch to VCR VTR Press MENU Select VIDEO EDIT in Ete with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 184 torn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE then press the dial except DCR TRV16 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select IR then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP then select IR SETUP code of your VCR then press the dial Check the code in About IR SETUP code p 80 O00 OTHERS OTHERS VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 DATA CODE DATA CODE EDIT SET BEEP BEEP CONTROL MIR COMMANDER ADJ TEST i LINK DISPLAY CUT IN VIDEO EDIT PRE COMMANDER DISPLAY D VIDEO EDIT RETURN jp Sedaaa CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN MENU END MENU END MENU gt END OTHERS VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 08 551 DATA CODE MARK 1 N yao EDIh D 09 59 09 BEEP CONTROL
40. U S A Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR TRV25 DCR TRV27 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ07649 U S A Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Memory Stick This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 r
41. a fully charged state or the battery pack is frequently used Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time e The J mark indicating that there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes How to store the battery pack e If the battery pack is not used for a long time do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function 1 Fully charge the battery 2 Discharge on your electronic equipment 3 Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry cool place e To use the battery pack up on your camcorder leave your camcorder in the recording standby mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted Battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes When the available battery time is shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life Buy a new battery pack e The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack About 1 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 vi
42. be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder Depending on the analog video unit the image may contain noise or incorrect colors e You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID 2 system e You can capture images and sound with an S video cable optional instead of the A V connecting cable supplied If your computer has a USB jack You can connect using a USB cable but images may not be transferred smoothly 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 default settings can partially be changed First select the icon then the menu item and then the mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA VCR or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 press MENU 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon then press the dial to set 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial to set 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode then press the dial to set 5 If you want to change other items select lt 2 RETURN and press the dial then repeat steps 2 to 4 For details see Selecting the mode setting of each item p 176 CAMERA MANUAL SET 4 PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D
43. cable supplied with your camcorder Open your computer s Device Manager Windows 2000 Professional Select My Computer Control Panel System Hardware and click the Device Manager button Other OS Select My Computer Control Panel System and click Device Manager Select Other devices Select the device prefixed with the Ex Sony Handycam Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG on your camcorder and then disconnect the USB cable Restart your computer ugn mark and delete Step2 Install the USB driver on the supplied CD ROM Perform the entire procedure described in Installing the USB driver on page 159 Viewing images recorded on a tape with 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 with your computer p 159 To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators For Windows XP Home Edition Professional you must be authorized as Administrators Viewing images recorded on a tape 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load 2 Connect the AC power adaptor and insert a tape into your camcorder 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR Select USB STREAM in amp to ON in the menu settings p 183 4 Select
44. camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE e The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE function Color Slow Shutter Slow shutter OLD MOVIE BOUNCE e While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON the PROGRAM AE function does not work The indicator flashes e When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY except DCR TRV16 Sports lesson mode does not work The indicator flashes While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes If this happens cancel the PROGRAM AE function PORTRAIT SPORTS 59 60 Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure Normally exposure is automatically adjusted Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases When the subject is backlit When the subject is too bright against the background When recording dark pictures e g night scenes faithfully 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 press EXPOSURE The exposure indicator appears 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness To return to the automatic exposure mode Press E
45. destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode The meanings of the file names are as follows JOU stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 For Windows Me users The drive recognising your camcorder is E Et Desktop H A My Documents B A My Computer He 3 Floppy 4 amp Local Disk C Folder containing still image data Compact Disc D Removable Disk E DECIM CI 100MSDCF B C MSSONY C MoMLoon1 Folder containing moving picture data 1 0 Folder File Meaning 100MSDCF DSCOHOOO JPG Still image file MOMLO001 MOVOOOOO MPG Moving picture file Disconnect the USB cable and remove 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 2 After the Safe to remove message appears disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF CHG 170 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users Except DCR TRV16 When connecting to a computer u
46. down from 10 with a beep In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep gets faster then recording starts automatically START STOP CAMERA SET SELFTIMER M RETURN MENU END suogerdo PpS own To stop the countdown Press START STOP To restart the countdown press START STOP again To cancel self timer Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode You cannot cancel self timer with the Remote Commander Note The self timer is automatically canceled when Self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF CHG or VCR 127 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Except DCR TRV16 Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a Memory Stick Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a Memory Stick Before operation e Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press B gt The picture recorded on the tape is played back And press Ill at the scene where you want to start recording from 3 Press START STOP on your camcorder Picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick For more information about recording time see page 111 50min WMS PB 0
47. enlarged to about twice its size and 4 appear on the screen 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image then press the dial The image moves downwards g The image moves upwards 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image then press the dial The image moves leftward Turn the dial upwards _ The image moves rightward Turn the dial downwards 5 Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever You can enlarge the image from about 1 1 times up to five times its size W Decreases the zoom ratio T Increases the zoom ratio suogerdo PpS own PB ZOOM 165 Qx 2 0 MEMORY PLAY 169 MEMORY PLAY lt gt EXEC EXEC f To cancel PB ZOOM mode Press PB ZOOM 145 Enlarging still images recorded on a Memory Stick Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM mode is canceled when the following buttons are pressed MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY Moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s The PB ZOOM mode does not work To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on Memory Stick s Press the PHOTO button to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM Images are recorded at 640 x 480 size To copy the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM to a tape See page 143 146 Playing back images in a continuou
48. lightly in the playback mode The cassette stops momentarily Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles on Memory Stick s Titles do not appear on the screen while you are recording a still image with PHOTO Recording date time The recording data date time when it is recorded on a Memory Stick is recorded Various settings are not recorded Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button Recording a still image from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in Etc to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Play back the recorded tape or turn the TV on to see the desired program The image of the external equipment is displayed on the screen 3 Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 117 Using the A V connecting cable OUT S VIDEO 7 VIDEO amp S VIDEO im AUDIO VIDEO A V connecting cable supplied Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not n
49. moving pictures on a Memory Stick p 140 e Viewing images recorded ona i 7 Memory Stick using the USB cable Capturing images on p 169 173 your computer e Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable p 165 e Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable p 166 e Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer p 174 Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode BACK LIGHT p 33 NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter p 34 e PROGRAM AE p 58 e Adjusting the exposure manually p 60 Functions for giving images more impact e Digital zoom p 30 The default setting is OFF To zoom greater than 10x select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings e Fader p 51 e Picture effect p 54 e Digital effect p 55 e Titles p 98 e MEMORY MIX p 120 Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings e Landscape p 58 eSports lesson p 58 e Manual focus p 61 Functions for using after recording e END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec Review p 37 DATA CODE p 39 e Tape PB ZOOM p 67 Memory PB ZOOM p 145 e ZERO SET MEMORY p 69 e TITLE SEARCH p 70 e Digital program editing p 78 132 Except DCR TRV16 sainzee4 UPN Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide Recording on a tape occ 8 Record
50. operate e A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time gt Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct p 17 continued on the following page 187 188 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The cassette cannot be removed from the holder e The power supply is disconnected gt Connect it firmly p 16 22 e The battery is dead gt Use a charged battery pack p 16 17 The B and amp indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 202 CI indicator does not appear when using a cassette with cassette memory e The gold plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty gt Clean the gold plated connector p 196 Remaining tape indicator is not displayed The C REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings gt Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator p 182 When operating using the Memory Stick Except DCR TRV16 Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The Memory Stick does not function The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY gt Set it to MEMORY p 107 e The Memory Stick is not inserted gt Insert a Memory Stic
51. operation e The unit becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction e Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating About care and storage of the lens e Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instancess When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside e Store the lens in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold from occurring periodically perform the above We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time uoneuuojuj eUCIPpy Battery pack e Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function e To prevent accident from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Keep the battery pack away from fire e Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight e Keep the battery pack dry e Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock e Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack e Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely 205 206 Maintenance information and precautions Notes on dry bat
52. or NIGHTSHOT is set to ON unnatural colors gt Set it to OFF p 34 The picture appears too bright and e NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place the subject does not appear on the gt Set it to OFF p 34 screen e BACK LIGHT is activated gt Deactivate it p 33 You cannot record still images on a e PHOTO REC is set to TAPE in the menu settings Memory Stick in standby mode or gt Set it to MEMORY p 177 while recording on tape You cannot record still images on a e PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in the menu settings tape gt Set it to TAPE p 177 The click of the shutter does not e BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings sound gt Set it to MELODY or NORMAL p 184 Black bands appear when you gt Set the STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings record TV or computer screen p 177 Except DCR TRV16 In the playback mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a e The POWER switch is not set to VCR video control button is pressed gt Set it to VCR p 38 The playback button does not work The cassette has run out of tape gt Rewind the tape p 40 There are horizontal lines on the e The video heads may be dirty picture or the playback picture is not gt Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette optional clear or does not appear p 203 No sound or only a low sound is e The stereo tape is played back with HiFi
53. or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures 1 Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load 2 Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder 3 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY 4 Connect the USB jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your computer using the supplied USB cable USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder 5 Double click the Memory Stick icon on the desktop The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed 6 Select and double click the desired image file from the folder Desired file type Double click in this order Still image Decim folder 100msdcf folder gt Image file Moving picture Mssony folder gt Mom10001 folder Image file Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick the image and sound may break off Disconnect the USB cable and remove the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF CHG Follow the procedure below 1 Close all running applications Make sure that the access lamp of your camcorder is not lit 2 Drag the Memory Stick icon into the Trash Alternatively select the Memory Stick icon by clicking on it and then select Eject disk from the Special menu at the top l
54. p 107 NIGHTSHOT p 34 SUPER NIGHTSHOT p 34 COLOR SLOW SHUTTER p 34 Warning p 192 aua PNO Tape counter p 32 Time code p 32 Self diagnosis p 191 Tape photo p 46 Memory photo p 112 Image number p 138 142 Remaining tape p 32 Memory playback p 138 142 ZERO SET MEMORY p 69 END SEARCH p 37 Self timer p 36 45 116 127 A V DV p 174 DV IN p 91 D Except DCR TRV16 217 Identifying parts and controls 24 Audio mode p 182 25 Data file name p 124 Time p 23 26 Video flash ready This indicator appears when you use the video flash light optional 27 Continuous mode p 114 28 Remaining battery time p 17 Tape counter p 32 Memory counter Time code p 32 Self diagnosis p 191 29 FULL charge p 17 D Except DCR TRV16 2 This indicator appears when the MEMORY MIX functions work 218 Index A B AC power adaptor 17 Adjusting viewfinder 3 29 Audio dubbing 94 AUDIO MIX eg eieiei 178 Audio mode uu 182 AUTO SHUTTER 176 BACK LIGHT a93 Battery pack cecseeeeseeseens 16 Beep issnin BOUNCE a BURSE AREE C D Camera chroma key 120 Cassette memory Charging battery Charging built in rechargeable battery 203 Clock set is Color slow shutter 0 34 Continuous nosses
55. pack can be used becomes shorter We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots Use the large capacity battery pack NP FM70 QM71 FM90 FM91 QM91 optional e Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster We recommend using the large capacity battery pack NP FM70 QM71 FM90 FM91 QM91 optional e Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused e Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time and make a trial recording before the actual recording e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant uoReULOJU jeuonippY 197 198 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Remaining battery time indicator e If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct Note however that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in
56. position 2 Play back the image you want to write a print mark 3 Press MENU then select PRINT MARK in KJ with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 180 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 5 Press MENU to make the menu display disappear The GY mark is displayed beside the image with a print mark MEMORY SET T MEMORY SET STILL SET w STILL SET MOVIE SET MOVIE SET we PRINT MARK OFF PRINT MARK ON 4 PROTECT SLIDE SHOW amp FILE NO ere DELETE ALL FORMAT suogerdo PPRS Mown RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END MEMORY SET 101209 am STILL SET MOVIE SET tet PRINT MARI a PROTECT SLIDE SHOW amp FILE NO ee DELETE ALL P FORMAT PRETURN MENU END To cancel writing of print marks Select OFF in step 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The GY mark disappears from the image If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images Moving pictures You cannot write print marks on moving pictures While the file name is flashing You cannot write the print mark on images 151 Using the optional printer Except DCR TRV16 You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper For details refer to the operating instructions of the printer There are various ways of print
57. press lt then press B on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press B Playing back a tape To view pictures at double speed Press x2 on the Remote Commander during playback For double speed playback in the reverse direction press lt then press x2 on the Remote Commander To resume normal playback press B To view pictures frame by frame Press IIB on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode For frame by frame playback in the reverse direction press lt All To resume normal playback press B To search the last scene recorded END SEARCH Press END SEARCH in the stop mode The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops In the various playback modes e Sound is muted e The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode To resume playback press B Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder However this function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN OUT jack When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center or the top and bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction soiseg peqheid 41 Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen You can op
58. risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again For customers in the U S A and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT For customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DCR TRV18 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ07649
59. starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette and a Memory Stick inserted To cancel the demonstration insert a cassette or a Memory Stick set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA or set DEMO MODE to OFF To set to STBY Standby again leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG and return the POWER switch to CAMERA e When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings continued on the following page 183 184 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch ETc OTHERS DATA CODE DATE CAM To press DATA CODE on the Remote VCR Commander to display date time and various MEMORY settings during playback p 39 DATE To press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display date and time during playback WO RLD TIME To set the clock to the local time Turn the SEL CAMERA PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference The MEMORY clock changes by the time difference you set here If you set the time difference to 0 the clock returns to the originally set time BEEP MELODY To output the melody when you start stop VCR recording or when an unusual condition occurs CAMERA on your camcorder MEMORY NORMAL To output the beep instead of the melody OFF To cancel the melody and beep sound COMMAND
60. the screen p 203 The cassette memory is full AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT p 182 You cannot dub new audio REC MODE is set to LP p 182 You cannot dub new audio There is no recorded portion on the tape You cannot dub new audio The i LINK cable is connected p 91 You cannot dub new audio The Memory Stick is full p 135 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK p 105 No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick p 138 2 No Memory Stick is inserted You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the Memory Stick p 129 No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick though you are trying to print in the 9PIC PRINT mode p 153 The Memory Stick data is corrupted p 106 The Memory Stick is not recognized Check the format p 180 There are more than two of the same directories p 137 7 The image cannot be played back Reinsert the Memory Stick then play back the image again Bunooys jqnorL Check the input signals before retrying recording p 119 131 The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software p 195 You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu settings using a Memory Stick containing no image with a print mark p 153 The tape has reached its end Insert a cassette tape
61. the tape photo recording during normal recording on a tape You cannot check the image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly Press PHOTO deeper The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode To record still images with higher quality except DCR TRV16 We recommend that you record on Memory Stick s using the memory photo recording p 112 suone1do Bulpicosy psoueapy 47 48 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 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 Press MENU then select WHT BAL in W with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 176 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white balance then press dial HOLD When recording a single colored subject or background 3 OUTDOOR e When recording a sunset sunrise just after sunset just before sunrise neon signs or fireworks e Under a color matching fluorescent lamp 20 INDOOR e Where lighting condition changes quickly e When recording in TV lighting in a studio e Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL MEDEE 4BU ua RETURN MENU END To return to the aut
