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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV480E Operation Manual

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© 2005 Sony Corporation
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV480E
2-515-263-12(1)

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  • Page 1 Camera Operations Guide Read this first SERIES © 2005 Sony Corporation Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV480E 2-515-263-12(1)

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder.
  • Page 3 • Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel, or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD panel...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read this first ... 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ... 8 Recording still images ... 10 Recording/Playing back with ease ... 12 Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items... 13 Step 2: Charging the battery pack... 14 Using an outside power source ...
  • Page 5 Adjusting the exposure... 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ... 35 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ... 36 Adjusting the exposure manually ... 36 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc..37 Adjusting the focus...
  • Page 6 Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer ...106 Using “First Step Guide” ...110 Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) ...111 Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder – Digital convert function ...114 ...88 ...99...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...116 Warning indicators and messages ...130 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ...134 Usable cassette tapes ...134 About the “Memory Stick” ...135 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...137 About i.LINK ...139 Maintenance and precautions ...140 Specification ...143 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ...145...

  • Page 8: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Recording movies Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. Lift up the viewfinder. Insert a cassette into the camcorder. Slide the OPEN/ EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and open the lid until it clicks.

  • Page 9: Start Recording While Checking The Subject On The Lcd Screen

    The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. While pressing the...

  • Page 10: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. Lift up the viewfinder. Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner.
  • Page 11 The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. While pressing the...

  • Page 12: Recording/Playing Back With Ease

    Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) Mains lead (1) Lens cap (1) See page 145 on how to attach the lens cap.

  • Page 14: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack

    Battery pack With the v mark on the DC plug facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. AC Adaptor Connect the mains lead to the AC Adaptor. Connect the mains lead to the wall socket.
  • Page 15 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF. The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack. To remove the battery pack POWER switch BATT(battery)

  • Page 16: Charging Time

    • The power will not be supplied from the battery pack when the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even if its mains lead is disconnected from the wall socket. • The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature.

  • Page 17: Using An Outside Power Source

    PRECAUTION Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall socket via the AC Adaptor.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Adjusting The Lcd Panel And Viewfinder

    180 degrees Maximum 90 degrees Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the desired position. To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Touch Touch [LCD BRIGHT].

  • Page 19: Step 5: Setting The Date And Time

    Note • If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be cleared from the memory. In that case, charge the rechargeable battery (p.

  • Page 20: Step 6: Inserting The Recording Media

    • Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. • The recording time when you use your camcorder is 2/3 of the indicated time on Hi8 select the LP mode in the menu settings, the recording time is the indicated time on Hi8 tape.

  • Page 21: Inserting A "Memory Stick

    135. b Note • When using the half-sized “Memory Stick,” the “Memory Stick Duo,” make sure you attach the Memory Stick Duo adaptor. Your camcorder may malfunction when it is inserted without an adaptor (p. 136). b mark Insert the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 22: Step 7: Setting The Screen Language

    • When the access lamp is lit or flashing, your camcorder is reading/writing data from/to the “Memory Stick.” Do not shake or knock your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the “Memory Stick,” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data may be damaged.
  • Page 23 Select the desired language with , then touch z Tip • Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Getting started...

  • Page 24: Recording

    To record on a tape Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up, and your camcorder is set to the standby mode. To record on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG MOVIE EX Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until...

  • Page 25: Remaining Battery

    Personal Menu. In order to use other menu items, add them to the Personal Menu. z Tip • If you do not use your camcorder for a long time, remove the cassette and store it. Indicators displayed during recording on a tape The indicators will not be recorded on the tape.

  • Page 26: Recording For A Longer Time

    “Memory Stick” varies depending on the image size and the recording environment. Refer to the following list for approximate length of time you can record movies on a Sony “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder. Image size and time (hour: minute: second) [320 ×...

  • Page 27: Using Zoom

    1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in that position of the lever. Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

  • Page 28: Recording In Mirror Mode

    • The battery pack discharges quickly while the built- in light is turned on. • When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built- in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the built-in light accidentally.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds. REC START/STOP REC START/STOP Touch Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

  • Page 30: Recording Still Images

    Recording still images – Memory photo recording You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22). OPEN PHOTO POWER switch z Tip • Performing Easy Handycam operation, even first time users can record easily.

  • Page 31: Selecting Image Quality

    Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that can be recorded on a Sony “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder. Image quality and number of images The image size of [FINE] is about 150 kB, that of [STANDARD] is about 60 kB.

  • Page 32: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer With the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds. PHOTO Touch Touch [SELF-TIMER]. If the item is not displayed on the screen, touch . If you cannot find it, touch [MENU] and select it from the (CAMERA SET) menu.

  • Page 33: Recording A Still Image On A "Memory Stick" While Recording Movies On A Tape

    Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape You can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 13 - p. 22). Press PHOTO fully during tape recording. Recording is complete when the scrolling stops.

  • Page 34: Recording A Still Image

    Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up. Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button. Press EASY. The EASY lights up in blue. Easy Handycam operation Press REC START/STOP. Recording starts. [REC] appears on the LCD screen and the Camera recording lamp lights up.

  • Page 35: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation

    • During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults. Previously made settings are restored when you cancel the Easy Handycam operation. Making full use of Easy Handycam operation Touch [MENU].

  • Page 36: Fixing The Exposure For The Selected Subject - Flexible Spot Meter

    Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background (such as subjects in the limelight on stage).

  • Page 37: Recording In Dark Places - Nightshot Plus, Etc

    Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch 60min STBY 0:00:00 P-MENU To return the setting to automatic exposure Follow steps 1 and 2, then select [AUTO] in step 3. Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. You can record subjects in dark places (such as when capturing the face of your baby sleeping) with the NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter...
  • Page 38 Recording • When using the Super NightShot plus or Color Slow Shutter function, the shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness. The motion of the picture may slow down at this time. • Adjust the focus manually when it is hard to focus automatically.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Focus

    Adjusting the focus The focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting. Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located in the center of the screen.

  • Page 40: Recording A Picture Using Various Effects

    Touch [MANUAL]. appears. Touch to sharpen focus. : To focus on close subjects. : To focus on distant subjects. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any further. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer. 60min STBY 0:00:00 FOCUS:...
  • Page 41 FADER Touch the desired effect, then touch When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] and [DOT FADER], the image on the tape in your camcorder is stored as a still image. (While storing the image, the screen turns to blue.) 60min STBY Press REC START/STOP.

  • Page 42: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    (next) to [OLD MOVIE] You can add an old movie-type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically records pictures in the letterbox mode for all screen size, sepia in color, and at a slower shutter speed. Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.

  • Page 43: Overlaying Still Images On Movies On A Tape - Memory Mix

    No adjustment necessary. * It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the camcorder. Touch appears. To cancel Digital effect Follow steps 2 and 3, then select [OFF] in step b Notes •...
  • Page 44 • You may not be able to play back pictures modified on your computer or recorded with other camcorders on your camcorder. z Tip • The supplied CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” contains sample images for use in MEMORY MIX operations.

  • Page 45: Searching For The Starting Point

    EDIT Touch The last scene of the most recent recording is played back for about 5 seconds, and the camcorder enters the standby mode at the point where the last recording has finished. To cancel the operation Touch [CANCEL]. b Notes •...

  • Page 46: Reviewing The Most Recently Recorded Scenes - Rec Review

    The last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene are played back. Then, your camcorder is set to the standby mode. b Note • The Rec review function does not work for the tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 8 mm system.

  • Page 47: Playback

    Playback Viewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder. Some of the operations are possible using the Remote Commander or using the touch panel. When you want to play back recordings on your TV, see page 57.

  • Page 48: Playing Back In Various Modes

    Digital8 Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm During playback or playback pause,...

  • Page 49: Viewing Recordings With Added Effects - Digital Effect

    Hi8 system. z Tip • You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you can copy them to a “Memory Stick” (p. 90) or another tape (p. 88). POWER switch DV Interface.

  • Page 50: Viewing Recordings On A "Memory Stick

    When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them to search through them easily. Make sure you have a recorded “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder. When you want to play back a recorded picture on your TV, see page 57.

  • Page 51: Playing Back In Various Modes From A "Memory Stick

    Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick” playback 60min 1 0 / 10 101–0010 0:00:00 P-MENU A Remaining battery B Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the current playback folder C Playback folder D Playing time (movies only) E Previous/next folder icon The following indicators appear when the first or last picture of the current folder is displayed and when there are multiple...

