Page 1 3-075-225-11 (2) Digital Digital Video Camera Video Camera Recorder Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. SERIES DCR-TRV50E DCR-TRV40E/TRV50E ©2002 Sony Corporation ©2002 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Memory Stick
English 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.
Page 3 ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.
Page 4: Main Features
(p. 237, 243) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 232) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 234) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer (p.
Page 5 •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 101) •TITLE SEARCH (p. 102) •Digital program editing (p. 114, 190) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR- TRV50E only) (p. 247)
Page 8: Table Of Contents
English Table of contents Main Features ... 4 Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape ... 12 – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ... 14 Getting Started Using this manual ... 20 Checking supplied accessories ... 23 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 24 Installing the battery pack ...
Page 9 Additional Information Usable cassettes ... 292 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ... 296 About i.LINK ... 298 Using your camcorder abroad ... 300 Maintenance information and precautions ... 301 Specifications ... 308 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ... 312...
Page 12: Recording On A Tape
English Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape Connecting the mains lead Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 24). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.
Page 13 Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 42). 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 setting before recording (p. 30).
Page 14: Recording On A "Memory Stick
Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Connecting the mains lead Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 24). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a “Memory Stick” Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated.
Page 15 Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 42). 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 setting before recording (p. 30).
Page 17 OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK PLAY OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK...
Page 19 OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK PLAY...
Page 20: Getting Started
Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR- TRV50E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations.
Page 21 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 Functions that require different operations...
Page 22: Precautions On Camcorder Care
LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Page 23: Checking Supplied Accessories
Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV50E only) (p. 248) qf 21-pin adaptor (European models only) (1) (p. 62) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
Page 24: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 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. BATT release button/...
Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.
Page 26 The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with 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 socket.
Page 27: Recording Time
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery 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. Recording with the viewfinder/ Continuous/...
Page 28 This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the mark. SERIES “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. SERIES...
Page 29: Connecting To A Wall Socket
DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall socket. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.
Page 30: Step 2 Setting The Date And Time
CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have been discharged (p.
Page 31 “Memory Stick.” When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 32). If you use the camcorder in a region where summer time is used Set SUMMERTIME to ON in the menu setting.
Page 32 Step 2 Setting the date and time Simple setting of clock by a time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET, SUMMERTIME in the menu settings. See page 260 for more information.
Page 33: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette
Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the centre of the cassette back to insert. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up.
Page 34 Step 3 Inserting a cassette Notes •Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other than the When you use a cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p.
Page 35: Step 4 Using The Touch Panel
Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50E only) to operate each function. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording or playing back images on a tape.
Page 36 •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p.
Page 37: Recording - Basics
(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. LOCK switch/ OFF(CHG) CAMERA...
Page 38 You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 56). Note on recording 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.
Page 39 Recording a picture If you leave your camcorder in the standby 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, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then back to CAMERA.
Page 40: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
180 degrees to the lens side. When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off (p.
Page 41: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Screen
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Press FN and select PAGE2. When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 35). (2) Press LCD BRT.
Page 42: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Page 43: Using The Zoom Feature
Recording a picture Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also the lens cap can be attached even with the lens hood Note You cannot attach filters or other objects onto the lens hood.
Page 44 Recording a picture To use zoom greater than 10 Zoom greater than 10 is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20 or 120 . To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 253). The digital zoom is set to OFF as a default setting.
Page 45: Shooting With The Mirror Mode
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.
Page 46 Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording Indicators are not recorded on tapes. 4 7 2002 Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording.
Page 47: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light
Recording a picture 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.
Page 48: Shooting In The Dark - Nightshot/Super Nightshot/Colour Slow Shutter
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShot/ Colour Slow Shutter Using NightShot The NightShot enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only), slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
Page 49 Notes •Do not use the NightShot in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.
Page 50 Recording a picture While using the Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: – Fader – Digital effect – PROGRAM AE – Exposure – Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or tape recording standby –...
Page 51: Self-Timer Recording
Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. START/STOP (self-timer) START/STOP...
Page 52 Recording a picture Note The self-timer is automatically cancelled when: – The self-timer recording is finished. – The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p.
Page 53: Checking Recordings - End Search/ Editsearch/Rec Review
(1) In the standby, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 35). (2) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. To return to FN Press EXIT.
Page 54 Press the 7 – side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. End search...