62. until the tape is ejected suogerdo PPAS own Notes e You cannot dub the titles display indicators or the contents of cassette memory e You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on Memory Stick s On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT If there is a blank portion betw een IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly During making a program If you eject the cassette NOT READY appears on the screen The program will be erased 133 134 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s Performing the program Dubbing a Memory Stick 1 Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY then press the dial 2 Select START in the menu settings Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial Search for the beginning of the first program then start dubbing The program mark flashes The SEARCH indicator appears during search the EDITING indicator appears during writing of data on your camcorder and REC appears during dubbing on the screen The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete When the dubbing ends your camcorder automatically stops To stop dubbing during editing Press W using the video operation buttons The program you made is recorded on a Memory Stick up to the place where you
63. varies according to the equipment Three maximum baud rates are defined 100 approx 100Mbps 200 approx 200Mbps 400 approx 400Mbps The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the operating instructions of each equipment It is also indicated near the i LINK jack on some equipment The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is S100 When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate What is Mbps Mbps stands for megabits per second or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second For example a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second i LINK functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks see page 76 and 91 This unit can also be connected to other i LINK DV compatible equipment made by SONY e g VAIO series personal computer other than video equipment Before connecting this unit to a personal computer make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer For details on precautions when connecting this unit also refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected Required i LINK cable Use the Sony i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable during DV dubbing i LINK and are trademarks
64. 2 This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to use a printer optional p 152 Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory CIII Functions that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are END SEARCH p 37 DATE SEARCH p 71 PHOTO SEARCH p 73 p pes 6un7eD Functions that you can operate only with the cassette memory are TITLE SEARCH p 70 Superimposing a title p 98 Labeling a cassette p 103 For details of cassette types see page 194 fi You see this mark in the introduction of features that are operated only with iy cassette memory Cassettes with cassette memory are marked by C Cassette Memory Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the country or region To view your recordings ona TV you need an NTSC system based TV Copyright precautions Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright laws 13 14 Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen finder on mounted models only e The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for e
65. 4 noindicator PHOTO SCAN 3 Press kK or BPI on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date DATE SEARCH SEARCH 1 SEP 5 02 MODE 3 DEC DATE SEARCH 1 SEP 5 02 2 SEP 6 02 6 APR 29 03 a Actual point you are trying to search for b Present point on the tape To stop searching Press W suo jeied gt peqAejd paouenpy 71 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 If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly Cassette memory The tape with cassette memory can hold six recording data If you search among seven or more data see Searching for the date without using cassette memory below Searching for the date without using cassette memory 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the menu settings p 181 3 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows gt DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN no indicator J 4 Press k lt on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press PPI on the Remote Commander to search for
66. A in the standby mode Dimensions approx 50 x 2 8 x 21 5 mm 2x 1 8 x 7 8 in w h d Mass approx 4 g 0 14 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 Focus ring p 61 4 View finder p 29 2 Lens 5 Display window p 17 3 Microphone 6 FOCUS INFINITY button p 61 7 FADER button p 52 Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss in Germany and Sony Corporation It adopts the MTF measurement system for video camera and aua PNO offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject coming into the lens 209 Identifying parts and controls 8 PHOTO button p 43 13 SUPER NS COLOR SLOW S button p 34 14 Jack cover Ke Pow er zoom lever p 30 0 EDITSEARCH button p 37 Grip strap 2 NIGHTSHOT switch p 34 aa Infrared rays emitter 15 Camera recording lamp p 26 184 D Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly 210 Identifying parts and controls 17 18
67. ADJ TEST CUT IN a UNDO COMMANDER ERASE ALL DISPLAY START VIDEO EDIT j RETURN EDIT SET RETURN APE EMORY TOTAL 0 00 00 00 NE 0 naaa aaa aaan aada aa MENU END MENU END CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST ascaad a tj RETURN MENU END VIDEO EDIT VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 MARK EDIT SET CONTROL UNDO ERASE ALL ADJ TEST START CUT IN EDIT SET IR CUT OUT IR SETUP TOTAL 0 00 00 00 PAUSEMODE SCENE 0 CARA AAA MENU END MENU END 6unips 79 80 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes About IR SETUP codes The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR The default setting is code number 3 Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mitsubishi MGA 22 23 24 28 29 Admiral M Wards 89 Multitech 23 32 80 Aiwa 47 54 80 NEC 21 33 35 Akai 49 51 Olympic 77 78 Audio Dynamic 21 35 Optimus 22 Bell amp Howell 36 Orion 60 M Wards Panasonic 16 17 77 78 Broksonic 21 70 82 Pentax 8 42 Canon 77 78 Philco 26 70 77 78 Citizen 47 Philips 47 77 78 83 Craig 47 73 Pioneer 78 Curtis Mathis 8
68. BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END MENU END MENU END MENU END TITLE SET TITLE SET O CUSTOMI SET CUSTOM2 SET T MPRETURN FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO ParsT UVWXY SET Z amp 7 MENU END MENU END ABCDE 12345 ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO KLMNO ST Porst OR el UVWXY SET UVWXY SET Z amp 71 Z amp 71 MENU END MENU END TITLE SET ABCDE 12345 ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO KLMNO Parsi PORST UVWXY SET UVWXY SET Z amp 7 Z amp 71 MENU END MENU END 6unips 101 102 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 3 select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM SET depending on which title you want to change then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select 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 in your camcorder The power automatically goes off The characters you have entered remain stored in memory Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG once and then to CAMERA then proceed from step 1 We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does no
69. D screen of your camcorder Your computer recognizes the camcorder and the Add Hardware Wizard starts Y USB jack 4ayndwo ino Bun s Hew Buimsai Push into the end USB cable supplied 4 Follow the on screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers are installed Be sure to allow each installation to complete without interrupting them You cannot install the USB driver if a Memory Stick is not in your camcorder Be sure to insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder before installing the USB driver 161 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 System Properties Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to VCR Connect the USB jack on your computer to the Y USB jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied Open your computer s Device Manager Windows XP Home
70. DCR TRV25 TRV27 You can select either of two image sizes 1152 x 864 or 640 x 480 When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR the image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 The default setting is 1152 x 864 DCR TRV18 640 x 480 only Moving pictures You can select either of two picture sizes 320 x 240 or 160 x 112 The default setting is 320 x 240 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU then select STILL SET still image or MOVIE SET moving picture in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 179 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size then press the dial The indicator changes as follows Still images 1152 gt 640 Moving pictures fat gt OY suogerdo pps own 3 STILL SET MOVIE SET MEMORY SET Git MEMORY SET ft CCR uw STILL SET wm MOVIE SET OFF CHG BURST IMAGESIZE 4820 x240 hg CHG QUALITY REMAIN 160x112 A CCANERA EI IMAGESIZE 1152x867 E4 PRETURN EOY RETURN 640x480 T REMAIN REMAIN 175 40sec MENU END MENU END 4 STILL SET MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MEMORY SET w STILL SET 7 MOVIE SET BURST IMAGESIZE 160 x 112 QUALITY REMAIN IMAGESIZE 640 x 480 4 RETURN RETURN
71. DEO EDIT Bdaaa J RETURN OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT valbdedaad MENU END MEMORY VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET 0 08 55 06 CONTR MIR i LINK OL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE RETURN Ely MENU END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0 00 00 00 MENU ENI APE EMORY R BARRERA VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0 00 00 00 4 MENI 0 08 55 06 1 N REA U END VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET MENU END 0 08 55 06 MENU END i LINK 0 08 55 06 84 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes When you connect using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable e You cannot dub the titles display indicators e You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly depending on the VCR Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR Have a pen and paper ready for notes Before operation eject a cassette from your camcorder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VC
72. E SIZE LARGE I vil tig VACATION VACATION LE EE A B EXEC SAVE MENU END Superimposing a title If you set the write protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title select in step 2 If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title may not be displayed correctly Titles superimposed with your camcorder e Titles are displayed by only the DV IW format video equipment with an index titler function e The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment 6unipa If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to superimpose a title because the cassette memory becomes full In this case delete unwanted titles To not display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings p 181 Title setting e The title color changes as follows WHITE gt YELLOW gt VIOLET gt RED CYAN lt gt GREEN gt BLUE e The title size changes as follows SMALL gt LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more for a LARGE size If you input more than 12 characters the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE e If you
73. EFFECT M FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL ere N S LIGHT AUTO SHTR MENU END VCR MANUAL SET JP EFFECT D EFFECT OTHERS OTHERS WORLD TIME am WORLD TIME vi basse BEI Loy COMMANDER COMMANDER DISPLAY DISPLAY REC LAMP REC LAMP RETURN MENU END j4 va aBaag MEMORY Except DCR TRV16 MANUAL SET 4 PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL N S LIGHT MENU END MENU END OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP REC RETURN k OTHERS WORLD TIME OTHERS WORLD TIME COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP PRETURN 4 COMMANDER DISPLAY ea REC LAMP RETURN 4 JBPuCoweD no Burztuogsno 175 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 except DCR TRV16 PRINT SET except DCR TRV16 CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS El Hoe fay aa Selecting the mode setting of each item 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
74. EMODE ENGAGE IR TEST REC PAUSE RETURN MENU END PAUSEMODE IR TEST Supa VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 PRETURN EDIT SET iy MENU END CONTROL U ADJ TEST k EXECUTING Le IN PAUSEMODE 60 IR TEST RETURN MENU END VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 EDIT SET EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE CUTAN PAUSEMODE PAUSEMODE IR TEST IR TEST RETURN MENU END RETURN MENU END Notes e When you complete step 3 the image used to adjust the syncronization is recorded for about 50 seconds e If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly Be sure to allow about 10 seconds lead before starting recording e When you connect with the i LINK cable DV connecting cable you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly depending on the VCR Keep the i LINK connection and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings p 79 Video and audio are sent by digital signals 85 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes 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 then select VIDEO EDIT in te with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE then press the dial except DCR TRV16 4 Search for th
75. ER ON To activate the Remote Commander supplied VCR with your camcorder CAMERA OFF To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid MEMORY erroneous remote control operation caused by other VCR s remote control DISPLAY LCD To show the display on the LCD screen and in VCR the viewfinder CAMERA V OUT LCD To show the display on the TV screen LCD MEMORY screen and in the viewfinder REC LAMP ON To light up the camera recording lamp at the CAMERA front of your camcorder MEMORY OFF To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording VIDEO EDIT RETURN To cancel video editing VCR TAPE To make program and perform video editing p 78 MEMORY To make program and perform MPEG editing p 132 Except DCR TRV16 Note If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V OUT LCD in the menu settings the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR In more than five minutes after removing the power source The PROGRAM AE AUDIO MIX COMMANDER HiFi SOUND and WHT BAL settings are returned to their factory settings Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close In this case we recommend that you se
76. EXEC dial to select 16 9WIDE in in the menu settings then press the dial p 177 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial To cancel the wide mode Set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings In the wide mode You cannot select the following functions OLD MOVIE BOUNCE Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode except DCR TRV16 During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode When you cancel the wide mode set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16 9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16 9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when You connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID ID 1 ID 2 system You connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV suoneido Bulpicosy psoueapy 49 50 Using the wide mode ID 1 system The ID 1 system sends aspect ratio screen horizontal vertical ratio information 16 9 4 3 or letter box with video signals ID 2 system The ID 2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID 1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment using the A V connecting cable Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance a FADER M FADER mosaic BOUNCE
77. Icon item Mode Meaning switch es CAMERA SET SELFTIMER OFF To not use the self timer function CAMERA ON To use the self timer function p 36 45 116 127 MEMORY D ZOOM OFF To deactivate the digital zoom Up to 10x zoom CAMERA is performed 20x To activate the digital zoom More than 10x to 20x zoom is performed digitally p 30 120x To activate the digital zoom More than 10x to 120x zoom is performed digitally PHOTO REC MEMORY To record still images on a Memory Stick CAMERA when you press PHOTO during recording of moving pictures on a tape or the standby mode p 43 TAPE To record still images on a tape when you press PHOTO during recording of moving pictures on a tape or the standby mode p 46 16 9WIDE OFF CAMERA ON To record a 16 9 wide picture p 49 STEADYSHOT ON To compensate for camera shake CAMERA OFF To cancel the SteadyShot function Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod FRAMEREC OFF To deactivate frame recording CAMERA ON To activate frame recording p 64 INT REC ON To activate interval recording p 62 CAMERA OFF To deactivate interval recording SET To set the waiting time and recording time for interval recording Except DCR TRV16 Notes on the SteadyShot function e The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera shake e Attachment of a conversion lens optional may influence the SteadyShot function If you cancel the SteadyShot funct
78. L and VF B L e When you select BRIGHT battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording e When you use power supplies other than the battery pack BRIGHT is automatically selected Even if you adjust LCD BRIGHT LCD B L LCD COLOR and or VF B L The recorded picture will not be affected 178 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY SET except DCR TRV16 STILL SET BURST OFF To not record continuously MEMORY NORMAL To record up to four in 1152 x 864 size or 13 in 640 x 480 size still images continuously p 114 EXP BRKTG To record three images consecutively with different exposures MULTISCRN To record nine images continuously display the images on a single page divided into nine boxes QUALITY SUPER FINE To record still images in the finest image quality VCR mode p 107 MEMORY FINE To record still images in the fine image quality mode STANDARD To record still images in the standard image quality mode IMAGESIZE 1152 x 864 To record still images in 1152 x 864 size p 109 MEMORY 640 x 480 To record still images in 640 x 480 size MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE 320 x 240 160 x 112 CIREMAIN AUTO To record moving pictures in 320 x 240 size VCR p 109 MEMORY To record moving pictures in 160 x 112 size To display the remaining capacity of the VCR Memory Stick in the fo
79. M30 DCR TRV16 TRV18 NP FM50 DCR TRV25 TRV27 N jor 10 A V connecting cable 1 p 42 Shoulder strap 1 p 213 Lens cap 1 p 26 Memory Stick 1 p 105 except DCR TRV16 USB cable 1 p 154 CD ROM SPVD 008 USB Driver 1 p 159 Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder storage media etc 15 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Slide the battery pack down until it clicks To remove the battery pack 1 Lift up the viewfinder 2 Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP FM70 QM71 FM90 FM91 QM91 battery pack on your camcorder extend its viewfinder 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 See page 197 for details of InfoLITHIUM battery pack 1 Open the DC IN jack cover Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug s A mark facing up 2 Connect the power cord to the AC power adapto
80. NE 3 P BARRA AAA ZAA RAR AA M AAAA MENU END MENU El 86 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial The last set program mark flashes then the setting is canceled To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2 Erasing all programs 1 Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE then press the dial except DCR TRVI16 3 Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial All the program marks flash then the settings are canceled 6unipa To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 3 To cancel a program you have set Press MENU The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on blank portions of the tape If there is a blank portion betw een IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly 87 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Operation 2 Performing the program Dubbing a tape Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connecte
81. NG vibe MENU END MENU END TITLE ERASE TITLE ERASE HELLO 4 PRESENT CONGRATULATIONS 1 2 3 HAPPY NEW YEAR ERASE OK 4 RETURN 4 PRESENT OK 5 6 GOOD MORNING WEDDING MENU END MENU END To cancel erasing a title Select RETURN in step 4 or 5 Making your own titles 1 You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder Each title can have up to 20 characters 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR Press MENU then select TITLE in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 181 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select 1 then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title 7 To finish making your own titles turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial 8 Press MENU to make the title menu disappear TITLE SET TITLE SET femi CUSTOM1 SET C CUSTOM SET 19 HAPPY HOLIDAYS 4 CUSTOM2 SET CUSTOM2 SET rag JA RETURN PRESET TITLE 4 HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET
82. OW SHTR OLD MOVIE OLD MOVIE LUMI FLASH MODE IIIIIIIIIIIL LUMI THT 8 Bada MEDEE v3tEBaaa v MENU END MENU END MENU END MENU END To cancel the digital effect function Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings 56 Using special effects Digital effect Notes e The following functions do not work during digital effect Fader Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode except DCR TRV16 Tape Photo recording e The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode e The following functions do not work in the old movie mode Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG Digital effect will be automatically canceled When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective Focus manually using a tripod Shutter speed Shutter speed number Shutter speed SLOW SHTR 1 1 30 SLOW SHTR 2 1 15 SLOW SHTR 3 1 8 SLOW SHTR 4 1 4 suonedo Bulpicosy pooueapy 57 58 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE Auto Exposure mode to suit your specific shooting requirements SPOTLIGHT This mode prevents people s faces for example from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater a PORTRAIT Soft portrai
83. P FM91 QM91 535 295 390 220 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start stop zooming and turning the power on off The actual battery life may be shorter 19 20 Playing time Step 1 Preparing the power supply DCR TRV16 TRV18 Petey ede on LCD screen with LCD closed NP FM30 supplied 100 135 NP FM50 160 220 NP FM70 335 450 NP QM71 390 530 NP FM90 505 685 NP FM91 QM91 585 785 DCR TRV25 Estey pad on LcD sereen with LCD closed NP FM5S0 supplied 150 200 NP FM70 310 415 NP QM71 365 485 NP FM90 475 630 NP FM91 QM91 550 725 DCR TRV27 Buey on LCD Sereen with LCD closed NP FM5S0 supplied 135 200 NP FM70 275 415 NP QM71 325 485 NP FM90 425 630 NP FM91 QM91 490 725 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 C 77 F The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10
84. R then set to recording pause When you select i LINK in CONTROL you do not need to set to recording pause Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the number values for adjusting the synchronization The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen When finished the indicator changes to COMPLETE Rewind the tape in the VCR then start slow playback Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the closing number value of each OUT Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN and the average of all the last number values of each OUT Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT IN then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN then press the dial The calculated start position for recording is set Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT OUT then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT then press the dial The calculated stop position for recording is set 10 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select lt 2 RETURN then press the dial Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 T_ lt RETURI VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 TES N IN EXECUTE EDIT SET PAUS
85. REC indicator appears The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up To stop recording press START STOP again 3 LOCK switch Ll z R a 0 e OFF CHG iy fe CHER S 50min S REC 0 00 01 Camera recording lamp Microphone Notes e Fasten the grip strap firmly e The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto tape To display the recording data press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback p 39 Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP standard play mode and in the LP long play mode Select SP or LP in the menu settings p 182 In the LP mode you can record 1 5 times as long as in the SP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch except DCR TRV16 When you slide the LOCK switch to the right the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder However check the following Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape W
86. RN To cancel formatting MEMORY OK To format an inserted Memory Stick Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting 1 Select FORMAT with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial 3 After EXECUTE appears press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial FORMATTING flashes during formatting COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished Notes on formatting except DCR TRV16 e Supplied or optional Memory Stick s have been formatted at factory Formatting Memory Stick s on your camcorder is not required e Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed Switch the POWER switch Operate buttons Eject the Memory Stick e You cannot format the Memory Stick if the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e Format again if the message FORMAT ERROR appears e Formatting erases protected image data on the Memory Stick Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch amp PRINT SET except DCR TRV16 9PIC PRINT RETURN To cancel prints of split screens MEMORY SAME To make prints of the same split screen p 152 MULTI To make prints of different split screens MARKED To make prints of images with print marks in recording o
87. S O N Y 3 073 855 12 1 Digital Video Camera Recorder DW 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__ SC Mf eel No AC Serial No Serial No Digital Handycam D infoLiTHiuM SERIES CRR E sIn Memory STICK mm DCR TRV16 TRV18 TRV25 TRV27 2002 Sony Corporation Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam With your Handycam you can capture life s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features but at the same time it is very easy to use You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture aX CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
88. SOUND K AUDIO MIX Ca A V gt DV OUTST1 A ST2 RETURN pagdadala 3 wv MENU END 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original sound ST1 and the new sound ST2 then press the dial Five minutes after you disconnect the power supply or remove the battery pack the AUDIO MIX setting returns to original sound ST1 only The default 96 setting is original sound only Audio dubbing Notes e New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16 bit mode 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz e New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode e You cannot add audio with the DV IN OUT jack e You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape If an i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional is connected to your camcorder You cannot add audio to a recorded tape We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder the sound quality may become worse If you set the write protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot record on a tape Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection 6unipa 97 Superimposing a title STRA If you use a tape with cassette memory you can superimpose the title When ily you play back the tape the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it 1 In the recording
89. SOUND set to 2 heard when playing back a tape in the menu settings gt Set it to STEREO p 178 e The volume is turned to minimum gt Turn up the volume p 38 e AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings gt Adjust AUDIO MIX p 178 During displaying the recorded date The cassette has no cassette memory date search function does not work gt Use a cassette with cassette memory p 71 e CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 181 e The tape has a blank portion during recorded portions p 72 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The title search function does not work e The cassette has no cassette memory gt Use a cassette with cassette memory p 70 e CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 181 e There is no title in the tape gt Superimpose the titles p 98 e The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions p 70 The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard e AUDIO MIX is set to the ST1 side in the menu settings gt Adjust AUDIO MIX p 178 The title is not displayed e TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 181 In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on e The battery pack is not installed or is dead or nearly dead gt Inst
90. SPLAY again soiseg peqheid About date time and various settings Use the Remote Commander for this operation In addition to images your camcorder automatically records the recording data including date time and various settings on the tape data code Set the POWER switch to VCR then play back a tape Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander The display changes as follows date time various settings SteadyShot white balance gain shutter speed aperture value exposure mode no indicator Date time Various settings ca50min gt 0 00 23 01 ca50min gt 0 00 23 011 a b He c 4 d JUL 4 2002 60 AWB e Cacan g a Tape counter b SteadyShot OFF c Exposure mode d White balance e Gain f Shutter speed g Aperture value To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings p 184 The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander date time gt no indicator 39 Playing back a tape Various settings Various settings are your camcorder s information when you have recorded In the recording mode the various settings will not be displayed When you use the data code function bars appear if A blank portion of the tape is being played back The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set Data code
91. Shooting in the dark NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter You can shoot a subject in a dark place For example you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function ee COLOR SLOW S SUPER NS NIGHTSHOT OFF 8 ton COLOR SLOW S SUPER NS Using NightShot Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 slide NIGHTSHOT to ON The and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen To cancel the NightShot mode slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA slide NIGHTSHOT to ON The and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen 2 Press SUPER NS The S and SUPER NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen To return the NightShot mode press SUPER NS again Using NightShot Light The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on To enable the NightShot Light set N S LIGHT in to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON Using Color Slow Shutter The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF 2 Press COLOR SLOW S The 2 and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the screen To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function press COLOR SLO
92. Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility to have the videohead replaced Cleaning the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty we recommend using the LCD Cleaning Kit optional to clean the LCD screen uoneuuojuj jeuonippY Charging the built in rechargeable battery in your camcorder The built in rechargeable battry is installed in your camcorder to retain the date and time etc regardless of the setting of the POWER switch The built in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder The battery however will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder It will be completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all Even if the built in rechargeable battery is not charged it will not affect camcorder operation To retain the date time and other information charge the battery if the battery is discharged Charging the built in rechargeable battery e Connect your camcorder to wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours e Or install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours 203 204 Maintenance information and precautions Precautions Camcorder operation e Operate your camcorder on 7 2 V battery pack or 8 4 V AC p
93. TA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback suogerdo PPAS own When the POWER switch is set to M EM ORY DCR TRV25 TRV27 only The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA 113 114 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously Select one of the following modes in BURST in the menu settings before recording NORMAL a Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 x 864 size or 13 still images in 640 x 480 size at about 0 5 sec intervals Ly EXP BRKTG Exposure bracketing Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0 5 sec intervals at different exposures BRK MULTI SCRN Multi screen b Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0 4 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes Still images are recorded in 640 x 480 size E89 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU then select STILL SET in J with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 179 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select BURST then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting then press the dial 5 Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear 6 Press PHOTO deeper
94. VAL indicator stops flashing and remains on and recording time begins When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY except DCR TRV16 You cannot do interval recording On recording time There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to six frames from the selected time When pressing START STOP during recording time Interval recording stops To restart it perform step 6 suonedo Bulpicosy psoueapy 63 Frame by frame recording Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop motion animated effect using frame recording To create this effect alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording We recommend that you use a tripod and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4 1 In the standby mode press MENU Select FRAME REC in J with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 177 2 Select ON with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 Press MENU to erase the menu display The FRAME REC indicator lights up 4 Press START STOP to start frame recording Your camcorder makes a recording for about six frames and returns to recording standby 5 Move the subject and repeat step 4 CAMERA SET CAMERA SET am SELFTIMER wt SELFTIMER a lt D ZOOM o w PHOTO REC 16 9WIDE 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT STEADYSHOT a kK a ere INT REC ere INT REC RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END To cancel the frame recording Perform either of th
95. W S again Recording a picture Notes e Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places e g the outdoors in the daytime This may cause your camcorder to malfunction e When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors e If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode focus manually While using NightShot you cannot use the following functions Exposure PROGRAM AE White balance seg Bulpucosy While using Super NightShot you cannot use the following functions Exposure PROGRAM AE Fader Digital effect White balance Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode except DCR TRV16 While using Color Slow Shutter you cannot use the following functions Exposure PROGRAM AE Fader Digital effect Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode except DCR TRV16 While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness At this time the motion of the picture may slow down When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY except DCR TRV16 you cannot use the following functions Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible The maximum shooting
96. XPOSURE again When you adjust the exposure manually the following functions do not work Color Slow Shutter BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode If you change the PROGRAM AE mode If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Focusing manually Normally focus is automatically adjusted However you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases e 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 e When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background e Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 press FOCUS INFINITY lightly The manual focus indicator appears 2 Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus suonedo Bulpicosy pooueapy FOCUS INFINITY To return to the autofocus mode Press FOCUS INFINITY lightly to turn off the indicator To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS INFINITY down firmly the lens focuses on the infinity and aA indicator appears When you release FOCUS INFINITY your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object To focus precisely
97. Y USB STREAM OFF To deactivate the USB streaming function VCR ON To activate the USB streaming function CAMERA USBCONNECT NORMAL To connect and recognize the Memory Stick MEMORY drive PTP To connect and only copy a Memory Stick image from your camcorder to a computer only with Windows XP or Mac OS X 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select USBCONNECT followed by PTP and press to set 2 Insert the Memory Stick in the camcorder and connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Copy Wizard will automatically start up LTR SIZE NORMAL To display selected menu items in normal size VCR 9 2x To display selected menu items at twice the CAMERA 4 normal size MEMORY 3 LANGUAGE ENGLISH To display the following information indicators VCR N in English REC STBY min sec CAPTURE CAMERA a END SEARCH and VOL etc MEMORY Q FRANCAIS To display the information indicators in French 9 ESPANOL To display the information indicators in Spanish 3 PORTUGUES To display the information indicators in Portuguese A To display the information indicators in Chinese elo To display the information indicators in Korean DEMO MODE ON To make the demonstration appear CAMERA OFF To cancel the demonstration mode Except DCR TRV16 Notes on DEMO MODE e You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or a Memory Stick is inserted in your camcorder e The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY Standby and the demonstration
98. a trip or event for convenience C CHROM Camera chroma key You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image that can be used as background Shoot the subject against a blue background The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image M OVERLAP Memory overlap You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the Memory Stick as the overlap function Still image Moving picture M CHROM Blue Still image M LUMI HAPPY BIRTHDAY Still image BPS C CHROM M OVERLAP The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes 120 only Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation e Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder e Insert a Memory Stick with recorded still images into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Press MEMORY MIX The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image 3 Press MEMORY to select the still image you want to superimpose MEMORY To display the previous image MEMORY To display the following image 4 Select the desired mode with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The mode changes as follows M CHROM gt M LUMI C CHROM gt M OVERLAP 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dia
99. all a charged battery pack p 16 17 e The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet gt Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet p 22 The end search function does not work e The tape was ejected after recording when using a cassette without cassette memory p 37 e You have not recorded on the new cassette yet p 37 The end search function does not work correctly e The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway p 37 Bunooyuse qnoiL The battery pack is quickly discharged e The operating temperature is too low e The battery pack is not fully charged gt Charge the battery pack fully again p 17 e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Replace with a new battery pack p 16 The battery remaining time indicator does not indicate the correct time e You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time e The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged gt Replace with a new battery pack p 16 e The battery is not fully charged gt Charge the battery pack fully again p 17 e A deviation has occured in the remaining battery time gt Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct p 17 The power goes off although the battery remaining time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to
100. 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 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your computer The application software starts up and the title screen appears 3 Move the cursor to USB Driver and click This starts USB driver installation www imagemixer com 4eyndwo ino Bun s Hew Guim 4 Follow the on screen messages to install the USB driver 5 Remove the CD ROM and then restart the computer in accordance with the instructions on the screen Note If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete the USB driver will not be properly registered Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps on page 162 Windows XP Home Edition Professional users If you go to USBCONNECT in the menu settings and select PTP you can copy Memory Stick images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the USB driver This is ideal for simply copying images from a camcorder onto a computer Refer to page 183 for details 159 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Wind
101. changes to EXECUTE 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial DELETING flashes on the screen When all unprotected images are deleted COMPLETE is displayed MEMORY SET W STILL SET FILE NO amp FILE NO DELETE ALL READY ere DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT FORMAT OK RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END ETc 2 ALL RETURN EXECUTE MEMORY SET ww STILL SET MOVIE SET PRINT MARK 4 PROTECT E4 PROTECT amp SLIDE SHOW amp SLIDE SHOW FILE NO E erc DELETE ALL FILE NO ere DELETE ALL COMPLETE FORMAT RETURN RETURN MENU END MENU END To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select RETURN in step 3 or 4 then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons 150 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK Except DCR TRV16 You can specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks This function is useful for printing out still images later Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard for specifying still images to print out Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock
102. correctly The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos However you can search 13 photos or more 74 using the photo scan function Editing Dubbing a tape Using the A V connecting cable You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Before operation e Set DISPLAY in Etc to LCD in the menu settings The defalt setting is LCD e Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape DISPLAY DATA CODE on the Remote Commander SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Prepare the VCR for recording then set the input selector to LINE Connect the A V connecting cable to the AUDIO VIDEO jack Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR 6unipa S VIDEO IN Yellow S VIDEO gt VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Signal flow A V connecting cable supplied When you have finished dubbing a tape Press W on bo
103. ctions using cassette memory Clean the gold plated connector with a cotton wool swab about every 10 times that the cassette is ejected b Do not affix a label along this border a About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an AC adaptor charger optional The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder and displays the remaining battery time in minutes With an AC adaptor charger optional the remaining battery time and charging time are displayed Charging the battery pack e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until FULL appears in the display window indicating that the battery pack is fully charged If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack e After charging is completed either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack e Battery pack performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery
104. d and that the VCR is set to recording pause When you use the i LINK cable DV connecting cable this procedure is not necessary When you use a digital video camera recorder set its power switch to VCR VTR 1 Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE then press the dial except DCR TRV16 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select START then select EXECUTE Search for the beginning of the first program then start dubbing The program mark flashes The SEARCH indicator appears during search and the EDITING indicator appears during edit on the screen The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends When dubbing ends your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop To stop dubbing during editing Press W using the video operation buttons To end the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function You cannot record on the VCR when The tape has run out The write protect tab on the cassette is set to lock The IR SETUP code is not correct when IR is selected The button to cancel recording pause is not correct when IR is selected NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made i LINK is selected but the i LINK cable DV connecting cable is not con
105. de mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes Recording date time The date time are not displayed while recording However they are automatically recorded onto the Memory Stick To display the recording date time press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback Various settings cannot be recorded During recording on a Memory Stick Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder During ejecting the tape sound is recorded on the Memory Stick When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY DCR TRV25 TRV27 only The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA 126 Recording moving pictures on a Memory Stick MPEG movie recording Self timer MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures on Memory Stick s with the self timer You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU then select SELFTIMER in amp with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 4 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear The self timer indicator appears on the screen 5 Press START STOP Self timer starts counting
