Sony DCR-TRV120 User Manual

©2000 Sony CorporationModel No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-Serial No. Serial No.Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual tho

10Installing the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.To remove the battery

100While DELETING appearsDo not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCKYou cannot del

101“Memory Stick” operationsWriting a print mark – PRINT MARK– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is

102— Additional Information —Digital8 system, recording andplaybackWhat is the “Digital8 system”?This video system has been developed to enable di

103Additional InformationWhen you playback a dual sound track tapeWhen you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 systemWhen you play back a Digital8

104The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This sectiondescribes the i.LINK standard and its features.What is “i.LINK”?i

105Additional InformationAbout i.LINKi.LINK Functions on this unitFor details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment havin

106When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other

107Additional InformationChanging the lithium battery(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.(2) Push the lithium b

108If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power

109Additional InformationSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The contrast between the subject and background is toohigh. This is not a malfunctio

11Getting startedVTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your

110In the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.c Install

111Additional InformationWhen operating using the “Memory Stick”– DCR-TRV320 onlySymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The POWER switch is set to C

112OthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.c Set it to ON. (p. 64)• Something is blocking the infr

113Additional InformationC:21:00Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery p

114C:21:00100–0021Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in thedisplay window, chec

115Additional InformationWarning messages•CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 71)•FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13)BATTE

116Using your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to

117Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm

118Maintenance informationCleaning the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCDCleaning Kit (not supplied

119Additional InformationRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder(1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holdingthe RELE

12Step 1 Preparing the power supplyUntil your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time“– – – – min” appears in the display window.While

120PrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).•For DC or AC operation, use the accessor

121Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit

122 DV input/output4-pin connectorHeadphone jackStereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)LANC control jack (DCR-TRV120)LANC/DIGITAL I/O jack(DCR-TRV320)Stereo mini-m

123Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17)2 OPEN button (p. 16)3 VOLUME buttons (p. 24)4 BATT

1249 Video control buttons (p. 24, 26)x STOP (stop)m REW (rewind)N PLAY (playback)M FF (fastforward)X PAUSE (pause)z REC (recording)The control button

125Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks fo

126Identifying the parts and controlsel Intelligent accessory shoer; DATA CODE button (p. 25)ra DISPLAY button (p. 25)rs Lithium battery compartment (

127Quick ReferenceFastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.Identifying the parts and controlstd EJECT button (p. 15)tf Access lamp* (p. 74

128Remote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to the buttons on your camcord

129Quick ReferenceOperation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder Display window1 Recording mode indicator (p. 19)/Mirror mode indicator (p. 17)2 Format

13Getting startedPlaying timeDCR-TRV120Battery packPlaying time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-F330 (supplied) 90 (80) 100 (90)NP-F530 14

130Quick Function GuideFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 20)•In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 4

IndexA, BAC power adaptor... 11Adjusting viewfinder ... 19AFM HiFi Sound... 103AUDIO MIX ...

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14Connecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

15Getting startedWe recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.(1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 10)(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment

165341240minREC0:00:01SPVTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)VTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)— Recording – Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder automatically focu

17Recording – BasicsLCD BRIGHTRecording a pictureNote on LOCK (DCR-TRV320 only)When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set

18After recording(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).(2) Close the LCD panel.(3) Eject the cassette.Using the zoom featureMove the power zoom lev

19Recording – BasicsSP0:00:0112:05:56 AMJUL 4 200040minRECTo record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures w

2Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With yourDigital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments

20Recording a pictureBACK LIGHTNightShot LightemitterShooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHTWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the s

21Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureUsing SUPER NIGHTSHOTThe Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recordedin the

22Self-timer recording– DCR-TRV320 onlyRecording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is usefulwhen you want to record yo

23Recording – BasicsENDSEARCHEDIT SEARCHChecking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewYou can use these buttons to check the recorded pi

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

25Playback – BasicsUsing the data code functionYour camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also therecording data (date/time

26Various playback modesTo operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.To view a still picture (playback pause)Press X during playback

27Playback – BasicsS VIDEOS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINAUDIO / VIDEOViewing the recording on TVIf your TV is already connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to

28Viewing the recording on TVUsing the AV cordless IR receiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, youcan ea

29Advanced Recording OperationsPHOTO PHOTO1•••••••CAPTURE2Notes•During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.•The PHOTO butt

3Getting startedNote:This equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rul

30Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingSelf-timer tape photo recording– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can record still images on tapes with th

31Advanced Recording OperationsS VIDEOAUDIO / VIDEOLINE INVIDEO S VIDEOPrinting the still imageYou can print a still image by using the video printer

32[a][c][b]16:9WIDE[d]MENUUsing the wide modeYou can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE).Black bands appear on

33Advanced Recording OperationsYou can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionMONOTONEWhe

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 OperationsNotes•The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.•You cannot use the follo

36[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.NEG. ART [a] : The color and brigh

37Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital function

38(1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicatorappears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mo

39Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital EffectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:– Fader– Low lux

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40Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.Spotlight modeThis mode preve

41Advanced Recording Operations(1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode.The PROGRAM AE indicator appears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH

42You can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:–The subject is backlit–Bright subject and dark bac

43Advanced Recording OperationsYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective

44Superimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also selectthe language, color, size and posit

