DCR-TRV118E - Camcorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Mini DV digital camcorder
Brand	Sony
Model	DCR-TRV118E
Dimensions (approx.)	72 x 90 x 187 mm (without battery or cassette)
Weight (approx.)	590 g (without battery or cassette)
Power supply	InfoLITHIUM M battery (7.2 V) or AC-L10A mains adapter (8.4 V)
Battery type	Rechargeable lithium-ion (InfoLITHIUM M series)
Recording media	Mini DV cassette (video) and Memory Stick (still images)
Optical zoom	10x
Digital zoom	Up to 120x (adjustable in menu)
LCD screen	6.2 cm (2.5 inches) swiveling
Viewfinder	Electronic viewfinder with diopter adjustment
Main functions	Video and photo recording, playback, digital editing, image effects, fade, night mode (NightShot), white balance, manual exposure, manual focus, backlight compensation (BACK LIGHT), AE program, interval recording, title overlay, memory mix (MEMORY MIX), playback zoom, title/date search, etc.
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the exterior with a soft dry cloth. Avoid moisture. Use a cleaning cassette for the video heads if necessary.
Safety	Do not expose to rain or moisture. Do not open the casing. Use only the supplied adapter.
Spare parts and repairability	NP-FM30 battery (supplied), AC-L10A adapter, remote control, AV cable, USB cable. Repair by Sony authorized service.
General information	Model 2002, PAL compatible, stereo recording, i.LINK (DV) interface, USB for PC transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions - DCR-TRV118E SONY

How to charge the battery of my DCR-TRV118E?

Connect the supplied AC adapter (AC-L10A) to the camera and mains. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging starts; the indicator flashes then stays steady. A full charge takes about 85 minutes (NP-FM30 battery).

How to insert a Mini DV cassette?

Slide the OPEN/EJECT lever to open the compartment. Insert the cassette with the window facing up and the back part pushed in. Press the area marked PUSH to close the compartment, then close the cover until it clicks.

Can I use memory cards with this camcorder?

Yes, the DCR-TRV118E accepts Memory Stick (standard Memory Stick, not Pro). Insert the card into the slot with the arrow facing up. You can record photos and MPEG videos.

How to set the date and time?

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Press MENU, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the setup icon, then choose CLOCK SET. Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute by turning and pressing the dial. Press MENU to exit.

Why is the image blurry?

Check that auto focus is enabled (not manual mode). If filming very close, use wide angle (W position). Clean the lens with a soft cloth. Avoid condensation by letting the camera acclimate.

How to use NightShot mode?

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press the NIGHTSHOT (or SUPER NIGHTSHOT) button to film in darkness. An indicator appears. To deactivate, press again.

How to transfer videos to my computer?

Connect the supplied USB cable between the camera and the PC. Set the camera to VCR or MEMORY mode. Use the supplied software (or capture software) to import files. For cassette videos, you will need a DV capture card or analog conversion.

How to delete photos on the Memory Stick?

In MEMORY mode, press MEMORY PLAY to display images. Use the MEMORY -/+ buttons to select the photo to delete, then press MEMORY DELETE. Confirm deletion.

What does the flashing 'Battery' indicator mean?

The indicator flashes when the battery is low. Recharge it. If the indicator flashes rapidly when the battery is full, this may indicate a temperature or battery issue. Try recharging at room temperature.

How to do a fade at the beginning of a scene?

In CAMERA mode, press FADER several times (or via the menu) to choose an effect (FADE IN, etc.). The effect applies when you start recording. For a fade to black, use the MONOTONE option.

USER MANUAL DCR-TRV118E SONY

Digital Video Camera Recorder Mini DV Digital Video Cassette

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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Digital Handycam

InfoLITHIUM

SERIES

Cassette

Memory

MEMORY STICK TM

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/

TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E/

TRV116E/TRV118E

English

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with Ⓧ or ⌘ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. (9.8 feet)

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.

Русский

Добро пожаловать!

For the customers in Germany

Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EEC

This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances:

• Residential area
• Business district
  • Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

• Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable ^*1) (p. 222, 228)
• Viewing images recorded on a tape using the USB cable (p. 217)
• Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 219)

• Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto your computer ^*2) (p. 230)

• Recording moving pictures on a tape (p. 35)

• Recording still images on a tape (p. 62)
• Playing back a tape (p. 50)
• Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" ^*1) (p. 58, 150)
• Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" ^*1) (p. 167)
• Viewing still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" ^*1) (p. 181)
• Viewing moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick”*1) (p. 185)

Other uses

Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode

• BACK LIGHT (p. 43)
  •NightShot/Super NightShot/Colour Slow Shutter (p. 44)
  •PROGRAM AE (p. 75)
• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 78)

Functions for giving images more impact

• Digital zoom (p. 40)
  The default setting is OFF. (To zoom greater than 10×, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)
  • Fader (p. 67)
  • Picture effect (p. 70)
  • Digital effect (p. 72)
• Titles (p. 130)
• MEMORY MIX ^*1) (p. 160)

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

• Landscape (p. 75)
• Sports lesson (p. 75)
- Manual focus (p. 79)

Functions for using after recording

• END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 48)
• DATA CODE (p. 52)
• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 89)/Memory PB ZOOM ^*1) (p. 191)
• ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 91)
• TITLE SEARCH (p. 92)
• Digital program editing (p. 104, 175*1)

*1) Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

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• Recording on a tape 12
• Recording on a “Memory Stick”*1) ..... 14

Getting Started

Using this manual 20

Checking supplied accessories.... 23

Step 1 Preparing the power supply ...... 24

Installing the battery pack 24

Charging the battery pack.... 25

Connecting to a wall socket .... 30

Step 2 Setting the date and time ...... 31

Step 3 Inserting a cassette ...... 33

Recording - Basics

Recording a picture 35

Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT 43

Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Colour Slow Shutter .... 44

Self-timer recording ^*1) 46

Checking recordings - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review ...... 48

Playback - Basics

Playing back a tape 50

To display the screen indicators - Display function .... 52

Viewing the recording on TV 56

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during recording on a tape ^*1) 58

Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording .... 62

Adjusting the white balance manually 64

Using the wide mode 66

Using the fader function 67

Using special effects – Picture effect ..... 70

Using special effects - Digital effect ..... 72

Using the PROGRAM AE function ..... 75

Adjusting the exposure manually ..... 78

Focusing manually 79

Interval recording 81

Frame by frame recording - Frame recording .... 84

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back tapes with picture effect ... 86

Playing back tapes with digital effect .... 87

Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM .... 89

Quickly locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY .... 91

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH ...... 92

Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH ...... 94

Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN .... 97

Editing

Dubbing a tape 100

Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) ...... 104

Recording video or TV programmes ^*2) 119

Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing ^*2) ..... 123

Audio dubbing 125

Superimposing a title 130

Making your own titles 134

Labelling a cassette 137

"Memory Stick" Operations\*1)

Using a “Memory Stick” - Introduction .... 140

Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” - Memory Photo recording .... 150

Recording an image from a tape as a still image 156

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX .... 160

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording.... 167

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture .... 171

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) 175

Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE.... 179

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback .... 181

Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback .... 185

Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick” s to a tape ^*3) ..... 189

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM 191

Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW .... 193

Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection.... 195

Deleting images - DELETE 196

Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK .... 199

Using the optional printer 201

Viewing Images Using Your Computer

Viewing images with your computer - Introduction ...... 203

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users .... 207

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users .... 217

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer ^*1) - For Windows users 222

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable ^*1) - For Macintosh users ..... 225

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer ^*1) - For Macintosh users 228

Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer ^*2) – Signal convert function...... 230

Customising Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings 232

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble 252

Self-diagnosis display 259

Warning indicators and messages ...... 260

Additional Information

Usable cassettes 272

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 276

About i.LINK 278

Using your camcorder abroad ..... 280

Maintenance information and precautions 281

Specifications 287

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ...... 291

Index 302

*1) Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only
*3) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a tape of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

1 Connecting the mains lead (p. 30)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 24).

2 Inserting a cassette (p. 33)

1 Slide L OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid.

2 Push the centre of the cassette back to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up.

3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing [PUSH] on the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

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Recording a picture (p. 35)

1 Remove the lens cap.

3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the screen.

② Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.

4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup.

Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 39).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 31).

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Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 50)

1 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) while pressing the small green button.

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② Press ◀◀ to rewind the tape.

③ Press ▶ to start playback.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack.

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Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick"

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a “Memory Stick” of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

1 Connecting the mains lead (p. 30)

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 24).

2 Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 143)

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the ▶ mark facing up as illustrated.

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Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" (p. 150)

1 Remove the lens cap.

3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the screen.

2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.

Viewfinder

When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 39).

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock before recording (p. 31).

4 Press PHOTO lightly.

5 Press PHOTO deeper.

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Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD screen (p. 181)

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*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER*1)/VCR*2) while pressing the small green button.

2 Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.

PLAY

Press MEMORY -/+ to select the desired image.

NOTE

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack.

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Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the seven models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV27E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV27E only".

As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.

e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is being carried out.

*1) The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions. See page 140 for details.

*2) The models with VCR marked on the POWER switch can record pictures from other equipment such as VCR. The other models have PLAYER mark on the POWER switch.

*3) Output only

*4) This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 201).

Note on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory CIII.

Functions that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are:

• END SEARCH (p. 48)
• DATE SEARCH (p. 94)
• PHOTO SEARCH (p. 97)

Functions that you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

• TITLE SEARCH (p. 92)
  – Superimposing a title (p. 130)
• Labelling a cassette (p. 137)

For details of cassette types, see page 272.

CM only

You see this mark in the introduction of features that are operated only with cassette memory.

Cassettes with cassette memory are marked by CIII (Cassette Memory).

Note on TV colour systems

TV colour systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorised recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright laws.

Precautions on camcorder care

Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)

• The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in colour) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• Do not let your camcorder become wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60^ (140 °F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].
• Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions [c].
• Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

[a]

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[c]

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[d]

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Checking supplied accessories

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 298)
② AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 30)
3 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 299)
4 Battery pack (1) (p. 24, 25) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E NP-FM50: DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E
⑤ A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 56)
6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 295)
7 Lens cap (1) (p. 35)
⑧ "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 140) (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)
⑨ USB cable (1) (p. 204)
10 CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 210)
11 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 57)

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To remove the battery pack

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down.

If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder.

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Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.

Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).

See page 276 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's ▲ mark facing up.
(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the mains lead to the wall socket.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.

When the remaining battery indicator changes to ,normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your camcorder.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Note

Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor.

Remaining battery time indicator

The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time when recording using the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time

“----min” appears in the display window.

When you use the AC power adaptor

Place the AC power adaptor near a wall socket.

While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from the wall socket as soon as possible to cut off the power.

Approximate minutes at 25 °C (77 °F) to charge an empty battery pack.

The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E supplied
*2) DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E supplied

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Note

Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25 °C ( 77 °F ). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct.

Recommended charging temperature

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).

What is "InfoLITHIUM"?

The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack that can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the InfoLITHIUM™ MARK. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Connecting to a wall socket

When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug's ▲ mark facing up.
(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the mains lead to a wall socket.

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PRECAUTION

The set is not disconnected from the AC power supply (wall socket) as long as it is connected to the wall socket, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes

• The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder.
• The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the mains lead is not plugged into a wall socket.

Using a car battery

Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.

ПРЕДОСТЕРЕЖЕНИЕ

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCK SET” will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E) unless you set the date and time.

If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 283). Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in that order.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), then press MENU to display the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ☐, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial.
(5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial.
(6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. The clock starts to move.
(7) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

If you do not set the date and time

“----” and “--:-:--” are recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

Note on the time indicator

The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle.

(1) Prepare the power supply.
(2) Slide ▲ OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens.
(3) Push the centre of the cassette back to insert the cassette. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing PUSH on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(5) After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it clicks.

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To eject a cassette

Follow the procedure above, and take out the cassette in step 3.

• Do not press the cassette compartment down forcibly. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the cassette compartment other than the PUSH mark.

When you use a cassette with cassette memory

Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 272).

To prevent accidental erasure

Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.

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When ejecting a cassette Do not press EDITSEARCH.

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it.
(2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” to “Step 3” for more information (p. 24 to 34).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. This sets your camcorder to the standby mode.
(4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

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• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback (p. 52).

Note on recording mode

Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 240). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.

When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder.

Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.

To enable smooth transition

Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.

However, check the following:

• Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape.
• When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
• When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 48).

Примечания

If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted

Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To return to the standby mode, turn the POWER switch OFF (CHG) and then back to CAMERA. To start recording, press the START/STOP button again without switching the POWER switch. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted.

When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode

• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
• The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen

The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the battery pack.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.

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When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.

The viewfinder automatically turns off when using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode (p. 41).

When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight

The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder.

When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Make sure if the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in ☐ in the menu settings (p. 236), then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT, then press the dial.
(3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

LCD screen backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight.

Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 236).

Примечание

Adjusting the viewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the image in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Viewfinder backlight

You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 236).

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.

W : For wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

T : For telephoto (subject appears closer)

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To use zoom greater than 10×

Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20× or 120×. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p. 235). The digital zoom function is set to OFF as a default settings.

The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.

When you shoot close to a subject

If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the “W” side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position.

The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the “T” side.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

You cannot use the digital zoom.

Shooting with the Mirror Mode

This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen.

The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees.

The ⚙️ indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen.

■ appears in the standby mode, and ●

appears in the recording mode. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

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Picture in the mirror mode

The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image.

However, the picture will be normal when recorded.

During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work.

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

Indicators are not recorded on tapes.

Remaining battery time indicator during recording

The indicator shows the approximate continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in PLAYER*1/ VCR*2). You cannot rewrite only the time code.

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback (p. 52).

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), press BACK LIGHT.

The indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects

The backlight function will be cancelled.

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Shooting in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Colour Slow Shutter

You can shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

The ☐ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen.

To cancel the NightShot mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using Super NightShot

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The ☐ and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen.
(2) Press SUPER NS. The S ^o and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. To return the NightShot mode, press SUPER NS again.

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT in ☐ to ON in the menu settings. The default setting is ON.

Using Colour Slow Shutter

The Colour Slow Shutter function enables you to record colour images in a dark place.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.
(2) Press COLOUR SLOW S. The ☐ and "COLOUR SLOW SHUTTER" indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the Colour Slow Shutter function, press COLOUR SLOW S again.

Notes

• Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
• When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.
• If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus manually.

While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

• Exposure
• PROGRAM AE
• White balance

While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions:

• Exposure
• PROGRAM AE
• Fader
• Digital effect
• White balance
• Recording still image on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

While using Colour Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions:

• Exposure
• PROGRAM AE
• Fader
• Digital effect
• Recording still image on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

While using Super NightShot or Colour Slow Shutter

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At this time, the motion of the picture may slow down.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), you cannot use the following functions:

• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter

NightShot Light

NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

In total darkness

The Colour Slow Shutter may not work normally.