  • Page 52: Playing Back With Ease - Easy Handycam

    Also screen font size increases for easy viewing. Make sure you have a recorded cassette or a recorded “Memory Stick” inserted into your camcorder. OPEN Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the PLAY/EDIT lamp lights up.

  • Page 53: Making Full Use Of Easy Handycam Operation

    Press EASY. The EASY lights up in blue. Play back a picture. When playing back on a tape The following buttons can be operated. (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rewind) You can operate these operations and SLOW on the Remote Commander. When playing back on a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 54: Various Playback Functions

    Various playback functions You can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded date and the name of the folder in which the picture is recorded. DISPLAY/ BATT INFO Magnifying pictures –...

  • Page 55: Displaying The Screen Indicators

    Displaying the screen indicators You can choose to display the time code, tape counter, and other information on the screen. Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The indicators appear/disappear as you press the button. z Tip • You can display the screen indicators during playback on a TV.

  • Page 56: Shutter Speed

    E Shutter speed F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Notes • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick” are played back. • The data code function does not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 8 mm system.

  • Page 57: Playing The Picture On A Tv

    A/V jack Signal flow When your TV is connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. When your TV is monaural (When your...

  • Page 58: Locating A Scene On A Tape For Playback

    Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you want to locate later on.
  • Page 59 Press STOP on the Remote Commander. b Notes • If one day’s recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape.

  • Page 60: Using The Menu

    You can also touch the item directly to POWER switch select it. You can scroll and see all items. The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min REMOTE CTRL: ON Select the desired setting.
  • Page 61 To use the short-cuts of the Personal Menu The available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavailable items will be grayed out. You can customize the short-cuts (p. 84). Touch Touch the desired item.

  • Page 62: Using The (Camera Set) Menu

    The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min Select this when not using PROGRAM AE.
  • Page 63 * Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. **Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects. SPOT METER See page 36 for details. EXPOSURE See page 36 for details. AUTO SHUTTER SPOT FOCUS See page 39 for details.
  • Page 64 COLOR SLOW S See page 38 for details. SELF-TIMER See page 29, 32 for details. DIGITAL ZOOM You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 20 times while recording on a tape. Note that the image quality decreases when you are using the digital zoom.
  • Page 65 16:9 WIDE You can record a 16:9 wide picture on the tape to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV ([16:9 WIDE] mode). Refer also to the manuals supplied with your TV. When viewed on the LCD screen * Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode. **Played in 4:3 mode.

  • Page 66: Using The (Memory Set) Menu

    The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min...

  • Page 67: Using The (Pict. Appli.) Menu

    ALL ERASE You can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick” that are not write-protected. To delete pictures one by one, see page 99. Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER]. ALL FILES CURRNT FOLDER Select to delete all the images in the selected playback folder. [YES] Touch To cancel deletion of all pictures, select [NO].
  • Page 68 Touch Notes • You cannot delete the created folders using your camcorder. You will have to format the “Memory Stick” (p. 67), or delete them using your computer. • The number of pictures that can be recorded on a “Memory Stick” decreases as the number of folders increases on the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 69: Etc

    The default settings are marked with G. The indicators in parentheses appear when the setting is selected. The settings you can adjust vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. The screen shows the items you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be grayed out. 60min PICT.

  • Page 70: Memory Mix

    PASTEL MOSAIC Notes • You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the • Picture effects do not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 8 mm •...
  • Page 71 • If movies are played in the slide show, you can adjust the volume by touching (decrease)/ FRAME REC You can record pictures with a stop-motion animated effect by alternately frame recording and then moving the subject a little. Operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander to prevent camera shake. GOFF ON ( Notes •...
  • Page 72 • You can silence the beeps during recording (p. 81). INT. REC-STL This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds or the changes of daylight. Your camcorder will shoot a still image at a selected interval and record it on a “Memory Stick.” a: Shooting time...

  • Page 73: Demo Mode

    – When a cassette or “Memory Stick” is inserted. – When a mode other than CAMERA-TAPE is selected. • If [A.SHUT OFF] is set to [5 min] when the camcorder is used on the battery pack, the power will be turned off after approximately 5 minutes (p. 82).