45Advanced Recording OperationsTo superimpose the title while you are recordingPress TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When y

46123461234TITLE SETCUSTOM1CUSTOM2 [TITLE] : END"––––––––––··""––––––––––··"TITLE SET––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

47Advanced Recording OperationsTo change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,then

48You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and endpoints. The previously recorded frames between these start and e

49Advanced Playback OperationsNEG. ARTPICTUREEFFECTDuring playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,SEPIA, B&W

Getting started5Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1

50During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT

51Advanced Playback OperationsYou can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes.Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlar

52Quickly locating a scene using the zeroset memory functionYour camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a c

53Advanced Playback Operations[a][b][c]JUL 5 2000JUL 4 2000 DEC 31 2000You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and

54Searching a recording by date – Date searchNotes•The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.•If one day’s recording is l

55Advanced Playback OperationsYou can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search).You can also search for still images one after anothe

56Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scanScanning photo(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly,

57EditingUsing the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.(1) Insert a blank

58Using the i.LINK cable (DV connectig cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the

59EditingUsing with analog video unit and PC– Signal convert functionYou can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC whichh

Quick Start Guide6Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinfor

60Recording video or TV programsUsing the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio ou

61EditingUsing the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OU

62Inserting a scene from a VCR– Insert EditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape byspecifying the insert start a

63EditingTo change the insert end pointPress ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORYindicator and begin from step 3.Notes•The

64234MANUAL SETAUTO SHTROTHERSWORLD TIMEBEEP0 HROTHERSWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPINDICATOR RETURNONOFFOTHERSWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDIS

65Customizing Your CamcorderMenu items are displayed as the following icons:MANUAL SETCAMERA SETVTR SETLCD SETMEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only)TAPE SETSETU

66Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemHiFi SOUNDTBC*TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.DNR*DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.AUDIO MIXPB MODEA

67Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemLCD B. L.LCD COLORCONTINUOUS*QUALITY*FLD./FRAME*PRINT MARK*PROTECT*SLIDE SHOW*DELETE AL

68Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemREC MODEAUDIO MODEq REMAINDATA CODEModez SPLPz 12BIT16BITz AUTOONz DATE/CAMDATEMeaningTo record in the SP (Standa

69Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemCLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODEMode———z OFFONz VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3OFFz NORM

Quick Start Guide72Press m to rewind the tape.3Press N to start playback.Recording a picture (p. 16)Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (

70Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPINDICATORMode———z MELODYNORMALOFFz ONOFFz LCDV-OUT/LCDz ONOFFz BL OFFBL ONM

71Customizing Your CamcorderSETUP MENUCLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END1999 JAN 112 00 AM242000 JAN 112

72– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or de

73“Memory Stick” operationsFormatting the supplied “Memory Stick”Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has beenformatted

74Inserting “Memory Stick”(1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment.(2) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick”c

75“Memory Stick” operationsUsing “Memory Stick”–introductionSelecting image quality modeYou can select image quality mode in still image recording. De

76Using “Memory Stick”–introductionImage quality settingsSetting MeaningFINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high qualityimages. The imag

77“Memory Stick” operations– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcordercompensates for camera-shak

78Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingWhen the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe following functions do not work:wide mode,

79“Memory Stick” operationsRecording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK

8The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, c

80Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingContinuous shooting settingsSetting Meaning (indicator on the screen)OFF Your camcor

81“Memory Stick” operationsRecording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingSelf-timer memory photo recordingYou can record still image

82Superimposing a still image in the“Memory Stick” on a moving image– MEMORY MIX– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can superimpose a still image you have recorded o

83“Memory Stick” operations124561M. CHROMM. LUMIM. LUMIM. LUMIIII••••I••••••VTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)3MEMORY MIX100–0021100–0021100–0021100–0021Super

84Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a movingimage – MEMORY MIXTo change the still image to superimposeDo either of the following:–P

85“Memory Stick” operationsRecording an image from a tape as a stillimage– DCR-TRV320 onlyYour camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape

86Recording an image from a tape as a still imageRecording a still image from other equipment(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in

87“Memory Stick” operationsCopying still images from a tape– Photo save– DCR-TRV320 onlyUsing the search function, you can automatically take in only

88To stop copyingPress MENU to stop copying.When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is fullMEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops.

89“Memory Stick” operationsViewing a still image– Memory photo playback– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. Y

Getting started9[a] [b] [c]Using this manualPrecautions on camcorder care•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precisiontechn

90Viewing a still image – Memory photo playbackScreen indicators during still image playbackPlaying back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)You

91“Memory Stick” operationsViewing a still image – Memory photo playbackNoteWhen displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. Thi

92Copying the image recorded on “MemoryStick” to tapes– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them

93“Memory Stick” operationsDuring copyingYou cannot operate the following buttons:MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +,and M

94You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1) Set the POWER switch to ME

95“Memory Stick” operations– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen checking record

96To view the recorded images on TVConnect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder before operation.If you ch

97“Memory Stick” operationsPreventing accidental erasure– Image protection– DCR-TRV320 onlyTo prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can

98– DCR-TRV320 onlyYou can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick”.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.Deleting selected imag

99“Memory Stick” operationsDeleting all the imagesYou can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”.(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY o