Sony DCR-TRV5E User Manual

3-864-185-52 (1)©1998 by Sony CorporationDCR-TRV5EDigital VideoCamera RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual

10Charging and installing thebattery packInstalling the battery pack(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF to preventmisoperation of the camcorder.(2) To ope

100Using your camcorderabroadEach country or area has its own electric and TVcolour systems. Before using your camcorderabroad, check the following po

101Additional information Дополнительная информацияIf you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the proble

102OperationSymptomThe tape does not move when a tapetransport button is pressed.No sound or only a low sound is heardwhen playing back a tape.The new

103Additional information Дополнительная информацияOperationSymptomThe title search function does not work. indicator does not appear when usinga tape

104OthersSymptomWhile editing using the DV connectingcable, recording picture cannot bemonitored.The camcorder becomes warm.The supplied Remote Comman

105Additional information Дополнительная информацияWhen the CHARGE lamp flashesCheck through the following chart.Trouble checkWhen the CHARGE lamp fla

106Cause and/or corrective actions•Moisture condensation has occurred.m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour.(p. 95)•The vi

107Additional information Дополнительная информацияРусскийПроверка неисправностейЕсли у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании видеокамеры

108РаботаПризнакЛента не перемещается принажатии кнопки перемещенияленты.Нет звука или только низкий звукслышен при воспроизведенииленты.Новый звук, н

109Additional information Дополнительная информацияПродолжение на следующей страницеРаботаПризнакФункция поиска титра неработает.Индикатор не появля

11Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатации123PUSHYou can use mini DV cassette with logo*only.Make sure that the power source is installed.(1) While

110Действия по исправлению• Отсоедините сетевой провод. Приблизительно через 1минуту снова подсоедините сетевой провод. (стр. 7)• Смотрите схему на сл

111Additional information Дополнительная информацияПроверка неисправноестейКогда мигает лампочка CHARGEПроверьте по следующей схеме.Если лампочка CHAR

112C : 21: 00STBY40min40minРусскийФункция самодиагностикиПричина и/или действия по исправлению•Произошла конденсация влаги.m Выньте кассету и оставьте

113Additional information Дополнительная информацияEnglishSpecificationsMassApprox. 620 g excluding the batterypack and the cassetteApprox. 700 g incl

114РусскийТехнические характеристикиВидеокамераСистемаСистема видеозаписиДве вращающиеся головки,система наклонноймеханической разверткиСистема аудиоз

115Additional information Дополнительная информация1 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 13)2 RESET button (p. 104)3 Control dial (p. 30)4 PHOTO butt

1168 LCD Screen (p. 18, 24)9 VOL (volume) button (p. 24)0 OPEN button (p. 18)!¡ DISPLAY button (p. 25)!™ END SEARCH button (p. 27)!£ Viewfinder (p. 13

117Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts!• Cassette compartment (p. 11)!ª Hook for shoulder strap (p. 122)@º Power zoo

118Identifying the parts@§ Hook for shoulder strap (p. 122)@¶ LANC l control jackl stands for Local Application Control BusSystem. The l control jack

119Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the parts#¢ LASER LINK button (p. 62)#∞ Laser Link emitter (p. 62)#§ Microphone#¶ Speak

1232–:––:––STBY0:00:00REC40min60minVTRCAMERAOFFPOWERVTRCAMERAOFFPOWER1Basic operationsCamera recordingMake sure that the power source is installed and

120Identifying the partsRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on theRemote Commander as on the camcorderfunction identically.1 PHOTO but

121Additional information Дополнительная информацияTo prepare the Remote CommanderTo use the Remote Commander, you must inserttwo R6 (size AA) batteri

122Notes on the Remote Commander•Keep the remote sensor away from strong lightsources such as direct sunlight or illumination.Otherwise, the remote co

123Additional information Дополнительная информацияIdentifying the partsOperation indicators1 Mirror mode indicator (p. 20)2 Zoom indicator (p. 16)/Ex

124Identifying the parts!¢ Recording standby mode indicator (p. 13)/Tape transport mode indicator!∞ Time code indicator (p. 14)/Self diagnosisindicato

125Additional information Дополнительная информация!ºWarning indicatorsIf indicators flash on the LCD screen or in theviewfinder or warning messages a

126Warning indicators4 No tape has been inserted.5 The tab on the tape is out (red).6 Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 95)7 The video heads may

127IndexA, BAudio mode... 84Battery release ... 10BEEP ...

