Sony DCR-TRV480 Manual do Utilizador

2-515-268-12(1)© 2005 Sony CorporationCamera Operations Guide [US]CameraOperations GuideRead this firstDigital Video Camera RecorderDCR-TRV380/TRV480S

Quick Start Guide10Quick Start GuideRecording movies1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 16.2 Insert a c

Dubbing/Editing10013Touch [START].14Touch [EXEC].A search for the beginning of the first program starts, then the recording starts.[SEARCH] appears du

Dubbing/Editing101Dubbing/EditingDeleting recorded pictures You can delete all or selected pictures stored on a “Memory Stick.”1 Slide the POWER switc

Dubbing/Editing102Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print markMake sure the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick

Dubbing/Editing103Dubbing/Editing3 Touch .4 Touch .5 Touch [PRINT MARK].6 Touch the image that you want to print out later.7 Touch .8 Touch [END].To c

Dubbing/Editing104Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) With a PictBridge compatible printer, you can easily print still images reco

Dubbing/Editing105Dubbing/Editing3 Select the number of copies to be printed by touching / , then touch .You can set a maximum of 20 copies of one im

Using with your computer106Using with your computerFeaturesWhen you install the Picture Package software on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-RO

Using with your computer107Using with your computerAbout “First Step Guide”“First Step Guide” is an instruction manual you can refer to on your comput

Using with your computer108For Macintosh usersb Note• When you connect your camcorder to a Macintosh computer using a USB cable, you cannot copy pictu

Using with your computer109Using with your computerFor Windows 2000/Windows XPLog on as Administrators for installation.1 Confirm that your camcorder

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide113 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default sett

Using with your computer1109 Click [Install] on the [Ready to Install the Program] screen.The installation of Picture Package starts.10Select the lang

Using with your computer111Using with your computer(and “First Step Guide,” if installed by steps 11-12) appear on the desktop.15Remove the CD-ROM fro

Using with your computer112Using “First Step Guide”Viewing “First Step Guide”Starting up on a Windows computerDouble-click the icon on the desktop.• Y

Using with your computer113Using with your computer• iMac, iBook, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook and PowerMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., re

Using with your computer114–USAhttp://www.ita.sel.sony.com/support/dvimag/– Asia Pacific Regionalhttp://www.css.ap.sony.com/–Koreahttp://scs.sony.co.k

Using with your computer115Using with your computerz Tip• If you use a DVD-RW/+RW which has other data stored on it, the message [This is a recorded d

Using with your computer116Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder— Digital convert functionUsing the A/V connecting cable (suppli

Using with your computer117Using with your computer4 Start playback on the analog video unit.5 Start capturing procedures on your computer.Regarding o

Troubleshooting118TroubleshootingTroubleshooting If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting119Batteries/Power sourcesCassette tapesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe CHG (charge) lamp does not light whil

Quick Start Guide12Recording still images1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.To charge the battery, see page 16.2 Insert a “Memory Stic

Troubleshooting120LCD screen/viewfinderThe remaining tape indicator is not displayed.cSet [ REMAINING] to [ON] on the (STANDARD SET) menu to always

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting121RecordingIf you are using a “Memory Stick” for recording, refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 123) Symptom

Troubleshooting122PlaybackIf you are playing back the pictures stored on a “Memory Stick,” refer also to the “Memory Stick” section. (p. 123)END SEARC

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting123“Memory Stick”Symptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsCannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick.”cSet the POWER

Troubleshooting124Dubbing/EditingSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsPictures from connected devices are not displayed on the LCD screen or the vie

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting125Connecting to a computerSymptom Cause and/or Corrective ActionsThe computer does not recognize your camcorder. cDis

Troubleshooting126The “Memory Stick” icon ([Removable Disk] or [Sony MemoryStick]) does not appear on the computer screen. cSlide the POWER switch rep

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting127The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. cThe USB driver has been re

Troubleshooting128The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. For Windows 2000Log on as Administrators.1

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting129The image does not appear on the screen of the Windows computer when using the USB cable. For Windows XPLog on as Adm

Quick Start GuideQuick Start Guide133 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.The date and time is not set up in the default sett

Troubleshooting130You cannot copy pictures to the Windows computer. cDisplay pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” with the following procedures:1 Dou

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting131“First Step Guide” is not displayed correctly.cRefer to “First Step Guide” in PDF. For copying the PDF file, see page

Troubleshooting132Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the screen or in the viewfinder, che

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting133* You hear a melody or beep sound when the warning indicators appear on the screen. (Warning indicator pertaining to

