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Sony Handycam DCR-TRV510 Operating Instructions Manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV
Serial No.
DCR-TRV510
©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-866-124-12 (1)
Model No. AC-
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  • Page 1: Digital Video Camera

    Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Serial No.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder ... 85 Troubleshooting ... 87 Self-diagnosis display ... 91 Warning indicators and messages ... 92 Using your camcorder abroad ... 93 Maintenance information and precautions ... 94 Specifications ... 98 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls ... 99 Quick Function Guide ...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 8). Inserting a cassette Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button. This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder.

  • Page 5: Recording A Picture

    Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. POWER CAMERA NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder or by holding the LCD panel. (p. 13) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY. The picture appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder or the LCD screen toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].

  • Page 7: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 104) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8, 9) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p.

  • Page 8: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack

    “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug’s 4 mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

  • Page 10: Charging Time

    Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Full charge (Normal charge)

  • Page 11: Connecting To A Wall Outlet

    “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s 4 mark facing up.

  • Page 12: Step 2 Inserting A Cassette

    Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 video cassettes H. If you use standard 8 h tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Your camcorder records in the Digital8 (1) Slide EJECT in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

  • Page 13: Recording - Basics

    When you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK. If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    During recording in the mirror mode While recording in the mirror mode, you cannot operate the following buttons: ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander and MENU on your camcorder. Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Pr and REC as r. Some of the other indicators appear...

  • Page 15: Self-Timer Recording

    Press PHOTO in step 2. To cancel self-timer recording Press so that the the camcorder is in the standby mode. The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when •Self-timer recording is finished. •The POWER switch is set to OFF or VTR.
  • Page 16 Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – 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 indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.

  • Page 17: Using The Zoom Feature

    Recording a picture 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. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W”...

  • Page 18: Start/Stop Mode Setting

    : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING 5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. ANTI GROUND...

  • Page 19: Shooting Backlit Subjects (Back Light)

    (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

  • Page 20: Using The Nightshot Light

    Notes •Do not use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. 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 colors.

  • Page 21: Checking The Recording

    Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 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. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.

  • Page 22: Playback - Basics

    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 [a]. You can adjust the angle of the LCD panel by lifting the LCD panel up by 15 degrees [b].

  • Page 23: Using The Data Code Function

    To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code function). Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback mode.

  • Page 24: Various Playback Modes

    Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is muted.

  • Page 25: Viewing The Recording On Tv

    : Signal flow 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.
  • Page 26 • The above feature may not work on some TV models. Note When laser link is activated (the LASER LINK button is lit), your camcorder consumes power. Press LASER LINK to turn off the laser link function when it is not needed.

  • Page 27: Advanced Recording Operations

    To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder record a picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately. To use the photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper.

  • Page 28: Printing The Still Picture

    You can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the yellow plug of the cable to the VIDEO jack and to the video input of the video printer.

  • Page 29: Using The Wide Mode

    Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: •you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. •you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV.

  • Page 30: Using The Fader Function

    Using the fader function You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. STBY FADER M.FADER (mosaic) BOUNCE* (Fade in only) OVERLAP (Fade in only) STBY MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
  • Page 31 (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. FADER To cancel the fader function After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.
  • Page 32 – Photo recording When the OVERLAP indicator appears Your camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being memorized, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is displayed. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition.

  • Page 33: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect

    To turn the picture effect function off Press PICTURE EFFECT. While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. PICTURE EFFECT NEG. ART...

  • Page 34: Using Special Effects - Digital Effect

    However, the picture may be less clear. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate shutter speed.
  • Page 35 Using special effects – Digital effect (1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL ˜...
  • Page 36 Using special effects – Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader – Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE – Photo recording – NightShot +Slow shutter •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: –...

  • Page 37: Using The Program Ae Function

    Landscape mode 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. Low lux mode...
  • Page 38 •In the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automatic exposure mode. This mode works to record subjects so that they are recorded slightly brighter than they actually are.

  • Page 40: Focusing Manually

    When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on and appears. When you release FOCUS, 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.

  • Page 41: Inserting A Scene

    The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b].

  • Page 42: Advanced Playback Operations

    — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) flashes.

  • Page 43: Playing Back A Tape With Digital Effects

    Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.

  • Page 44: Quickly Locating A Scene Using The Zero Set Memory Function

    Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function 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. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

  • Page 45: Searching A Recording By Date

    (3) When the current position is [b], press = to search towards [a] or press + to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date. SEARCH...
  • Page 46 • The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • If one day’s recording is less than one minute, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions...

  • Page 47: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan

    DATE SEARCH n PHOTO SEARCH n PHOTO SCAN n no indicator (3) Press = or + to select the photo for playback. Each time you press = or +, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo.

  • Page 48: Scanning Photo

    Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH n PHOTO SEARCH n PHOTO SCAN n no indicator (3) Press = or +.