Page 55: Playback - Basics
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.
Page 56: To Display The Screen Indicators - Display Function
Playing back a tape 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.
Page 57 Playing back a tape About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (data code). Follow the steps below to display the data code using the touch panel or the Remote Commander.
Page 58 – 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 When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen.
Page 59 Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode.
Page 60 To resume playback, press N. Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the centre, or the top and bottom of the screen.
Page 61: Viewing The Recording On Tv
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/ V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen.
Page 62 (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. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Page 63: Advanced Recording Operations Recording Still Images On A "Memory Stick" During Tape Recording
You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or tape recording standby. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 69). Before operation •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 151). •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings (The default setting is MEMORY).
Page 64 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Notes •Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may fluctuate. •You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” during following operations indicator flashes on the screen.): –...
Page 65 Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Recording images with the flash The flash pops up automatically. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:...
Page 66 The allowed shooting distance is shorter than when you record on a “Memory Stick” in Memory Photo recording. If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power supply Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
Page 67 You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 151). •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings.(The default setting is...
Page 68 To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: – The self-timer recording is finished.
Page 69: Recording Still Images On Tape - Tape Photo Recording
Recording still images on 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.
Page 70 This is not a malfunction. To use the tape photo recording with the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the screen immediately. To use the tape photo recording during the normal camera recording You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly.
Page 71: Adjusting The White Balance Manually
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 colour balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only).
Page 72 Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR. In the automatic white balance Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: –...
Page 73: Using The Wide Mode
– OLD MOVIE – BOUNCE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. MENU CAMERA SET...
Page 74: Using The Fader
Using the fader You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. FADER M. FADER (mosaic)/ BOUNCE 1) 2) OVERLAP WIPE MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out, the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white.
Page 75 DOT t (no indicator) The last selected fader is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After fade in/out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. To cancel the fader Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
Page 76 – Interval recording – Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT 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.
Page 77: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect
Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV. NEG. ART [a] : The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia. B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).
Page 78 Using special effects – Picture effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p. 252). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect, then press the dial. To cancel the picture effect Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Page 79: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect
OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Still image/...
Page 80 Using special effects – Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired digital effect. In the STILL and LUMI.
Page 81 Using special effects – Digital effect To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel the digital effect Press OFF to return to PAGE1. Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Super NightShot – Colour Slow Shutter –...
Page 82: Using The Program Ae
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.
Page 83 Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only), press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE. The indicator changes as follows: To cancel the PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE.
Page 84 Using the PROGRAM AE Notes •Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following modes: – Spotlight – Sports lesson – Beach & ski •Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes: –...
Page 85: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: – Colour Slow Shutter – Backlight Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure: – If you change the PROGRAM AE. – If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.
Page 86: Using The Spot Light-Metering - Flexible Spot Meter
Using the spot light- metering – Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with the appropriate exposure automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: –...
Page 87 – Flexible Spot Meter The following functions do not work during Flexible Spot Meter – Colour Slow Shutter – Backlight – Exposure If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns from the Flexible Spot Meter to automatic exposure.
Page 88: Focusing Manually
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus is not effective when shooting – Subjects through glass coated with water droplets – Horizontal stripes – Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the...
Page 89 When you set FOCUS to INFINITY, the lens focuses on and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.
Page 90: Using The Spot Focus - Spot Focus
Using the spot focus – Spot Focus You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only), set FOCUS to MAN.
Page 91 Using the spot focus – Spot Focus The following functions do not work during Spot Focus: – Exposure – Fader – Backlight – PROGRAM AE Focal distance information It is not displayed on the screen.
Page 92: Interval Recording
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. (1) In the standby, press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INT.
Page 93 Interval recording STBY INTERVAL MENU CAMERA SET STBY D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN [ MENU ] : END To cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: – Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. –...
Page 94 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.
Page 95: Frame By Frame Recording - Frame Recording
(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.
Page 96: Advanced Playback Operations
However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 171, 186), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by picture effect Pictures processed by picture effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
Page 97: Playing Back Tapes With Digital Effect
Playing back tapes with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears.
Page 98 However, you can record images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 171, 186), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by digital effect Pictures processed by digital effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack.
Page 99: Enlarging Images Recorded On Tapes - Tape Pb Zoom
– 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 (p. 206). (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2.