Troubleshooting134Warning messagesIf messages appear on the screen, check the following. See the page in parentheses for details.Subjects Indications

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting135“Memory Stick” Memory Stick folders are full. • You cannot create folders exceeding 999MSDCF.• You cannot delete the

Additional Information136Additional InformationUsing your camcorder abroadPower supplyYou can use your camcorder in any country/region using the AC Ad

Additional InformationAdditional Information137Usable cassette tapesYou can use standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes on your camcorde

Additional Information138About the “Memory Stick”The “Memory Stick” is a new light and small recording media which, despite its size, can store more d

Additional InformationAdditional Information139• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick.”• Do not disassemble or modify the “Mem

Quick Start Guide14Recording/Playing back with easeBy switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Han

Additional Information140About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery packThis unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder op

Additional InformationAdditional Information141About storage of the battery pack• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the ba

Additional Information142About i.LINK Baud ratei.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the device. There are three types.S100 (approx. 100Mbps*

Additional InformationAdditional Information143• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to bu

Additional Information144– Playback pictures do not appear or the sound breaks off.–[x Dirty video head. Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the sc

Additional InformationAdditional Information145• To prevent molds periodically clean the lens as described above. It is recommended you operate your c

Additional Information146Focal length2.5 - 50 mm (1/8 - 2 in.)When converted to a 35 mm still cameraIn CAMERA-TAPE:42 - 840 mm (1 11/16 - 33 1/8 in.)I

Additional InformationAdditional Information147Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FM30)Maximum output voltageDC 8.4 VOutput voltageDC 7.2 VCapacity5.0 Wh (

Quick Reference148Quick ReferenceIdentifying parts and controlsCamcorderA EASY button (p. 14, 35, 54)B DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (p. 17)C Lens cap (p.

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference149A Power zoom lever (p. 29)B BATT (battery) release button (p. 17)C Hooks for shoulder strapD PHOTO button (p. 32)E CA

Getting startedGetting started15Getting startedStep 1: Checking supplied itemsMake sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder.The numb

Quick Reference150A A/V (audio/video) jack (p. 59, 89)B DV Interface (p. 89, 141)C (USB) jackD Jack coverE NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (p. 39)F LensG Built

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference151Remote CommanderRemove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander.A PHOTO button (p. 32)B Memory control

Quick Reference152WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.b Notes on the Remote Commander• A butt

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference153Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinderFollowing indicators will appear on the LCD screen and viewfinder to indi

Quick Reference154IndexNumeric16:9 WIDE mode ... 66AA/V connecting cable... 59, 89AC Adaptor ... 16A

Quick ReferenceQuick Reference155LCD brightness (LCD BRIGHT) ...20LCD COLOR ...81LCD screen ...4LCD SE

VVideo head ... 143Viewfinder... 20Volume (VOLUME) ... 49, 52WWarning indicators ... 132Warning messag

Getting started16Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder

Getting startedGetting started176 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts.After charging the batter

Getting started18Charging timeApproximate number of minutes required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C

Getting startedGetting started19Using an outside power sourceYou can use the AC Adaptor as the power source when you do not want the battery to run ou

2Read this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock haza

Getting started20Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderAdjusting the LCD panelYou can adjust the angle and brightness of the LCD panel to meet

Getting startedGetting started21To use the viewfinder during operationWhen you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Stick,” you can adjust the exposur

Getting started224 Touch [MENU].5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch .6 Select [CLOCK SET] with / , then touch .7 Set [Y] (year) with / ,

Getting startedGetting started232 Insert a cassette with its window-side facing up.3 Press .The cassette compartment automatically slides back in.4 Cl

Getting started24b Notes• If you force the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory Stick” slot may be damaged.

Getting startedGetting started255 Select the desired language with /, then touch .z Tip• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]](simplified English) for w

Recording26RecordingRecording moviesYou can record movies on a tape or a “Memory Stick.”Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p.