106. 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 or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Play back the image you want to delete 3 Press MEMORY DELETE DELETE appears on the screen 4 Press MEMORY DELETE again The selected image is deleted suogerdo PPRS own 3 4 DELETE 10105 A 100 0010 DELETE DELETE DELETE DEL CANCEL To cancel deleting an image Press MEMORY in step 4 To delete an image displayed on the index screen Press MEMORY to move the indicator to the image and follow steps 3 and 4 Notes e To delete a protected image first cancel image protection e Once you delete an image you cannot restore it Before deleting an image carefully check the image If the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot delete images 149 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 Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU then select DELETE ALL in J with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 180 3 on the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK
107. deo digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i LINK jack and for controlling other equipment i LINK compatible equipment can be connected by a single i LINK cable Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment When two or more i LINK compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy chain operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment Note however that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment Note Normally only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When connecting this unit to i LINK compatible equipment having two or more i LINK jacks DV jacks refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected About the name i LINK i LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY and is a trademark approved by many corporations IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers uoReULOJU jeuonippY 199 200 About i LINK i LINK baud rate i LINK s maximum baud rate
108. distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m 10 feet In total darkness The Color Slow Shutter may not work normally 35 Recording a picture Self timer recording Except DCR TRV16 Recording with the self timer starts in 10 seconds automatically You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 In the standby mode press MENU then select SELFTIMER in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 177 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 3 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear The self timer indicator appears on the screen 4 Press START STOP Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep gets faster then recording starts automatically 4 startstop 9 START STOP CAMERA SET SELFTIMER Ol PHOTO REC 16 9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT REC PRETURN MENU END FF ON vi GE Bag To stop the countdown Press START STOP To restart the countdown press START STOP again To cancel self timer Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode You cannot cancel self timer using the Remote Commander Note The self timer is automatically canceled when Self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF CHG or VCR When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You can also record still images on Memory Stick
109. e ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes 3 Press W when you want to stop playback 4 Press lt 4 to rewind the tape to the tape counter s zero point The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears 5 Press B gt Playback starts from the counter s zero point DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY lt lt p a Notes e When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape the zero set memory function will be canceled e There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The zero set memory function may not work correctly suoerodo gt peqAejd paouenpy 69 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title TITLE SEARCH fim If you use a cassette with cassette memory you can search for the boundaries of ig recorded tape by title Use the Remote Commander for this operation Before operation Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows m gt TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH gt PHOTO SEARCH noindicator lt PHOTO SCAN 3 Press kK or PPI on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback
110. e beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback You can fine adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK then press the dial The IN point of the first program is set and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue 6 Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK then press the dial The OUT point of the first program is set then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 then set the program When the program is set the program mark changes to light blue You can set up to 20 programs in maximum 2 OTHERS mt DATA CODE W BEEP W BEEP UNDO COMMANDER ERASE ALL START DISPLAY lt 1 DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY VIDEO EDIT RETURN EDIT SET RETURN RETURN TAPE S VIDEO EDIT 0 08 55 06 MARK 1 N MEMORY TOTAL 0 00 00 00 SCENE 0 DARA MENU END MENU END MENU END 5 3 E Erg ETc VIDEO EDIT Pi 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT Pil 0 09 07 06 VIDEO EDIT Pil 0 10 01 23 MARK 1 OUT MARK 2 IN MARK 4 N UNDO UNDO UNDO ERASE ALL ERASE ALL ERASE ALL START START START EDIT SET EDIT SET EDIT SET TOTAL 0 00 00 00 TOTAL 0 00 12 00 TOTAL 0 00 47 12 SCENE 0 SCENE 1 SCE
111. e 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 state the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly If there is moisture inside your camcorder the beep sounds and the indicator flashes When the amp indicator flashes at the same time the cassette is inserted in your camcorder If moisture condenses on the lens the indicator will not appear If moisture condensation has occurred None of the functions except La OPEN EJECT switch cassette ejection work while the alarm indicator is on Eject the cassette turn off your camcorder and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open Your camcorder can be used again if the B indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again If moisture starts to condense your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation If this happens the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened This is not a malfunction Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows e You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating de
112. e end Bello USB cable supplied Viewing images with your computer Introduction When connecting to a computer using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can read video signals Signal flow i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick Except DCR TRV16 When connecting to a computer using the USB cable There are two methods of USB connection NORMAL and PTP The default setting is NORMAL Here we explain how to use the camcorder with NORMAL USB connection See page 157 when using Windows and page 171 when using Macintosh 4eyndwo ino Bun s Hew Buimsai USB jack 4 iW USB cable supplied You can also use a Memory Stick Reader Writer optional When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick When purchasing an accessory check its catalog beforehand for the recommended operating environment 155 156 Viewing images with your computer Introduction Notes on using your computer Memory Stick e 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
113. e following Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA Note The proper remaining tape is not indicated if you use the frame recording function continuously When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY except DCR TRV16 You cannot use the frame recording When using the frame recording function The last recorded frame is longer than other frame Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect During playback you can process a scene using the following picture effect functions NEG ART SEPIA B amp W and SOLARIZE 1 In the playback or playback pause mode press MENU Select P EFFECT in W with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 176 2 Select the desired mode by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial For details of each picture effect function see page 54 MANUAL SET 4 P_EFFECT SEPI B amp W SOLARIZE MENU END To cancel the picture effect Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings Notes e You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function e To record images that you have processed using the picture effect function record images on a Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 p 117 128 or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by picture effect functions Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN OUT jack When
114. e image might be displayed in a smaller size DCR TRV25 TRV27 only Using a Memory Stick Introduction Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject Type of Memory Stick s Image size 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB supplied optional optional optional optional 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 21 min 320x240 20 sec 40 sec 20 sec 40 sec 20 sec 5 min 10 min 21 min 42 min 85 min 160 112 20 sec 40 sec 20 sec 40 sec 20 sec The table shows approximate number of still images and times of moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick formatted on your camcorder suogerdo PpS own 111 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording Except DCR TRV16 You can record still images on Memory Stick s Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly The green mark AE AF lock indicator stops flashing then lights up The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed Recording does not start yet 3 Press PHOTO deeper The still image displayed after shutter
115. e photos You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing EXP BRKTG SI FULL is displayed when you press PHOTO DCR TRV25 TRV27 only 115 116 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording Self timer memory photo recording You can record still images on Memory Stick s with the self timer You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU then select SELFTIMER in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 177 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 4 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear The self timer indicator appears on the screen 5 Press PHOTO deeper Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep gets faster then recording starts automatically CAMERA SET SELFTIMER 4 RETURN va bPlggla MENU END To cancel self timer Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby mode You cannot cancel self timer with the Remote Commander Note The self timer is automatically canceled when Self timer recording is finished The POWER switch is set to OFF CHG or VCR Recording an image from a tape as a still image Except DCR TRV16 Your camcorder can read moving picture data r
116. e remaining amount of tape e For about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape e For about eight seconds after B is pressed in VCR e For about eight seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators e For the period of tape rewinding forwarding or picture search in the VCR ON To always display the remaining tape indicator Notes on the LP mode e When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs noise may occur in pictures or sound e When you record in the LP mode we recommend using a Sony Excellence Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder e You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed e When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes Notes on AUDIO MODE e You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode e When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch 5 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET To set the date or time p 23 CAMERA MEMOR
117. easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers in CANADA Memory Stick This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 papes Bun sainjzeo4 UN Main Features e Recording moving pictures on a Recording moving tape p 26 pictures or still images e Recording still images on a tape and playing them back p 46 e Playing back a tape p 38 e Recording still images on a Memory Stick p 43 112 e Recording moving pictures on a Memory Stick p 125 e Viewing still images recorded on a Memory Stick p 137 e Viewing
118. ecord images on a Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 p 117 128 or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player Pictures processed by digital effect functions e Pictures processed by digital effect functions are not output through the DV IN OUT jack e You cannot use the tape PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by digital effect functions When you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG or stop playing back The digital effect function is automatically canceled Enlarging images recorded on a tape Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes Besides the operation described here your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on Memory Stick s except DCR TRV16 p 145 1 In the playback or playback pause mode press PB ZOOM on your camcorder The center of the image is enlarged to about twice its size and 4 appears on the screen 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image then press the dial The image moves downwards The image moves upwards 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image then press the dial The image moves leftward Turn the dial upwards The image moves rightward Turn the dial downwards 4 Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever You can enlarge the image from about 1 1 times up to five times its size W Decreases the zoom ratio T Increases the zoom ratio suo jeied gt peqA
119. ecorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick Before operation e Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press B gt Moving picture recorded on the tape is played back 3 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes CAPTURE appears on the screen Recording does not start yet To change from the image selected to another image release PHOTO once and press it lightly again 4 Press PHOTO deeper The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the Memory Stick Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears REW PLAY Gs suogerdo PpS own TE kumi CAPTURE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit Also do not turn the power off eject a Memory Stick Otherwise image data may become damaged If appears on the screen The inserted Memory Stick is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder Check the format of the Memory Stick 117 118 Recording an image from a tape as a still image If you press PHOTO
120. ed back gt Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 137 e You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture gt Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture The photo save function does not work e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 You cannot play back images in actual size e You may not be able to play back images in actual size when you try to play back images recorded by other equipment This is not a malfunction You cannot play back image data e Your camcorder cannot play back some images processed with a computer The file name will blink e If you record images with any other equipment the images may not play back normally on your camcorder Others Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The title is not recorded e The cassette has no cassette memory gt Use a cassette with cassette memory p 98 e The cassette memory is full gt Erase unwanted title p 100 e The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure gt Slide the write protect tab so that red portion is not visible p 25 e The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions gt Superimpose the title to a recorded portion p 98 Bunooyuse qnoiL The cassette label is not recorded e The cassette has no cassette memory gt Use a cassette with cassette memory p 103 e The cassette memory is full gt Erase unwanted
121. ed on Remaining battery time indicator during recording The indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time The indicator may not be correct depending on the conditions in which you are recording When you close the LCD panel and open it again it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time 0 00 00 hours minutes seconds in CAMERA and 0 00 00 00 hours minutes seconds frames in VCR You cannot rewrite only the time code Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape Recording data The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto tape To display the recording data press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback p 39 Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background use the backlight function Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 press BACK LIGHT The A indicator appears on the screen To cancel press BACK LIGHT again BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled so1seg Bulpicosy 33 Recording a picture
122. eed to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR Recording an image from a tape as a still image Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable BDV IN OUT Signal flow i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional Note In the following instances recording is interrupted or lt REC ERROR is displayed When recording on a tape in a poor recording state for example on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use suogerdo PpS own 119 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Except DCR TRV16 You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on the moving picture you are recording You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a Memory Stick However you can record only superimposed still images on the Memory Stick M CHROM Memory chroma key You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture M LUMI Memory luminance key You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture Record a title on the Memory Stick before
123. een Images processed by 9PIC PRINT You cannot insert a DATE TIME indicator suogerdo PPAS Mown 153 154 Viewing Images Using Your Computer Viewing images with your computer Introduction There are following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a Memory Stick or recorded on tape on your computer To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot first remove the Memory Stick from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer s Memory Stick slot Camcorder Connection Connection Computer environment jack cable requirements USB cable USB jack T aisada Cee jack supplied editing software ea eal i LINK cable ay DV jack DV connecting diti a cable optional eding sortware Memory Stick SB jack USB cable USB jack stills and movies Pep jac supplied editing software When connecting to a computer via the USB jack complete installation of the USB driver beforehand If you connect the camcorder to the computer first you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly For details about your computer s jacks and editing software contact the computer manufacturer Except DCR TRV16 Viewing images recorded on a tape When connecting to a computer using the USB cable For more information see page 157 Y USB jack oC 3 USB jack 4 Push into th
124. eft of the screen 3 Unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to OFF CHG For Mac OS X v10 0 users Shut down your computer then unplug the USB cable eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF CHG 4eyndwoz ino Husn s Hew Buimoi 173 174 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 te to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Set A V DV OUT in W to ON in the menu settings p 178 3 Start playback on the analog video unit 4 Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are using For details on how to capture images refer to the instruction manuals of your computer and software you are using BDV IN OUT i LINK cable DV connecting cable A Signal flow After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer and stop the playback on the analog video unit Notes e You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals e Depending on the state of the analog video signals the computer may not
125. ejd paouenpy EXEC lt 3 EXEC 4t To cancel the PB ZOOM function Press PB ZOOM Notes e You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder e You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM function However you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player e You cannot record moving pictures on a Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM function 67 68 Enlarging images recorded on a tape Tape PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN OUT jack and the Y USB jack The PB ZOOM function is automatically canceled when you execute the following functions Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG Stop playback Display the menu settings Insert a Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 Quickly locating a scene ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of 0 00 00 Use the Remote Commander for this operation 1 In the playback mode press DISPLAY 2 Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later The tape counter shows 0 00 00 and then starts counting Th
126. emory Stick For more information see page 105 Notes e Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images The image may fluctuate e You cannot record still images on a Memory Stick during following operations The O indicator fashes Fader Picture effect Digital effect Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Wide mode MEMORY MIX Image size of still images DCR TRV25 TRV27 only Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 When you want to record still images in different size use the Memory Photo recording function p 112 When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot change image quality mode The image quality mode you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is used To record still images using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image on the screen To record still images on a Memory Stick during tape recording You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly The image when you press PHOTO will be recorded on the Memory Stick During and after recording still images on a Memory Stick Your camcorder continues recording on tape To record images with higher quality We recommend you use the Memory Photo recording function p 112 Title The title cannot be recorded Recording still images on a Memory Stick during recording ona tape Self timer reco
127. ence over others in the following order MIC PLUG IN POWER jack Intelligent accessory shoe AUDIO VIDEO jack Built in microphone 95 Audio dubbing Adding audio on a recorded tape Choose a connection described on the previous pages and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder Then follow the procedure below 1 Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Locate the recording start point by pressing Then press Il at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode 4 Press AUDIO DUB amp The green amp H indicator appears on screen 5 Press If on your camcorder and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 ST2 during playback During recording new sound the red amp appears on the screen 6 Press W on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording AUDIO DUB To add audio more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback mode Carry out steps 3 to 5 Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed Monitoring the new recorded sound 1 Play back the tape on which you added audio 2 Press MENU then select AUDIO MIX in a with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 178 VCR SET HiFi_
128. ensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting Otherwise the Remote Commander may not function properly e Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2 Commander modes 1 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2 we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper 216 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and viewfinder 12min Ga ZERO SET MEMORY SEARCH 100 0001 1 Cassette memory p 13 194 2 Remaining battery time p 32 oS Zoom p 30 Exposure p 60 Data file name p 105 A Digital effect p 55 66 M EM ORY MIX p 120 FADER p 51 16 9WIDE p 49 Data code p 39 5 6 Picture effect p 54 65 7 8 Volume p 38 Date p 32 Time p 32 9 PROGRAM AE p 58 10 Backlight p 33 11 SteadyShot off p 177 12 Manual focus Infinity p 61 13 Recording mode p 32 16 17 18 19 20 2 g 22 23 Display window AE AF lock indicator green STBY REC p 32 Video control mode Image size p 109 Image quality mode
129. erate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor p 22 Refer to the operating instructions of your TV Open the jack cover Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Then set the TV VCR selector on the TV to VCR S VIDEO IN Yellow S VIDEO gt VIDEO Sng auDIo A V connecting cable gt z Signal flow supplied Red If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV If you connect the white plug the sound is L left signal If you connect the red plug the sound is R right signal If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect the S video cable optional to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR Th
130. ewfinder 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 when using the battery pack p 178 29 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 W For wide angle subject appears farther away T For telephoto subject appears closer To use zoom greater than 10x Zoom greater than 10x is performed digitally Digital zoom can be set to 20 x or 120 x To activate digital zoom select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings p 177 The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default setting The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm about 2 feet 5 8 inch away from the lens surface in the telephoto position or about 1 cm about 1 2 inch away in the wide angle position Note on digital zoom The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the T side When the POWER switch is set
131. f c 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA Press MENU then select P EFFECT in W with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 176 2 Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial MANUAL SET 4 PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE B amp W FLASH LVL SOLARIZE SLIM WHT BAL STRETCH HEIDE wu N S LIGHT AUTO SHTR PASTEL RETURN MOSAI MENU END To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings While using the picture effect function you cannot select the following functions OLD MOVIE BOUNCE Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode except DCR TRV16 When you set the POWER switch to other than CAM ERA Picture effect is automatically canceled Using special effects Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions Sound is recorded normally STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture FLASH Flash motion You can record still images successively at constant intervals LUMI Luminance key You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left SLOW SHTR Slow shutter You can slow down the shutter speed The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly
132. ffective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way e Do not let your camcorder become wet Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water Letting your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired a e Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 C 140 F such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight b e Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Exposing the LCD screen the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions c e Do not directly shoot the sun Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk d a b Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder pees 6un7eD 1 Wireless Remote Commander 1 p 216 2 AC L10A L10B L10C AC power adaptor 1 Power cord 1 p 22 3 Size AA R6 battery for Remote Commander 2 p 216 4 Battery pack 1 p 16 17 NP F
133. from your computer when the USB cable was connected e Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder Software e Depending on your application software the file size may increase when you open a still image file e When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend Resume or Sleep 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 jack The USB driver can be found on the CD ROM supplied along with the application software required for viewing images If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer USB streaming function Further
134. g moving pictures MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback O size nn number Total number of recorded cai50min E829 cH pictures MOV00001_ o 0 00 50 J Protect Eoo eS 4 2002 12 05 56 AM a ee date time Various settings are displayed as Data directory number File number Recording date time Recording date time are displayed when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander Various settings are not recorded Copying images recorded on Memory Stick s to a tape Except DCR TRV16 You can copy images recorded on Memory Stick and record them to a tape Before operation e Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Using the video control buttons search a point where you want to record the desired image Set the tape to playback pause mode 3 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder The tape is set to the recording pause mode 4 Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed 5 Press MEMORY to select the desired image MEMORY To display the previous image MEMORY To display the following image 6 Press Ill to start recording and press Il again to stop appears on the screen during recording 7 If you have more to copy repeat steps 5 and 6
135. h to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button Press MEMORY PLAY The last recorded image is displayed PLAY Press MEMORY to select the desired NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder the LCD panel or the battery pack PIND pe gt PINd 11 12 Getting Started Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder The DCR TRV27 is the model used for illustration purposes Otherwise the model name is indicated in the illustrations Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text for example DCR TRV27 only As you read through this manual buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters e g Set the POWER switch to CAMERA When you carry out an operation you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out Types of differences DCR TRV16 TRV18 TRV25 TRV27 MEMORY mark on the POWER e J switch Intelligent accessory shoe LCD screen 6 2 cm 2 5 type 6 2 cm 2 5 type 6 2 cm 2 5 type 8 8 cm 3 5 type 8 pin 15 pin 15 pin 15 pin Provided Not provided The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions See page 105 for details
136. he USB connection e The USB cable was connected before installation of the USB driver was completed gt Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re install the USB driver p 162 e USBCONNECT is set to PTP when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY gt Set it to NORMAL p 183 When you set the POWER switch to VCR or OFF CHG if you move your camcorder you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder DCR TRV25 TRV27 only e This is because some functions use a linear mechanism This is not a malfunction The cassette cannot be removed even if the cassette lid is open e Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder p 202 Except DCR TRV16 Self diagnosis display Your camcorder has a self diagnosis display LCD screen viewfinder or function This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5 digit code a combination of a 6 21 00 gt letter and figures in the viewfinder on the LCD screen or in the display window If a 5 digit code is displayed check the following list of codes The last two digits indicated by LI differ depending on the state of your camcorder Five digit display display window Faaa Self diagnosis display C 00 00 You can service your camcorder yourself eE 00 00 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Cause and or Corrective Actions
137. he center of the cassette back to insert the cassette Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up Connect the plug with its A mark facing up Close the cassette compartment by pressing PUSH on the cassette compartment After the cassette compartment goes down completely close the lid until it clicks 3 Recording a picture p 26 to CAMERA while pressing the small green button Open the LCD panel while A A pressing i N T OPEN The ST CS Eg a Loea ict Je SF Va Yj CNED picture iy BA kanma gt d A appears on the screen recording To stop Viewfinder recording press N When the LCD panel is closed use the viewfinder START STOP again with your eye against the eyecup Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight p 29 7 Press START STOP A Your camcorder starts When you purchase your camcorder the clock setting is set to off If you want to record the date and time for a picture set the clock before recording p 23 PIND WEIS gt PINd Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen p 38 1 Set the POWER Press lt 4 to rewind the tape switch to VCR while pressing the small J CRIED REW green button Press B gt to start playback PLAY NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder the LCD panel or the battery pack PIND HEIs PINd
138. hen you change the battery pack set the POWER switch to OFF CHG When you use a cassette with cassette memory however you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function p 37 If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear To return to the standby mode set the POWER switch to OFF CHG and then back to CAMERA To start recording press the START STOP button again without switching the POWER switch However your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode e The transition between scenes may not be smooth e The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder After recording 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG 2 Close the LCD panel 3 Eject the cassette 4 Remove the battery pack seg upo 27 28 Recording a picture Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side When c
139. i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional When you have finished dubbing a tape Press W on your camcorder and then press the stop button on the VCR You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven However this does not affect the dubbed picture If you record the playback paused picture with the DV IN OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough When you play back the picture using your camcorder the picture may jitter Before recording Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen The DV IN indicator may 91 appear on both equipment Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points Use the Remote Commander for this operation Connections are the same as on page 89 or 91 Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR Al M B C A A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed B A tape before editing C A tape after editing 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 2 On the connected VCR locate just before the insert start point a then press Il to set the VCR to the playback pause mode 3 On your camcorder locate the insert end point c by pressing lt lt or gt gt Then press Il to set you
140. ility e Image data files recorded on Memory Stick s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV900E or DSC D700 D770 that does not conform with this universal standard These models are not sold in some areas e If you cannot use the Memory Stick that is used with other equipment format it with this camcorder p 180 However formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick e Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation e All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Inserting a Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot as far as it can go with the mark facing as illustrated Access lamp Ejecting a Memory Stick Press the Memory Stick once lightly While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the Memory Stick or recording the data on the Memory Stick Do not turn the power off or eject the Memory Stick Otherwise the image data may become damaged
141. ing on a Memory Stick except DCR TRV16 0 cece 10 Getting Started Using this manual ccccsceeeees 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 16 Installing the battery pack Charging the battery pack Connecting to a wall outlet Step 2 Setting the date and time 23 Step 3 Inserting a cassette c 25 Recording Basics Recording a picture 0 0 26 Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT eects 33 Shooting in the dark NightShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter cc00 34 Self timer recording except DCR TRV16 04 36 Checking recordings END SEARCH EDITSEARCH Rec REVICW cscs lisiti ise 37 Playback Basics Playing back a tape scsccececetesteeeees 38 To display the screen indicators Display function 39 Viewing the recording on TV 42 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a Memory Stick during recording on a tape except DCR TRV16 0 cece 43 Recording still images on a tape Tape Photo recording 0 46 Adjusting the white balance manually E E E E S S 48 Using the wide mode cscscesesees 49 Using the fader function cccee 51 Using special effects Picture effect ccsccscnssiecsenecseens 54 Using special effects Digital effect 55 Using the PROGRAM AE functio
142. ing still images The following however describes the setup for print settings by selecting in the menu on your camcorder Before operation e Insert a recorded Memory Stick into your camcorder e Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated Printer 9PIC PRINT DATE TIME PRINT SET PRINT SET ar 9PIC_PRINT lt RETURN a 9PIC PRINT DATE TIME SAME DATETIME _ lt OFF RETURN MULTI RETURN DATE p MARKED z DAY amp TIME 4 MENU END MENU END You can print nine still images on the 9 split print paper Select the desired mode in the menu settings SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS Nine still images with print marks are printed together You can make prints with the recording date and or recording time Select the desired mode in the menu settings DATE DAY amp TIME JUL 4 2002 4 12 00am 152 Using the optional printer Images recorded in the multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper Moving pictures recorded on a Memory Stick You cannot print the images When Memory Stick has no files NI NO STILL IMAGE FILE appears on the screen When there are no files with a PRINT MARK BY NO PRINT MARK appears on the scr
143. ion The SteadyShot off indicator W appears Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera shake continued on the following page JBPUCoweD NO HulzwuosnD 177 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch az VCR SET HiFiSOUND STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track VCR tape with main and sub sound p 195 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 VCR stereo 2 p 96 ST 1 A ST 2 A V DVOUT OFF To output digital images and sound in analog VCR format using your camcorder ON To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder p 174 LCD VF SET LCD BRIGHT To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with VCR the SEL PUSH EXEC dial CAMERA caer To darken a To lighten LCD B L BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to VCR normal CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen MEMORY LCD COLOR To adjust the color on the LCD screen turnand VCR press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial CAMERA MEMORY To get low To get high intensity intensity VF B L BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to VCR normal CAMERA BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen MEMORY Notes on LCD B
144. ipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in tc to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Play back the recorded tape on the VCR or turn the TV on to see the desired program The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen 3 Follow step 3 on page 128 at the point where you want to start recording from Using the A V connecting cable S VIDEO A V connecting cable supplied Signal flow If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR 130 Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable BDV IN OUT N Signal flow i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional Note In the following instances recording is interrupted or 1 REC ERROR is displayed and you cannot record pictures When recording on a tape in a poor recording state for example on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use When the input signal is cut off suoge
145. is connection produces higher quality DV format pictures To display the screen indicators on TV Set DISPLAY to V OUT LCD in the menu settings p 184 Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder To turn off the screen indicators press DISPLAY on your camcorder again Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a Memory Stick during recording on a tape Except DCR TRV16 You can record still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode You can also record still images on a tape p 46 Before operation e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder p 106 Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings The default setting is MEMORY 1 In the standby mode keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears The CAPTURE indicator appears Recording does not start yet To change the still image release PHOTO select a still image again and then press and hold PHOTO lightly 2 Press PHOTO deeper Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the Memory Stick al b ca50min Ceo SFN x CAPTURE ca50min Ceo SFN MUNNS a Number of recorded images b Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the Memory Stick suonedo Bulpicosy psoueapy Recording still images on a Memory Stick during recording ona tape M
146. isconnect the USB cable Set the POWER switch to the other position or OFF CHG on your camcorder 167 168 Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer For Windows users Seeing the on line help operating instructions of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver 1 0 for Sony A PIXELA ImageMixer Ver 1 0 for Sony on line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver 1 0 for Sony 1 Click button located in the upper right corner of the screen The ImageMixer s Manual screen appears 2 You can find the information you need from the list of contents To close on line help Click the X button at the top right of the screen If you have any questions about PIXELA ImageM ixer Ver 1 0 for Sony ImageMixer Ver 1 0 for Sony is a trademark of PIXELA corporation For more information refer to the instruction manual of the CD ROM supplied with your camcorder Note on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend Resume or Sleep Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick with your computer For Windows users Except DCR TRV16 Viewing images Before operation e You need to install the USB driver to view Memory Stick images with your computer p 159 e An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to
147. ith cassette memory the end search function works even once you eject the cassette If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The end search function may not work correctly 37 Playback Basics Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the screen If you close the LCD panel you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder 1 Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN 4 Press lt lt to rewind the tape 5 Press B to start playback 6 To adjust the volume press either of the two buttons on VOLUME Sound is muted when the LCD panel is closed To turn the volume down To turn the volume up 6 To stop playback Press W When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm This is not a malfunction When you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander The indicators appear on the screen To make the indicators disappear press DI
148. k Terminal suogerdo PPAS own Write protect tab Labeling position e You cannot record or erase images when the write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK e The position and shape of the write protect tab may be different depending on the model e We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer e Image data may be damaged in the following cases If you eject the Memory Stick or turn the power off during reading or writing If you use Memory Stick s near static electricity or magnetic fields e Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the terminal e Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position e Do not bend drop or apply strong shock to Memory Stick s e Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick s e Do not let Memory Stick s become wet e Do not use or keep Memory Stick s in locations that are Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive gases e When you carry or store a Memory Stick put it in its case 105 106 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Memory Stick s formatted on a computer Memory Stick s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder Notes on image data compatib
149. k p 106 Recording does not function e The Memory Stick has already been recorded to its full capacity gt Delete unnecessary images and record again p 149 e The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted gt Format the Memory Stick or use another Memory Stick p 180 e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 The image cannot be deleted e The image is protected gt Cancel the image protection p 148 e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 You cannot format the Memory Stick e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 Deleting all the images cannot be carried out e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 You cannot protect the image e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 e The image to protect is not played back gt Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image p 137 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions You cannot write a print mark on the still image e The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK gt Release the lock p 105 e The image to write a print mark is not play
