Sony DCR-TRV520 User Manual

©2000 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future reference.3-059-561

10Step 1 Preparing the power supplyWhen the battery pack is charged fullyThe LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.Remaining battery time

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

101Additional InformationWhen you playback a dual sound track tapeWhen you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 systemWhen you play back a Digital8

102The 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

103Additional InformationAbout i.LINKi.LINK Functions on this unitFor details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment havin

104When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other

105Additional InformationChanging the lithium battery(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.(2) Push the lithium b

106If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power

107Additional InformationSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The contrast between the subject and background is toohigh. This is not a malfunctio

108In the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.c Install

109Additional InformationWhen operating using the “Memory Stick”Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHA

11Getting startedPlaying timeBattery packPlaying time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-F330 (supplied) 70 (65) 95 (85)NP-F530 115 (105) 155

110OthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.c Set it to ON. (p. 62)• Something is blocking the infr

111Additional InformationFive-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.c U

112C:21:00100–0021Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in thedisplay window, chec

113Additional InformationWarning messages•CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 69)•FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 11)BATTE

114Using your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to

115Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm

116Maintenance informationCleaning the LCD screenIf fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCDCleaning Kit (not supplied

117Additional InformationRemoving dust from inside the viewfinder(1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holdingthe RELE

118PrecautionsCamcorder 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

119Additional InformationMaintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit

12Connecting 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.

120Audio/Video input/outputAV MINIJACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,unbalanced, sync negative327 mV, (at output impedancemore than 47 kilohms)Output impedance wit

121Quick Reference— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 15)2 OPEN button (p. 14)3 VOLUME buttons (p. 22)4 BATT

1229 Video control buttons (p. 22, 24)x STOP (stop)m REW (rewind)N PLAY (playback)M FF (fastforward)X PAUSE (pause)z REC (recording)The control button

123Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controlsAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks fo

124Identifying the parts and controlsel Intelligent accessory shoer; DATA CODE button (p. 23)ra DISPLAY button (p. 23)rs Lithium battery compartment (

125Quick ReferenceFastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.Identifying the parts and controlstd EJECT button (p. 13)tf Access lamp (p. 72)

126Remote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to the buttons on your camcord

127Quick ReferenceOperation indicatorsLCD screen and Viewfinder Display window1 Recording mode indicator (p. 14)/Mirror mode indicator (p. 15)2 Format

128Quick Function GuideFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 18)•In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 3

129Quick ReferenceIndexA, BAC power adaptor... 9Adjusting viewfinder ... 17AFM HiFi Sound... 101AUDIO MIX .

13Getting startedWe recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes.(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 8).(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment,

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145341240minREC0:00:01SPVTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)VTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)— Recording – Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder automatically focu

15Recording – BasicsNote on LOCKWhen you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORYaccidentally. The LOCK is released as

16After 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

17Recording – BasicsSP0:00:0112:05:56 AMJUL 4 200040minRECTo record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures w

18Recording a pictureNightShot Light emitterShooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHTWhen you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or

19Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureUsing SUPER NIGHTSHOTThe Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recordedin the

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

20Self-timer recordingRecording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is usefulwhen you want to record yourself. You can a

21Recording – BasicsYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transitionbetween the last recorded scene and the nex

22— 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

23Playback – BasicsUsing the data code functionYour camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also therecording data (date/time

24Various playback modesTo operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.To view a still picture (playback pause)Press X during playback

25Playback – BasicsS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINViewing the recording on TVIf your TV is already connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input o

26Using the AV cordless IR receiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, youcan easily view the picture on yo

27Advanced Recording OperationsNotes•During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.•The PHOTO button does not work:–while the

28Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingSelf-timer tape photo recordingYou can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. Thi

29Advanced Recording OperationsPrinting the still imageYou can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the videoprinter

3Table of contentsQuick Start Guide ... 4Getting startedUsing this manual ... 6Ch

30You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE

31Advanced Recording OperationsYou can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionMONOTONEWhe

32Using 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

33Advanced Recording OperationsNotes•The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.•You cannot use the follo

34You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the image is r

35Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital function

36(1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicatorappears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect m

37Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital EffectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:– Fader– Low lux

38Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.Spotlight modeThis mode preve

39Advanced Recording Operations(1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The PROGRAM AEindicator appears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to selec

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

40You can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:–The subject is backlit–Bright subject and dark bac