RecordingRecording27b Note• While recording movies on a “Memory Stick,” the only menu items available will be those with short cuts on the Personal Me

Recording28z Tips• You can also use REC START/STOP on LCD frame to record moving pictures. It is useful when you record from a low-angle or record by

RecordingRecording29Using zoomWhen the CAMERA-TAPE mode is selected, you can choose zoom to magnification levels greater than 20 times, and from that

3For customers in the U.S.A.If you have any questions about this product, you may call:Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669).The numb

Recording30• The battery pack discharges quickly while the built-in light is turned on.• When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light o

RecordingRecording31Using the self-timerWith the self-timer, you can start recording after a delay of about 10 seconds.1 Touch .2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].I

Recording32Recording still images – Memory photo recordingYou can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “

RecordingRecording33To record moving subjects correcting jitter - FIELD/FRAMESelect the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ FLD/FRAME].Your camco

Recording34Using the self-timerWith the self-timer, you can record a still image after a delay of about 10 seconds.1 Touch .2 Touch [SELF-TIMER].If th

RecordingRecording35Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tapeYou can record still images on a “Memory Stick.” Befor

Recording363 Slide the POWER switch until the CAMERA-TAPE lamp lights up.4 Press EASY. The EASY lights up in blue.5 Press REC START/STOP.Recording sta

RecordingRecording37• During Easy Handycam operation, the settings of the functions that are not displayed on the screen return to their defaults. Pre

Recording38Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is record

RecordingRecording394 Adjust the exposure by touching (dim)/ (bright), then touch .To return the setting to automatic exposureFollow steps 1 and

4• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing th

Recording402 Set the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch to ON. and [“NIGHTSHOT PLUS”] appear.3 Touch .4 Touch [SUPER NSPLUS].If the item is not displayed on the sc

RecordingRecording41Adjusting the focusThe focus is adjusted automatically in the default setting.Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject – SPOT

Recording423 Touch [MANUAL]. appears.4 Touch or to sharpen focus.: To focus on close subjects.: To focus on distant subjects.9 changes to when t

RecordingRecording43[OVERLAP] (fade in only)[WIPE] (fade in only)[DOT FADER] (fade in only)1 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.2 T

Recording442 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA-TAPE mode.3 Touch .4 Touch [MENU].5 Select (PICT. APPLI.), then [ OVERLAP] by touching /

RecordingRecording45* It is hard to adjust the focus automatically when you choose this effect. Adjust the focus manually using a tripod to steady the

Recording461 Check that you have a “Memory Stick” with the still image to be superimposed and a tape (only if you are recording on tape) in your camco

RecordingRecording47Searching for the starting point Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCHThis function is handy when

Recording48Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec reviewYou can view a few seconds of the scene recorded just before you stopped the tape.1

PlaybackPlayback49PlaybackViewing movies recorded on a tape Make sure you have a recorded cassette inserted into your camcorder.Some of the operations

5Read this first ... 2Quick Start GuideRecording movies ...

Playback50Indicators displayed during tape playbackA Remaining batteryB Recording mode (SP or LP)C Tape transport indicatorD Time code (hour: minute:

PlaybackPlayback51Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effectYou can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when viewing

Playback52Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick” You can view pictures one at a time on the screen. When you have a lot of pictures, you can list them

PlaybackPlayback53Indicators displayed during “Memory Stick” playbackA Remaining batteryB Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures in the curr

Playback54To return to the single display mode, touch the picture that you want to display.To view pictures in other folders in the index screen1Touch

PlaybackPlayback554 Play back a picture.When playing back on a tapeThe following buttons can be operated. (play/pause)/ (fast forward)/ (stop)/ (rew

Playback56Various playback functionsYou can magnify a small subject in a recording and display it on the screen. You can also display the recorded dat

PlaybackPlayback57z Tip• If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO during the playback zoom operation, the frame will disappear.Displaying the screen indicatorsY

Playback58E Shutter speedF Aperture value* Appears only during tape playbackb Notes• Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a “Memory Stick”

PlaybackPlayback59Playing the picture on a TVConnect your camcorder to a TV using the supplied A/V connecting cable as shown in the following illustra

6Adjusting the exposure... 37Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects .

Playback60Locating a scene on a tape for playback Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on t

PlaybackPlayback613 Press . (previous)/> (next) on the Remote Commander to select a recording date.Playback starts automatically from the point whe

Using the Menu62BAdvanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu itemsYou can change various settings or make detailed adjustments using the menu item

Using the MenuUsing the Menu63To use the short-cuts of the Personal MenuThe available items vary depending on the power mode of your camcorder. Unavai

Using the Menu64Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc.You can select items listed below on the CAMERA SET menu. To select items, s

Using the MenuUsing the Menu65**Your camcorder is adjusted to focus only on distant subjects.SPOT METERSee page 38 for details.EXPOSURE See page 38 fo

Using the Menu66SELF-TIMER See page 31, 34 for details. DIGITAL ZOOMYou can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater

Using the MenuUsing the Menu67* Picture appears in full screen when the wide-screen TV switches to full mode.**Played in 4:3 mode. When you play a pic

Using the Menu68Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.You can select items listed below on the MEMORY SET menu.