150. l The still image is superimposed on the moving picture 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect M CHROM Blue chroma key blue background to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture M LUMI Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture C CHROM _ Blue chroma key blue background to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image M OVERLAP No adjustment necessary suogerdo PPAS Mown The fewer bars there are on the screen the stronger the effect 7 Press START STOP to start recording 121 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following Press MEMORY before step 6 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 except for M OVERLAP To change the mode setting Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial before step 6 and repeat the procedure from step 4 except for M OVERLAP e To cancel MEMORY MIX Press MEMORY MIX Notes e You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick s e When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back modified images with your ca
151. l charge NTSC system sses O P Q OLD MOVIE 55 Operation indicators 217 OVERLAP 51 PHOtO SAVE o sceseeeeseeteeeteseeteees 135 PHOtO SCAN esee 73 Photo search 73 PICTURE EFFECT 54 65 Picture Search 0 0 40 Playback pause 40 Playback time 20 Power zoom a Print mark PROGRAM A R Rec review Recording time Remaining battery time indicator seresa 32 Remaining tape indicator 32 Remote commander Self diagnosis display 191 Self timer recording Shoulder strap cscceeeees Signal convert function Skip SCAN sisizsereveisiendeecetces Slide SHOW scsseesssseeseeseeseeses Slow playback SLOW SHUTTER i STEADYSHOT ceseeseeeeeees Stereo tape ssioiiseersririeieiiiis STILL Sub sound SUPER NIGHTSHOT T U V Tape Counter sssri 32 Tape PB ZOOM 67 Tape Photo recording 46 Telephoto se Time code s Witle hainen Transition TV color systems USB jack USB Streaming sses 157 W X Y Z Warning indicators 192 White balance Wide angle Wide mode isinisi WORLD TIME Write protect tab Zero set memory LOOM saiit iia 30 aua PNO 219 Printed on recycled paper Printed using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink http www sony net Sony Corporation Printed in Japa
152. llowing cases MEMORY e For five seconds after setting the POWER switch to VCR or MEMORY e For five seconds after inserting a Memory Stick into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR e When the capacity of the Memory Stick is less than two minutes in MEMORY e For five seconds after starting a moving picture recording e For five seconds after completing a moving picture recording ON To always display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick D DCR TRV25 TRV27 only 2 For DCR TRV18 the default setting is FINE continued on the following page JBPUCoweD NO HulzwuosnD 179 180 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY SET except DCR TRV16 PRINT MARK ON To write a print mark on recorded still images VCR you want to print out later p 151 MEMORY OFF To cancel print marks on still images PROTECT ON To protect selected still images against VCR accidental erasure p 148 MEMORY OFF To not protect still images SLIDE SHOW To play back images in a continuous loop MEMORY p 147 PHOTO SAVE To copy mini DV still pictures on Memory VCR Stick p 135 FILE NO SERIES To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the VCR Memory Stick is changed MEMORY RESET To reset the file numbering each time the Memory Stick is changed DELETE ALL To delete all unprotected images p 150 MEMORY FORMAT RETU
153. losing the LCD panel set it vertically until it clicks and swing it into the camcorder body Note The viewfinder automatically turns off when using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode p 31 When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see If this happens we recommend that you use the viewfinder When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA VCR or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in gj in the menu settings p 178 then press the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT then press the dial 3 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear soseg Hupo HWW LCD VF SET LCD BRIGHT aad a baa a MENU END LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight Select LCD B L in the menu settings when using the battery pack p 178 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 image in the viewfinder come into sharp focus Set the POWER switch to CAMERA VCR or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 Lift up the vi
154. mcorder When you select M OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting During recording You cannot change the mode setting To record the superimposed image as a still image Press PHOTO deeper in step 7 Before operation select PHOTO REC in qj to TAPE in the menu settings p 177 122 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a Memory Stick as a still image Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480 Before operation Insert a Memory Stick including still images into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MEMORY MIX The last recorded or composed image appears on the lower part of the screen 3 Press MEMORY to select the image you want to superimpose MEMORY To display the previous image MEMORY To display the following image 4 Select the desired mode with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The mode changes as follows M CHROM gt M LUMI gt C CHROM 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The still image is superimposed on the moving picture 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect M CHROM Blue chroma key blue background to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture M LUMI Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture C CHROM _
155. me You can set up to 20 programs Your camcorder can dub on Memory Stick s except DCR TRV16 See page 132 for more information Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment Step 1 Connecting the VCR p 78 Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation Using the A V connecting cable p 79 Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable p 83 Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR p 84 When you dub using the same VCR again you can skip steps 2 and 3 Using the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded on other equipment Operation 1 Making a program p 86 Operation 2 Performing the program dubbing a tape p 88 Note When editing digital video on tapes the operation signals cannot be sent with C LANC Step 1 Connecting the VCR You can connect both the A V connecting cable and the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you use the A V connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated on page 75 When you use the i LINK cable DV connecting cable connect the devices as illustrated on page 76 If you connect using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable With a digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the A V connecting cable
156. more if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e mail You can view images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer except DCR TRV16 Recommended computer usage environment to view tape images on the computer OS Microsoft Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required However operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98 but you can read still images CPU Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium II or faster 800 MHz or faster recommended Application DirectX 8 0a or later Sound system 16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory 64 MB or more Hard disk Available memory required for installation at least 200 MB Available hard disk memory recommended at least 1 GB depending on the size of the image files edited Display 4 MB VRAM video card Minimum 800 x 600 dot Hi color 16 bit color 65 000 colors Direct Draw display driver capability At 800 x 600 dot or less 256 colors and less this product will not operate correctly Others This product is compatible with DirectX technology so it is necessary to install DirectX 4eayndwoz ino Husn s Hew Buimoi The USB jack must be provided as standard You cannot use this func
157. n 58 Adjusting the exposure manually 60 Focusing manually cccescsceeeeeeees 61 Interval recording 0 62 Frame by frame recording Frame recording 0 0 64 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect ed 222 Sens Bae na eta Mote Pa det ch Stats Ba eae AAT 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect E nh ee ge 66 Enlarging images recorded on a tape Tape PB ZOOM nsnsi 67 Quickly locating a scene ZERO SET MEMORY 00005 69 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title TITLE SEARCH 70 Searching a recording by date DATE SEARCH riide 71 Searching for a photo PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN 73 Editing Dubbing a tape c ccescecccsteeteseeseeseeees 75 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing ON tapes marason 78 Recording video or TV programs 89 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing wees 92 Audio dubbing cece 94 Superimposing a title 98 Making your own titles 101 Labeling a cassette ccceeeeeeeees 103 Memory Stick Operations except DCR TRV16 Using a Memory Stick Introduction cece 105 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording 112 Recording an image from a tape as a Stima ge isis sade heeled alice 117 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX ceseececcesteeteees 120
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159. n out of tape You need to eject the cassette Slow flashing e The write protect tab on the cassette is exposed red p 25 Fast flashing e Moisture condensation has occurred p 202 e The cassette has run out of tape e The self diagnosis display function is activated p 191 o The still image is protected 2 Slow flashing e The still image is protected p 148 Warning indicator as to recording of still image Slow flashing e The still image cannot be recorded on a tape or a Memory Stick p 44 46 1 Except DCR TRV16 2 You hear the melody or beep Warning indicators and messages Warning messages CLOCK SET e FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY gq CLEANING CASSETTE e GY FULL e S 16BIT e S REC MODE S TAPE e S i LINK CABLE e NI FULL O a e e XI NO FILE XI NO MEMORY STICK e XJ AUDIO ERROR e XJ NO STILL IMAGE FILE e I MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR e XJ on DIRECTORY ERROR e PLAY ERROR e REC ERROR e COPY INHIBIT e BY NO PRINT MARK a amp TAPE END a NO TAPE e DELETING e FORMATTING e4 NOW CHARGING Except DCR TRV16 2 You hear the melody or beep Set the date and time p 23 Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack p 21 The video heads are dirty The indicator and OO CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on
160. n the Memory Stick The message NI NO FILE appears Screen indicators during still image playback Image size Image number Total number of recorded images 100 0006_ o amp MEMORY Y O A Print mark Protect JUL 4 2002 12 05 56 AM Recording date time various settings Data Directory Number File Number DCR TRV25 TRV27 only Recording data You can view the recording data date time or various settings when recorded by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander 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 or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen A red gt mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode suogerdo opns own MEMORY To display the previous six images MEMORY To display the following six images 1 2 3 4 5 m6 YQ gt mark 100 0006 6 100 4 To return to the normal playback screen single screen Press MEMORY to move the mark to the image you want to display on full screen then press MEMORY PLAY
161. n the VCR or the TV When the white plug is connected the left channel audio is recorded and when the red plug is connected the right channel audio is recorded If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures Recording video or TV programs Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional to i DV IN OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products With a digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into your camcorder and insert the recorded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press Il on your camcorder 4 Press B gt on the VCR to start playback The picture to be recorded appears on the screen 5 Press I on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from 6unipa i DV IN OUT N Signal flow
162. nected The power of the connected VCR is not turned on when you set i LINK 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 Before operation Set DISPLAY in Etc to LCD in the menu settings The default setting is LCD 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into your camcorder If you are recording a tape from the VCR insert a recorded tape into the VCR 2 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 3 Press REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder then immediately press Il on your camcorder 4 Press B on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR Select a TV program if you are recording from a TV The picture from a TV or VCR g appears on the screen 2 5 Press I on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from TV OUT S VIDEO Yellow VIDEO 4 O e i q AUDI eo lng mf blo VCR b A V connecting cable supplied White Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press W on both your camcorder and the VCR 89 90 Recording video or TV programs If your VCR or TV is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack o
163. of the scene having the title that you selected TITLE SEARCH SEARCH MODE HELLO CONGRATULATIONS HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT 1 2 3 4 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING 4 TITLE SEARCH HAPPY NEW YEAR PRESENT GOOD MORNING WEDDING NIGHT BASEBALL b a a Actual point you are trying to search for b Present point on the tape To stop searching Press W If you use a cassette without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly To superimpose a title See page 98 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 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 Before operation e You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory e Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows gt TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH
164. ograms in maximum VIDEO EDIT Pil 0 08 55 06 VIDEO EDIT Pil 0 08 58 06 VIDEO EDIT Pil 0 10 01 23 MARK 1 OUT MARK 2 IN MARK IN UNDO UNDO UNDO ERASE ALL ERASE ALL ERASE ALL START START START IMAGESIZE IMAGESIZE IMAGESIZE TOTAL 0 00 00 TOTAL 0 00 03 TOTAL 0 00 13 SCENE 0 bs 2min SCENE 1 Ee 2min SCENE 3 Ee 2min P AARAAAARARARAAARABA ZAAAABAAAAAAAAAAAABA ZAZAARAAAAAAAAAARABA MENU END MENU END MENU END 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 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN then press the dial in step 2 Erasing all programs 1 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings then select MEMORY with the dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL then select EXECUTE with the dial All the program marks flash then the settings are canceled To cancel erasing all programs Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN with the dial in step 2 To cancel a program you have set Press MENU The program is stored in memory
165. omatic white balance mode Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the AUTO or HOLD mode Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode In the automatic white balance mode Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when you detach the battery for replacement you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure or vice versa In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when you change the PROGRAM AE mode you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house or vice versa Using the wide mode You can record a 16 9 wide picture to watch on a 16 9 wide screen TV 16 9WIDE Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16 WIDE mode a The picture during playback on a normal TV b or on a wide screen TV c is compressed in the longwise direction If you set the screen mode of the wide screen TV to the full mode you can watch pictures of normal images d If you connect a TV compatible with the ID 1 ID 2 system the screen size is automatically selected 7 b a 9G a 9l Le 1 In the standby mode turn the SEL PUSH
166. orrectly p 216 e The batteries are dead gt Insert new ones p 216 The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR e DISPLAY is set to V COUT LCD in the menu settings gt Set it to LCD p 184 The melody or beep sounds for five seconds e Moisture condensation has occurred gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 202 e Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder gt Remove the cassette and insert it again then operate your camcorder No function works though the power is on e Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery then reconnect it in about one minute Turn the power on If the functions still do not work open the LCD panel and press the RESET button using a sharp pointed object If you press the RESET button all the settings including the date and time return to their defaults p 213 While charging the battery pack no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window e The battery pack is not properly installed gt Install it properly p 16 e Something is wrong with the battery pack gt Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You cannot charge the battery pack e The POWER switch is not set to OFF CHG gt Set it to OFF CHG p 17 Image data cannot be transferred by t
167. ower adaptor e For DC or AC operation use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions e If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further e Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock Be particularly careful of the lens e Keep the POWER switch set to OFF CHG when you are not using your camcorder Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration e Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp pointed object e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction On handling tapes Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out e Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape e Avoid touching or damaging the terminals To remove dust clean the terminals with a soft cloth Camcorder care e Remove the tape and periodically turn on the power operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long
168. ows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 161 for details on viewing Memory Stick images on your computer except DCR TRV16 You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape Install it from the CD ROM supplied with your camcorder To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators For Windows XP Home Edition Professional you must be authorized as Administrators 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load If you are using your computer close all running applications 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer The application software starts up and the title screen appears If the application software title screen does not appear double click My Computer and then ImageMixer CD ROM Drive The application software screen appears after a while 3 Move the cursor to PIXELA ImageMixer and click The Install Wizard program starts up and the Select Settings Language screen appears 4 Select the language for installation 5 Follow the on screen messages The installation screen disappears when installation is complete 6 Click DirectX Follow the on screen messages to install DirectX When the installation of DirectX is complete restart the computer 7 Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder 8
169. play back moving pictures in Windows environment Set USBCONNECT in S to NORMAL in the menu settings The default setting is NORMAL 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load 2 Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder 3 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY 4 Connect the USB jack on your computer to the Y USB jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable USB MODE appears on the screen of your camcorder 4aynduwozD ino Husn s Hew Buimoi USB cable supplied 5 Open My Computer on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive Example Removable Disk E The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed 6 Select and double click the desired image file from the folder For the detailed folder and file name see Image file storage destinations and image files p 170 Desired file type Double click in this order Still image Deim folder 100msdcf folder Image file Moving picture Mssony folder Moml0001 folder gt Image file Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick the image and sound may break off 169 Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick with your computer For Windows users Image file storage
170. played 3 Press MEMORY to select the desired still image MEMORY To display the previous image MEMORY To display the following image suogerdo opns own To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY Note You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder when playing back image data modified on your computers when playing back image data shot with other equipment Notes on the file name e 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 e NJ oO DIRECTORY ERROR may appear on the screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard While this message appears you can play back images but cannot record them on the Memory Stick The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable 137 138 Viewing still images Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen e Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation e When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen the image quality may appear to have deteriorated This is not a malfunction The image data is as good as ever e Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation or noise howling may be output from the TV speakers When no image is recorded o
171. pt DCR TRV16 You cannot use the fader function When the OVERLAP WIPE or DOT indicator appear in the standby mode Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape While the image is being stored the indicators flash fast and the playback picture disappears At this stage the picture may not be recorded clearly depending on the tape condition Using the fader function While using the bounce function you cannot use the following functions Focus Zoom Picture effect Exposure Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE suonedo Bulpicosy psoueapy 53 54 Using special effects Picture effect a You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV NEG ART a The color and brightness of the picture are reversed SEPIA The picture appears in sepia B amp W The picture appears in monochrome black and white SOLARIZE b The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like an illustration SLIM c The picture expands vertically STRETCH d The picture expands horizontally PASTEL e The contrast of the picture is emphasized to make the picture look more like an animated cartoon MOSAIC f The picture appears mosaic patterned b d e
172. r 3 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet 4 Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG Charging begins The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window papes Bun When the remaining battery indicator changes to normal charge is completed To fully charge the battery full charge leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual E 5min ae i a Pi e OFF CHG D Yf gt CED a 2 J The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your camcorder After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor This may cause a short circuit damaging the AC power adaptor 17 18 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the viewfinder Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time min appears in the display window When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet While using the AC power adaptor if any trouble occu