Self-timer recording

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 235).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The ⚙ (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
(4) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

To stop the countdown

Press START/STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

- The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER^1)/VCR^2) .

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY You can also record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer (p. 154).

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You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.

You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the - / + side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded portion is played back.

• : To go backward
  +: To go forward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

Функция END SEARCH

Checking recordings - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review

Rec Review

You can check the last recorded section.

Press the - side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode.

The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

End search function

When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search function works even once you eject the cassette.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The end search function may not work correctly.

You can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape.
(2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 while pressing the small green button.
(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.
(4) Press ◀◀ to rewind the tape.
(5) Press ▶ to start playback.
(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. Sound is muted when the LCD panel is closed.
- : To turn the volume down
+: To turn the volume up

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.

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If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction.

When you open or close the LCD panel Make sure that the LCD panel is set vertically.

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander. The indicators appear on the screen. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again.

About date/time and various settings

Use the Remote Commander for this operation. In addition to images, your camcorder automatically records the recording data, including date/time and various settings on the tape (data code).

① Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 , then playback a tape.
② Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

The display changes as follows: date/time → various settings (SteadyShot, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure mode) → no indicator

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

[a] Tape counter
[b]SteadyShot OFF
[c] Exposure mode
[d] White balance
[e] Gain
[f] Shutter speed
[g] Aperture value

To not display various settings

Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 242).

The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time no indicator

Various settings

Various settings are your camcorder's information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the various settings will not be displayed.

When you use the data code function, bars (-- -- ----) appear if:

– A blank portion of the tape is being played back.
- The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise.
- The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set.

Data code

The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to the TV.

Remaining battery time indicator during playback

The indicator shows the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.

Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) .

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

To play back pause (view a still image)

Press || during playback. To resume normal playback, press ▶ or ||.

To advance the tape

Press ▶▶ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ▶.

To rewind the tape

Press ◀◀ in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press ▶.

To change the playback direction

Press < on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press ▶.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)

Keep pressing ◀◀ or ▶▶ during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)

Keep pressing ◀◀ while rewinding or ▶▶ while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)

Press ▶ on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press ▶ on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press ▶.

To view pictures at double speed

Press ×2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press <, then press ×2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press ▶.

To view pictures frame-by-frame

Press ▶ on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press ◀. To resume normal playback, press ▶.

To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)

Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded portion plays back and stops.

In the various playback modes

• Sound is muted.
• The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback.

When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes

Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press ▶.

Slow playback

The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack.

When you play back a tape in reverse

Horizontal noise may appear at the centre, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

Viewing the recording on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall socket using the AC power adaptor (p. 30). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

If your TV is already connected to a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal.

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector

Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with your camcorder. This adaptor is exclusive to an output.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

To display the screen indicators on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 242).

Then press DISPLAY on your camcorder. To turn off the screen indicators, press DISPLAY on your camcorder again.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 62).

Before operation

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 143).
• Set PHOTO REC in 📄 to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.)

(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

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[a][b]

2

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape

"Memory Stick"

For more information, see page 140.

Notes

• Do not shake or strike your camcorder when you record still images. The image may fluctuate.

• You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” during following operations. The 📷 indicator flashes:

• Fader

• Picture effect
• Digital effect
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Wide mode
• MEMORY MIX

Image size of still images (DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only)

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480 .

When you want to record still images in different size, use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 150).

When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA

You cannot change image quality mode.

The image quality mode you selected when POWER switch was set to MEMORY is used.

To record still images using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder immediately records the image on the screen.

To record still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording

You cannot check an image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. The image when you press PHOTO will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick"

Your camcorder continues recording on tape.

To record images with higher quality

We recommend you use the Memory Photo recording function (p. 150).

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Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape

Self-timer recording

You can record still images on a “Memory Stick” with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder (p. 143).
• Set PHOTO REC in 📄 to MEMORY in the menu settings. (The default setting is MEMORY.)

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 235).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(3) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The ⚙ (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during recording on a tape

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode.

You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer is automatically cancelled when:

– self-timer recording is finished.

- the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER^1)/VCR^2) .

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Taking photos with the self-timer

The self-timer can only be operated when in the standby mode.

Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording

You can record still images such as photographs on tapes.

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape.

(1) In the standby mode, set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 235). (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

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Recording images with self-timer (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

(1) Set PHOTO REC in ☐ to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 235).
(2) Follow steps 1 to 4 on page 60.

Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording

Notes

• During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.
• When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate.
• The tape photo recording does not work while using the following functions. The 📄 Indicator flashes:
• Fader
• Digital effect

If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording

The picture may fluctuate when you play back the still images on other equipment. This is not a malfunction.

To use tape photo recording using the Remote Commander

Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the screen immediately.

To use the tape photo recording during normal recording on a tape

You cannot check the image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

To record still images with higher quality (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

We recommend that you record on “Memory Stick” s using the memory photo recording (p. 150).

Adjusting the white balance manually

You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E). Press MENU, then select WHT BAL in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 234).

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white balance, then press the dial.

HOLD:

When recording a single-coloured subject or background

(OUTDOOR):

• When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks
  • Under a colour-matching fluorescent lamp

(INDOOR):

• Where lighting condition changes quickly
• When recording in TV lighting in a studio
• Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

To return to the automatic white balance mode

Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the menu settings.

Adjusting the white balance manually

If the picture is being taken in a studio lit by TV lighting

We recommend that you record in the INDOOR mode.

When you record under fluorescent lighting Use the AUTO or HOLD mode.

Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode.

In the automatic white balance mode

Point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when:

• you detach the battery for replacement.
• you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa.

In the HOLD white balance mode

Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to HOLD after a few seconds when:

• you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
• you take your camcorder outdoors from inside a house, or vice versa.

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on a 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide-screen TV [c] is compressed in the longwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].

(1) In the standby mode, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 16:9WIDE in ☐ in the menu settings, then press the dial (p. 235).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode

You cannot select the following functions:

• OLD MOVIE
• BOUNCE
• Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

During recording

You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance.

When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour.

When fading out, the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white.

* Fade in only

MONOTONE

(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

The indicator changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["FADER"] --> B["M. FADER"]
    B --> C["BOUNCE"]
    C --> D["MONOTONE"]
    D --> E["OVERLAP"]
    E --> F["WIPE"]
    F --> G["DOT"]
    G --> H["no indicator"]

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing, then light up.

After fade in/out ends, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

• Digital effect
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)
• Tape Photo recording
• Interval recording
• Frame recording

When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

You cannot use the fader function.

When the OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT indicator appear in the standby mode

Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. While the image is being stored, the indicators flash fast, and the playback picture disappears. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions:

• Focus
• Zoom
  – Picture effect
• Exposure

Note on the bounce function

The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions:

• When D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings
• Wide mode
  – Picture effect
  -PROGRAM AE

Примечание

Using special effects - Picture effect

You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.

NEG. ART [a]: The colour and brightness of the picture are reversed.

SEPIA : The picture appears in sepia.

B&W : The picture appears in monochrome (black-and-white).

SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity becomes clearer to make the picture look more like an illustration.

SLIM [c]: The picture expands vertically.

STRETCH [d]: The picture expands horizontally.

PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasised to make the picture look more like an animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f]: The picture appears mosaic-patterned.

Using special effects - Picture effect

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in ☑ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 234).
(2) Select the desired picture effect mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To cancel the picture effect function Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

While using the picture effect function, you cannot select the following functions:

• OLD MOVIE
• BOUNCE
• Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

When you set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA

Picture effect is automatically cancelled.

Using special effects - Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally.

STILL:

You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture.

FLASH (Flash motion):

You can record still images successively at constant intervals.

LUMI. (Luminance key):

You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture.

TRAIL:

You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (Slow shutter):

You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter mode is good for recording dark pictures more brightly.

OLD MOVIE:

You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select D EFFECT in ☑ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 234).
(2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image when pressing the dial is recorded in the memory.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial.

The bars appear in the following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. The more bars there are on the screen, the stronger the digital effect.

Items to be adjusted

STILL	The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture
FLASH	Frame by frame playback
LUMI.	The colour scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture
TRAIL	The time until the incidental image vanishes
SLOW SHTR	Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed becomes.
OLD MOVIE	No adjustment necessary

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

• The following functions do not work during digital effect:
• Fader
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)
  – Tape Photo recording
• The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode.
• The following functions do not work in the old movie mode:
• Wide mode
• Picture effect
• PROGRAM AE

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)

Digital effect will be automatically cancelled.

When recording in the slow shutter mode

Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number	Shutter speed
SLOW SHTR 1	1/25
SLOW SHTR 2	1/12
SLOW SHTR 3	1/6
SLOW SHTR 4	1/3

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.

SPOTLIGHT:

This mode prevents people's faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theatre.

PORTRAIT (Soft portrait):

This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers.

SPORTS (Sports lesson):

This mode minimises camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf.

BEACH&SKI:

This mode prevents people's faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope.

SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon):

This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs.

LANDSCAPE:

This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

Black-and-white photo of a woman in a floral dress, holding flowers, with a small icon in the corner (no text or symbols)

Portrait of a smiling person with a small icon in the corner (no text or symbols)

Black-and-white photo of a golfer mid-swing on a dirt road, with trees and hills in the background (no text or symbols visible)

Black-and-white beach scene with palm trees, a small palm tree silhouette, and a wooden pier (no text or symbols)

Black-and-white beach scene with palm trees and a crescent moon symbol (no text or symbols)

Black-and-white photo of a tropical beach with palm trees, a stone bridge, and a distant pagoda (no visible text or symbols)

Using the PROGRAM AE function

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E). Press MENU, then select PROGRAM AE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 234).

(2) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings.

- Because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance, you cannot take close-ups in the following mode:

- SPOTLIGHT

- SPORTS

- BEACH&SKI

- Your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects in the following modes:

- SUNSETMOON

- LANDSCAPE

- The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE function:

- Colour Slow Shutter

- Slow shutter

- OLD MOVIE

- BOUNCE

- While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the PROGRAM AE function does not work. The indicator flashes.

- When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), Sports lesson mode does not work. The indicator flashes.

While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings

The white balance is adjusted even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected.

Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure.

If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp

Flickering or changes in colour may occur in the following modes. If this happens, cancel the PROGRAM AE function.

- PORTRAIT

- SPORTS

Adjusting the exposure manually

You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Normally exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:

• When the subject is backlit
• When the subject is too bright against the background
• When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.

To return to the automatic exposure mode

Press EXPOSURE again.

When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work:

• Colour Slow Shutter
• BACK LIGHT

Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode:

• If you change the PROGRAM AE mode.
• If you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON.

Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. However, you can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:

• The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting
• Subjects through glass coated with water droplets
• Horizontal stripes
• Subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky
• When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background
• Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod

Ручная фокусировка

Black-and-white photo sequence showing a woman holding white tulips, with two arrows pointing to the left (no text or symbols)

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E), press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly.
The Ⓗ (manual focus) indicator appears.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

To return to the autofocus mode

Press FOCUS/INFINITY lightly to turn off the indicator.

To record distant subjects

When you press FOCUS/INFINITY down firmly, the lens focuses on the infinity and ▲ indicator appears. When you release FOCUS/INFINITY, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.

To focus precisely

It is easier to focus on subjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the “W” (wide-angle) after focusing at the “T” (telephoto) position.

When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the “W” (wide-angle) position.

changes as follows:

▲ when recording a distant subject.
when the subject is too close to focus on.

Ручная фокусировка

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU. Select INT. REC in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 235).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial.
(3) Set INTERVAL and REC TIME.

① Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial.
② Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then press the dial.

The time: 30SEC ↔ 1MIN ↔ 5MIN ↔ 10MIN

③ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial.
④ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then press the dial.

The time: 0.5SEC ↔ 1SEC ↔ 1.5SEC ↔ 2SEC

⑤ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ➕ RETURN, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes.
(6) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights up.

To cancel the interval recording

Perform either of the following:

• Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings.
• Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

To suspend interval recording and perform normal recording

Press START/STOP during the interval time except during recording time. The INTERVAL indicator flashes and normal recording starts.

To restart interval recording, stop recording and then press START/STOP again.

The INTERVAL indicator stops flashing and remains on, and recording time begins.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

You cannot do interval recording.

On recording time

There may be a discrepancy in the recording time of up to -/+ six frames from the selected time.

When pressing START/STOP during recording time

Interval recording stops. To restart it, perform step 6.

Frame by frame recording - Frame recording

You can make a recording with a stop-motion animated effect using frame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4.

(1) In the standby mode, press MENU. Select FRAME REC in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 235).
(2) Select ON with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The FRAME REC indicator lights up.
(4) Press START/STOP to start frame recording. Your camcorder makes a recording for about six frames, and returns to recording standby.
(5) Move the subject, and repeat step 4.

To cancel the frame recording

Perform either of the following:

• Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu settings.
• Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.

Frame by frame recording - Frame recording

Note

The proper remaining tape is not indicated if you use the frame recording function continuously.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

You cannot use the frame recording.

When using the frame recording function The last recorded frame is longer than other frames.

Playing back tapes with picture effect

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

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select P EFFECT in 📂 with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 234).

(2) Select the desired mode by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

For details of each picture effect function, see page 70.

To cancel the picture effect

Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function.
• To record images that you have processed using the picture effect function, record images on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E) (p. 156, 171), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The picture effect function is automatically cancelled.

Playing back tapes with digital effect

During playback, you can process a scene using the following digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press MENU. Select D EFFECT in ☑ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 234).
(2) Select the desired digital effect mode in the menu settings, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the image where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still image.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect, then press the dial. For details of each digital effect function, see page 72.

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2

To cancel the digital effect

Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.

Playing back tapes with digital effect

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using digital effect function.
• To record images that you have processed the image using the picture effect function, record images on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E) (p. 156, 171), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by digital effect function

• Pictures processed by digital effect function are not output through the i, DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack.
• You cannot use the tape PB ZOOM function for pictures processed by digital effect function.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back

The digital effect function is automatically cancelled.

Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM

You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E) (p. 191).

(1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The centre of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and ↑ ↓ appears on the screen.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

↑ : The image moves downwards. ↓ : The image moves upwards.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial.

→: The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards). ←: The image moves rightward (Turn the dial downwards.).

(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. You can enlarge the image from about 1.1 times up to five times its size.

W : Decreases the zoom ratio.

T : Increases the zoom ratio.

Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM

Notes

• You cannot process externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder.
• You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using the tape PB ZOOM function. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
• You cannot record moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E) on your camcorder when you have processed the picture using the tape PB ZOOM function.

Pictures in the PB ZOOM

Pictures in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the i, DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack and the (USB) jack.

The PB ZOOM function is automatically cancelled when you execute the following functions:

• Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
• Stop playback
• Display the menu settings
• Insert a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

Quickly locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY

Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY.
(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows "0:00:00" and then starts counting. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes.
(3) Press ■ when you want to stop playback.
(4) Press ◀◀ to rewind the tape to the tape counter's zero point. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears, and the time code appears.
(5) Press ▶. Playback starts from the counter's zero point.

Notes

• When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function will be cancelled.
• There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The zero set memory function may not work correctly.

Примечания

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH

CM only

If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Before operation

Set CM SEARCH in ☐ to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) .
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the TITLE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["TITLE SEARCH"] --> B["DATE SEARCH"]
    B --> C["PHOTO SEARCH"]
    C --> D["PHOTO SCAN"]
    D --> E["no indicator"]

(3) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

[a]: Actual point you are trying to search for
[b]: Present point on the tape

Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH

To stop searching

Press ■.

If you use a cassette without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The title search function may not work correctly.

To superimpose a title See page 130.

Searching a recording by date

- DATE SEARCH

You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point. Use a tape with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.

Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

Searching for the date by using cassette memory

Before operation

• You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.
• Set CM SEARCH in [CIV] to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) .

(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["no indicator"] --> B["PHOTO SEARCH"]
    B --> C["TITLE SEARCH"]
    C --> D["PHOTO SCAN"]
    D --> E["PHOTO SEARCH"]
    E --> F["TITLE SEARCH"]

(3) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

[a]: Actual point you are trying to search for

[b]: Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press ■.

Note

If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The date search function may not work correctly.

Cassette memory

The tape with cassette memory can hold six recording data. If you search among seven or more data, see “Searching for the date without using cassette memory”.

Searching for the date without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) .
(2) Set CM SEARCH in ☐ to OFF in the menu settings (p. 239).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows:

graph LR
    A["→ DATE SEARCH"] --> B["PHOTO SEARCH"]
    C["no indicator"] <--_D["PHOTO SCAN"]

(4) Press ◀◀◀ on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press ▶▶▶ on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶▶ your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

To stop searching

Press ■.

You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). It is convenient to use the cassette with the cassette memory.

You can also search for still images one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Use this function to check or edit still images.

Searching for a photo by using cassette memory

Before operation

• You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory.
• Set CM SEARCH in [CIV] to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) .
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

graph TD
    A["The indicator changes as follows:"] --> B["TITLE SEARCH → DATE SEARCH → PHOTO SEARCH → PHOTO SCAN → no indicator"]

(3) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Поиск фото – PHOTO SEARCH/ PHOTO SCAN

[a]: Actual point you are trying to search for
[b]: Present point on the tape

To stop searching

Press ■.

Searching for a photo without using cassette memory

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) .
(2) Set CM SEARCH in ☐ to OFF in the menu settings (p. 239).
(3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

graph LR
    A["→ DATE SEARCH"] --> B["PHOTO SEARCH"]
    C["no indicator"] <--_D["PHOTO SCAN"]

(4) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ on the Remote Commander to select the photo for playback. Each time you press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶◀ your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo.

Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

To stop searching

Press ■.

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) .
(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears.

The indicator changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["TITLE SEARCH*3"] --> B["DATE SEARCH"]
    B --> C["PHOTO SEARCH"]
    C --> D["PHOTO SCAN"]
    D --> E["no indicator"]

(3) Press ◀◀◀ or ▶▶▶ on the Remote

Commander.

Each photo is played back for about five seconds automatically.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only
*3) TITLE SEARCH is displayed when CM SEARCH is set to ON in the menu settings.

graph TD
    A["Search Mode"] --> B["Photo Scan"]
    B --> C["Power Control"]
    C --> D["1"]
    D --> E["3"]
    E --> F["Phone Icon"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

To stop scanning

Press ■.

If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The photo search/photo scan function may not work correctly.

The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory

The available number is up to 12 photos.

However, you can search 13 photos or more using the photo scan function.

Фотосканирование

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can dub or edit on the VCR connected to your camcorder using your camcorder as a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

Before operation

• Set DISPLAY in ETC to LCD in the menu settings. (The defalt setting is LCD.)
• Press the following buttons to make the indicator disappear so that they will not be superimposed on the edited tape:
• DISPLAY
• DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
• SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording, then set the input selector to LINE.
Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) on your camcorder.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems:

8 8 mm, Hi 8 Hi8, VHS VHS, SVHS S-VHS, VHSC

VHSC, SVHSC S-VHSC, Betamax, Mini DV mini DV, DV DV, Digital8, MICROMV MICRO MV

If your VCR is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left programme position audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right programme position audio is output.

If your VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR.

This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

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Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, the contents of cassette memory or letters on the “Memory Stick” index screen (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

Set the input selector on the VCR to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the input selector.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Prepare the VCR for recording. Set the input selector to LINE (DV input position). Refer to the operating instructions of the VCR.
(3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) on your camcorder.
(4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder.
(5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

See page 278 for more information about i.LINK.

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function

Pictures processed by the picture effect, the digital effect or PB ZOOM function are not output through the i, DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack.

If you record a playback pause picture with the i DV OUT or DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the picture using other video equipment, the picture may jitter.

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Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR.

Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programmes.

Your camcorder can dub on “Memory Stick”s (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E). See page 175 for more information.

Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment

Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 105).

Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation.

- Using the A/V connecting cable (p. 105)

- Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (p. 111)

Step 3 Adjusting the synchronisation of the VCR (p. 113).

When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.

Using the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded on other equipment

Operation 1 Making a programme (p. 115).

Operation 2 Performing the programme (Dubbing a tape) (p. 117).

Note

When editing digital video on tapes, the operation signals cannot be sent with ⬆LANC.

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Step 1: Connecting the VCR

You can connect both the A/V connecting cable and the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 100. When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated on page 102.

If you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable

To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using the A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.

(1) Set the IR SETUP code

① Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) on your camcorder.
② Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
③ Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in ETC with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 242).

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

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④ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).
⑤ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
⑥ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
⑦ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR, then press the dial.
⑧ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP, then select IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in "About IR SETUP code." (p. 107)

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About IR SETUP codes

The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3.

Brand/Mapka	IR SETUP code/KoД IR SETUP
Sony	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Aiwa	47, 53, 54
Akai	50, 62, 74
Alba	73
Amstrad	73
Baird	30, 36
Blaupunkt	11, 83
Bush	74
CGM	36, 47, 83
Clatronic	73
Daewoo	26
Ferguson	76, 83
Fisher	73
Funai	80
Goldstar	47
Goodmans	26, 84
Grundig	9, 83
Hitachi	42, 56
ITT/Nokia Instant	36
JVC	11, 12, 15, 21
Kendo	47
Loewe	16, 47, 84
Luxor	89
Mark	26*
Matsui	47, 58*, 60
Mitsubishi	28, 29

Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.

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(2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR

① Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial.
② Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Line drawing of a digital video camera with no visible text or symbols

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Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause:

• Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is II .
• Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is ●.
• Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is ▶.

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other

Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR.

Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices.

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

(4) Confirming VCR operation

① Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
② Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial.
③ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct.
When recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.

When the VCR does not operate correctly

• After checking the code in “About IR SETUP codes,” set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again.
• Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR.
• Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below.

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) on your camcorder.
(2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(3) Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in ETC with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 242).
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

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When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

• You cannot dub the titles, display indicators.
• You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder.

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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR

You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause.
When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording pause.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the number values for adjusting the synchronization.
The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen.
When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
(4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback.
Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the closing number value of each OUT.
(5) Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and the average of all the last number values of each OUT.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select "CUT-IN", then press the dial.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN, then press the dial.
The calculated start position for recording is set.
(8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select "CUT-OUT", then press the dial.

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

(9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT, then press the dial.

The calculated stop position for recording is set.

(10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ➔ RETURN, then press the dial.

graph TD
    A["VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06"] --> B["EDIT SET CONTROL"]
    B --> C["ADJ TEST → RETURN"]
    C --> D[""CUT-IN" → EXECUTE"]
    D --> E["IR SETUP"]
    E --> F["PAUSEMODE ENGAGE"]
    F --> G["IR TEST REC PAUSE"]
    G --> H["RETURN [MENU"]: END]
    H --> I["VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06"]
    I --> J["EDIT SET CONTROL"]
    J --> K["ADJ TEST → EXECUTING"]
    K --> L[""CUT-IN" → NO.5"]
    L --> M["IR SETUP IN"]
    M --> N["PAUSEMODE -60"]
    N --> O["IR TEST RETURN"]
    O --> P["RETURN [MENU"]: END]
    P --> Q["VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06"]

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Notes

• When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds.
• If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting recording.
• When you connect with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Keep the i.LINK connection and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings (p. 105). Video and audio are sent by digital signals.

Примечания

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

Operation 1: Making the programme

(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in ETC with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).
(4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial. The IN point of the first programme is set, and the top part of the programme mark changes to light blue.
(6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial. The OUT point of the first programme is set, then the bottom part of the programme mark changes to light blue.
(8) Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the programme. When the programme is set, the programme mark changes to light blue. You can set up to 20 programmes in maximum.

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Erasing the programme you have set

Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set programme.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set programme mark flashes, then the setting is cancelled.

To cancel erasing

Select RETURN in step 2.

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

Erasing all programmes

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).
(3) Select ERASE ALL in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
All the programme marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.

To cancel erasing all programmes Select RETURN in step 3.

To cancel a programme you have set

Press MENU.

The programme is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Note

You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT on blank portions of the tape.

If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

Operation 2: Performing the programme (Dubbing a tape)

Make sure your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. (When you use the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) this procedure is not necessary.)

When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes)

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then select EXECUTE.
Search for the beginning of the first programme, then start dubbing.
The programme mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator appears during edit on the screen.
The programme mark changes to light blue after dubbing ends.
When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press ■ using the video operation buttons.

To end the Digital program editing function

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.

You cannot record on the VCR when:

• The tape has run out.
• The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock.
• The IR SETUP code is not correct (when IR is selected).
• The button to cancel recording pause is not correct (when IR is selected).

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

– The programme to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.
- i.LINK is selected but the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected.
- The power of the connected VCR is not turned on (when you set i.LINK).

Recording video or TV programmes

- DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Using the A/V connecting cable

You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Press ● REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press ■ on your camcorder.
(4) Press ▶ on the VCR to start playback if you record a tape from a VCR. Select a TV programme if you are recording from a TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen.
(5) Press ■ on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Recording video or TV programmes

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on both your camcorder and the VCR.

Note

Your camcorder only records pictures for viewing on a PAL system based TV and VCR.

See “Using your camcorder abroad” on page 280 for the TV colour systems used in each country and area.

If your VCR or TV is a monaural type

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left programme position audio is recorded, and when the red plug is connected, the right programme position audio is recorded.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV OUT of the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Press ● REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press ■ on your camcorder.
(4) Press ▶ on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on the screen.
(5) Press ■ on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from.

Recording video or TV programmes

When you have finished dubbing a tape

Press ■ on your camcorder, and then press the stop button on the VCR.

You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).

When you dub a picture in digital form

The colour of the display may be uneven.

However, this does not affect the dubbed picture.

If you record the playback paused picture with the i DV IN/OUT jack

The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter.

Before recording

Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing

- DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

You can insert a new scene with sound from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 119 or 121. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

graph TD
    A1["Scene A: Mountain landscape"] --> A2["Scene B: Snowy figures on hills"]
    A3["Scene C: Snowy figures on hills"] --> A4["Scene D: Sunny figures on snow"]

    subgraph["a"]
    A1 --> A2 --> A3
    end

    subgraph["b"]
    A2 --> A3
    end

    subgraph["c"]
    A3 --> A4
    end

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed
[B]: A tape before editing
[C]: A tape after editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press Ⅱ to set the VCR to the playback pause mode.
(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing ◀◀ or ▶▶. Then press ▪ to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory. The tape counter shows “0:00:00.”

Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing

(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing ◀◀, then press ● REC and the button on its right simultaneously.
(6) First press ■ on the VCR, and after a few seconds press ■ on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene with sound. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your camcorder automatically stops recording and the ZERO SET MEMORY is cancelled.

Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3.

Note

Pictures and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene.

If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder

The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded on your camcorder.

When the inserted picture is played back

Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a malfunction. Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode.

To insert a scene without setting the insert end point

Skip steps 3 and 4. Press ■ on your camcorder when you want to stop inserting.

If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit mode by specifying the start and end points. The original sound will not be erased. Select one of the following connections to add audio.

Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack

Наложение звука

You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable.

Recorded sound is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using a TV or headphones.

Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe

Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack

• DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only
  

: Signal flow/

Передача сигнала

Dubbing with the built-in microphone

No connection is necessary.

Note

When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack* or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones.

If you make all the connections

The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order:

• MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
- Intelligent accessory shoe
• AUDIO/VIDEO jack*
• Built-in microphone
* DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

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Adding audio on a recorded tape

Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.

(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing ▶. Then press ▶ at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause mode.
(4) Press AUDIO DUB ⬤. The green ⬤ Ⅱ indicator appears on screen.
(5) Press ■ on your camcorder and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time.
The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. During recording new sound, the red ● appears on the screen.
(6) Press ■ on your camcorder at the point where you want to stop recording.

Line drawing of a digital camera with open screen and multiple buttons (no text or symbols)

AUDIO DUB

To add audio more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback mode. Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed.

Monitoring the new recorded sound

(1) Play back the tape on which you added audio.
(2) Press MENU, then select AUDIO MIX in ^1)/^2) with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 236).

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press the dial.

Five minutes after you disconnect the power supply or remove the battery pack, the AUDIO MIX setting returns to original sound (ST1) only. The default setting is original sound only.

Notes

• New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz).
• New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode.
• You cannot add audio with the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack.*1)
• You cannot add audio with the j , DV OUT ^1) or DV IN/OUT ^2) jack.
• You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape.

If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder. You cannot add audio to a recorded tape.

We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder, the sound quality may become worse.

If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock

You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Superimposing a title

CM only

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it.

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CM only

(1) In the recording, standby mode, playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select TITLE in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ☐, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The title flashes.
(4) Change the colour, size, or position, if necessary.

① Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOUR, SIZE or POSITION, then press the dial. The selected item appears.
② Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial.
③ Repeat steps ① and ② until the title is laid out as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.

In the recording, playback or playback pause mode:

The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. In the standby mode:

The TITLE indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to start recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds, and the title is set.

