Sony DCR-TRV10 Manual do Utilizador

3-866-436-33 (1)©1999 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future

10Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only wi

100Preventing accidental erasure– Image protection– DCR-TRV10 onlyTo prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.B

101Memory Stick operationsWriting a print mark – PRINT MARK– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is use

102– DCR-TRV10 onlyDeleting selected imagesBefore operationInsert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.(1) Play back the image you want to delete.(2) Pr

103Memory Stick operationsBefore operationInsert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set

104To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory StickSelect RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC.While “DELETING” appearsDo not turn th

105Memory Stick operationsCopying the image recorded on MemorySticks to mini DV tapes– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can copy still images or titles recorded on M

106Note on the index screenYou cannot record the index screen.If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause modeMemory playback stops.Image data mo

107Memory Stick operations– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen checking recorded

108To view the recorded images on TVConnect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder before operation.If you c

109Additional Information— Additional Information —Usable cassettesSelecting cassette typesYou can use the mini DV cassette only*. You cannot use an

11Getting startedUntil your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time“– – – min” appears in the display window.If there is a slight diffe

110Audio mode12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound instereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and ste

111Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the p

112TroubleshootingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The contrast between the subject and background is toohigh. Your camcorder is not a malfunc

113Additional InformationSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• AUDIO MIX is set to ST1 side in the MENU settings.c Adjust AUDIO MIX in the MENU set

114The title is not recorded.TroubleshootingWhen operating using the Memory Stick– DCR-TRV10 onlySymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The POWER sw

115Additional InformationSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The tape has no cassette memory.c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 109)• The cas

116Self-diagnosis displayFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.c U

117Additional InformationC:21:00Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the displa

118Warning messages•CLOCK SET Reset the date and time (p. 78).•For “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLIHIUM” battery pack (p. 12).BATTERY ONLY• CLEANING CASS

119Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camc

12Playing timeDCR-TRV8Battery packPlaying time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-FM50 (supplied) 140 (125) 180 (160)NP-FM70 295 (265) 370 (3

120Maintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture maycon

121Additional InformationMaintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video

122Maintenance information and precautionsPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).•F

123Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautions•The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.•Do not place the unit in

124SpecificationsVideo camerarecorderSystemVideo recording system2 rotary headsHelical scanning systemAudio recording systemRotary heads, PCM systemQ

125Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever(p. 18)2 OPEN button (p. 15)3 SEL/PUSH EXEC d

1268 Focus ring (p. 45)9 Camera recording lamp (p. 15)0 Infrared rays emitter (p. 21, 29)qa Microphoneqs FOCUS switch (p. 45)qdqfqgqhqj80qaqs9Identify

127Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsqk LCD screen (p. 17)ql LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17)w; VOLUME buttons (p. 25)wa RESET button (p. 115

128Identifying the parts and controlswj SELFTIMER button (p. 23)wk END SEARCH button (p. 24)wl DISPLAY button (p. 26)e; START/STOP MODE switch (p. 20)

129Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsegehejekelr;rarsAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder

13Getting startedConnecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC

130Identifying the parts and controlsrd Video control buttons (p. 25, 27, 58)x STOP (stop)m REW (rewind)N PLAY (playback)M FF (fastforward)X PAUSE (pa

131Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlst; DV IN/OUT jack (p. 55)This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark ofSony Corporation and indicates that

132To prepare the Remote CommanderInsert 2 R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the batteries tothe + – marks inside the batt

133Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsOperation indicators120min STBY 0:12:34–+12minST I LL ZERO SET1 6 : 9WI DE MEMORYNEG. ART ENDSEARC

134qj Tape counter indicator (p. 48)/5SEC modeindicator (p. 20)/Time code indicator(p. 20)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 116)/Photo mode indicator (p.