173. r computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users except DCR TRV16 ccccecee 171 Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick with your computer For Macintosh users except DCR TRV16 cece 173 Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer Signal convert function 174 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct troubles asnay saans Self diagnosis display Warning indicators and messages 192 Additional Information Usable cassettes cccccecsesesesesseseees 194 About the InfoLITHIUM battery PACK E E E E About i LINK Using your camcorder abroad 201 Maintenance information and precautions 0 eseseseeseereeeeeeteteeneee 202 Specifications oo cscs 207 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 209 TN OX 2c seins be ERT 219 PIND HEI PIND Quick Start Guide Recording on a tape 1 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of your camcorder See the page in parentheses for more information Connecting the power cord p 22 Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors p 16 Open the DC IN jack cover AC power adaptor supplied 2 O slide LL OPEN EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid Inserting a cassette p 25 Push t
174. r before installation of the USB driver is completed For Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 0 v10 1 The USB driver does not have to be installed Your camcorder is automatically recognized as a drive just by connecting it to your Mac using the USB cable For Mac OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 users 1 Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your computer The application software screen appears www imagemixer com Menu PIXELA ImageMixer 4eynduwoz ino Husn s Hew Buimoi 171 172 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users 3 Click the USB Driver to open the folder containing the six files related to Driver Sony Camcorder USB Driver Sony USB Shim Sony Peripheral USB Driver Sony Camcorder USB Shim Sony USB Driver Sony Peripheral USB Shim 4 Select the following two files and drag and drop them into the System Folder e Sony Camcorder USB Driver e Sony Camcorder USB Shim 5 When the message appears click OK The USB driver is installed on your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM from the computer 7 Restart your computer Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick with your computer For Macintosh users Except DCR TRV16 Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view a Memory Stick images on your computer p 171 QuickTime 3 0
175. r camcorder to the playback pause mode 4 Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory The tape counter shows 0 00 00 5 On your camcorder locate the insert start point b by pressing lt 4 then press REC and the button on its right simultaneously 6 First press If on the VCR and after a few seconds press Ill on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene with sound Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter Your camcorder automatically stops recording and the ZERO SET MEMORY is canceled Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing ZERO SET yuueliiin ZERO SET MEMORY 7 MEMORY AETTTTILN 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 6unipa Note Pictures and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder The pictures and sound may be distorted We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded on your camcorder When the inserted picture is played back Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion This is not a malfunction Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode
176. rase the menu display The INTERVAL indicator flashes 6 Press START STOP to start interval recording The INTERVAL indicator lights up 62 Interval recording CAMERA SET CAMERA SET W SELFTIMER INT REC fra lt D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16 9W I DE STEADYSHOT amp FRAME REC erc INT REC ON RETURN 4 INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN vi paBaaa MENU END MENU END Niki CAMERA SET CAMERA SET oa INT REC INT REC I NTERVAL Ki INTERVAL Prpra N EC TII 1 REC TIME RETURN RETURN i ETc 2 MENU END MENU END CAMERA SET CAMERA SET CAMERA SET INT REC INT REC 4 INTERVAL 4 INTERVAL PHOTO REC EC TIME REC TIME 16 9WIDE ii RETURN RETURN J STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT REC RETURN vi pagada MENU END MENU END MENU END To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following Set INT REC to OFF in the menu settings Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA To suspend interval recording and perform normal recording Press START STOP during the interval time except during recording time The INTERVAL indicator flashes and normal recording starts To restart interval recording stop recording and then press START STOP again The INTER
177. rate correctly VIDEO EDIT EDITSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT IN CUT OUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN MENU END 0 08 55 06 COMPLETE e After checking the code in About IR SETUP codes set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again e Place your camcorder at least 30 cm 12 in away from the VCR e Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes Step 2 Setting the VCR to operate with the i LINK cable DV connecting cable When you connect using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional follow the procedure below 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on then set the input selector to DV input When you connect a digital video camera recorder set its power switch to VCR VTR 3 Press MENU Select VIDEO EDIT in Etc with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 184 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE then press the dial except DCR TRV16 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET then press the dial 6 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL then press the dial 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select i LINK then press the dial 6unipa OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY D VIDEO EDIT fa RETURN MENU END OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VI
178. rder DATE TIME OFF To make prints without the recording dateand MEMORY time DATE To make prints with the recording date p 152 DAY amp TIME To make prints with the recording date and time G CM SET TITLE To superimpose a title or make your own title VCR p 98 101 CAMERA TITLEERASE To erase the title you have superimposed VCR p 100 CAMERA TITLE DSPL ON To display the title you have superimposed VCR OFF To not display the title CM SEARCH ON To search using cassette memory p 70 VCR OFF To search without using cassette memory TAPE TITLE To label a cassette p 103 VCR CAMERA ERASE ALL To erase all the data in cassette memory p 104 VCR CAMERA Note on PRINT SET except DCR TRV16 9PIC PRINT and DATE TIME are displayed only when an external printer optional is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe continued on the following page JBPUOCoWIeD NOA Buzun 181 182 Changing the menu settings POWER Icon item Mode Meaning switch co TAPE SET REC MODE SP To record in the SP Standard Play mode VCR LP To increase the recording time to 1 5 times the CAMERA SP mode AUDIO MODE 12BIT To record in the 12 bit mode two stereo sounds VCR 16BIT To record in the 16 bit mode the one stereo CAMERA sound with high quality SOREMAIN AUTO To display the remaining tape bar VCR e For about eight seconds after your camcorder CAMERA is turned on and calculates th
179. rding You can record still images on a Memory Stick with the self timer You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation Before operation e Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder p 106 e Set PHOTO REC in fg to MEMORY in the menu settings The default setting is MEMORY 1 In the standby mode press MENU then select SELFTIMER in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 177 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select ON then press the dial 3 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear The self timer indicator appears on the screen 4 Press PHOTO deeper Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep In the last two seconds of the countdown the beep gets faster then recording starts automatically MENU END To cancel self timer Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode You cannot cancel self timer using the Remote Commander suonedo Bulpicosy psoueapy Note The self timer is automatically canceled when self timer recording is finished the POWER switch is set to OFF CHG or VCR Taking photos with the self timer The self timer can only be operated when in the standby mode Recording still images on a tape Tape Photo recording You can record still images such as photographs on tapes You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60 minute tape 1
180. rdo pps own 131 132 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing on Memory Stick s Except DCR TRV16 You can duplicate selected scenes programs for editing onto Memory Stick s Making the program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder Insert the tape for playback and a Memory Stick for recording into your camcorder Press MENU then select VIDEO EDIT in Erto with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 184 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY then press the dial Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE and select the desired image size then press the dial Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback You can fine adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK then press the dial The IN point of the first program is set and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons then pause playback Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The OUT point of the first program is set then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue 10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 then set the program When one program is set the program mark changes to light blue You can set 20 pr
181. ring playback Both sounds can be played back 16 bit mode New audio cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality Moreover your camcorders can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz When playing back a tape recorded in the 16 bit mode the 16BIT indicator appears on the screen gt When you play back a dual sound track tape g When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system set HiFi S SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings p 178 5 Fy Sound from speaker Al HiFi SOUND Playing back Playing back a dual o mode a stereo tape sound track tape 2 STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound 1 Left sound Main sound 2 Right sound Sub sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder 195 196 Usable cassettes Notes on the cassette When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only at the locations illustrated below a to prevent a malfunction of your camcorder After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in its case and store it upright When the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette The gold plated connector of the cassette may be dirty or dusty Cleaning the gold plated connector If the gold plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty the remaining tape indicator is sometimes not displayed correctly and you may not be able to operate fun
182. rox 2 min and 30 seconds Viewfinder Electric viewfinder color Image device DCR TRV16 4 5 mm 1 4 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 680 000 pixels Effective Approx 340 000 pixels DCR TRV18 4 5 mm 1 4 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 680 000 pixels Effective still Approx 340 000 pixels Effective moving Approx 340 000 pixels DCR TRV25 TRV27 3 8 mm 1 4 7 type CCD Charge Coupled Device Gross Approx 1 070 000 Effective still Approx 1 000 000 pixels Effective moving Approx 690 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 mm 1 3 16 in 10x Optical 120x Digital DCR TRV16 TRV18 F 1 7 2 2 DCR TRV25 TRV27 F 18 2 Focal length DCR TRV16 TRV18 3 3 33 mm 5 32 15 16 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA MEMORY DCR TRV18 only 42 420 mm 1 11 16 16 5 8 in DCR TRV25 TRV27 3 7 37 mm 5 32 11 2 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA 50 500 mm 2 19 3 4 in In MEMORY 42 420 mm 1 11 16 16 5 8 in Color temperature Auto HOLD Hold Indoor 3 200 K Outdoor 5 800 K Minimum illumination DCR TRV16 TRV18 5 Ix lux F 1 7 0 Ix lux in the NightShot mode DCR TRV25 TRV27 7 1x lux F 1 8 0 Ix lux in the NightShot mode Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting Input O
183. rs with this unit disconnect the plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power Charging time Battery pack Full charge Normal charge NP FM30 145 85 NP FM50 150 90 NP FM70 240 180 NP QM71 260 200 NP FM90 330 270 NP FM91 QM91 360 300 Approximate minutes at 25 C 77 F to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature D DCR TRV16 TRV18 supplied 2 DCR TRV25 TRV27 supplied Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time DCR TRV16 TRV18 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical f NP FM30 supplied 125 65 90 45 Ei NP FM50 200 105 150 75 A NP FM70 415 220 310 165 if NP QM71 485 255 365 190 NP FM90 630 340 475 255 NP FM91 QM91 725 390 550 290 DCR TRV25 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical NP FM50 supplied 145 75 115 60 NP FM70 305 170 245 135 NP QM71 355 195 285 160 NP FM90 460 255 370 210 NP FM91 QM91 535 295 430 240 DCR TRV27 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical Continuous Typical NP FM50 supplied 145 75 105 55 NP FM70 305 170 220 125 NP QM71 355 195 255 140 NP FM90 460 255 340 190 N
184. s Setting Meaning SUPER FINE SEN This is the highest image quality in your camcorder The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode Super fine images are compressed to about 1 3 FINE FINE Use this mode when you want to record high quality images Fine images are compressed to about 1 6 STANDARD STD This is the standard image quality in your camcorder Standard images are compressed to about 1 10 Note In some cases changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality depending on the type of images you are shooting Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size Details are shown in the table below 1152 x 864 image size Image quality Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 600 KB FINE About 300 KB STANDARD About 200 KB 640 x 480 image size Image quality Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 190 KB FINE About 100 KB STANDARD About 60 KB DCR TRV25 TRV27 only Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen Using a Memory Stick Introduction Selecting the image size Still images
185. s loop SLIDE SHOW Except DCR TRV16 You can automatically play back images in sequence This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press MENU to display the menu Select SLIDE SHOW in J with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 180 3 Press MEMORY PLAY Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the Memory Stick in sequence suogerdo PPAS own SLIDE SHOW Coo 1 1000 SLIDE SHOW S SpE Sow ere DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN MENU END M PLAY START MENU END To stop the slide show Press MENU To pause during a slide show Press MEMORY PLAY To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY buttons before step 2 To view recorded images on TV Before operation connect your camcorder to a TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder If you change the Memory Stick during operation The slide show function does not operate If you change the Memory Stick be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning 147 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection Except DCR TRV16 You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images
186. s with the self timer p 116 Checking recordings 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 Gz seg Bulpicosy END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record Press END SEARCH in the standby mode The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones EDITSEARCH You can search for the next recording start point Hold down the side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode The recorded portion is played back To go backward To go forward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback If you press START STOP recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH You cannot monitor the sound Rec Review You can check the last recorded section Press the side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones End search function When you use a cassette without cassette memory the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape If you use a cassette w
187. select the title size SMALL you have nine choices for the title position If you select the title size LARGE you have eight choices for the title position One cassette can have up to about 20 titles with each title comprising five characters However if the cassette memory is full with date photo and cassette label data one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles each comprising five characters Cassette memory capacity is as follows e Six date data maximum e 12 photo data maximum e One cassette label maximum If the N FULL mark appears The cassette memory is full Erase unwanted titles 99 100 Superimposing a title Erasing a title 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 2 Press MENU then select TITLEERASE in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 181 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase then press the dial ERASE OK indicator appears 4 Make sure that the title is the one you want to erase and turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial ERASING flashes on the screen When the title is erased COMPLETE is displayed CM SET TITLE ERASE w TITLE TITLEERASE HELLO TITLE DSPL CONGRATULATIONS CM SEARCH HAPPY NEW YEAR TAPE TITLE PRESENT aq ERASE ALL GOOD MORNING RETURN WEDDI
188. sing the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer s USB jack The USB driver can be found on the CD ROM supplied along with the application software required for viewing images Recommended Macintosh environment Os Mac OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 9 1 9 2 or Mac OS X v10 0 v10 1 Standard installation is required However note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9 0 9 1 should be used for the following models iMac with the Mac OS 8 6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD ROM drive iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8 6 standard installation The USB jack must be provided as standard QuickTime 3 0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures Notes e Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when using a hub e Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e Macintosh and Mac OS QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc e All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your compute
189. sounds Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the Memory Stick al b 50min Crise SFN Tna e Cam50minO tse SEN MUNNS des KO OCR F WA oeo eee a Number of recorded images SE 2 b Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the Memory Stick You can record still images on Memory Stick s in the tape recording or recording standby For more information see page 43 112 Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE The indicator flashes While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers This is not a malfunction Recording data The recording data date time or various settings when recorded are not displayed while recording However they are recorded automatically onto the Memory Stick To display the recording data press DA
190. ss MENU then select ERASE ALL in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 181 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select OK then press the dial OK changes to EXECUTE 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE then press the dial ERASING flashes on the screen When all the data is erased COMPLETE is displayed To cancel deleting Select RETURN with the SEL PUSH EXEC in step 3 or 4 Memory Stick Operations Using a Memory Stick Introduction Except DCR TRV16 You can easily record and playback images on the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder You can also do the following operations Reading the image from the tape to the Memory Stick or from the Memory Stick to the tape Importing images recorded on your camcorder to your computer Deleting images protecting images placing a print mark onto images On file format Still image JPEG Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format extension jpg Moving picture MPEG Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format extension mpg Typical image data file name Still image 100 0001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder Dsc00001 jpg This file name appears on the display of your personal computer Moving picture MOV00001 This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder Mov00001 mpg This file name appears on the display of your personal computer Using a Memory Stic
191. standby mode playback or playback pause press MENU then select TITLE in A with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select Gi then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title then press the dial The title flashes 4 Change the color size or position if necessary Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR SIZE or POSITION then press the dial The selected item appears Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item then press the dial Repeat steps and until the title is laid out as desired 5 Press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting In the recording playback or playback pause mode The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set In the standby mode The TITLE indicator appears When you press START STOP to start recording TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set PRESET TITLE i PRESET TITLE HELLO HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 19 HAPPY HOLIDAYS 1 HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS OUR SWEET BABY OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING WEDDING VACATION VACATION THE END THE END RETURN MENU END MENU END PRESET TITLE cr a Sk HELLO M HAPPY BIRTHDAY 1 HAPPY HOLIDAYS NATET CONGRATULATIONS s r OUR SWEET BABY VACATION WEDDING anaso RETURN MENU END EXEC SAVE MENU END m
192. stored with 20 images For M CHROM 18 images such as a frame 100 0001 to 100 0018 For C CHROM two images such as a background 100 0019 to 100 0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder are protected p 148 124 Recording moving pictures on a Memory Stick MPEG movie recording Except DCR TRV16 You can record moving pictures with sound on Memory Stick s The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of Memory Stick MPEG MOVIE EX Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 Press START STOP Your camcorder starts recording The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up Picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick For more information about recording time see page 111 OCHE suogerdo PpS own a The recording time that can be recorded on the Memory Stick b This indicator is displayed for five seconds after pressing START STOP This indicator is not recorded To stop recording Press START STOP Note Sound is recorded in monaural 125 Recording moving pictures on a Memory Stick MPEG movie recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work Wi