If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock

You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

To use a custom title

If you want to use a custom title, select ☐ in step 2.

If the tape has a blank portion

You cannot superimpose a title on the portion.

If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions

The title may not be displayed correctly.

Titles superimposed with your camcorder

• Titles are displayed by only the DV ^Mini DV format video equipment with an index titleer function.
• The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when searching a recording with other video equipment.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to superimpose a title because the cassette memory becomes full. In this case, delete unwanted titles.

Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 239).

Title setting

• The title colour changes as follows:
• The title size changes as follows:
You cannot input 13 characters or more for a LARGE size. If you input more than 12 characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE.
- If you select the title size SMALL, you have nine choices for the title position.
If you select the title size LARGE, you have eight choices for the title position.

$$ \begin{array}{l} \text {WHITE} \leftrightarrow \text {YELLOW} \leftrightarrow \text {VIOLET} \leftrightarrow \text {RED} \leftrightarrow \ \text {CYAN} \leftrightarrow \text {GREEN} \leftrightarrow \text {BLUE} \end{array} $$

$$ \text { SMALL } \leftrightarrow \text { LARGE } $$

One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, with each title comprising five characters

However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles each comprising five characters.

Cassette memory capacity is as follows:

• Six date data (maximum)
  • 12 photo data (maximum)
  • One cassette label (maximum)

If the "C" FULL" mark appears

The cassette memory is full. Erase unwanted titles.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) .
(2) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 239).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. ERASE OK ? indicator appears.
(4) Make sure that the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, COMPLETE is displayed.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only
*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Стирание титра

To cancel erasing a title
Select RETURN in step 4 or 5.

2

TITLE ERASE

1 HELLO!

2 CONGRATULATIONS!
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING

MENU : END

3

TITLE ERASE

1 HELLO
2 CONGRATULATIONS!
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT
5 GOOD MORNING
6 WEDDING

TITLE ERASE

4 PRESENT

ERASE OK ? ◀ RETURN OK

Making your own titles

You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) . Press MENU, then select TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 239).
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ☐, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selected all characters and completed the title.
(7) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial.
(8) Press MENU to make the title menu disappear.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

To change a title you have stored

In step 3, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [←], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette in your camcorder

The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA, then proceed from step 1.

We recommend setting the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

To delete the title

Select [←]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and are stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labelled cassette and set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 , the label is displayed for about five seconds.

(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) .
(3) Press MENU, then select TAPE TITLE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 239). The tape title display appears.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you complete the label.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. The label is stored in memory.
(8) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Маркировка кассеты

CM only

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To erase the label you have made

In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [←], then press the dial. The last character is erased.

To change the label you have made

Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label.

If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock

You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection.

If the tape has too many index signals

You may not be able to label a cassette because the memory becomes full. In this case, delete data you do not need.

If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear.

When the “----” indicator has fewer than 10 spaces

The cassette memory is full.

“----” indicates the number of characters you can select for the label.

To erase the character

Press [←]. The last character is erased.

To enter a space

Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

Erasing all the data in cassette memory

You can erase all the data in cassette memory at once.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 .
(2) Press MENU, then select ERASE ALL in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 239).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. ERASING flashes on the screen. When all the data is erased, COMPLETE is displayed.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

To cancel deleting

Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC in step 3 or 4.

You can easily record and playback images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder. You can also do the following operations:

• Reading the image from the tape to the "Memory Stick" or from the "Memory Stick" to the tape
• Importing images recorded on your camcorder to your computer
• Deleting images, protecting images, placing a print mark onto images

On file format

Still image (JPEG)

Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).

Moving picture (MPEG)

Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name

Still image

100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Moving picture

MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.

Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Using a "Memory Stick"

• You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
• The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the model.
• We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer.
• Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

- If you eject the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off during reading or writing.

- If you use “Memory Stick” s near static electricity or magnetic fields.

• Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the terminal.
• Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labelling position.
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to "Memory Stick"s.
• Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.
• Do not let “Memory Stick”s become wet.
• Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

- Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun

- Under direct sunlight

- Very humid or subject to corrosive gases

- When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

"Memory Stick"s formatted on a computer

"Memory Stick's formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

• If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 238). However, formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick.”

• “Memory Stick” and MEMORYSTICK™ are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Inserting a "Memory Stick"

Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the ▶ mark facing as illustrated.

Ejecting a "Memory Stick"

Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off or eject the "Memory Stick". Otherwise, the image data may become damaged.

If “✗ MEMORY STICK ERROR” is displayed Reinsert the “Memory Stick” a few times. The “Memory Stick” may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

Извлечение "Memory Stick"

Selecting the still image quality mode

You can select the image quality mode in still image recording.

The default setting is FINE (DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E only).

The default setting is SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only).

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 237).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press the dial.
*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

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Image quality settings

Setting	Meaning
SUPER FINE (SFN)*	This is the highest image quality in your camcorder.The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode.Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3.
FINE (FINE)	Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6.
STANDARD (STD)	This is the standard image quality in your camcorder. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10.

Note

In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode

Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode and image size. Details are shown in the table below.

1152 × 864 image size*

Image quality	Memory capacity
SUPER FINE	About 600 KB
FINE	About 300 KB
STANDARD	About 200 KB

640 × 480 image size

Image quality	Memory capacity
SUPER FINE*	About 190 KB
FINE	About 100 KB
STANDARD	About 60 KB

* DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

Image quality mode indicator

The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

When you select image quality

The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen.

Selecting the image size

Still images:

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

You can select either of two image sizes.

1152 × 864 or 640 × 480 (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.)

The default setting is 1152 × 864 .

DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E:

$$ 6 4 0 \times 4 8 0 \text { only } $$

Moving pictures: You can select either of two picture sizes.

$$ 3 2 0 \times 2 4 0 \text { or } 1 6 0 \times 1 1 2 $$

The default setting is 320 × 240 .

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET (still image) or MOVIE SET (moving picture) in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 237).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the dial. The indicator changes as follows:

Still images*:

Moving pictures:

* DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

Approximate number of still images you can record on a "Memory Stick"

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject.

If you record a 1152 × 864 still image with your camcorder and attempt to play back the data file on another device that does not support this image size, the image might be displayed in a smaller size.

* DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

Примечание\*

Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick"

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject.

The table shows approximate number of still images and times of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” formatted on your camcorder.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick"

- Memory Photo recording

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green ● mark (AE/AF lock indicator) stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image displayed after shutter sounds. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording

You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s in the tape recording or recording standby

For more information, see page 58.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work:

• Wide mode
• Digital zoom
• SteadyShot
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Fader
• Picture effect
• Digital effect
• Title
• Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

While you are recording a still image

You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.

When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2

The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.

Recording data

The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the “Memory Stick.” To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only)

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording

Recording images continuously

You can record still images continuously. Select one of the following modes in BURST in the menu settings before recording.

NORMAL\* [a]

Your camcorder shoots up to four still images in 1152 × 864 size or 13 still images in 640 × 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. (☐)

EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing)\*

Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposures. (BRK)

MULTI SCRN (Multi screen) [b]

Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 × 480 size. (☐)

[a]

Three identical grayscale images of a person with expressive faces, labeled 'SONY' in the top two (no additional text or symbols)

* DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 237).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select BURST, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear.
(6) Press PHOTO deeper.

If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full

"☑ FULL" appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this "Memory Stick."

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording

The number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the “Memory Stick.”

During recording images continuously The flash (optional) does not work.

When shooting with the self-timer function or the Remote Commander

Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images.

When selecting NORMAL*

Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording.

The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG)*

The effect may not appear clearly on the LCD screen. Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is recommended.

If there is space remaining on the "Memory Stick" for less than three photos*

You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG). “☑ FULL” is displayed when you press PHOTO.

* DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

Self-timer memory photo recording

You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 235).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear. The ⬇ (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.

Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording

(5) Press PHOTO deeper.

Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Note

The self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.

- The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER^1) / VCR^2) .

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick”. Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E).

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) .

(2) Press ▶. Moving picture recorded on the tape is played back.

(3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes. CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet. To change from the image selected to another image, release PHOTO once and press it lightly again.

(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the "Memory Stick." Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480 .

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off, eject a “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

If "→" appears on the screen

The inserted “Memory Stick” is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the “Memory Stick.”

If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode

The cassette stops momentarily.

Sound recorded on a tape

You cannot record audio from a tape.

Titles already recorded on cassettes

You cannot record titles on "Memory Stick"s.

Titles do not appear on the screen while you are recording a still image with PHOTO.

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded.

Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander

Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Recording a still image from external equipment

- DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme. The image of the external equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 156.

Using the A/V connecting cable

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR.

Recording an image from a tape as a still image

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “☐ REC ERROR” is displayed.

• When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing
• When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use

Примечание

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick” on the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a “Memory Stick.” (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the “Memory Stick.”)

M. CHROM (Memory chroma key):

You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture.

M. LUMI (Memory luminance key):

You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture. Record a title on the “Memory Stick” before a trip or event for convenience.

C. CHROM (Camera chroma key):

You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image that such as an image can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image.

M. OVERLAP\* (Memory overlap):

You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the “Memory Stick” as the overlap function.

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes only.

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

* The superimposed image using Memory overlap function can be recorded on tapes only.

Recording superimposed images on a tape

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” with recorded still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX.

The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.

(3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the still image you want to superimpose.

MEMORY - : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

(4) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The mode changes as follows:

$$ \begin{array}{l} \text {M. CHROM} \leftrightarrow \text {M. LUMI} \leftrightarrow \text {C. CHROM} \leftrightarrow \ \text {M. OVERLAP} \end{array} $$

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.

(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM - Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture

M. LUMI – Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture

C. CHROM - Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image

M. OVERLAP - No adjustment necessary

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

(7) Press START/STOP to start recording.

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

To change the still image to superimpose

Do either of the following:

• Press MEMORY -/+ before step 6.
• Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except for M. OVERLAP).

To change the mode setting

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4 (except for M. OVERLAP).

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s.
• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder.

When you select M. OVERLAP

You cannot change the still image or the mode setting.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

To record the superimposed image as a still image

Press PHOTO deeper in step 7.

Before operation, select PHOTO REC in ☐ to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 235).

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

Recording superimposed images on a "Memory Stick" as a still image

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480 .

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” including still images into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY MIX.
The last recorded or composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
(3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the image you want to superimpose.
MEMORY – : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image
(4) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The mode changes as follows:
M. CHROM ↔ M. LUMI ↔ C. CHROM
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect.

M. CHROM - Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture
M. LUMI – Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture
C. CHROM - Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image

The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

(7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

To change the still image to superimpose

Do either of the following:

• Press MEMORY -/+ before step 6.
• Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To change the mode setting

Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.

To cancel MEMORY MIX

Press MEMORY MIX.

Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX

Notes

• You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s.
• When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear.

Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder.

During recording

You cannot change the mode setting.

When recording images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX function

The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.)

The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images

• For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 to 100-0018
• For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019 to 100-0020

Sample images

Sample images stored in the “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 195).

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can record moving pictures with sound on "Memory Stick"s.

The picture and sound are recorded up to the capacity of “Memory Stick” (MPEG MOVIE EX).

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press START/STOP.

Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. Picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For more information about recording time, see page 149.

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick"

- MPEG movie recording

Note

Sound is recorded in monaural.

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY

The following functions do not work:

• Wide mode
• Digital zoom
• SteadyShot
• Super NightShot
• Colour Slow Shutter
• Fader
• Picture effect
• Digital effect
• Title
• Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.)

Recording date/time

The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the “Memory Stick.”

To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. Various settings cannot be recorded.

During recording on a "Memory Stick"

Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is recorded on the “Memory Stick.”

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only)

The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick"

- MPEG movie recording

Self-timer MPEG movie recording

You can record moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select SELFTIMER in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(4) Press MENU to make the menu settings disappear.
The ⚙ (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
(5) Press START/STOP.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

To stop the countdown

Press START/STOP.

To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel self-timer

Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer with the Remote Commander.

Recording moving pictures on a "Memory Stick"

- MPEG movie recording

Note

The self-timer is automatically cancelled when:

– Self-timer recording is finished.
- The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or PLAYER^1) / VCR^2) .
*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick.” Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a “Memory Stick” (except DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E).

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) .

(2) Press ▶. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. And press || at the scene where you want to start recording from.

(3) Press START/STOP on your camcorder. Picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick.” For more information about recording time, see page 149.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

To stop recording

Press START/STOP.

Notes

• Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from a tape to “Memory Stick”s.
• Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from a tape.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off or eject a “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles onto “Memory Stick”s. Titles do not appear while you are recording moving pictures with START/STOP.

Recording date/time

The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on a “Memory Stick” is recorded. Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick.”

If "AUDIO ERROR" is displayed

Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the image (p. 173).

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

Recording a moving picture from external equipment

- DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape on the VCR, or turn the TV on to see the desired programme. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3) Follow step 3 on page 171 at the point where you want to start recording from.

Using the A/V connecting cable

If your TV or VCR has an S video jack

Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional).

With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.

Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR.

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

In the following instances, recording is interrupted or “☐ REC ERROR” is displayed and you cannot record pictures:

• When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing
• When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use
• When the input signal is cut off.

Примечание

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s)

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can duplicate selected scenes (programmes) for editing onto “Memory Stick”s.

Making the programme

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) on your camcorder.
(2) Insert the tape for playback, and a “Memory Stick” for recording into your camcorder.
(3) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in ETC with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 242).
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE and select the desired image size, then press the dial.
(6) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial. The IN point of the first programme is set, and the top part of the programme mark changes to light blue.
(8) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
(9) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first programme is set, then the bottom part of the programme mark changes to light blue.
(10) Repeat steps 6 to 9, then set the programme. When one programme is set, the programme mark changes to light blue. You can set 20 programmes in maximum.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Erasing the programme you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last programme.

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set programme mark flashes, then the setting is cancelled.

To cancel erasing

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN, then press the dial in step 2.

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s)

Erasing all programmes

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select MEMORY with the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then select EXECUTE with the dial.
All the programme marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.

To cancel erasing all programmes

Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN with the dial in step 2.

To cancel a programme you have set

Press MENU.

The programme is stored in memory until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory.
• You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on “Memory Stick”s.

On a blank portion of the tape

You cannot set IN or OUT.

If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape

The total time code may not be displayed correctly.

During making a programme

If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The programme will be erased.

Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s)

Performing the programme (Dubbing a "Memory Stick")

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Search for the beginning of the first programme, then start dubbing. The programme mark flashes.
The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDITING indicator appears during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing on the screen.
The programme mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete.
When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.

To stop dubbing during editing

Press ■ using the video operation buttons. The programme you made is recorded on a "Memory Stick" up to the place where you pressed ■.