135Quick ReferenceFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•In a dark place•In insufficient light•In dark environments such as sunset,firew

Sony Corporation Printed in JapanIndexA, BAC power adaptor... 10Adjusting viewfinder ... 18ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

14(1) Slide Z OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Thecassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.(2) Push the middle

15Recording – Basics5340minREC0:00:0124VTROFFMEMORYCAMERAPOWER1— Recording – Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder automatically focuses for you.(

16NoteFasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.Note on Recording modeYour camcorder records and plays back

17Recording – BasicsAdjusting the LCD screenTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCDBRIGHT.The LCD panel mov

18To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfin

19Recording – BasicsTWUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom fun

2Welcome !WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer

20START/STOP MODE setting: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press itagain (factory setting).ANTI GROUND SHOOTING :Your

21Recording – BasicsShooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with alight b

22Using +SLOW SHTRThe NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter thanthose recorded in the NightShot mode.(1) Slide NIG

23Recording – BasicsSelf-timer recordingYou can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want torecord yourself.(1) Press SE

24END SEARCHEDITSEARCHChecking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so

25Playback – Basics— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,you can

26To display the screen indicators – Display functionPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with yourcamcorder.The indicator

27Playback – BasicsVarious playback modesTo operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.To view a still picture (playback pause)Press X duri

28S VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINAUDIO/VIDEOViewing the recording on TVConnect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable suppliedwith

29Playback – BasicsUsing the AV cordless IR receiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, youcan easily view

Getting started3Table of contentsQuick Start Guide ... 4Getting startedUsing this manual ...

30— Advanced Recording Operations —Photo recordingYou can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want torecord a pictu

31Advanced Recording OperationsTo use the photo recording function using the Remote CommanderPress PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder recor

32You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode

33Advanced Recording OperationsYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionFADERM.FADER(mosaic)BOU

34Using the fader function(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.When fading out [b]In the r

35Advanced Recording OperationsNoteYou cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannotuse the fader function while

36You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is

37Advanced Recording OperationsWhile using the picture effect functionYou cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT.When you turn the power

38Using special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Thesound is recorded nor

39Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital effect(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITALEFFECT

Quick Start Guide4Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinfor

40Using special effects – Digital effectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:–Fader–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE–Photo record

41Advanced Recording OperationsAdjusting the white balance manuallyYou can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes whitesubje

42Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.Spotlight modeThis mode preve

43Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE function(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicatorappears.(2) Turn the SEL

44You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in thefollowing cases:•The subject is backlit•Bright subject and dark bac

45Advanced Recording OperationsYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective

46— Advanced Playback Operations —Playing back a tape with picture effectsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions:

47Advanced Playback Operations231STILLSTILLDIGITAL EFFECTDuring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUM

48Quickly locating a scene using the zeroset memory functionYour camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a t

49Advanced Playback OperationsYou can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (Date sear

Quick Start Guide5Quick Start GuideRecording a picture (p. 15)ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use theviewfinder placing your eye against its e

50Searching for the date without using cassette memory(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the MENU settings (p. 72).(3) Pr

51Advanced Playback OperationsSearching the boundaries of recorded tape bytitle – Title searchIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can search f

52You can search for a still picture you have recorded on a mini DV tape (photo search).You can also search for still pictures one after another and d

53Advanced Playback OperationsSearching for a photo without using cassette memory(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) Set CM SEARCH in to OFF in the M

54Using the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.Set the input selector on

55EditingS VIDEO LANCDVDubbing a tapeUsing the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the VMC-IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (DV connecting cab

56By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape,using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV con

57EditingEditing partially on a DV tape DV synchro-editing(DCR-TRV10 only)Notes•If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot pe

58Recording video or TV programsYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a

59EditingInserting a scene from a VCRReplacing recording on a tape – Insert EditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded

6— Getting started —Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this ma

60To change the insert end pointPress ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORYindicator and begin from step 3.NoteThe picture a

61EditingYou can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connectingaudio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio e

62Audio dubbingDubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jackNoteThe picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture onthe LCD screen o

63EditingAdding an audio sound on a recorded tape(1) Insert your recorded tape into your camcorder.(2) Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to VTR.(

64Audio dubbingNotes•New sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz,44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 76).•When an external

65EditingSuperimposing a titleIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title whilerecording or after recording. When you play b

66Superimposing a title12PRESET TITLEHELLO!HAPPY BIRTHDAYHAPPY HOLIDAYSCONGRATULATIONS!OUR SWEET BABYWEDDINGVACATIONTHE END [T I TLE] : ENDPRESET

67EditingErasing a title(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) Press MENU to display the menu.(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the

68Making your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in the cassette memory. Each titlecan have up to 20 characters.(1) Press TITLE in

69EditingTo change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,then press the SEL/PUSH EX

Getting started7Using this manualNote on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed an

70Labeling a cassetteIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label canconsist of up to 10 characters and is stored in ca

71EditingTo erase a characterIn step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The lastcharacter is erased.To change the label

72— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the MENU settingsTo change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with theSEL/PUSH EXE

73Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the MENU settingsTo make the MENU display disappearPress MENU.Menu items are displayed as the following icons:MAN

74Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXLCD B. L.LCD COLORVF BRIGHTModez STEREO12z BRT NORMALBRIGHTMeaningTo play back a stereo tape o

75Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the MENU settingsIcon/itemCONTINUOUSQUALITYFLD./FRAMEPRINT MARKPROTECTSLIDE SHOW(DCR-TRV10 only)DELETE ALL(DCR-TR

76Changing the MENU settingsNotes on the LP mode•When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playingthe tape on your camcord

77Customizing Your CamcorderIcon/itemCLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODEWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPDV EDITING(DCR-TRV10 only)Meani

78The year changes as follows:If you do not set the date and time“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the tape and the Memory Stick (DCR-TRV10 only).Note on t

79Memory Stick operations– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can record and play back still images on a Memory Stick supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play

8Checking supplied accessories81 Wireless Remote Commander (1)(p. 132)RMT-811: DCR-TRV10RMT-808: DCR-TRV82 AC-L10A AC power adaptor (1), Powercord (1)

80Notes•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal partsof the connecting section.•Stick its label on the labelin

81Memory Stick operationsUsing a Memory Stick–introductionInserting a Memory Stick(1) Slide MEMORY OPEN in the direction of the arrow. The Memory Stic

82Using a Memory Stick–introductionSelecting image quality modeYou can select image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make anysel

83Memory Stick operationsUsing a Memory Stick–introductionImage quality settingsSetting MeaningFINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high

84Using a Memory Stick–introductionYour camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “MemoryStick”, all data stored in the “Mem

85Memory Stick operationsRecording still images on Memory Sticks– Memory photo recording– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in stil

86Recording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photorecordingWhen you are recording a still imageYou can neither turn off the power nor press PHOT

87Memory Stick operationsRecording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photorecording(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is

88Recording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photorecordingContinuous shooting settingsSetting Meaning (indicator on the screen)OFF Your camcord

89Memory Stick operationsRecording an image from a mini DV tapeas a still image– DCR-TRV10 onlyYour camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on

9Getting startedInstalling the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.(1) Lift up the viewfinder.(2) Slide the battery pa

90Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still imageRecording a still image from other equipment(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY i

91Memory Stick operationsCopying still images from a mini DV tape– Photo save– DCR-TRV10 onlyUsing the search function, you can automatically take in

92To stop copyingPress MENU to stop copying.When the memory of the Memory Stick is full“MEMORY FULL” appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops.

93Memory Stick operationsViewing a still picture – Memory photoplayback– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You

94Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playbackTo play back recorded images on a TV screen•Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting

95Memory Stick operationsViewing a still picture – Memory photo playback•To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +.•To display the pre

96Viewing the recorded images using a personal computerThe image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If youuse the app

97Memory Stick operationsSuperimposing a still picture in aMemory Stick on a moving picture– M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM– DCR-TRV10 onlyYou can superimp

98Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture– M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROMBefore operationInsert a recorded Memory Stick on your

99Memory Stick operationsSuperimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture– M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROMItems to adustM. CHROM The colo