193. suogerdo PpS own To stop copying in the middle Press W 143 Copying images recorded on Memory Stick s to a tape During copying You cannot operate the following buttons MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops Image data modified on computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder If you press DISPLAY during recording or in the recording standby mode You can see the memory playback and file name indicators in addition to the time code indicator and other tape related indicators When copying movies After step 6 press the MPEG Pll button or SEL PUSH EXEC dial and play back the image 144 Enlarging still images recorded on a Memory Stick Memory PB ZOOM Except DCR TRV16 You can enlarge still images recorded on a Memory Stick You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image Also you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or Memory Stick s Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left unlock position 2 In the memory playback mode press PB ZOOM on your camcorder The center of the image is
194. t This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers SPORTS Sports lesson This mode minimizes camera shake on fast moving subjects such as in tennis or golf 7 BEACH amp SKI This mode prevents people s faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope SUNSETMOON Sunset amp moon This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets general night views fireworks displays and neon signs as LANDSCAPE This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 Press MENU then select PROGRAM AE in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 176 2 Select the desired mode with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial LIGHT PORTRAIT Aq qa BEACH amp SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE Da MENU END To cancel the PROGRAM AE function Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings suone1do Bulpicosy pooueapy Notes e Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance you cannot take close ups in the following mode SPOTLIGHT SPORTS BEACH amp SKI e Your
195. t REC LAMP to OFF Troubleshooting Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 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 O10 D appears on the screen the self diagnosis display function has worked See page 191 In the recording mode Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions START STOP does not operate The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA gt Set it to CAMERA p 26 e The cassette has run out gt Rewind the tape or insert a new one p 25 40 e The write protect tab is set to expose the red mark gt Use a new tape or slide the tab p 25 e The tape is stuck to the drum moisture condensation gt Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize p 202 The power goes off e While being operated in CAMERA your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes gt Set the POWER switch to OFF CHG and then to CAMERA e The battery pack is dead or nearly dead gt Install a charged battery pack p 16 The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear e The viewfinder lens is not adjusted gt Adjust the viewfinder lens p 29 The SteadyShot function does not work Bunooyse qnoiL e STEADYSHOT is se
196. t automatically turn off while you are entering title characters To delete the title Select The last character is erased To enter a space Select Z amp then select the blank part Labeling a cassette lam if you use a cassette with cassette memory you can label a cassette Labels can yay consist of up to 10 characters and are stored in cassette memory When you insert the labeled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR the label is displayed for about five seconds 1 Insert the cassette you want to label 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR 3 Press MENU then select TAPE TITLE in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 181 The tape title display appears 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character then press the dial 5 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character then press the dial 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you complete the label 7 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select SET then press the dial The label is stored in memory 8 Press MENU to erase the menu display 6unipa u TITLE W TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL ABCDE CM SEARCH FGHIJ Q TAPE TITLE KLMNQ a E PQRST Ss af 2 CM_SET UVWXY UVWXY SET w TITLE Z amp Z amp 7 wr TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL MENU MENU END lt CM SEARCH D lt TAPE TITLE mo E TAPE TITLE
197. t search function If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape re record from the beginning to the end of the tape as described above The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function Ccl l4K mark on the cassette The memory capacity of cassettes marked with Cl l4K is 4Kbit Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16Kbit 16Kbit cassettes are marked with CI16K Mint WY This is the Mini DV mark Cassette CIII Maney This is the Cassette Memory mark These are trademarks Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back Using any other video camera recorder you cannot record on a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software COPY INHIBIT appears on the screen or on the TV screen if you try to record such software Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records 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 du
198. t to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 177 The autofocusing function does not work e The setting is the manual focus gt Press FOCUS INFINITY to set to the autofocus mode p 61 e Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus gt Adjust for manual focusing p 61 The picture does not appear in the viewfinder e The LCD panel is open gt Close the LCD panel p 28 A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background e The contrast between the subject and background is too high This is not a malfunction A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject e This is not a malfunction Some tiny white red blue or green spots appear on the screen e Slow shutter Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter is activated This is not a malfunction An unknown picture is displayed on the screen e If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette and a Memory Stick inserted your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration gt Insert a cassette or a Memory Stick and the demonstration stops You can also cancel DEMO MODE p 183 continued on the following page 185 186 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions The picture is recorded in incorrect
199. ter When playing back image data on other equipment To play back recorded pictures on a TV screen e Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder e Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation or noise howling may be output from the TV speakers When no image is recorded on the Memory Stick The message NI NO FILE appears 140 Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on a Memory Stick is divided into 23 parts You can select any point and playback the picture 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 140 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and select the point where you want to start playback then press the dial To see the next part To see the previous part As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want the bar and counter change to indicate the playback point ca50min Fimo 2 207 MOVO00001 o 0 00 50 J lt fas R 3 Press MPEG B gt IH or SEL PUSH EXEC dial to start playback i 4 To adjust the volume press either of the two buttons on VOLUME a To turn the volume down To turn the volume up To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG W Ill or SEL PUSH EXEC dial When recording time is not long The moving picture may not be divided into 23 parts 141 142 Viewin
200. teries To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following Be sure to insert the batteries with the and correctly matching the and inside the battery compartment Dry batteries are not rechargeable Do not use a combination of new and old batteries Do not use different types of batteries Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time Do not use leaking batteries If batteries are leaking e Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries e If you touch the liquid wash it off with water e If the liquid gets into your eyes wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor If any problem occurs unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads PCM system Quantization 12 bits Fs 32 kHz stereo 1 stereo 2 16 bits Fs 48 kHz stereo Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the IDN mark printed Tape speed SP Approx 18 81 mm s LP Approx 12 56 mm s Recording playback time using cassette DVM 60 SP 1 hour LP 1 5 hours Fastforward rewind time using cassette DVM 60 When using the battery pack Approx 2 min and 30 seconds When using the AC power adaptor App
201. th your camcorder and the VCR You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems E18 mm Hi E Hi8 VHS VHS SMAS S VHS VHS VHSC SIVHSI9 S VHSC MH Betamax EJBeta ED Betamax IN mini DV IN DV B Digitals 1 MICRO MV 75 Dubbing a tape If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV When the white plug is connected the left channel audio is output and when the red plug is connected the right channel audio is output If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable optional With this connection you do not need to connect the yellow video plug of the A V connecting cable Connect an S video cable optional to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures Using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable Simply connect the i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional to DV IN OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products With a digital to digital connection video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing You can not dub the titles display indicators the contents of cassette memory or letters on the Memory Stick index screen except DCR TRV16 Set the input selector on the VCR to
202. the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the input selector 1 Insert a blank tape or a tape you want to record over into the VCR and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder 2 Prepare the VCR for recording Set the input selector to LINE DV input position Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR 3 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder 4 Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder 5 Start recording on the VCR Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR Signal flow i LINK cable DV connecting cable optional When you have finished dubbing a tape Press W on both your camcorder and the VCR Dubbing a tape You can connect one VCR only using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable See page 199 for more information about i LINK Pictures processed by the picture effect the digital effect or PB ZOOM function Pictures processed by the picture effect the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not output through the BDV IN OUT jack If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough Also when you play back the picture using other video equipment the picture may jitter 6unipa 77 Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing on tapes You can duplicate selected scenes programs for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR Scenes can be selected by fra
203. the next date Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes Each time you press keq or BPI your camcorder searches for the previous or next date To stop searching Press W Searching for a photo PHOTO SEARCH PHOTO SCAN You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape PHOTO SEARCH It is convenient to use the cassette with the cassette memory You can also search for still images one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory PHOTO SCAN Use the Remote Commander for these operations Use this function to check or edit still images Searching for a photo by using cassette memory Before operation e You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory e Set CM SEARCH in M to ON in the menu settings The default setting is ON 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR 2 Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears The indicator changes as follows gt gt TITLE SEARCH DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH 7 no indicator PHOTO SCAN 3 Press kK or PPI on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected PHOTO SEARCH SEARCH 1 SEP 5 02 530PM MODE 10 30AM 11 25PM C 103 4 11PM PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP 5 02 5 30PM
204. time e Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust If there are fingerprints on the lens remove them with a soft cloth Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish e Do not let sand get into your camcorder When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place protect it from the sand or dust Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using it for a long time To disconnect the power cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the power cord itself e Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged e Do not bend the power cord forcibly or place a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electric shock e Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged e Always keep metal contacts clean e Do not disassemble the unit e Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit e 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
205. tion in the Macintosh environment 157 158 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment to view 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 CPU MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB jack must be provided as standard Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures Notes e Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time or when using a hub e Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above e Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation e All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB
206. titles p 100 e The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure gt Slide the write protect tab so that red mark is not visible p 25 Digital program editing to a tape does not function The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly gt Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again p 78 e The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i LINK cable DV connecting cable gt Set it to IR p 83 e Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted gt Set the program again on a recorded portion p 86 e The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized gt Adjust the synchronization p 84 e The IR SETUP code is incorrect gt Set the correct code p 79 continued on the following page 189 190 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and or Corrective Actions Digital program editing to a Memory Stick does not function e Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted gt Set the program again on a recorded portion p 132 The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work e COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings gt Set it to ON p 184 e Something is blocking the infrared rays gt Remove the obstacle e The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the polarities incorrectly matching the marks gt Insert the batteries c
207. to MEMORY except DCR TRV16 You cannot use the digital zoom Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode This feature allows the camera subject to view him or herself on the LCD screen The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen I1 appears in the standby mode and appears in the recording mode Some of other indicators appear mirror reversed and others are not displayed Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror image However the picture will be normal when recorded During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work soseg upo 31 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode Indicators are not recorded on tapes Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory Recording mode STBY REC tami REC Time code Tape counter 10 00 01 Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while JUL 4 2002 Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on Date The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turn
208. ttery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor optional Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time CLOCK SET will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 unless you set the date and time If you do not use your camcorder for about four months the date and time settings may be cleared from memory bars may appear because the built in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged p 203 Set the year then the month the day the hour and then the minute in that order 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY except DCR TRV16 then press MENU to display the menu settings 2 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select J then press the dial 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET then press the dial 4 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year then press the dial 5 Set the month day and hour by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial 6 Set the minute by turning the SEL PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal The clock starts to move 7 Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear papes Bun SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU w CLOCK SET ww CLOCK SET yet ww CLOCK SET USB STREAM USB STREAM USB STREAM LTR SIZE LTR SIZE LTR SIZE
209. users Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow 1 Select i The image shakes up and down Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise etc Images of different color systems to that of the camcorder are not displayed correctly e When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted it turns off automatically after five minutes e We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the standby mode and no cassette is inserted e Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your computer s 2 Look at the preview window and click on e at the first scene of the movie you want to capture e changes to a 3 Look at the preview window and click on m at the last scene you want to capture The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window T g Notes e The following may occur while using your camcorder and are not due to any malfunction i g If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed Reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 162 If any trouble occurs Close all running applications then restart your computer Carry out the following operations after quitting the application D
210. utput connectors S video input output 4 pin mini DIN Luminance signal 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms unbalanced Chrominance signal 0 286 Vp p 75 Q ohms Audio Video input output AV MINIJACK 1 Vp p 75 Q ohms unbalanced sync negative 327 mV at output impedance more than 47 KQ kilohms Output impedance with less than 2 2 KQ kilohms Stereo minijack 3 5mm Input impedance more than 47 kQ kilohms DV input output 4 pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm USB jack mini B LANC jack Stereo mini minijack 2 5 mm MIC jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LCD screen Picture DCR TRV16 TRV18 TRV25 6 2 cm 2 5 type 50 3 x 37 4 mm 2 x 11 2 in DCR TRV27 8 8 cm 3 5 type 72 2 x 50 4 mm 2 7 8 x 2 in Total dot number 123 200 560 x 220 General Power requirements 7 2 V battery pack 8 4 V AC power adaptor Average power consumption when using the battery pack During camera recording using LCD DCR TRV16 TRV18 3 3 W DCR TRV25 4 2 W DCR TRV27 4 6 W Viewfinder DCR TRV16 TRV18 2 5 W DCR TRV25 TRV27 3 4 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx DCR TRV 16 TRV18 76 X 93 x 162 mm 3x 33 4 6 1 2 in w h d DCR TRV 25 TRV27 76 x 93 x 163 mm 3x3 3 4x 6 1 2 in w h d uoReULOJU jeuonippY 207 208 Specifications Mass approx DCR TRV16
211. ves E IDE ATASATAPI controllers Keyboards T Mice and other pointing devices Other devices Gi USB Device te Ports COM amp LPT SR Processors Sound video and game controllers y audio Codecs Intelfr 82801B4 BAM AC 9 Audio Controller Legacy Audio Drivers D Legacy Video Capture Devices Media Control Devices MPU 401 Compatible MIDI Device Standard Game Port USB Audio Device Video Codecs fH System devices A Universal Serial Bus controllers Intel r 8280164 B4M USB Universal Host Controller 2444 USB Composite Device USB Root Hul Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition Professional Turn the POWER switch to OFF CHG on your camcorder and then disconnect the USB cable Restart your computer Step 2 Install the USB driver on the supplied CD ROM Perform the entire procedure described in Installing the USB driver on page 159 Jandu ino Bun s Hew Guim 163 164 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick Except DCR TRV16 Step1 Uninstall the incorrect USB driver Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY Connect the USB jack on your computer to the Y USB jack on your camcorder using the USB
212. vice e You bring your camcorder from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside e You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower e You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place put your camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature after about one hour Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video heads To ensure normal recording and clear pictures clean the video heads The video heads may be dirty when e Mosaic pattern noise appears on the playback picture e Playback pictures do not move e Playback pictures do not appear The amp indicator and sa CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another or the amp indicator flashes on the screen If the above problem a b or c occurs clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM 12CLD cleaning cassette optional Check the picture and if the above problem persists repeat cleaning b c If the video heads get dirtier the entire screen becomes blue c Note on the videohead The videohead suffers from wear after long use If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette it might be because the videohead is worn Please contact your
213. you set the POWER switch to OFF CHG or stop playing back The picture effect function is automatically canceled suoerodo gt peqhejq paouenpy 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect During playback you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions STILL FLASH LUMI and TRAIL 1 In the playback or playback pause mode press MENU Select D EFFECT in with the SEL PUSH EXEC dial p 176 2 Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings then press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear In the STILL or LUMI mode the image where you press the SEL PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still image 3 Turn the SEL PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect then press the dial For details of each digital effect function see page 55 MANUAL SET 4D_EFFECT MANUAL 4P _EFFECT D EFFECT LUMI RETURN TEEPE pagdasal va piBcaaa wv MENU END MENU END MANUAL SET 4D EFFECT MANUAL SET 4D EFFECT LUMI TTL KAE MIIE baBoada vg vd MENU END MENU END To cancel the digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings Notes e You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect functions e To record images that you have processed the image using the digital effect function r

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