Page 100 •You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. •You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick”...
Page 101: Quickly Locating A Scene - Zero Set Memory
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, press DISPLAY when the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator does not appear.
Page 102: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape By Title - Title Search
PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected. TITLE SEARCH HELLO!
Page 103 Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH To stop searching Press x. 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 may not work correctly.
Page 104: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date. >...
Page 105 To stop searching Press x. 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 may not work correctly.
Page 106: Searching For The Date Without Using Cassette Memory
Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next date. To stop searching Press x.
Page 107: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan
TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (3) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected. >...
Page 108 (no indicator) T (4) Press . or > on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.
Page 109: Scanning Photo
Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN 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: TITLE SEARCH* t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) * Displayed only when CM SEARCH is set to...
Page 110: Editing
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 •Set DISPLAY in...
Page 111 Dubbing a tape When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, mini Digital8, MICRO MV...
Page 112 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 cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick”...
Page 113 Dubbing a tape When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) See page 298 for more information about i.LINK.
Page 114: Dubbing Only Desired Scenes - Digital Program Editing (On Tapes)
VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programmes. Your camcorder can also dub on “Memory Stick”s. See page 190 for more information. Unwanted scene/ Before operating the Digital program...
Page 115 (4), to send the control signal correctly. (1) Set the IR SETUP code 1 Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
Page 116 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY RETURN [ MENU ] : END OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [ MENU ] : END 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT MARK...
Page 117 – 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...
Page 118 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
Page 119: Infrared Rays Emitter
(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.
Page 120 •After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes”, set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV...
Page 121 When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), 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. OTHERS VIDEO EDIT DATA CODE EDIT SET...
Page 122 Step 3: Adjusting the synchronisation of the You can adjust the synchronisation of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
Page 123 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST ”CUT–IN” ”CUT–OUT” IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST [ ME Notes •When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the synchronisation is recorded for about 50 seconds.
Page 124 Operation 1: Making a programme (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the dial (p. 261).
Page 125 Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY RETURN [ MENU ] : END 0 : 08 : 55 : 06 VIDEO EDIT MARK 1 OUT UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 : 00...
Page 126 Operation 2: Performing the programme (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), this procedure is not necessary.
Page 127 EDITING indicator appears during edit on the screen. The programme mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop. To stop dubbing during editing Press x using the video operation buttons.
Page 128: Recording Video Or Tv Programmes
VCR. Select a TV programme if you are recording from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen. (5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from. S VIDEO VIDEO...
Page 129 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...
Page 130 X on your camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on the screen. (5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from. DV OUT...
Page 131 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...
Page 132: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr - Insert Editing
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 128 or 130.
Page 133: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr – Insert Editing
[a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. Then press X to set your camcorder to the playback pause. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
Page 134 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...
Page 135: Audio Dubbing
MIC jack : Signal flow/ 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.
Page 136 Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional)/ Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment/ LINE OUT AUDIO L AUDIO R Red/ White/ Do not connect the video (yellow) plug./ : Signal flow/ Intelligent accessory shoe/ A/V connecting cable (supplied)/ AUDIO/...
Page 137 Audio dubbing 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.
Page 138 Then follow the procedure below. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N.
Page 139: Monitoring The New Recorded Sound
We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV40E/TRV50E), the sound quality may become worse. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot record on a tape.
Page 140: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. (1) In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...
Page 141 If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions Titles may not be displayed correctly. Titles superimposed with your camcorder •Titles are displayed by only the video equipment with an index titler. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment.
Page 142 Superimposing a title 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 data you do not need. To not display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p.
Page 143: Erasing A Title
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in the dial (p. 257). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial.
Page 144: Making Your Own Titles
Making your own titles 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. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in (p.
Page 145 CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. To delete the title Select [C]. The last character is erased.
Page 146: Labelling A Cassette
Labelling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
Page 147 Labelling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.
Page 148: Erasing All The Data In Cassette Memory
Labelling a cassette 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) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL in the dial (p.
Page 149: Memory Stick" Operations
USB cable for “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. 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).
Page 150 Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Page 151 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.”...
Page 152: Using A Touch Panel
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Using a touch panel Most operation buttons for use of “Memory Stick”s are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50E only) to operate each function.