  • Page 74: Using The (Edit/Play) Menu

    See page 89, 90 for details. BURN DVD When your camcorder is connected to a Sony VAIO series personal computer, you can easily burn the picture recorded on the tape on a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”) using this command. See “Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)”...
  • Page 75 Select a desired title from the displayed titles (2 original titles that you have created before and the preset titles that have been stored in your camcorder). You can create original titles (up to 2 types of title of within 20 characters each) in the following procedure.
  • Page 76 Touch Notes • When you are using your camcorder on the battery pack and do not operate it for 5 minutes, the power automatically goes off as the default setting. If you may take 5 minutes or longer to enter characters, set [A.SHUT OFF] on the [NEVER] (p.

  • Page 77: Using The (Standard Set) Menu

    Select to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a cassette. Select to increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode (Long Play). The use of Sony cassette is recommended to get the most out of your camcorder.
  • Page 78 AFM HiFi stereo system. GSTEREO Notes • You can playback a dual sound track cassette on your camcorder. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on your camcorder. • The setting returns to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 79 LCD COLOR Touch Low intensity A/V c DV OUT You can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connected devices to the appropriate signal on your camcorder. GOFF ON ( Standard brightness.

  • Page 80: Data Code

    PB MODE GAUTO Note • The setting returns to [AUTO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder or slide the power switch. USB-CAMERA You can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture displayed on the screen of your camcorder on your computer (USB Streaming).

  • Page 81: Remote Ctrl

    • When the subject reflects the recording lamp. Select to sound a melody when you start/stop recording, operate the touch panel, or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. Select to sound a beep instead of the melody. Select to cancel the melody, the beep sound, the shutter sound or touch panel operation confirmation beep.
  • Page 82 GLCD PANEL V-OUT/PANEL Note • You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected. MENU ROTATE You can select the scrolling direction (up or down) of the menu items on the LCD...

  • Page 83: Etc

    You can set the date and time (p. 19). WORLD TIME You can adjust the time difference when using your camcorder abroad. Set the time difference by touching with the time difference. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.

  • Page 84: (Time/Langu.) Menu

    EDIT/PLAY STANDARD SET TIME/LANGU. Touch to select a menu category, then touch The available items vary depending on the power mode of the camcorder. Only the available items are displayed. 60min 0:00:00 Select the item. PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE...
  • Page 85 Deleting menu – Delete Touch 60min 0:00:00 EXPO– MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER Touch [P-MENU SET UP]. If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch until the menu is displayed. 60min 0:00:00 P–MENU SET UP DELETE SORT RESET...
  • Page 86 Touch the menu item you want to move. 60min 0:00:00 Select new location. EXPO– MENU SURE SPOT FADER FOCUS SPOT PRGRAM METER Touch to move the menu item to the desired place. 60min 0:00:00 Select new location. MENU FADER SPOT SPOT FOCUS METER...

  • Page 87: Dubbing/Editing

    (STANDARD SET) menu is set to [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 82). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/ V connecting cable to the video jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the audio jack on the VCR or the TV.

  • Page 88: Dubbing To Another Tape

    When the dubbing is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. b Notes • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title, indicators and words entered on the index screen of the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 89: Recording Pictures From A Vcr Or Tv

    Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” for recording in your camcorder. b Notes • Your camcorder can only record from a PAL source. For example, French video or TV programs (SECAM) cannot be recorded correctly. See page 134 for details on TV color systems.

  • Page 90: Dubbing Pictures From A Tape To A "Memory Stick

    Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to record. The pictures on the VCR or TV appear on the screen of your camcorder. Press PHOTO lightly at the scene you want to record. Check the image and press it fully.

  • Page 91: Dubbing Still Images From A "Memory Stick" To A Tape

    Stick” to a tape You can record still images on a tape. Make sure you have the “Memory Stick” with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. /standard 8 mm Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode.

  • Page 92: Dubbing Selected Scenes From A Tape

    – a VCR that does not support [IR SETUP] codes – a DVD recorder, a DVD recorder equipped with an HDD, etc • When your camcorder is connected to the VCR via DV Interface, you cannot record the title,...
  • Page 93 “Memory Stick.” Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a recording device (p. 87). You can use either the A/V connecting cable or the i.LINK cable to make the connection. The dubbing procedure is easier with the i.LINK connection.
  • Page 94 When recording fails to start, select another [IR SETUP] code and try again. Dubbing/Editing [IR SETUP] code list The following [IR SETUP] codes are recorded on your camcorder by default. (It is set at “3” as the default setting.) Manufacturing company Sony...
  • Page 95 VCR before using the following procedure. You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR to avoid not recording the starting scene. Remove the cassette from your camcorder. Prepare a pen and paper to take notes.
  • Page 96 Prepare a cassette or a “Memory Stick.” Insert a tape to be played back into the camcorder. When you are recording on a tape, insert a cassette for recording into your VCR. When you are recording on a “Memory Stick,”...
  • Page 97 START TOTAL 0:00:00:12 SCENE Repeat steps 7 to 10 and create programs. Set your VCR to recording pause. Skip this step if your camcorder is connected via an i.LINK cable or recording on a “Memory Stick.” 0:00:00:00 EDIT UNDO 0:00:00:00...
  • Page 98 Touch [START]. START 0:00:00:00 ENGAGE CANCEL EXEC REC PAUSE TOTAL 0:00:00:25 SCENE Touch [EXEC]. A search for the beginning of the first program starts, then the recording starts. [SEARCH] appears during the search and [EDITING] appears during editing. –x 1 SEARCH 0:00:00:00 SCENE 1/3...

  • Page 99: Deleting Recorded Pictures

    Deleting recorded pictures You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick.” Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. Touch 60min 2 / 10 101–0001 MEMORY PLAY P-MENU Touch to select a picture you want to delete. Touch DELETE 2 / 10...

  • Page 100: Marking Recorded Images With Specific Information

    Selecting still images for printing – Print mark You can mark images that you want to print out while viewing them on your camcorder. (You cannot specify the number of printouts.) The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard is used to select images for printing on your camcorder.
  • Page 101 Print mark. disappears from the image. b Note • Do not mark images on your camcorder if the “Memory Stick” already has some images with the Print mark put on other devices. This may change the information of the images with the Print mark put on the other device.

  • Page 102: Printing Recorded Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)

    Notes • We cannot guarantee the operation of models that are not PictBridge compatible. • You cannot connect your camcorder to the printer if [USB-PLY/EDT] in the menu settings is not set to [PictBridge]. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
  • Page 103 • Some printer models may not support the date printing function. Refer to the operating instructions of your printer for details. • We cannot guarantee the printing of images recorded with a device other than your camcorder. Dubbing/Editing...

  • Page 104: Using With Your Computer

    6 of “First Step Guide” on CD-ROM. For “First Step Guide,” see the next section. z Tip • There are 2 ways to connect your camcorder to a computer. – USB cable This method is good for copying video and sound recorded on a tape to the computer, copying files from a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 105: System Requirements

    This “First Step Guide” describes basic operations, from initial hookup of your camcorder and computer and making settings, to general operation the first time you use the software stored on the CD-ROM (supplied). After installing the CD-ROM, reading “Installing the software and “First Step Guide”...

  • Page 106: Installing The Software And "First Step Guide" On A Computer

    For Macintosh users b Note • When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the...
  • Page 107 For Windows 2000/Windows XP Log on as Administrators for installation. Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. Place the CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer.
  • Page 108 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen. The installation of Picture Package starts. Select the language for “First Step Guide” to be installed, then click [Next]. Depending on the computer, this screen may not be displayed. In such a case, skip to step 12.
  • Page 109 If you have any questions about Picture Package Contact information is listed on page 110. Installing on a Macintosh computer Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. Turn on the computer. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.

  • Page 110: Using "First Step Guide

    • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 111: Creating A Dvd (Direct Access To "Click To Dvd")

    “Click to DVD” via an i.LINK cable (optional). The picture is automatically copied and written to a DVD. * Note that you need a Sony VAIO computer equipped with a DVD drive that can be used to write DVDs. You also need the computer with “Click to DVD Ver.1.2”...
  • Page 112 The Direct Access to “Click to DVD” function enables you to copy pictures recorded on a tape to a DVD easily if your camcorder is connected to a computer. Before operating the Direct Access to “Click to DVD” function, follow the steps below to start “Click to DVD Automatic...
  • Page 113 – When normal and wide size pictures are recorded on the same tape. • You cannot operate your camcorder in the following situations: – While playing back a tape – While recording images onto a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 114: Connecting An Analog Vcr To The

    When connecting to a VCR via the supplied A/V connecting cable Connect the A/V connecting cable to your camcorder. An A/V jack works as an input as well as an output. It switches automatically depending on the operational status. • Software that can record the video signal must be installed on your computer beforehand.
  • Page 115 • When you are using a USB cable or an i.LINK cable to connect your camcorder to a computer, make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction. If you insert the connector forcibly, it may be damaged, and causes a malfunction of your camcorder.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting

    • The battery pack is discharged, running low, or not attached to the camcorder. cAttach a charged battery pack to the camcorder. (p. 14) cUse the AC Adaptor to connect to the wall socket. (p. 17) cDisconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall socket or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.

  • Page 117: Cassette Tapes

    If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall socket and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. (p. 14) • The temperature of the environment is too low, or the battery pack has not been charged enough.
  • Page 118 (p. 81) Cause and/or Corrective Actions cSee page 22. • The camcorder is in [DEMO MODE]. (The [DEMO MODE] is automatically displayed when you leave the camcorder for 10 minutes after selecting CAMERA-TAPE without inserting a cassette and “Memory Stick.”) Touch on the LCD screen or insert a cassette or...
  • Page 119 REC or insert a new cassette. (p. 135) cThe tape is stuck to the drum due to moisture condensation. Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour, then re-insert the cassette. (p. 140) •...
  • Page 120 • There is a blank section in the beginning or middle of the tape. This is not a malfunction. cPress LIGHT repeatedly to select cIf the problem persists, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cIf the tape has reached the end, rewind the tape.
  • Page 121 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (p. 21) • The “Memory Stick” was formatted on a personal computer. cFormat it on your camcorder (Note that all recorded data will be deleted). (p. 67) cRelease the lock on the write-protect tab of the “Memory Stick.” (p. 136) cThe capacity is full.
  • Page 122 VCR correctly, then check the connection between your camcorder and the VCR. (p. 87) cWhen your camcorder is connected to a DV device that is not a Sony product via an i.LINK cable, select [IR] in step11 of “Step 1: Preparing your camcorder and VCR for operation”...

  • Page 123: Connecting To A Computer

    Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictures recorded on a tape to the computer. To copy recordings from a tape, connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable and use the standard software in the OS.
  • Page 124 [USB-PLY/EDT] to [STD-USB] in the menu. (p. 80) • The computer does not recognize the “Memory Stick” during camcorder operation such as tape playback or editing. cFinish camcorder operation before connecting the camcorder to the computer.
  • Page 125 • [USB Composite Device] in the [Universal Serial Bus Controller] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a “?” mark in the [Other devices] folder When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK].
  • Page 126 • [Composite USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a “?” mark in the [Other devices] folder When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK].
  • Page 127 • [USB Device] in the [Other devices] folder For copying and viewing pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” • [? Sony Handycam] or [? Sony DSC] with a “?” mark in the [Other devices] folder When the [Confirm Device Removal] screen appears, click [OK].
  • Page 128 Double-click [My Computer]. Double-click the icon for the newly recognized drive [Removable Disk (F:)] (For Windows XP, [Sony Memory Stick]). It may take some time until the drive is recognized. If the computer does not recognize it, the USB driver may be installed incorrectly.
  • Page 129 Symptom “First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly. Cause and/or Corrective Actions cRefer to “First Step Guide” in PDF. For copying the PDF file, see page 110. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 130: Warning Indicators And Messages

    Troubleshooting Cause and/or Corrective Actions Some symptoms can be fixed by yourself. If the problem persists even after you tried a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:04:ss cA battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is being used.
  • Page 131 Indication (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick” formatting)* (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick”)* Q (Warning indicator pertaining to the tape) Z (Eject cassette warning)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to image deletion)* - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of the “Memory Stick”) * You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen.

  • Page 132: Warning Messages

    Warning messages If messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details. Subjects Indications Battery Use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. Battery level is low. Old battery. Use a new one. Z Re-attach the power source. % Z Moisture condensation.
  • Page 133 Cannot record still images on Memory Stick. Cannot record Memory Stick movie on a tape. PictBridge Check the connected device. compliant printer Connect the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer. Check the printer. Error-Cancel the task. Cannot print. Check the printer.