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13Basic operations Основные операцииTo stop recording momentarily [a]Press START/STOP. The “STBY” indicatorappears in the viewfinder (Standby mode).To

14Camera recordingNote on Recording modeThis camcorder records and plays back in SP(standard play) mode and in LP (long play)mode. Select SP or LP in

15Basic operations Основные операцииCamera recordingTWWTWTNote on remaining tape indicatorThe indicator may not be displayed accuratelydepending on th

16Camera recordingNotes on digital zoom•More than 10x zoom is performed digitally, andthe picture quality deteriorates as you gotoward the “T” side. I

17Basic operations Основные операцииVTRCAMERAOFFPOWER20:00:04REC0:00:00REC15SECANTI GROUNDSHOOTINGSTART/STOPMODECamera recordingSelecting the start/st

18To extend the recording time in 5SECmodePress START/STOP again before all the dotsdisappear. Recording continues for about 5seconds from the moment

19Basic operations Основные операцииCamera recordingNotes on the LCD panel•When closing the LCD panel, turn it verticallyuntil it clicks [a].•When tur

2EnglishWelcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyHandycam Vision camcorder. With yourHandycam Vision you can capture life’s preciousmomen

20Letting the subject monitor theshotYou can turn the LCD panel over so that it facesthe other way and you can let the subject monitorthe shot while s

21Basic operations Основные операцииNotes on mirror mode•When you turn the LCD panel about 90 degreesto 180 degrees, the camcorder enters mirrormode.•

22Hints for bettershootingFor hand-held shots, you will get better resultsby holding the camcorder according to thefollowing suggestions:•Hold the cam

23Basic operations Основные операцииPlace the camcorder on a flat surface or use atripodTry placing the camcorder on a table top or anyother flat surf

24Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder.(1) Insert the recorded tape with the windowfacing out

25Basic operations Основные операцииPlaying back a tapeTo display the LCD screen/viewfinder screenindicatorsPress DISPLAY. (p. 116)To erase the indica

26To view the picture at 1/3 speed(slow playback)Press & on the Remote Commander duringplayback. For slow playback in reverse direction,press <

27Basic operations Основные операцииSearching for the endof the pictureYou can go to the end of the recorded portionafter you record and play back the

28Advanced operationsUsing alternativepower sourcesYou can choose any of the following powersources for your camcorder: battery pack, mains,and 12/24

29Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo remove the connecting plateThe connecting plate is removed in the same wayas the battery pack.WAR

3Before you begin Перед началом эксплуатацииTable of contentsОглавлениеПеред начлом эксплуатацииИспользование данного руководства ...

30You can change the mode settings in the menusystem to further enjoy the features andfunctions of the camcorder.(1) Press MENU to display the menu on

31Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settingsSelecting the mode setting ofeach itemr is set at the factory.Items for bo

32Changing the mode settingsDISPLAY <LCD or V-OUT/rLCD>•Normally select LCD.•Select V-OUT/LCD to display indicator both onthe LCD panel and TV s

33Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииChanging the mode settingsDEMO MODE <rSTBY/ON or OFF>•Select STBY/ON to glance over the functi

34Changing the mode settingsAUDIO MIX*Select this item and adjust the balance betweenthe stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the controldial.CM SEARCH &l

35Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииShooting withbacklighting[a][b]BACKLIGHTWhen you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the sub

36Using the FADERfunctionYou can fade in or out to give your recording aprofessional appearance.When fading in, the picture gradually fades infrom bla

37Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil the fade indicator disappea

38Photo recordingYou can record a still picture like a photographfor about seven seconds. This photo recording isuseful when you want to enjoy a pictu

39Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииLINE INVIDEO S VIDEOVideo printerВидеопринтерÇ : Signal flow/Передача сигналаWhen you press PHOTO du