To end the Digital program editing function

Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings.

Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function.

NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:

• The programme to operate the Digital program editing has not been made.
• The "Memory Stick" is not inserted.
• The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.

When "Memory Stick" does not have enough space to record

LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the time indicated.

Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) .
(2) Press MENU to display the menu. Select PHOTO SAVE in ☐ with SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 238). PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still images from the tape are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” The number of still images copied is displayed. END is displayed when copying ends.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE

To stop copying

Press MENU or ■.

When the "Memory Stick" becomes full

MEMORY FULL appears on the screen, and copying stops. Insert another “Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2.

Image size of still images

Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.

When the access lamp is lit or flashing

Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off or eject a “Memory Stick”. Otherwise, image data may become damaged.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings.

When you change "Memory Stick"s during copying

Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous “Memory Stick.”

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 .
Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the desired still image.
MEMORY – : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

To stop memory photo playback

Press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:

• when playing back image data modified on your computers.
• when playing back image data shot with other equipment.

Notes on the file name

• The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.
• “○→ DIRECTORY ERROR” may appear on the screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can play back images but cannot record them on the “Memory Stick.”
• The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable.

To play back recorded images on a TV screen

• Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation.
• When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the "Memory Stick"

The message “NO FILE” appears.

Screen indicators during still image playback

You can view the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) by pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander.

Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)

You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image.

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY INDEX to display the index screen.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback

A red ▶ mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.

MEMORY - : To display the previous six images MEMORY + : To display the following six images

To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)

Press MEMORY -/+ to move the ▶ mark to the image you want to display on full screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

Note

When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick.” These numbers are different from the data file names (p. 140).

Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment

These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen.

You can play back moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(3) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the desired moving pictures. MEMORY - : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image
(4) Press MPEG ▶ II or SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.
(5) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

- : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

You may not be able to play back images properly in the following cases:

• When playing back on your camcorder image data modified on your computer
• When playing back image data on other equipment.

To play back recorded pictures on a TV screen

• Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.
• Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers.

When no image is recorded on the "Memory Stick"

The message “NO FILE” appears.

Playing back a moving picture from the desired part

The moving picture recorded on a “Memory Stick” is divided into 23 parts.

You can select any point and playback the picture.

(1) Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 185.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and select the point where you want to start playback, then press the dial.
↑: To see the next part
↓: To see the previous part
As you turn the dial to select the playback scene you want, the bar and counter change to indicate the playback point.

(3) Press MPEG ▶ II or SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to start playback.
(4) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.

- : To turn the volume down

+ : To turn the volume up

To stop MPEG movie playback

Press MPEG ▶ II or SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

When recording time is not long The moving picture may not be divided into 23 parts.

Screen indicators during moving picture playback

(Various settings are displayed as “---.)/

Дата/время записи

Recording date/time are displayed when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander. Various settings are not recorded.

Дата/время записи

Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a tape

- DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

You can copy images recorded on “Memory Stick” and record them to a tape.

Before operation

• Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder.
• Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired image. Set the tape to playback pause mode.
(3) Press ● REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The tape is set to the recording pause mode.
(4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed.
(5) Press MEMORY -/+ to select the desired image. MEMORY - : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image
(6) Press Ⅱ to start recording and press Ⅲ again to stop. ● appears on the screen during recording.
(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.

Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a tape

To stop copying in the middle Press ■.

During copying

You cannot operate the following buttons:

• MEMORY PLAY
• MEMORY INDEX
• MEMORY DELETE
• MEMORY -/+
• MEMORY MIX

Note on the index screen

You cannot record the index screen.

If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops.

Image data modified on computers or shot with other equipment

You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder.

If you press DISPLAY during recording or in the recording standby mode

You can see the memory playback and file name indicators in addition to the time code indicator and other tape-related indicators.

When copying movies

After step 6, press the MPEG ▶ II button or SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and play back the image.

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. The centre of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and ↑ ↓ appear on the screen.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. ↑ : The image moves downwards. ↓ : The image moves upwards.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. →: The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.) ←: The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.)

(5) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. You can enlarge the image from about 1.1 times up to five times its size. W: Decreases the zoom ratio. T: Increases the zoom ratio.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

Enlarging still images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Memory PB ZOOM

The PB ZOOM mode is cancelled when the following buttons are pressed:

• MENU
• MEMORY PLAY
• MEMORY INDEX
• MEMORY -/+

Moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick"s The PB ZOOM mode does not work.

To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on "Memory Stick"s

Press the PHOTO button to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM. (Images are recorded at 640 × 480 size.)

To copy the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM to a tape

See page 189.

Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu. Select SLIDE SHOW in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 238).
(3) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the “Memory Stick” in sequence.

To stop the slide show

Press MENU.

To pause during a slide show

Press MEMORY PLAY.

To start the slide show from a particular image

Select the desired image using MEMORY -/+ buttons before step 2.

Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW

To view recorded images on TV

Before operation, connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.

If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation

The slide show function does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick,” be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning.

You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to protect.
(3) Press MENU, then select PROTECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 238).
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The “○—n” mark is displayed.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

To cancel image protection

Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The “○—” indicator disappears.

Note

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick,” including the protected image data. Before formatting a “Memory Stick”, check its contents.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot protect images.

Deleting images - DELETE

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.”

You can delete all images or only selected images.

Deleting selected images

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to delete.
(3) Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on the screen.
(4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY - in step 4.

To delete an image displayed on the index screen

Press MEMORY -/+ to move the ▶ indicator to the image and follow steps 3 and 4.

• To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection.
• Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully check the image.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot delete images.

Примечания

You can delete all unprotected images in a "Memory Stick."

Before operation

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 238).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. DELETING flashes on the screen. When all unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.

Line drawing of a digital camera with an open screen and labeled 'MENU' (no additional text or symbols)

To cancel deleting all the images in the "Memory Stick"

Select RETURN in step 3 or 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

You can specify a recorded still image to print out by putting marks. This function is useful for printing out still images later.

Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out.

Before operation

Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or PLAYER ^1) /VCR ^2) . Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to write a print mark.
(3) Press MENU, then select PRINT MARK in ☐ with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 238).
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The ☐ mark is displayed beside the image with a print mark.

*1) DCR-TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV118E only

To cancel writing of print marks

Select OFF in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

The 📋 mark disappears from the image.

If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK

You cannot write print marks on still images.

Moving pictures

You cannot write print marks on moving pictures.

While the file name is flashing

You cannot write the print mark on images.

Запись знака печати

You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer.

There are various ways of printing still images. The following, however, describes the setup for print settings by selecting 📄 in the menu on your camcorder.

Before operation

• Insert a recorded “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
• Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated.

You can print nine still images on the 9-split print paper. Select the desired mode in the menu settings.

Grid of nine identical grayscale portrait photos arranged in 3x3 grid (no text or symbols)

* Nine still images with print marks are printed together.

MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*/ MULTI PICS или MARKED PICS*

Grid of nine black-and-white photos showing various scenes including a girl, a bird, and a landscape (no text or symbols visible)

You can make prints with the recording date and/or recording time. Select the desired mode in the menu settings.

DATE

Images recorded in the multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.

Moving pictures recorded on a "Memory Stick"

You cannot print the images.

When "Memory Stick" has no files

“NO STILL IMAGE FILE” appears on the screen.

When there are no files with a PRINT MARK

“NO PRINT MARK” appears on the screen.

Images processed by 9PIC PRINT

You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator.

— Viewing Images Using Your Computer — Viewing images with your computer - Introduction

There are following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a “Memory Stick”* or recorded on tape on your computer.

* To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first remove the “Memory Stick” from the camcorder and then insert it into the computer’s Memory Stick slot.

When connecting to a computer via the USB jack, complete installation of the USB driver beforehand. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly.

For details about your computer's jacks and editing software, contact the computer manufacturer.

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Viewing images recorded on a tape

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

For more information, see page 207.

When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

Your computer must have a DV jack and editing software installed that can read video signals.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick"

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL. Here we explain how to use the camcorder with NORMAL USB connection. See page 207 when using Windows and page 225 when using Macintosh.

You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional).

When connecting to a computer without a USB jack

Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick. When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended operating environment.

Notes on using your computer

"Memory Stick"

• “Memory Stick” operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a “Memory Stick” formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the “Memory Stick” in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected.
• Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.

Software

• Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.
• When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable – For Windows users

Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly.

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB jack. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.

If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer (USB streaming function).

Furthermore, if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail. You can view images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

Recommended computer usage environment to view tape images on the computer

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS. You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still images.

CPU:

Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended)

Application:

DirectX 8.0a or later

Sound system:

16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory:

64 MB or more

Hard disk:

Available memory required for installation: at least 200 MB

Available hard disk memory recommended: at least 1 GB (depending on the size of the image files edited)

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

Display:

4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 × 600 dot Hi colour (16 bit colour, 65 000 colours), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 × 600 dot or less, 256 colours and less, this product will not operate correctly.)

Others:

This product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX.

The USB jack must be provided as standard.

You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment.

Recommended computer usage environment to view "Memory Stick" images on the computer

OS:

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE,

Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,

Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional

Standard installation is required.

However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS.

CPU:

MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster

The USB jack must be provided as standard.

Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
• Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

Installing the USB driver

Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer.

Connect the USB cable according to "Making the computer recognise the camcorder".

If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, log in with permission of Administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears.
(3) Move the cursor to “USB Driver” and click. This starts USB driver installation.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
(5) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the instructions on the screen.

Note

If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps on page 214.

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users If you go to USBCONNECT in the menu settings and select PTP, you can copy "Memory Stick" images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the USB driver. This is ideal for simply copying images from a camcorder onto a computer. Refer to page 241 for details.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

Making the computer recognise the camcorder

Viewing images recorded on a tape

Refer to page 213 for details on viewing “Memory Stick” images on your computer (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E).

You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorised as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorised as Administrators.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
If you are using your computer, close all running applications.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. If the application software title screen does not appear, double-click “My Computer” and then “ImageMixer” (CD-ROM Drive). The application software screen appears after a while.
(3) Move the cursor to "PIXELA ImageMixer" and click. The Install Wizard programme starts up and the "Select Settings Language" screen appears.
(4) Select the language for installation.
(5) Follow the on-screen messages. The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.
(6) Click DirectX. Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX. When the installation of DirectX is complete, restart the computer.
(7) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

(8) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 .
(9) Select USB STREAM in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 241).
(10) With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the (USB) jack of the camcorder and computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(11)Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognises that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.

For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users:

(12)After the “File Needed” screen appears. Open “Browse...” → “My Computer” → “ImageMixer” → “Sonyhcb.sys”, and click “OK”.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" - Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Before operation

Set USBCONNECT in ☐ to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.)

(1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder.
(2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer recognises the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.

(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognises that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow each installation to complete without interrupting them.

You cannot install the USB driver if a "Memory Stick" is not in your camcorder. Be sure to insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder before installing the USB driver.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

If you cannot install the USB driver

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver.

Viewing images recorded on a tape

Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

① Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
② Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 .
③ Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.
④ Open your computer's "Device Manager".
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional: Select "Start" → "Control Panel" → "System" → "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button.
If there is no “System” inside “Pick a category” after clicking “Control Panel”, click “Switch to classic view” instead.
Windows 2000 Professional:
Select “My Computer” → “Control Panel” → “System” → “Hardware” tab, and click the “Device Manager” button.
Windows 98SE/Windows Me:
Select “My Computer” → “Control Panel” → “System”, and click “Device Manager”.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

⑤ Select and delete the underlined devices.

Windows 98SE

Windows Me

Windows 2000 Professional

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users

⑥ Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable.
⑦ Restart your computer.

Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on page 210.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick"

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver

① Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
② Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.
③ Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
④ Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder.

⑤ Open your computer's "Device Manager". Windows 2000 Professional:

Select "My Computer" → "Control Panel" → "System" → "Hardware", and click the "Device Manager" button.

Other OS:

Select “My Computer” → “Control Panel” → “System”, and click “Device Manager”.

⑥ Select “Other devices”. Select the device prefixed with the “?” mark and delete.

Ex: (?)Sony Handycam

⑦ Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable.

⑧ Restart your computer.

Step2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM

Perform the entire procedure described in "Installing the USB driver" on page 210.

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users

Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony"

You need to install the USB driver and “PIXELA ImageMixer” to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 210).

To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorized as Administrators.

Viewing images recorded on a tape

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a tape into your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER ^1 /VCR ^2 . Select USB STREAM in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 241).
(4) Select “Start” → “Program” → “PIXELA” → “ImageMixer” → “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only *2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

(5) Click 📋 on the screen.

The “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen is displayed.

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users

Viewing pictures live from your camcorder

(1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 217.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 241).
(3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 217 and 218. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer.

Capturing still images

(1) Select
(2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to 📄 and press it at the point you want to capture.

The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window.

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users

(1) Select
(2) Look at the preview window and click on ⬙ at the first scene of the movie you want to capture. ⬙ changes to ⬙ .
(3) Look at the preview window and click on ☐ at the last scene you want to capture. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window.

Notes

- The following may occur while using your camcorder, and are not due to any malfunction:

- The image shakes up and down.

- Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc.

– Images of different colour systems to that of the camcorder are not displayed correctly.

• When your camcorder is in the standby mode with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after five minutes.
• We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the standby mode, and no cassette is inserted.
• Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your computer.

Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer - For Windows users

If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection

The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 214.

If any trouble occurs

Close all running applications, then restart your computer.

Carry out the following operations after quitting the application:

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Set the POWER switch to the other position or OFF (CHG) on your camcorder.

Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony"

A “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony”.

(1) Click ⏻ button located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears.

(2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents.

To close on-line help

Click the ☒ button at the top right of the screen.

If you have any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony"

“ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.

Notes on using your computer

Communications with your computer

Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer – For Windows users

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Viewing images

Before operation

• You need to install the USB driver to view “Memory Stick” images with your computer (p. 210).
  An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.
• Set USBCONNECT in ☐ to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.)

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the USB jack on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the supplied USB cable.

(5) Open “My Computer” on Windows and double-click the newly recognised drive (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”).
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” (p. 223).

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer – For Windows users

* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick,” the image and sound may break off.

Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. □□□□ stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users (The drive recognising your camcorder is [E:].)

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer – For Windows users

Disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG)

For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) follow the procedure below.

(1) Move the cursor to the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive.
(2) After the “Safe to remove” message appears, disconnect the USB cable and eject the “Memory Stick” or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

When connecting to a computer using the USB cable

You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB jack. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.

Recommended Macintosh environment

OS:

Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

Standard installation is required.

However, note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models:

• iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive
• iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation

The USB jack must be provided as standard.

QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.

Notes

• Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub.
• Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously.
• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
  • Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users

Installing the USB driver

Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed.

For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1)

The USB driver does not have to be installed.

Your camcorder is automatically recognised as a drive just by connecting it to your Mac using the USB cable.

For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users

(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The application software screen appears.

(3) Click the “USB Driver” to open the folder containing the six files related to “Driver.”

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users

(4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder.
- Sony Camcorder USB Driver
• Sony Camcorder USB Shim
(5) When the message appears, click “OK.” The USB driver is installed on your computer.
(6) Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
(7) Restart your computer.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Macintosh users

- Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Viewing images

Before operation

You need to install the USB driver to view a "Memory Stick" images on your computer. (p. 226)

QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY.
(4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB jack on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
“USB MODE” appears on the screen of your camcorder.
(5) Double-click the "Memory Stick" icon on the desktop.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Macintosh users

Disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG)

Follow the procedure below.

(1) Close all running applications. Make sure that the access lamp of your camcorder is not lit.
(2) Drag the “Memory Stick” icon into the “Trash”. Alternatively, select the “Memory Stick” icon by clicking on it, and then select “Eject disk” from the “Special” menu at the top left of the screen.
(3) Unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick.” Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to OFF (CHG).

For Mac OS X (v10.0) users Shut down your computer, then unplug the USB cable, eject the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer - Signal convert function

- DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in ETC to LCD in the menu settings.

(The default setting is LCD.)

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Set A/V → DV OUT in ☐ to ON in the menu settings (p. 236).
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are using.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manuals of your computer and software you are using.

Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer - Signal convert function

After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on the analog video unit.

Notes

• You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals.
• Depending on the state of the analog video signals, the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colours.
• You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the A/V connecting cable (supplied).

If your computer has a USB jack

You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transferred smoothly.

Changing the menu settings

To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can partially be changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, PLAYER*1)/VCR*2) or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E) press MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial to set.
(5) If you want to change other items, select ➕ RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

For details, see “Selecting the mode setting of each item” (p. 234).

Menu items are displayed as the following icons:

MANUAL SET

CAMERA SET

VCR SET (DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only)

PLAYER SET (DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only)

LCD/VF SET

MEMORY SET

(except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

PRINT SET

(except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

CM SET

TAPE SET

SETUP MENU

ETC OTHERS

English

Selecting the mode setting of each item ● is the default setting.

Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment.

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
MANUAL SET
PROGRAM AE	—	To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 75)	CAMERA MEMORY
P EFFECT	—	To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 70, 86)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
D EFFECT	—	To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 72, 87)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
FLASH MODE	● ON	To fire the flash (optional) regardless of the brightness of the surroundings	CAMERA MEMORY
	AUTO	To fire the flash automatically
	AUTO ◆	To fire the flash before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon
FLASH LVL	HIGH	To make the flash level higher than normal	CAMERA MEMORY
	● NORMAL	Normal setting
	LOW	To make the flash level lower than normal
WHT BAL	—	To adjust the white balance (p. 64)	CAMERA MEMORY
N.S.LIGHT	● ON	To use the NightShot Light function (p. 45)	CAMERA MEMORY
	OFF	To cancel the NightShot Light function
AUTO SHTR	● ON	To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions	CAMERA
	OFF	To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions

Note on FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL

You cannot adjust FLASH MODE and FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not set.

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER*	● OFF	To not use the self-timer function	CAMERA MEMORY
	ON	To use the self-timer function (p. 46, 60, 154, 169)
D ZOOM	● OFF	To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is performed.	CAMERA
	20×	To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 20× zoom is performed digitally. (p. 40)
	120×	To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 120× zoom is performed digitally.
PHOTO REC*	● MEMORY	To record still images on a “Memory Stick” when you press PHOTO during recording of moving pictures on a tape or the standby mode (p. 58)	CAMERA
	TAPE	To record still images on a tape when you press PHOTO during recording of moving pictures on a tape or the standby mode (p. 62)
16:9WIDE	● OFF	—	CAMERA
	ON	To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 66)
STEADYSHOT	● ON	To compensate for camera-shake	CAMERA
	OFF	To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod
FRAME REC	● OFF	To deactivate frame recording	CAMERA
	ON	To activate frame recording (p. 84)
INT. REC	ON	To activate interval recording (p. 81)	CAMERA
	● OFF	To deactivate interval recording
	SET	To set the waiting time and recording time for interval recording

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Notes on the SteadyShot function

• The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
• Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

If you cancel the SteadyShot function

The SteadyShot off indicator “” appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.

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Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
VCR*1) SETPLAYER*2) SET
HiFi SOUND	● STEREO	To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 274)	PLAYER/VCR
	1	To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound tape with main sound
	2	To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound
AUDIO MIX	—	To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 129)	PLAYER/VCR
S ?
A/V →DV OUT*1)	● OFF	To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder	VCR
	ON	To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 230)
NTSC PB	● ON PAL TV	To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a PAL system TV	PLAYER/VCR
	NTSC 4.43	To play back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a TV with the NTSC 4.43 mode
LCD/VF SET
LCD BRIGHT	—	To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial	PLAYER/VCRCAMERAMEMORY
		To darken ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ ▩ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ ▲ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▽ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▮ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▤ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▵ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▜ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▅ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▅ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▎ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▅ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▽ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▉ ▎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎ ∎

*1) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only
*2) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

Note on NTSC PB

When you play back a tape on a Multi System TV, select the best mode while viewing the picture on the TV.

Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.

• When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording.
• When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected.

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
□ MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

STILL SET

BURST	● OFF	To not record continuously	MEMORY
	NORMAL*1)	To record up to four (in 1152 × 864 size) or 13 (in 640 × 480 size) still images continuously (p. 152)
	EXP BRKTG*1)	To record three images consecutively with different exposures
	MULTI SCRN	To record nine images continuously, display the images on a single page divided into nine boxes
QUALITY	● SUPER FINE*1)	To record still images in the finest image quality mode (p. 144)	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	FINE*2)	To record still images in the fine image quality mode
	STANDARD	To record still images in the standard image quality mode
IMAGESIZE*1)	● 1152 × 864	To record still images in 1152 × 864 size (p. 146)	MEMORY
	640 × 480	To record still images in 640 × 480 size

MOVIE SET

IMAGESIZE	● 320 × 240	To record moving pictures in 320 × 240 size (p. 146)	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	160 × 112	To record moving pictures in 160 × 112 size
REMAIN	● AUTO	To display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick” in the following cases:For five seconds after setting the POWER switch to PLAYER^*3 / VCR^*4 or MEMORYFor five seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder in MEMORY or PLAYER^*3 / VCR^*4 When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is less than two minute in MEMORYFor five seconds after starting a moving picture recordingFor five seconds after completing a moving picture recording	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	ON	To always display the remaining capacity of the “Memory Stick”

*1) DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

*2) For DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E, the default setting is FINE.

*3) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*4) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

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Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
MEMORY SET (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)
PRINT MARK	ON	To write a print mark on recorded still images you want to print out later (p. 199)	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	● OFF	To cancel print marks on still images
PROTECT	ON	To protect selected still images against accidental erasure (p. 195)	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	● OFF	To not protect still images
SLIDE SHOW	—	To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 193)	MEMORY
PHOTO SAVE	—	To copy mini DV still images on “Memory Stick” (p. 179)	PLAYER/VCR
FILE NO.	● SERIES	To assign numbers to file in sequence even if the “Memory Stick” is changed	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	RESET	To reset the file numbering each time the “Memory Stick” is changed
DELETE ALL	—	To delete all unprotected images (p. 198)	MEMORY
FORMAT	● RETURN	To cancel formatting	MEMORY
	OK	To format an inserted “Memory Stick” Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick”. Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial.2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial.3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears when formatting is finished.

Notes on formatting (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

• Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting “Memory Stick”s on your camcorder is not required.
• Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed:

- Switch the POWER switch

- Operate buttons

- Eject the "Memory Stick"

• You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.
• Format again if the message “FORMAT ERROR” appears.
• Formatting erases protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)
9PIC PRINT	●RETURN	To cancel prints of split screens	MEMORY
	SAME	To make prints of the same split screen (p. 201)
	MULTI	To make prints of different split screens
	MARKED	To make prints of images with print marks in recording order
DATE/TIME	●OFF	To make prints without the recording date and time	MEMORY
	DATE	To make prints with the recording date (p. 202)
	DAY&TIME	To make prints with the recording date and time
CM SET
TITLE	—	To superimpose a title or make your own title (p. 130, 134)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
TITLEERASE	—	To erase the title you have superimposed (p. 133)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
TITLE DSPL	●ON	To display the title you have superimposed	PLAYER/VCR
	OFF	To not display the title
CM SEARCH	●ON	To search using cassette memory (p. 92)	PLAYER/VCR
	OFF	To search without using cassette memory
TAPE TITLE	—	To label a cassette (p. 137)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
ERASE ALL	—	To erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 139)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA

Note on PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

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Changing the menu settings

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
TAPE SET
REC MODE	●SP	To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
	LP	To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode
AUDIO MODE	●12BIT	To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds)	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
	16BIT	To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo sound with high quality)
REMAIN	●AUTO	To display the remaining tape bar:For about eight seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tapeFor about eight seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tapeFor about eight seconds after ▶ is pressed in PLAYER^*1 / VCR^*2 For about eight seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicatorsFor the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the PLAYER^*1 / VCR^*2	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
	ON	To always display the remaining tape indicator

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Notes on the LP mode

• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound.
• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
• You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed.
• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE

• You cannot dub audio on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.
• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX.

Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET	—	To set the date or time (p. 31)	CAMERA MEMORY
USB STREAM	● OFF	To deactivate the USB streaming function	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA
	ON	To activate the USB streaming function
USBCONNECT*	● NORMAL	To connect and recognise the “Memory Stick” drive	MEMORY
	PTP	To connect and only copy a “Memory Stick” image from your camcorder to a computer (only with Windows XP or Mac OS X)1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select USBCONNECT followed by PTP, and press to set.2 Insert the “Memory Stick” in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Copy Wizard will automatically start up.
LTR SIZE	● NORMAL	To display selected menu items in normal size	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA MEMORY
	2×	To display selected menu items at twice the normal size
LANGUAGE	● ENGLISH	To display the following information indicators in English: REC, STBY, min, sec, CAPTURE, END SEARCH and VOL, etc.	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA MEMORY
	FRANÇAIS	To display the information indicators in French
	ESPAÑOL	To display the information indicators in Spanish
	PORTUGUÊS	To display the information indicators in Portuguese
	DEUTSCH	To display the information indicators in German
	ITALIANO	To display the information indicators in Italian
	ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ	To display the information indicators in Greek
DEMO MODE	● ON	To make the demonstration appear	CAMERA
	OFF	To cancel the demonstration mode

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Notes on DEMO MODE

• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette or a “Memory Stick” is inserted in your camcorder.
• The DEMO MODE default setting is STBY (Standby) and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette and a “Memory Stick” inserted. To cancel the demonstration, insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick”, set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA, or set DEMO MODE to OFF. To set to STBY (Standby) again, leave the DEMO MODE at ON in the menu settings, turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and return the POWER switch to CAMERA.
• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the "NIGHTSHOT" indicator appears on the screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

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Icon/item	Mode	Meaning	POWER switch
ETC OTHERS
DATA CODE	● DATE/CAM	To press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display date, time and various settings during playback (p. 52)	PLAYER/VCR MEMORY
	DATE	To press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander to display date and time during playback
WORLD TIME	—	To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time.	CAMERA MEMORY
BEEP	● MELODY	To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA MEMORY
	NORMAL	To output the beep instead of the melody
	OFF	To cancel the melody and beep sound
COMMANDER	● ON	To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA MEMORY
	OFF	To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by other VCR's remote control
DISPLAY	● LCD	To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder	PLAYER/VCR CAMERA MEMORY
	V-OUT/LCD	To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder
REC LAMP	● ON	To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder	CAMERA MEMORY
	OFF	To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording
VIDEO EDIT	● RETURN*	To cancel video editing	PLAYER/VCR
	TAPE*	To make programme and perform video editing (p. 104)
	MEMORY*	To make programme and perform MPEG editing (p. 175)

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Note

If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

In more than five minutes after removing the power supply

The “PROGRAM AE”, “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER”, “HiFi SOUND”, and “WHT BAL” settings are returned to their factory settings.

Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

When recording a close subject

When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend that you set REC LAMP to OFF.

Русский

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power supply and contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. If “C:□□:□□” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 259.