  • Page 134: Additional Information

    Power supply You can use your camcorder in any country/ region using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz. On TV color systems Your camcorder is a PAL system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback...

  • Page 135: About The "Memory Stick

    [Cannot record due to copyright protection.] appears on the LCD 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. Notes on use...
  • Page 136 “Memory Stick Duo” slide out. Notes on using the “Memory Stick PRO” • The maximum memory capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO” that can be used on your camcorder is 2 GB (1 GB for a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).

  • Page 137: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Design Rule for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot play back still images recorded on other device (DCR- TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/ D770) that does not conform to the universal standard.
  • Page 138 Please buy a new battery pack. • The battery life varies depending on how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 139: About I.link

    Tips • i.LINK is a more familiar term for the 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 Electronics Engineers.

  • Page 140: Maintenance And Precautions

    • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 141 • If the following problem occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). When you play back in the Digital8 – Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture or the screen is displayed in blue.
  • Page 142 LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen facing out. On handling the casing • If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 143: Specification

    JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1,...
  • Page 144 Dimensions (approx.) 85 × 98 × 151 mm (3 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 6 in.) (w/h/ Mass (Approx.) 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) main unit only 910 g (2 lb) including the NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack, Hi8/Digital8 cassette, lens cap, and shoulder strap. Supplied accessories See page 13.

  • Page 145: Quick Reference

    N Battery pack (p. 14) O “Memory Stick” slot (p. 21) P BACK LIGHT button (p. 35) The BACK LIGHT button is not available during Easy Handycam operation. (z mark on the camcorder) To attach the lens cap Quick Reference ,continued...
  • Page 146 F POWER switch (p. 17) G Grip belt (p. 3) H REC START/STOP button (p. 24) I DC IN jack (p. 14) To attach the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
  • Page 147 Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. F Lens G Built-in light (p. 27) H Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter (p.

  • Page 148: Remote Commander

    Playback, Fast-forward, Pause, Stop, Slow) (p. 48) F ZERO SET MEMORY button* (p. 58) G Transmitter After turning on your camcorder, point towards the remote sensor to control your camcorder. H REC START/STOP button (p. 29) I Power zoom button (p. 27) J DISPLAY button (p.
  • Page 149 (optional). • When you are operating with the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder, your VCR may also operate. In that case, select a commander mode other than VTR 2 for your VCR, or cover the sensor of your VCR with black paper.

  • Page 150: Indicators For The Lcd Screen And Viewfinder

    Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder Following indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indicate the state of your camcorder. Example: Indicators in the CAMERA-TAPE mode Time code (p. 25)/Tape counter (p. 25)/ Self-diagnosis (p. 130)/Picture number (p. 51)

  • Page 151: Index

    Index Numeric 16:9 WIDE mode ...65 21-pin adaptor ...57, 89 A/V connecting cable...57, 87 AC Adaptor...14 Adjusting the viewfinder ...18 AUDIO MIX...78 AUDIO MODE ...77 Auto shut off function (A.SHUT OFF) ...82 AUTO SHUTTER ...63 BACK LIGHT (camera) ...35 Battery Battery Info ...15 Battery pack ...14 Remaining battery...
  • Page 152 Language (LANGUAGE) ... 22, 83 LCD back light (LCD BL LEVEL)... 79 LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT)... 18 LCD COLOR ... 79 LCD screen... 3 LCD SET... 79 LP (Long Play) See Recording mode (REC MODE) Luminance key (LUMI. KEY) ... 42 Macintosh...
  • Page 153 USB cable ...104 USB jack ...147 USB Streaming ...80 USB-CAMERA...80 USB-PLY/EDT ...80 Using abroad ...134 Video head ...141 Viewfinder ...18 Volume (VOLUME)...47, 50 Warning indicators...130 Warning messages ...130 WHITE FADER ...40 Wide angle See Zoom Windows ...105, 106 WIPE...41 WORLD TIME ...83 Write-protect tab ...135, 136 Zero set memory ...58 Zoom ...27...
  • Page 156 Printed in Japan...

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