41Advanced Recording OperationsYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective

42Superimposing a titleYou can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 44). You can also selectthe language, color, size and posit

43Advanced Recording OperationsTo superimpose the title while you are recordingPress TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When y

44Making your own titlesYou can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 characters.(1) Press TITLE in the

45Advanced Recording OperationsTo change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,then

46You 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

47Advanced Playback OperationsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.During

48During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT

49Advanced Playback OperationsYou can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes.Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlar

Quick Start Guide52Press m to rewind the tape.3Press N to start playback.Recording a picture (p. 14)Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (

50Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a counter value of “0:00:00”.Use the Remote Commander for thi

51Advanced Playback OperationsYou can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (Date sear

52Searching 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

53Advanced Playback OperationsYou can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search).You can also search for still images one after anothe

54Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scanScanning photo(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly,

55EditingUsing the A/V connecting cableConnect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.(1) Insert a blank

56S VIDEO LANCDVUsing the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to D

57EditingYou can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a PC whichhas the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.Analog video si

58Using the A/V connecting cableYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a

59EditingS VIDEO LANCDVUsing the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT a

6As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown incapital letters.e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.When you carr

60Inserting 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

61EditingTo 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

62— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the menu settingsTo change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EX

63Customizing Your CamcorderMenu items are displayed as the following icons:MANUAL SETCAMERA SETVTR SETLCD SETMEMORY SETTAPE SETSETUP MENUOTHERSSelect

64Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemHiFi SOUNDTBC*TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”.DNR*DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”.AUDIO MIXPB MODEA

65Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemLCD B. L.LCD COLORCONTINUOUSQUALITYFLD./FRAMEPRINT MARKPROTECTSLIDE SHOWDELETE ALLFORMA

66Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemREC MODEAUDIO MODEq REMAINDATA CODEModez SPLPz 12BIT16BITz AUTOONz DATE/CAMDATEMeaningTo record in the SP (Standa

67Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settingsIcon/itemCLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODEMode———z OFFONz VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3OFFz NORM

68Changing the menu settingsIcon/itemWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPINDICATORMode———z MELODYNORMALOFFz ONOFFz LCDV-OUT/LCDz ONOFFz BL OFFBL ONM

69Customizing Your CamcorderResetting the date and timeThe default clock setting is set to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan, and to HongKong, N

Getting started7Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1

70You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images

71“Memory Stick” operations“Memory Stick”s formatted by a computer“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have aguarante

722Inserting “Memory Stick”(1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment.(2) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick”

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

74Using “Memory Stick”–introductionImage quality settingsSetting MeaningFINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high qualityimages. The imag

75“Memory Stick” operationsYou can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcordercompensates for camera-shake when recording

76Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingWhen the POWER switch is set to MEMORYThe following functions do not work:wide mode,

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

78Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingContinuous shooting settingsSetting Meaning (indicator on the screen)OFF Your camcor

79“Memory Stick” operationsVTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)1Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recordingSelf-timer memory photo recordin

8Installing the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.To remove the battery

80Superimposing a still image in the“Memory Stick” on a moving image– MEMORY MIXYou can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Sti

81“Memory Stick” operations12456M. CHROMM. LUMIM. LUMIM. LUMIIII••••I••••••VTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)100–0021100–0021100–00213MEMORY MIX100–0021Superi

82Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a movingimage – MEMORY MIXTo change the still image to superimposeDo either of the following:–P

83“Memory Stick” operationsRecording an image from a tape as a stillimageYour camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8

84Recording 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

85“Memory Stick” operationsCopying still images from a tape– Photo saveUsing the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from

86To 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.

87“Memory Stick” operationsViewing a still image– Memory Photo playbackYou can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play

88Screen indicators during still image playbackPlaying back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. T

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

9Getting startedVTROFFMEMORYCAMERA(CHARGE)412Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for you

90Copying the image recorded on “MemoryStick” to tapesYou can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them toHi8 /Digital8

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

92You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”.Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.(1) Set the POWER switch to ME

93“Memory Stick” operationsYou can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen checking recorded images or duri

94To 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

95“Memory Stick” operationsPreventing accidental erasure– Image protectionTo prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected

96You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”Before operationInsert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.Deleting selected images(1) Set the POW

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

98While 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 dele

99“Memory Stick” operationsWriting a print mark – PRINT MARKYou can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printin