In the recording mode

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
START/STOP does not operate.	The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA. Set it to CAMERA. (p. 35)The cassette has run out. Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 33, 54)The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 34)The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise. (p. 281)
The power goes off.	While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA.The battery pack is dead or nearly dead. Install a charged battery pack. (p. 24)
The image on the viewfinder screen is not clear.	The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 39)
The SteadyShot function does not work.	STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. Set it to ON. (p. 235)
The autofocusing function does not work.	The setting is the manual focus. Press FOCUS/INFINITY to set to the autofocus mode. (p. 79)Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. Adjust for manual focusing. (p. 79)
The picture does not appear in the viewfinder.	The LCD panel is open. Close the LCD panel. (p. 37)
A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background.	The contrast between the subject and background is too high.This is not a malfunction.
A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject.	This is not a malfunction.
Some tiny white, red, blue or green spots appear on the screen.	Slow shutter, Super NightShot or Colour Slow Shutter is activated. This is not a malfunction.
An unknown picture is displayed on the screen.	If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette and a “Memory Stick” inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. Insert a cassette or a “Memory Stick” and the demonstration stops.You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 241)

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours.	• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON.→ Set it to OFF. (p. 44)
The picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen.	• NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place.→ Set it to OFF. (p. 44)• BACK LIGHT is activated.→ Deactivate it. (p. 43)
You cannot record still images on a “Memory Stick” in the standby mode or while recording on tape.*	• PHOTO REC is set to TAPE in the menu settings.→ Set it to MEMORY. (p. 235)
You cannot record still images on a tape.*	• PHOTO REC is set to MEMORY in the menu settings.→ Set it to TAPE. (p. 235)
The click of the shutter does not sound.	• BEEP is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to MELODY or NORMAL. (p. 242)
Black bands appear when you record TV or computer screen.	→ Set the STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings. (p. 235)

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E
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In the playback mode

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed.	The POWER switch is not set to PLAYER^*1)/VCR^*2) .→ Set it to PLAYER^*1)/VCR^*2) . (p. 50)
The playback button does not work.	The cassette has run out of tape.→ Rewind the tape. (p. 54)
There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear.	The video heads may be dirty.→ Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 282)
No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.	The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings.→ Set it to STEREO (p. 236).The volume is turned to minimum.→ Turn up the volume. (p. 50)AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 in the menu settings.→ Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 236)
During displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work.	The cassette has no cassette memory.→ Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 94)CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON. (p. 239)The tape has a blank portion during recorded portions. (p. 95)
The title search function does not work.	The cassette has no cassette memory.→ Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 92)CM SEARCH is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON. (p. 239)There is no title in the tape.→ Superimpose the titles. (p. 130)The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions. (p. 93)
The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard.	AUDIO MIX is set to the ST1 side in the menu settings.→ Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 236)
The title is not displayed.	TITLE DSPL is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON. (p. 239)

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

In the recording and playback modes

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.	The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.→ Install a charged battery pack. (p. 24, 25)The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall socket.→ Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. (p. 30)
The end search function does not work.	The tape was ejected after recording when using a cassette without cassette memory. (p. 49)You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. (p. 48)
The end search function does not work correctly.	The tape has a blank portion at the beginning or midway. (p. 49)
The battery pack is quickly discharged.	The operating temperature is too low.The battery pack is not fully charged.→ Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 25)The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.→ Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 24)
The battery remaining time indicator does not indicate the correct time.	You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time.The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.→ Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 24)The battery is not fully charged.→ Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 25)A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.→ Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct. (p. 25)
The power goes off although the battery remaining time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate.	A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.→ Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining battery time indicator is correct. (p. 25)
The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.	The power supply is disconnected.→ Connect it firmly. (p. 24, 30)The battery is dead.→ Use a charged battery pack. (p. 24, 25)
The □ and ▲ indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.	Moisture condensation has occurred.Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise. (p. 281)
CIII indicator does not appear when using a cassette with cassette memory.	The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty.→ Clean the gold-plated connector. (p. 275)
Remaining tape indicator is not displayed.	The REMAIN is set to AUTO in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON to always display the remaining tape indicator. (p. 240)

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When operating using the "Memory Stick"

• Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The “Memory Stick” does not function.	The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY.→ Set it to MEMORY. (p. 150)The “Memory Stick” is not inserted.→ Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 143)
Recording does not function.	The “Memory Stick” has already been recorded to its full capacity.→ Delete unnecessary images and record again. (p. 196)The “Memory Stick” formatted incorrectly is inserted.→ Format the “Memory Stick” or use another “Memory Stick.” (p. 238)The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)
The image cannot be deleted.	The image is protected.→ Cancel the image protection. (p. 195)The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)
You cannot format the “Memory Stick”.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)
Deleting all the images cannot be carried out.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)
You cannot protect the image.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)The image to protect is not played back.→ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 181)
You cannot write a print mark on the still image.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)The image to write a print mark is not played back.→ Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image. (p. 181)You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture.→ Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture.
The photo save function does not work.	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK.→ Release the lock. (p. 141)
You cannot play back images in actual size.	You may not be able to play back images in actual size when you try to play back images recorded by other equipment. This is not a malfunction.
You cannot play back image data.	Your camcorder cannot play back some images processed with a computer (The file name will blink).If you record images with any other equipment, the images may not play back normally on your camcorder.

Others

Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The title is not recorded.	· The cassette has no cassette memory.→ Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 130)· The cassette memory is full.→ Erase unwanted title. (p. 133)· The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.→ Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 34)· The tape has a blank portion between recorded portions.→ Superimpose the title to a recorded portion. (p. 130)
The cassette label is not recorded.	· The cassette has no cassette memory.→ Use a cassette with cassette memory. (p. 137)· The cassette memory is full.→ Erase unwanted titles. (p. 133)· The cassette is set to prevent accidental erasure.→ Slide the write-protect tab so that red mark is not visible. (p. 34)
Digital program editing to a tape does not function.	· The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly.→ Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 104)· The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable).→ Set it to IR (p. 111).· Setting programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.→ Set the programme again on a recorded portion (p. 115).· The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronised.→ Adjust the synchronization (p. 113).· The IR SETUP code is incorrect.→ Set the correct code (p. 107).
Digital program editing to a “Memory Stick” does not function.*1)	· Setting programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted.→ Set the programme again on a recorded portion (p. 175).
The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.	· COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings.→ Set it to ON. (p. 242)· Something is blocking the infrared rays.→ Remove the obstacle.· The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + - polarities incorrectly matching the + - marks.→ Insert the batteries correctly. (p. 299)· The batteries are dead.→ Insert new ones. (p. 299)
The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR.*2)	· DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings.→ Set it to LCD. (p. 242)

*1) Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

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Symptom	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The melody or beep sounds for five seconds.	Moisture condensation has occurred.Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise. (p. 281)Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder.Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.
No function works though the power is on.	Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to their defaults) (p. 295)
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window.	The battery pack is not properly installed.Install it properly. (p. 24)Something is wrong with the battery pack.Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.
You cannot charge the battery pack.	The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG).Set it to OFF (CHG). (p. 25)
Image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection.	The USB cable was connected before installation of the USB driver was completed.Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB driver (p. 214).USBCONNECT is set to PTP when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY*1).Set it to NORMAL (p. 241).
When you set the POWER switch to VCR or OFF (CHG), if you move your camcorder, you may hear a clatter sound from inside your camcorder.*2)	This is because some functions use a linear mechanism. This is not a malfunction.
The cassette cannot be removed even if the cassette lid is open.	Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder (p. 281).

*1) Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E
*2) DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E only

Self-diagnosis display

Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function. This function displays the current state of your camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a letter and figures) in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the following list of codes. The last two digits (indicated by □□) differ depending on the state of your camcorder.

LCD screen, viewfinder or display window

Self-diagnosis display

• C:□□:□□

You can service your camcorder yourself.

• E:□□:□□

Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.

Five-digit display	Cause and/or Corrective Actions
C:04:□□	You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.→ Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 276)
C:21:□□	Moisture condensation has occurred.→ Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatise. (p. 281)
C:22:□□	The video heads are dirty.→ Clean the heads using the cleaning cassette (optional). (p. 282)
C:31:□□	A malfunction other than the above that you can service has occurred.→ Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder.→ Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power supply, operate your camcorder.
C:32:□□
E:20:□□	A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.→ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.(example: E:61:10)
E:61:□□
E:62:□□

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility.

Warning indicators and messages

If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information.

Warning indicators

100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing:

• The file is corrupted.
  • The file is unreadable.
• You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture. ^*1)

C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 259)

The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing:

- The battery is nearly dead. Depending on the operating conditions, environment and battery condition, the ◇ indicator may flash even if there are approximately five to 10 minutes remaining.

Moisture condensation has occurred ^*2)

Fast flashing:

- Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 281).

Warning indicator as to cassette memory ^*2)

Slow flashing:

- No cassette with cassette memory is inserted (p. 272).

Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick"*1) Slow flashing:

- No “Memory Stick” is inserted.

Fast flashing ^*2 :

- The “Memory Stick” is not readable on your camcorder (p. 142).

- The image cannot be recorded on a “Memory Stick”.

Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" formatting ^1)2)

Fast flashing:

• “Memory Stick” is not formatted correctly (p. 238).
• The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 143).

Warning indicator as to tape

Slow flashing:

• The tape is near the end.
- No tape is inserted. ^2)
- The write-protect tab on the cassette is exposed (red) ^2) (p. 34).

Fast flashing:

- The cassette has run out of tape. ^*2)

▲ You need to eject the cassette ^*2)

Slow flashing:

- The write-protect tab on the cassette is exposed (red) (p. 34).

Fast flashing:

• Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 281).
• The cassette has run out of tape.
• The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 259).

The still image is protected ^1) ^2)

Slow flashing:

- The still image is protected (p. 195).

Warning indicator as to recording of still image

Slow flashing:

- The still image cannot be recorded on a tape or a “Memory Stick”*1) (p. 59, 63)

*1) Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E
*2) You hear the melody or beep.

Warning messages

CLOCK SET	Set the date and time (p. 31).
FOR “InfoLITHIUM”BATTERY ONLY	Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 24).
CLEANING CASSETTE	The video heads are dirty. (p. 282)The indicator and “CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another on the screen.
FULL	The cassette memory is full.*2)
16BIT	AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 240).*2) You cannot dub new audio.
REC MODE	REC MODE is set to LP (p. 240).*2) You cannot dub new audio.
TAPE	There is no recorded portion on the tape.*2) You cannot dub new audio.
“i.LINK” CABLE	The i.LINK cable is connected (p. 129).*2) You cannot dub new audio.
AV CABLE*3)	A/V connecting cable is connected. You cannot dub new sound.
FULL*1)	The “Memory Stick” is full (p. 154).*2)
NO FILE*1)	The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK (p. 141).*2)
NO MEMORY STICK*1)	No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 182).*2)
AUDIO ERROR*1)	No “Memory Stick” is inserted.*2)
NO STILL IMAGE FILE*1)	You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the “Memory Stick” (p. 172).*2)
MEMORY STICK ERROR*1)	No still image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” though you are trying to print in the 9PIC PRINT mode (p. 202).
FORMAT ERROR*1)	The “Memory Stick” data is corrupted (p. 143).*2)
DIRECTORY ERROR*1)	The “Memory Stick” is not recognised. Check the format (p. 238).*2)
PLAY ERROR*1)	There are more than two of the same directories (p. 182).*2)
REC ERROR*1)	The image cannot be played back. Reinsert the “Memory Stick”, then play back the image again.
COPY INHIBIT*4)	Check the input signals before retrying recording (p. 159, 174).
NO PRINT MARK*1)	The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software (p. 273).*2)
TAPE END	You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu settings using a “Memory Stick” containing no image with a print mark. (p. 202)*2)
NO TAPE	The tape has reached its end.*2)
DELETING*1)	Insert a cassette tape.*2)
FORMATTING*1)	You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images on “Memory Stick.”
NOW CHARGING	You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a “Memory Stick.”
	Charging an external flash (optional) does not work correctly.*2)

*1) Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

*2) You hear the melody or beep.

*3) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only

*4) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Русский

Selecting cassette types

You can use ^Mini DV mini DV cassettes only*. You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8 Hi8, Digital8, VHS VHS, VHSC VHSC, SVHS S-VHS, SVHSC S-VHSC, Betamax, DV or MICRO MV cassette.

* There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Cassettes with cassette memory have the CIII (Cassette Memory) mark.

We recommend you to use cassette with cassette memory.

IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.

The functions using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on the tape. If the tape has a blank portion at the beginning or between recorded portions, titles may not be displayed properly or the search functions may not work properly. Perform the following to prevent a blank portion from being made on the tape.

Press END SEARCH to go to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you operate the following:

• You have changed the cassette while recording.
• You have played back the tape.
• You have used the edit search function.

If there is a blank portion or discontinuous signal on your tape, re-record from the beginning to the end of the tape as described above.

The same result may occur when you record using a digital video camera recorder without a cassette memory function on a tape recorded by one with the cassette memory function.

Выбор типов кассет

CIII4K mark on the cassette The memory capacity of cassettes marked with CIII4K is 4Kbit. Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to 16Kbit. 16Kbit cassettes are marked with CIII16K.

Mini DV Digital Video Cassette This is the Mini DV mark.

Circuit Cassette Memory This is the Cassette Memory mark.

These are trademarks.

When you play back

Playing back an NTSC-recorded tape

You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system on the LCD screen, if the tape is recorded in the SP mode.

Copyright signal

When you play back

Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder.

When you record (DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only)

You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the screen or on the TV screen if you try to record such software. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on the tape when it records.

12-bit mode: The original sound can be recorded in stereo 1, and the new sound in stereo 2 in 32 kHz. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be adjusted by selecting AUDIO MIX in the menu settings during playback. Both sounds can be played back.

16-bit mode: New audio cannot be recorded but the original sound can be recorded in high quality. Moreover, your camcorders can also play back sound recorded in 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, the 16BIT indicator appears on the screen.

When you play back a dual sound track tape

When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in a stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 236).

Sound from speaker

HiFi Sound Mode	Playing back a stereo tape	Playing back a dual sound track tape
STEREO	Stereo	Main sound and sub sound
1	Left sound	Main sound
2	Right sound	Sub sound

You cannot record dual sound programmes on your camcorder.

Аудиорежим

Notes on the cassette

When affixing a label on the cassette

Be sure to affix a label only at the locations illustrated below [a] to prevent a malfunction of your camcorder.

After using the cassette

Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its case, and store it upright.

When the cassette memory function does not work

Reinsert a cassette. The gold-plated connector of the cassette may be dirty or dusty.

Cleaning the gold-plated connector

If the gold-plated connector on the cassette is dirty or dusty, the remaining tape indicator is sometimes not displayed correctly, and you may not be able to operate functions using cassette memory.

Clean the gold-plated connector with a cotton-wool swab, about every 10 times that the cassette is ejected. [b]

Diagram of a CD-ROM drive showing front and rear views with labeled components (no text or symbols beyond labels)

Line drawing of a rectangular electronic device with labeled component [b] (no text or symbols on the device itself)

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between the battery pack and an AC adaptor/charger (optional).

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the remaining operating time and charging time are displayed.

Charging the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10^ to 30^ (50°F to 86°F) until FULL appears in the display window, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.
• After charging is completed, either disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

- Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use:

- Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots.

- Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91, optional).

- Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91, optional).

About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

• Be sure to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. The battery pack is also consumed when your camcorder is in the standby mode or playback is paused.
• Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recording before the actual recording.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.

Remaining battery time indicator

• If the power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.
• The mark indicating that there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.

How to store the battery pack

• If the battery pack is not used for a long time, do the following procedure once per year to maintain proper function.
• Fully charge the battery.
• Discharge on your electronic equipment.
• Remove the battery from the equipment and store it in a dry, cool place.
• To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording standby mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Battery life

• The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack.
• The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this unit in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this unit is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment.

Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this unit by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected.

About the name "i.LINK"

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

О стандарте i.LINK

i.LINK's maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100Mbps*)

S200 (approx. 200Mbps)

S400 (approx. 400Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the operating instructions of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.

The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100”.

When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this unit

For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 102 and 121.

This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment.

Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).

i.LINK and i are trademarks.

Using your camcorder abroad

Using your camcorder abroad

You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack. The following shows TV colour systems used overseas.

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

SECAM system

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc.

Simple setting of clock by time difference

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings. See page 242 for more information.

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this state, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the indicator flashes. When the indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear.

If moisture condensation has occurred

None of the functions except ⬆ OPEN/EJECT switch (cassette ejection) work while the alarm indicator is on. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the ⬆ indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. If moisture starts to condense, your camcorder sometimes cannot detect condensation. If this happens, the cassette is sometimes not ejected for 10 seconds after the cassette lid is opened. This is not a malfunction. Do not close the cassette lid until the cassette is ejected.