4Before you beginUsing this manualAs you read through this manual, buttons andsettings on the camcorder are shown in capitalletters.e.g., Set the POWE

4016:9 WIDE[a][b][c]You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch onthe 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).The picture with black bands at the top and thebo

41Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the wide modefunctionSelecting wide picture mode(1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCDs

42Using the PROGRAMAE functionYou can select from six PROGRAM AE (AutoExposure) modes to suit your shooting situation.When you use PROGRAM AE, you can

43Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииUsing the PROGRAM AEfunctionUsing the PROGRAM AEfunction(1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LC

44Focusing manuallyWhen to use manual focusIn the following cases you should obtain betterresults by adjusting the focus manually.•Insufficient light

45Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииFocusing manuallyWhen focusing manually, first focus in telephotobefore recording, and then reset th

46Enjoying pictureeffectSelecting picture effectYou can make pictures like those of televisionwith the Picture Effect function.PASTEL [a]The picture i

47Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииEnjoying picture effectUsing picture effect function(1) Press MENU to display the menu on the LCDscr

48Adjusting theexposure[a][b]12EXPOSUREWhen to adjust the exposureAdjust the exposure manually under thefollowing cases.[a]•The background is too brig

49Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииAdjusting the exposureSuperimposing a titleIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you cansuperimpos

5Before you begin Перед началом эксплуатации[a][b]Precautions on camcorder care•The LCD screen and/or the colour viewfinderare manufactured using high

50Superimposing a titleSuperimposing titles(1) Press TITLE to display the titles on the LCDscreen or in the viewfinder.(2) Turn the control dial to se

51Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWhile you are playing back, pausing,or recordingAfter step 6, “SAVE” appears on the screen for 5seco

52Notes on titles•While the title is displayed, the picture does notfade in or out.•You cannot superimpose a title to a blankportion of the tape.•The

53Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииErasing a title(1) Press MENU to display the menu.(2) Turn the control dial to select TITLEERASE,the

54Making a customtitleIf you use a tape with cassette memory, you canmake one title of up to 20 characters and store itin memory.(1) Press TITLE to di

55Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииMaking a custom titleTo erase a characterIn step 3, turn the control dial to select [ M ] thenpress

56If it takes more than 5 minutes to make a titleIf the Standby mode lasts for more than 5minutes with a cassette inserted, the power willbe turned of

57Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo erase a characterIn step 5 turn the control dial to select [ M ], thenpress the control dial. The

58Labeling a cassetteIf the mark appears in step 4The cassette memory is full. If you erase the titlein the cassette, you can label it.If you have s

59Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWhen you shoot, the indicator appears on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder. This indicatesthat th

612345678Checking suppliedaccessories1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 120)2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7)3 AC-V615 AC power adaptor (1) (p. 7, 28

60To activate the SteadyShot functionagainSelect ON in step 3, then press the control dial.Notes on the SteadyShot function•The SteadyShot function wi

61Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииConnect the camcorder to your VCR or TV towatch the playback picture on the TV screen.When monitorin

62Watching on a TV screenIf your VCR or TV is a monaural typeConnect only the white plug for audio on boththe camcorder and the VCR or the TV. If youc

63Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииWatching on a TV screenIf you use a Sony TV•You can turn on the TV automatically whenyou press LASER

64Searching the boundariesof recorded tape withdate – date searchYou can search for the boundaries of recordedtape with date – Date Search function. T

65Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииTo stop searchingPress p.Notes•The interval of the boundaries between thedates needs more than two m

66Searching the boundaries ofrecorded tape with date– date searchSearching the boundaries ofrecorded tape with date– date searchSearching for the date

67Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииDATE SEARCH5612,3,4MENUCM SEARCHONOFFVTRCAMERAOFFPOWERMENUSearching the boundariesof recorded tape w

68Searching the boundaries ofrecorded tape with title – title searchSearching for the title by usingcassette memoryYou can use this function only when

69Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSearching for a photo– photo search/photoscanYou can search for the recorded still picture –Photo Se

7Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииCHARGE12 3Before using your camcorder, you first need tocharge and install the battery pack. To charge theba