Page 153 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction In the memory camera/ 1/12 1360 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SELF TIMER SPOT PLAY INDEX SPOT FOCUS METER 1/12 1360 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT PLAY INDEX M I X 1/12 1360 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SLIDE PLAY INDEX...
Page 154 •If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. •When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p.
Page 155 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the still image quality You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 156 1/6. STANDARD This is the standard image quality (STD) in your camcorder. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10. Note In some cases, changing the image quality may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting.
Page 157 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction 1360 1020 image size Image quality Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 900 KB FINE About 450 KB STANDARD About 300 KB 480 image size Image quality Memory capacity SUPER FINE About 190 KB FINE About 100 KB STANDARD About 60 KB...
Page 158: Selecting The Image Size
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images: 1360 1020 or 640 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 480.) The default setting is 1360 1020.
Page 159 Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction Image size settings/ Setting/ Meaning/ Records 1360 1360 1020 Records 640 640 480 Records 320 240 moving pictures./ 320 240 Records 160 112 moving pictures./ 160 112 Approximate number of still images you can record on a “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.
Page 160 “Memory Stick” formatted by your camcorder. Note When still images recorded on your camcorder in 1360 1020 size are played back on other equipment that does not support 1360 1020 size, the full image may not appear.
Page 161: Recording Still Images On "Memory Stick"S - Memory Photo Recording
– Memory Photo recording 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/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 162 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.
Page 163: Recording Images Continuously
NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 1020 size or nine still images in 640 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. (...
Page 164 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in dial (p.
Page 165 The flash does not work. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images. When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper.
Page 166 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press (flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator appears on the screen. Each press of (flash) changes the indicator as follows:...
Page 167 HOLOGRAM AF (p. 168) or the focal distance information (p. 89) for focusing manually. If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power supply Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
Page 168 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Shooting with an auxiliary light – HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F in settings. (The default setting is AUTO.) When appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly.
Page 169 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Notes •A conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult. •If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/ 3 feet)), the subject will not be focused.
Page 170: Self-Timer Memory Photo Recording
Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record 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/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only).
Page 171: Recording Images From A Tape As Still Images
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”...
Page 172 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.” If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback Your camcorder stops momentarily.
Page 173: Recording A Still Image From External Equipment
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. Yellow/ A/V connecting cable (supplied)/ S VIDEO...
Page 174 Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT : Signal flow/ Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “ REC ERROR” is displayed, and recording is not possible. Record distortion- free images.
Page 175: Superimposing A Still Image In The "Memory Stick" On An Image - Memory Mix
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX 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.”...
Page 176: Memory Mix
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX M. CHROM M C A M C H R O M M. LUMI M C A M L U M I C. CHROM C A M M C H R O M M.
Page 177: Recording Superimposed Images On A Tape
– MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Page 178 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE1. MEM MIX MCCAM OVER-...
Page 179 Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder. When you select M. OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.
Page 180: Still Image
“Memory Stick” as a still image Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 181 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to be superimposed Press –/+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE2. MEM MIX MCCAM LUMI...
Page 182 – For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 – For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100- 0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 210).
Page 183: Recording Moving Pictures On "Memory Stick"S - Mpeg Movie Recording
(2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. The picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of “Memory Stick”. For more information about recording time, see page 160.
Page 184 Various settings cannot be recorded. During recording on “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/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only)
Page 185: Self-Timer Mpeg Movie Recording
Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s – 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/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only).
Page 186: Recording Pictures From Tape As A Moving Picture
Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture 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.”...
Page 187 START/STOP. If “ AUDIO ERROR” is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the image (p. 188).
Page 188: Recording A Moving Picture From External Equipment
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. Yellow/ White/ AUDIO...
Page 189 TV tuner unit is in use – When the input signal is cut off During recording on “Memory Stick” Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional)/ DV IN/OUT...
Page 190: Recording Edited Pictures From A Tape As A Moving Picture - Digital Program Editing (On "Memory Stick"S)
Making the programme (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder. (3) Press MENU and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the dial (p. 261).
Page 191 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) PLAY STOP VIDEO EDIT MARK 1 OUT UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE TOTAL 0 : 00 : 00 SCENE 0 [ MENU ] : END Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last programme.