Note on moisture condensation

Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:

• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device.
• You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower.
• You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humid place.

Maintenance information and precautions

How to prevent moisture condensation

When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).

Maintenance information

Cleaning the video heads

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video heads may be dirty when:

• Mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture.
• Playback pictures do not move.
• Playback pictures do not appear.
• The ✕ indicator and “☐ CLEANING CASSETTE” message appear one after another or the ✕ indicator flashes on the screen.

If the above problem [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.

Black-and-white photo of two white flowers with blurred background (no text or symbols)

If the video heads get dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

Note on the video head

The video head suffers from wear after long use. If you cannot obtain a clear image even after using a cleaning cassette, it might be because the video head is worn. Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility to have the video head replaced.

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.

[b]

Black-and-white photo of striped fabric with scattered clouds and tree branches (no text or symbols)

[c]

Solid gray rectangle with no visible text, symbols, or features.

Maintenance information and precautions

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder

The built in rechargeable battery is installed in your camcorder to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the battery if the battery is discharged.

Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:

• Connect your camcorder to wall socket using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
• Or, install a fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.

Precautions

Camcorder operation

• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
• Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside.

Maintenance information and precautions

• Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration.
• Do not touch the LCD screen with your fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

On handling tapes

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.
• Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape.
• Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

• Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER ^1) / VCR ^2) sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time.
• Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth.
• Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish.
• Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

Maintenance information and precautions

AC power adaptor

• Unplug the unit from the wall socket when you are not using it for a long time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself.
• Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electric shock.
• Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
  • Always keep metal contacts clean.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
• Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
• While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation.
• The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit in locations that are:

-Extremely hot or cold

- Dusty or dirty

- Very humid

- Vibrating

About care and storage of the lens

- Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances:

- When there are fingerprints on the lens surface

- In hot or humid locations

- When the lens is used in environments susceptible to salt such as the seaside

- Store the lens in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.

To prevent mold from occurring, periodically perform the above.

We recommend turning on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep the video camera recorder in an optimum state for a long time.

Maintenance information and precautions

Battery pack

• Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function.
• To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60^ (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
• Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack.
• Attach the battery pack to the video equipment securely.

Notes on dry batteries

To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion, observe the following:

• Be sure to insert the batteries with the + and - correctly matching the + and - inside the battery compartment.
  – Dry batteries are not rechargeable.
• Do not use a combination of new and old batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Current flows from batteries when you are not using them for a long time.
• Do not use leaking batteries.

If batteries are leaking

• Wipe off the liquid in the battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries.
• If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water.
• If the liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Video camera recorder

System

Video recording system

2 rotary heads

Helical scanning system

Audio recording system

Rotary heads, PCM system

Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,

stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits

(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)

Video signal

PAL colour, CCIR standards

Usable cassette

Mini DV cassette with the MiniDV

mark printed

Tape speed

SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s

LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s

Recording/playback time

(using cassette DVM60)

SP: 1 hour

LP: 1.5 hours

Fastforward/rewind time

(using cassette DVM60)

When using the battery pack:

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

When using the AC power adaptor:

Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds

Viewfinder

Electric viewfinder (colour)

Image device

DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E:

4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels

Effective:

Approx. 400 000 pixels

DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E:

4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 800 000 pixels

Effective (still):

Approx. 400 000 pixels

Effective (moving):

Approx. 400 000 pixels

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

3.8 mm (1/4.7 type) CCD (Charge

Coupled Device)

Gross: Approx. 1 070 000

Effective (still):

Approx. 1 000 000 pixels

Effective (moving):

Approx. 690 000 pixels

Lens

Carl Zeiss

Combined power zoom lens

Filter diameter

30 mm (1 3/16 in.)

10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)

Focal length

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/TRV118E:

3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

In CAMERA/MEMORY

(DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E only) :

42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in.)

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

3.7 - 37 mm (5/32 - 1 1/2 in.)

When converted to a 35 mm still camera

In CAMERA:

50 - 500 mm (2 - 19 3/4 in.)

In MEMORY:

42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in.)

Colour temperature

Auto, HOLD (Hold), 📋-Indoor

(3 200 K), ⚙ Outdoor (5 800 K)

Minimum illumination

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/

TRV118E:

5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)

0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*

* Objects unable to be seen due to the dark can be shot with infrared lighting.

Input/Output connectors

S video input/output

DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/

TRV118E:

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

S video output

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E:

4-pin mini DIN

Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced

Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,

75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced

Audio/Video input/output

DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/

TRV118E:

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5mm)

Input impedance more than

47 kΩ (kilohms)

Audio/Video output

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E:

AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω

(ohms), unbalanced, sync negative

327 mV, (at output impedance

more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))

Output impedance with less than

2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack

(ø 3.5mm)

Input impedance more than

47 kΩ (kilohms)

DV input/output

DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/

TRV118E:

4-pin connector

DV output

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E:

4-pin connector

Headphone jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

USB jack

mini-B

LANC jack

Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)

MIC jack

Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)

LCD screen

Picture

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E/

TRV25E/TRV116E/TRV118E:

6.2 cm (2.5 type)

50.3 × 37.4 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.)

DCR-TRV27E:

8.8 cm (3.5 type)

72.2 × 50.4 ~mm (2 7 / 8 × 2 in.)

Total dot number

123 200 (560 × 220)

General

Power requirements

7.2 V (battery pack)

8.4 V (AC power adaptor)

Average power consumption

(when using the battery pack)

During camera recording using LCD

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/

TRV118E: 3.3 W

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E: 4.1 W

DCR-TRV27E: 4.5 W

Viewfinder

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/

TRV118E: 2.5 W

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

3.3 W

Operating temperature

0^ to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20^ to +60^

(-4^ to +140^)

Dimensions (Approx.)

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV116E/

TRV118E:

76 × 93 × 162 mm

(3 × 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 in.)

(w/h/d)

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

76 × 93 × 163 mm

(3 × 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E:

610 g (1 lb 5 oz)

DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E:

620 g (1 lb 5 oz)

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E:

640 g (1 lb 6 oz)

DCR-TRV27E: 660 g (1 lb 7 oz)

main unit only

DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E:

700 g (1 lb 8 oz)

DCR-TRV18E/TRV118E:

710 g (1 lb 9 oz)

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E:

740 g (1 lb 10 oz)

DCR-TRV27E: 760 g (1 lb 10 oz)

including the battery pack

cassette DVM60 and lens cap

Supplied accessories

See page 23.

AC power adaptor

Power requirements

100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

23 W

Output voltage

DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the

operating mode

Operating temperature

0^ to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20^ to +60^ (-4^ to +140^)

Dimensions (approx.)

125 × 39 × 62 ~mm

(5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d)

excluding projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

280 g (9.8 oz)

excluding mains lead

Battery pack

DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/

TRV116E/TRV118E:

NP-FM30

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

5.0 Wh (700 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 ~mm

(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

65 g (2.3 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

DCR-TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E:

NP-FM50

Maximum output voltage

DC 8.4 V

Output voltage

DC 7.2 V

Capacity

8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)

Dimensions (approx.)

38.2× 20.5× 55.6mm

(1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

76 g (2.7 oz)

Type

Lithium ion

"Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E)

Memory

Flash memory

8 MB: MSA-8A

Operating voltage

2.7 - 3.6 V

Power consumption

Approx. 45 mA in the operating mode

Approx. 130 μA in the standby mode

Dimensions (approx.)

50 × 2.8 × 21.5 ~mm

(2 × 1/8 × 7/8 in.) (w/h/d)

Mass (approx.)

4 g (0.14 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Identifying parts and controls

Camcorder

Note on the Carl Zeiss lens

Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.

The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.

* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.

The value number indicates the amount of light of a subject coming into the lens.

8 PHOTO button (p. 58)
9 Power zoom lever (p. 40)
10 EDITSEARCH button (p. 48)
11 Grip strap
12 NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 44)
13 SUPER NS/COLOUR SLOW S button (p. 44)
14 Jack cover
15 Camera recording lamp (p. 35, 242)
16 Remote sensor/Infrared rays emitter (p. 44, 109)

17 BATT release button (p. 24)
18 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 31)
19 START/STOP button (p. 35)
20 DC IN jack cover
21 Intelligent accessory shoe
22 LOCK switch*
23 POWER switch (p. 25)
24 Access lamp* (p. 143)
25 "Memory Stick" slot*

Intelligent

Accessory Shoe

Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe

• The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer*.
• The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further information.
• The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw.
• To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Intelligent Accessory Shoe

26 (LANC) control jack (blue)

LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L.

27 S VIDEO jack*2)/S VIDEO OUT jack*1) (p. 100)

28 DC IN jack (p. 25)

29 AUDIO/VIDEO jack ^2 / AUDIO VIDEO OUT jack (black) ^1 (p. 100, 126)

30 ♂ (USB) jack

31 i, DV IN/OUT jack*2)/i, DV OUT jack*1) (p. 102)

32 Ⓞ (headphones) jack (green) When you use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent.

33 MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone (optional). This jack also accepts a “plug-in-power” microphone.

*1) DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E only
*2) DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only

■ STOP (stop)
◀◀ REW (rewind)
▶ PLAY ( playback)
▶▶ FF (fastforward)
■ PAUSE (pause)

36 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 39)
37 MEMORY operation buttons* (p. 162)

MPEG ▶ II button

MEMORY PLAY button

MEMORY INDEX button

MEMORY DELETE button

MEMORY -/+ buttons

MEMORY MIX button

38 Hooks for sholder strap

* Except DCR-TRV16E/TRV116E

Attaching the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap.

Diagram of a rope knot being twisted, showing rope routing and angle (no text or symbols)

39 ENDSEARCH button (p. 48)
40 DISPLAY button (p. 52)
41 OPEN button (p. 35)
42 Speaker
43 LCD screen (p. 37)
44 VOLUME buttons (p. 50)
45 REC (record) button (p. 119, 121, 124, 189) (DCR-TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/TRV118E only)
46 AUDIO DUB button (p. 128)
47 PB ZOOM button (p. 89, 191)
48 MENU button (p. 233)
49 EXPOSURE button (p. 78)
50 BACK LIGHT button (p. 43)

51 Battery pack (p. 24)
52 OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 33)
53 Cassette lid
54 Cassette compartment
55 Lens cap (p. 35)
56 Tripod receptacle

Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).

Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder.

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

1 PHOTO button (p. 58)
② DISPLAY button (p. 52)
3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 92)
4 ◀◀/▶▶I buttons (p. 92)
5 Tape transport buttons (p. 54)
6 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder.
7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 91)
8 START/STOP button (p. 35)
⑨ DATA CODE button (p. 52)
10 Power zoom button (p. 40)

To prepare the Remote Commander

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the + and - in the battery compartment.

Illustration of a handheld device with battery and switch, showing a close-up of its internal components (no text or symbols)

Notes on the Remote Commander

• Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
• Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

Operation indicators

① Cassette memory (p. 21, 272)
② Remaining battery time (p. 42)
③ Zoom (p. 40)/Exposure (p. 78)/Data file name ^2) (p. 140)
4 Digital effect (p. 72, 87)/MEMORY MIX ^2) (p. 160)/FADER (p. 67)
5 16:9WIDE (p. 66)
6 Picture effect (p. 70, 86)
7 Data code (p. 52)
8 Volume (p. 50)/Date (p. 42)/Time (p. 42)
⑨ PROGRAM AE (p. 75)
10 Backlight (p. 43)
11 SteadyShot off (p. 235)
12 Manual focus/Infinity (p. 79)
13 Recording mode (p. 42)

Adjusting viewfinder 39

Audio dubbing 125

AUDIO MIX 236

Audio mode 240

AUTO SHUTTER 234

BACK LIGHT 43

Battery pack 24

Beep 242

BOUNCE 67

BURST 237

C, D

Camera chroma key 160

Cassette memory 21, 272

Charging battery 25

Charging built-in rechargeable battery .... 283

Clock set 31

Colour slow shutter 44

Continuous 152

Data code 52

Date search 94

DEMO 241

DIGITAL EFFECT ...... 72, 87

Digital program editing 104, 175

Digital zoom 40

DISPLAY 52

DOT 67

Dual sound track tape ...... 274

E

EDITSEARCH 48

END SEARCH 48, 55

EXP BRKTG 152

Exposure 78

F, G, H

FADER 67

Fade in/out 67

Flash motion 72

FOCUS/INFINITY 79

Format 238

Frame recording....84

Full charge 25

Grip strap 292

Headphone jack 294

Heads 282

HiFi SOUND 236

I, J, K, L

i.LINK 278

Image protection 195

Image quality mode ...... 144

Image size 146

INDEX (Multiple) display ..... 183

"InfoLITHIUM" battery ...... 276

Infrared rays emitter ..... 44, 109

Insert editing 123

Intelligent accessory shoe ..... 126

Interval recording 81

JPEG 140

Labelling a cassette .... 137

LANC jack 294

Luminance key 72

M, N

Main sound 274

Manual focus 79

Memory chroma key ...... 160

Memory luminance key ...... 160

MEMORY MIX 160

Memory overlap 160

Memory PB ZOOM ...... 191

Memory Photo Recording ..... 150

"Memory Stick" 140

Menu settings 232

M.FADER 67

Mirror mode 41

Moisture condensation ...... 281

MONOTONE 67

MPEG 140

MPEG movie recording ..... 167

MULTI SCRN 152

NIGHTSHOT 44

NORMAL 152

Normal charge 25

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE 72

Operation indicators ...... 300

OVERLAP 67

PAL system 280

Photo save 179

Photo scan 97

Photo search 97

PICTURE EFFECT ...... 70, 86

Picture search 54

Playback pause 54

Playing time 28

Power zoom 40

Print mark 199

PROGRAM AE 75

R

Rec review 49

Recording time 27

Remaining battery time indicator 42

Remaining tape indicator ..... 42

Remote commander ...... 298

Remote sensor 293

RESET 258

S

Self-diagnosis display ...... 259

Self-timer recording 46, 60, 154, 169

Shoulder strap 295

Signal convert function ...... 230

Skip scan 54

Slide show 193

Slow playback 54

SLOW SHUTTER 72

STEADYSHOT 235

Stereo tape 274

STILL 72

Sub sound 274

SUPER NIGHTSHOT 44

T, U, V

Tape counter 42

Tape PB ZOOM 89

Tape Photo Recording ...... 62

Telephoto 40

Time code 42

Title 130

Title search 92

TRAIL 72

Transition 36

TV colour systems 280

USB jack 294

USB Streaming 207

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators 260

White balance 64

Wide-angle 40

Wide mode 66

WIPE 67

WORLD TIME 242

Write-protect tab 34, 141

Zero set memory ...... 91, 123

Zoom 40

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