70PHOTO SEARCHPHOTO SEARCH5612,3,4MENUCM SEARCHONOFF2 2/ 8/98 17:003 4/ 9/98 11:00 1 1/ 7/98 8:522 2/ 8/98 17:003 4/ 9/98 1

71Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииSearching for a photo– photo search/photo scanTo stop searchingPress p.NoteWhen you play back a tape

72PHOTO SEARCH5612,3,4MENUCM SEARCHONOFFVTRCAMERAOFFPOWERMENUSearching for a photo withoutusing cassette memory – photosearchYou can use this function

73Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции23PHOTO 00SCAN1VTRCAMERAOFFPOWERScanning photo – photo scanYou can use this function whether the tap

74Using the Remote Commander, you can easily goback to the desired point on a tape afterplayback.(1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORYat the poin

75Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операции MANUAL10000 AWBF 1. 6 1 8dB 4 7 199810:13:02DATA CODEYou can display recording data (d

76Editing onto anothertapeYou can create your own video programme byediting with any other DV, mini DV,h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, VHSC, K S-VHS

77Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииEditing onto another tapeÇ : Signal flow/Передача сигналаS VIDEOOUT(not supplied)/(Не прилагается)AU

78Editing onto another tapeNotes on editing when using the A/Vconnecting cable•Press DATA CODE , SEARCH MODE, orDISPLAY to turn off the display indica

79Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииReplacing recordingon a tape – inserteditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR ontoyour originall

8Charging timeBattery pack Charging time *NP-F330 (supplied) 130 (70)NP-F550 180 (120)NP-F530 170 (110)The time required for a normal charge isindicat

80LINE OUTLRYou can record an audio sound to add to theoriginal sound on a tape by connecting audioequipment or a microphone. If you connect theaudio

81Advanced operations Усовершенствованные операцииAudio dubbingNotes on audio dubbing•A new sound cannot be recorded on a tapealready recorded in the

82Audio dubbingMENU[]MENUAUDIO MIXST1 ST2:ENDTo play back the new recorded soundAdjust the balance between the original sound(ST1) and the new sound (

83Additional information Дополнительная информацияAdditional informationUsable cassettes andplayback modesSelecting cassette typesYou can use the mi

84When you play backCopyright signalWhen playing backUsing any other video camera recorder, youcannot record on a tape that has recorded acopyright co

85Additional information Дополнительная информацияUsable cassettes andplayback modesNotes on the mini DV cassetteTo prevent accidental erasureSlide ou

86Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in thecamcorderYour camcorder is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the datean

87Additional information Дополнительная информацияResetting the dateand timeThe date and time are set at the factory. Set thetime according to the loc

88To correct the date and time settingRepeat steps 2 to 5.The year indicators changes as follows:Note on the time indicatorThe internal clock of this

89Additional information Дополнительная информацияTips for using thebattery packThis section shows you how you can get the mostout of your battery pac

9Getting started Подготовка к эксплуатацииCharging and installing thebattery packNotes on remaining battery time indicationduring recording•Remaining

90Tips for using the batterypackWhen to replace the batterypackWhile you are using your camcorder, theremaining battery indicator on the LCD screen or

91Additional information Дополнительная информацияTips for using the batterypackBattery pack care•Remove the battery pack from thecamcorder after usin

92Tips for using the batterypackHow the battery consumption isdisplayedThe power consumption of the camcorderchanges depending on its use, such as whe

93Additional information Дополнительная информацияWhy the remaining batteryindication does not match thecontinuous recording time in theoperating inst

94Notes on the terminalsIf the terminals (metal parts on the back)are not clean, the battery charge durationwill be shortened.When the terminals are n

95Additional information Дополнительная информацияMaintenance informationand precautionsMoisture condensationIf the camcorder is brought directly from

96Maintenance informationand precautionsVideo head cleaningTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures,clean the video heads.The video heads may be

97Additional information Дополнительная информацияPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate the camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack)or 8.4 V (AC power adapt

98AC power adaptorCharging•Use only an “InfoLITHIUM” type battery pack.•Place the battery pack on a flat surface withoutvibration during charging.•The

99Additional information Дополнительная информацияNote on dry batteriesTo avoid possible damage from battery leakageor corrosion, observe the followin