Page 192 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) Erasing all programmes (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select MEMORY, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Page 193 The programme mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator appears during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing on the screen. The programme mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
Page 194: Copying Still Images From A Tape - Photo Save
“Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Page 195: Copying Still Images From A Tape
Image size is automatically set to 640 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.
Page 196: Viewing Still Images - Memory Photo Playback
(unlock) position. (2) Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is displayed. (3) Press –/+ on your camcorder to select the desired still image. – : To see the previous image + : To see the next image...
Page 197 •The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
Page 198 Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback 1360 100–0006 4 7 2002 12:05:56 – Data Directory Number, File Number/ Recording data You can view recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) when you press DATA CODE on PAGE2.
Page 199 This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 200: Viewing Moving Pictures - Mpeg Movie Playback
Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 201 – When playing back image data shot with other equipment. To play back recorded pictures on a TV screen •Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. •Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.
Page 202: Playing Back A Moving Picture From The Desired Part
You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 203 Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback 0 : 01 : 00 MOV00001 MPEG – – – 4 7 2002 – – – 12 : 05 : 56 – INDEX Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as “– – –”.)/ Data directory number/File number/ Recording date/time You can view recording date/time when you...
Page 204: Copying Images Recorded On "Memory Stick"S To Tape
You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them to tape. Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images.
Page 205 Memory playback stops. Image data modified on your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder. When copying movies After step 6, press the MPEG N X and play back the image.
Page 206: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On "Memory Stick"S - Memory Pb Zoom
“Memory Stick”s. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Press FN to diaplay PAGE1 during the memory playback (p.
Page 207: Memory Pb Zoom
Enlarging still images recorded on “Memory Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM To cancel PB ZOOM Press END. The PB ZOOM is cancelled when the following operations: – MENU – MEMORY PLAY – MEMORY INDEX – MEMORY +/– Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s The PB ZOOM does not work.
Page 208: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show
LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3. (3) Press SLIDE SHOW. (4) Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. SLIDE SHOW 1360 100–0001...
Page 209: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop – Slide Show
Select the desired image using –/+ buttons before step 4. 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 does not operate.
Page 210: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index. (3) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears.
Page 211: Deleting Images - Delete
Stick.” You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 212: Deleting Selected Images On The Index Screen
Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 213: Deleting All Images
You can delete all unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 214: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark
You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out.
Page 215: Using The Optional Printer
Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following describes the setup for print by...
Page 216 Using the optional printer Setting with the touch panel You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a “Memory Stick” in 9PIC PRINT. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 217: Viewing Images Using Your Computer
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a “Memory Stick” or recorded on tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first eject the “Memory Stick”...
Page 218 Viewing images on your computer – Introduction Viewing images recorded on a tape When connecting to a computer using the USB jack For more information, see page 221. When connecting to a computer using the DV jack Your computer must have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read video signals.
Page 219: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick
There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL. Here we explain how to use the camcorder with a standard USB connection (NORMAL). See page 221 when using Windows and page 240 when using Macintosh.
Page 220 •“Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected.
Page 221: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your Computer Using The Usb Cable - For Windows Users
When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.
Page 222 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Hard disk: Available memory required for installation: at least 200MB Available hard disc memory recommended: at least 1GB (depending on the size of the image files edited)
Page 223 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Notes •Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
Page 224: Installing The Usb Driver
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to “Making the computer recognise the camcorder”.
Page 225 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...
Page 226 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users Making the computer recognise the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 228 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer.
Page 227 (9) Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 259). (10)With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jack of the camcorder and computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
Page 228 Before operation Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.) (1) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only). (3) Connect the...
Page 229: If You Cannot Install The Usb Driver
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.
Page 230 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional...
Page 231 “Memory Stick” Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only).
Page 232: Viewing Images Recorded On A Tape On Your Computer - For Windows Users
(4) Select “Start” t “Programs” t “PIXELA” t “ImageMixer” t “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”. (5) Click on the screen. The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen appears. to ON in the menu...
Page 233: Viewing Images Recorded On A Tape On Your Computer
– For Windows users (6) Select Preview window/ (7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (8) Press N to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer.
Page 234 (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in settings (p. 259). (3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 232, 233. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Capturing still images (1) Select...
Page 235 – Images of different colour systems to that of the camcorder are not displayed correctly. •When your camcorder is in the standby with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after five minutes. •We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the standby, and no cassette is inserted.
Page 236 If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” “ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
Page 237: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On Your Computer - For Windows Users
(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/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only).
Page 238 “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may break off. Image file storage 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. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
Page 239 Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer – For Windows users Disconnect the USB cable and eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). – For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the “Memory Stick”...
Page 240: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your Computer Using The Usb Cable - For Macintosh Users
When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer’s USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.
Page 241 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Macintosh users Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
Page 242 – For Macintosh users (4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. • Sony Camcorder USB Driver • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (5) When the message appears, click “OK.” The USB driver is installed on your computer.
Page 243: Viewing Images Recorded On A "Memory Stick" On Your Computer - For Macintosh Users
QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures. (1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50E only).
Page 244 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”...
Page 245: Capturing Images From An Analog Video Unit On Your Computer - Signal Convert Function
– Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings.
Page 246: Capturing Images From An Analog Video Unit On Your Computer
•Depending on the state of the video signals, the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. •You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the A/V connecting cable (supplied).
Page 247: Using The Network Function
– DCR-TRV50E only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu.
Page 248 How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode Hold your camcorder with your hand through the grip belt to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the stylus supplied.
Page 249 Accessing the network On trademarks •The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. •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.
Page 250: Customising Your Camcorder
— Customising Your Camcorder — Changing the default settings with the menu To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
Page 251 Changing the default settings with the menu CAMERA MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL MENU WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR [ MENU ] : END MANUAL SET P EFFECT [ MENU ] : END MEMORY/NETWORK* MANUAL SET FLASH LVL WHT BAL N.
Page 252: Selecting The Mode Setting Of Each Item
Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. The POWER switch is the name of the switch on the DCR-TRV50E. It is referred to as MEMORY on the DCR-TRV40E. Icon/item Mode...
Page 253 To set the INTERVAL and REC TIME for interval recording The HOLOGRAM AF emits when focusing on subjects is difficult in dark places (p. 168) The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit. appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA...
Page 254 To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 245) To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a PAL system TV.
Page 255 Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item Mode MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST z OFF NORMAL HIGH SPEED EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN QUALITY z SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE z 1360 1020 640 480 MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE z 320 240 160 112 REMAIN z AUTO...
Page 256 – Eject the “Memory Stick” •The supplied or optional “Memory Stick” has been formatted at factory. Formatting “Memory Stick”s on your camcorder is not required. •You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
Page 257 Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item Mode PRINT SET DATE/TIME z OFF DATE DAY&TIME CM SET TITLE —— TITLEERASE —— TITLE DSPL z ON CM SEARCH z ON TAPE TITLE —— ERASE ALL —— Note on PRINT SET DATE/TIME is displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.
Page 258 When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. •When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
Page 259 Except for European models Notes on DEMO MODE •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or a “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camcorder. •When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.
Page 260 To display date and time during playback when pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander Temporarily change the area where you are using your camcorder Not during daylight saving time During daylight saving time To output the melody when you start/stop recording...
Page 261 If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL 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.
Page 262 MANUAL SET P EFFECT —— FLASH LVL WHT BAL —— N.S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR...
Page 263 CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC HOLOGRAM F ——...
Page 264 VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX —— A/VtDV OUT NTSC PB LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. LCD COLOUR —— VF B.L.
Page 265 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN...
Page 266 MEMORY SET PHOTO SAVE —— FILE NO. DELETE ALL —— FORMAT...
Page 267 PRINT SET DATE/TIME CM SET TITLE —— TITLEERASE —— TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE —— ERASE ALL ——...
Page 268 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE qREMAIN...
Page 269 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET —— USB STREAM USBCONNECT LTR SIZE LANGUAGE FRANÇAIS* ESPAÑOL* PORTUGUÊS* EΛΛHNIKA* DEMO MODE...
Page 270 OTHERS DATA CODE* AREA SET —— SUMMERTIME BEEP COMMANDER...
Page 271 OTHERS DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT...
Page 272: Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power supply and contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
Page 273 • If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette and a “Memory Stick” inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” and the demonstration stops.
Page 274 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback Symptom The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The playback button does not work. There are horizontal lines on the picture, or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear.
Page 275 Use a charged battery pack (p. 24, 25). • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise (p. 301). • The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty.
Page 276 This is not a malfunction. • Your camcorder cannot play back some images processed with a computer (The file name will blink). • If you record images with any other equipment, the images...