Using the MenuUsing the Menu69 ALL ERASEYou can delete all the pictures on a “Memory Stick” that are not write-protected. To delete pictures one by on

7Advanced operationsUsing the MenuSelecting menu items ... 62Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc. ...

Using the Menu70NEW FOLDERYou can create a new folder (102MSDCF to 999MSDCF) on a “Memory Stick.” When a folder is full (a maximum of 9999 images are

Using the MenuUsing the Menu71Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC, etc.You can select items listed below

Using the Menu72b Notes• You cannot add effects to externally input pictures. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with Picture effects via the D

Using the MenuUsing the Menu73z Tips• You can select the first picture for the slide show by touching / before touching [START].• If movies are play

Using the Menu748 Touch . flashes on the screen.9 Press REC START/STOP. stops flashing and the Interval recording starts.To cancel interval recording,

Using the MenuUsing the Menu75 DEMO MODEWhen you remove a cassette and “Memory Stick” from your camcorder, and select the CAMERA-TAPE mode, you can vi

Using the Menu76Using the (EDIT/PLAY) menu – END SEARCH/TITLE, etc.You can select items listed below on the EDIT/PLAY menu. To select items, see “Se

Using the MenuUsing the Menu77END SEARCHTITLEYou can insert a title when recording. You can select one of the 8 preset titles and the 2 custom titles.

Using the Menu78To record the titlePress REC START/STOP during recording standby.To erase the title displayTouch .b Notes• When you are using your cam

Using the MenuUsing the Menu79Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc.You can select the items listed below

8TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ...118Warning indicators and messages ...132Additional InformationUsing your camco

Using the Menu80For DCR-TRV480: Select the desired mode when you play back a Hi8 /standard 8 mm system tape recorded on other devices in a dual sou

Using the MenuUsing the Menu81AUDIO MIXYou can adjust the audio balance between the main sound (ST1) and the sub sound (ST2) on the tape.b Notes• You

Using the Menu82A/V c DV OUTYou can connect a digital device and an analog device to your camcorder and convert the signal transmitted from the connec

Using the MenuUsing the Menu83USB-PLY/EDTYou can connect a USB cable (supplied) to your camcorder, and view the picture on the tape or “Memory Stick”

Using the Menu84BEEPDISPLAYb Note• You cannot input a signal to your camcorder if you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO while [V-OUT/PANEL] is selected.MENU ROT

Using the MenuUsing the Menu85Using the (TIME/LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME, etc.You can select items listed below on the TIME/LANGU. menu. To

Using the Menu86Customizing Personal MenuYou can add frequently used menu items to Personal Menu, or sort them in the order you like (customizing). Yo

Using the MenuUsing the Menu87Deleting menu – Delete 1 Touch .2 Touch [P-MENU SET UP].If the desired menu is not displayed on the screen, touch / un

Using the Menu884 Touch the menu item you want to move.5 Touch / to move the menu item to the desired place.6 Touch .To sort more items, repeat step

Dubbing/Editing89Dubbing/EditingDubbing/EditingConnecting to a VCR or TVYou can record the picture from a VCR or TV to a tape or a “Memory Stick” inse

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Dubbing/Editing90Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other recording devices (such as VCRs).1 C

Dubbing/Editing91Dubbing/EditingRecording pictures from a VCR or TVYou can record and edit pictures or TV programs from a VCR or TV on a tape or a “Me

Dubbing/Editing92Recording still images1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Recording movies” (p. 91).2 Play the video, or receive the TV program you want to re

Dubbing/Editing93Dubbing/Editing8 Touch , then .b Notes• The Data code and titles recorded on the tape cannot be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The t

Dubbing/Editing9410Touch , then .b Notes• You cannot dub the index screen.• You may not be able to dub images modified on your computer or recorded wi

Dubbing/Editing95Dubbing/Editingindicators and words entered on the index screen of the “Memory Stick.”1 Connect your VCR to the camcorder as a record

Dubbing/Editing96To set the [IR SETUP] codeWhen you connect with an A/V connecting cable, you need to check the [IR SETUP] code signal to see if your

Dubbing/Editing97Dubbing/Editing* TV/VCR componentStep 2 : Adjusting the synchronization of the VCRFollow the steps below when you are performing dig

Dubbing/Editing98[Completed.] appears when the recording is finished.5 Rewind the tape on your VCR, then play back in slow mode.5 opening numbers for

Dubbing/Editing99Dubbing/Editing4 Touch / to select (EDIT/PLAY), then touch .5 Touch / to select [PROG. EDIT], then touch .6 Touch the desired