Page 277 (p. 114) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). c Set it to IR (p. 120). • You have attempted to set a programme on a blank portion of the tape.
Page 278 • The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly (p. 24). • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. • Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute.
Page 279: Self-Diagnosis Display
After reconnecting the power supply, operate your camcorder. • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code (example: E:61:10).
Page 280: Warning Indicators And Messages
Fast flashing: •The battery is dead (p. 25). % Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 301). Warning indicator as to cassette...
Page 281 No “Memory Stick” is inserted.* You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on “Memory Stick” (p. 187).* The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 151).* The “Memory Stick” is not recognised. Check the format (p. 256).* There are more than two of the same directories (p.
Page 282 — — ss ss...
Page 289 ss ss ss ss C:21:00...
Page 290 100–0001 C:21:00...
Page 292: Additional Information
We recommend that you 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.
Page 293 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.
Page 294: Audio Mode
16-bit mode: New audio cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, your camcorder 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 screen.
Page 295 When affixing a label on the cassette Be sure to affix a label only at the locations illustrated below [a] to prevent malfunction of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it upright.
Page 296: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
(NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91, optional). •Be sure to turn off the power switch when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby or playback pause.
Page 297 2. Discharge on your electronic equipment. 3. Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place. •To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording standby until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.
Page 298: About I.link
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 standardised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Page 299 DV jacks, see page 112 and 130. 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...
Page 300: 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 Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
Page 301: Maintenance Information And Precautions
Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again.
Page 302 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.
Page 303 If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Eject the cassette from your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable from your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing...
Page 304 •If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Page 305 •Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied (DCR-TRV50E only). •If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. •While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up.
Page 306 Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall socket when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
Page 307 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer. •...
Page 308: Specifications
English 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 PAL colour, CCIR standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the...
Page 309: Battery Pack
Specifications 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 4.4 W Viewfinder 3.3 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.)
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Page 312: Quick Reference
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 system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
Page 313 Identifying parts and controls qa PHOTO button (p. 63, 69, 161) qs LOCK switch (p. 37) qd DC IN jack cover qf DC IN jack (p. 29) qg START/STOP button (p. 37) qh POWER switch (p. 37) qj EDITSEARCH button (p. 53) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p.
Page 314 This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone. es S VIDEO jack (p. 61, 110, 173, 188) ed i (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. ef AUDIO/VIDEO jack (yellow) (p. 61, 110, 173, 188)
Page 315 Identifying parts and controls eg Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 136) eh LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 35, 41, 152) ej Speaker ek VOLUME buttons (p. 55) el DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p. 56) r; MENU button (p. 251) ra Video control buttons x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback)
Page 316 Identifying parts and controls rs OPEN button (p. 37) rd FOCUS switch (p. 88) rf RESET button (p. 278) rg FADER button (p. 75) rh BACK LIGHT button (p. 47) rj Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 42) rk NETWORK button (DCR-TRV50E only) (p.
Page 317 Tripod receptacle Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly.
Page 318: Remote Commander
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. 1 PHOTO button (p. 63, 69, 161) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 56) 3 Memory control buttons 4 SEARCH MODE button (p.
Page 319 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...
Page 320: Operation Indicators
Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder/ 120min – STILL 16 : 9WIDE NEG. ART AUTO 50 AWB F1.8 1 Cassette memory (p. 46, 292) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 46) 3 Zoom (p. 43)/Exposure (p. 85)/ Data file name (p.
Page 321 Identifying parts and controls qg HOLOGRAM AF (p. 168) qh STBY/REC (p. 46)/Video control mode (p. 59)/Image size (p. 158)/Image quality (p. 155) qj NIGHTSHOT (p. 48)/SUPER NIGHTSHOT (p. 48)/COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER (p. 49) qk Warning (p. 280) ql Tape counter (p. 46)/Time code (p. 46)/Self- diagnosis (p.
Page 322: Index
English Index A, B AC power adaptor ... 25 Adjusting viewfinder ... 42 Audio dubbing ... 135 AUDIO MIX ... 254 Audio mode ... 258 Auto red-eye reduction ... 65, 166 AUTO SHTR ... 252 A/V connecting cable ... 61, 110, 128, 173, 188, 245 BACK LIGHT ...
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