  • Page 49: Editing On Other Equipment

    With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. To perform a more precise editing Connect a LANC cable (not supplied) to your camcorder and other video equipment having fine synchro-editing function, using this camcorder as a player.
  • Page 50 In this case, the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on screen. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment. •When using your camcorder as a recorder, the color balance may be incorrect on the monitor screen. This, however, is not recorded on the tape.

  • Page 51: Recording Video Or Tv Programs

    Use your camcorder as a recorder. Turn down the volume of your camcorder. Otherwise, the picture may be distorted. (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.

  • Page 52: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr

    Inserting a scene from a VCR Replacing recording on a tape – Insert Editing You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
  • Page 53 REC buttons at same time to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press P on the VCR, and after a few seconds press P on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

  • Page 54: Flash Memory Operations

    — Flash Memory Operations — Using the flash memory function – introduction Your camcorder has a built-in flash memory with a capacity of 2MB. The built-in flash memory can record still images, exchange still image data with tapes and play back and delete the still image data. If you use the supplied accessories, you can input still image data to your PC.

  • Page 55: Image Quality Settings

    Selecting the image quality mode – QUALITY You can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, your camcorder automatically records in STANDARD mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.
  • Page 56 Using the flash memory function – introduction Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into the memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. (The number of pixels is 640 regardless of image quality mode.
  • Page 57 , then press the dial. START/STOP Meaning (indicator on the screen) Field recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake. (no indicator) Frame recording. Your camcorder records images in high quality. (FRAME) MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME...

  • Page 58: Recording Still Images In The Built-In Flash Memory - Memory Photo Recording

    You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. 1 / 3 3...

  • Page 59: Recording Images Continuously

    Recording still images in the built-in flash memory – Memory photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes in the MENU settings (p. 76) before recording. Continuous mode (CONTINUOUS: ON) [a] You can record 3 or 4 pictures continuously.
  • Page 60 Recording still images in the built-in flash memory – Memory photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY. (3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.

  • Page 61: Recording An Image From A Recorded Tape As A Still Image

    Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image in the built-in flash memory. The unit can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image in the built-in flash memory.

  • Page 62: Recording A Still Image From Other Equipment

    Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack : Signal flow When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack : Signal flow (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the MENU settings (p.

  • Page 63: Copying Still Images From A Recorded Tape - Photo Save

    Copying still images from a recorded tape – PHOTO SAVE Using the search function, you can automatically take in only the still images from tapes and record them in the built-in flash memory in sequence. Before operation Insert a recorded tape and rewind the tape. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.
  • Page 64 Copying still images from a recorded tape – Photo save Note Photo save function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying.

  • Page 65: Viewing A Still Picture - Memory Photo Playback

    Press MEMORY PLAY again. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated.
  • Page 66 Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback DSC00006 Data file name Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image.
  • Page 67 Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded in the built-in flash memory. These numbers are different from the data file names. Files modified with personal computers These files cannot be displayed on the index screen.
  • Page 68 Set the POWER switch to VTR, or set the POWER switch to CAMERA and set STANDBY to MEMORY. Connect your camcorder to your PC using the PC serial cable supplied with your camcorder. The PC MODE indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show

    To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using MEMORY +/– buttons before step 3. To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the supplied A/V connecting cable before operation. Note on the slide show You cannot make a copy of the slide show on a tape.

  • Page 70: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Protect

    Preventing accidental erasure – PROTECT To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. (1) Display the image you want to protect. (2) Press MENU to display the MENU settings. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROTECT, then press the dial.

  • Page 71: Deleting Images - Delete

    Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images (1) Display the image you want to delete. (2) Press MEMORY DELETE. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted. DELETE To cancel deleting an image Press MEMORY –...
  • Page 72 Deleting images – DELETE Erasing all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the built-in flasn memory. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Set the STANDBY to MEMORY. (3) Press MENU to display the MENU settings. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXECl dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
  • Page 73 Deleting images – DELETE To cancel deleting all the images in the built-in flash memory Select RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial. While the DELETING indicator appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.

  • Page 74: Copying Images Recorded In The Built-In Flash Memory To Tapes

    Copying images recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes You can copy still images recorded in the built-in flash memory and record them to a tape. Before operation Insert a tape for recording. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the tape transport buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image.
  • Page 75 Copying the image recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons in the pause mode Memory playback stops. If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording modes You can view memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators associated with tapes, such as the time code indicator.

  • Page 76: Customizing Your Camcorder

    — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the MENU settings To change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
  • Page 77 Changing the MENU settings Note When you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does not appear. Menu items are displayed as the following seven icons: CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item...
  • Page 78 8 or Digital8) that was used to record on the tape, and play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system...
  • Page 79 Changing the MENU settings Icon/item Mode CONTINUOUS r OFF MULTI SCRN QUALITY r STANDARD FINE FLD./FRAME r FIELD FRAME PROTECT r OFF SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT PHOTO SAVE * These items are displayed only when the STANDBY switch is set to MEMORY. Notes on FORMAT Format (initialize) the built-in flash memory when the warning indicator fast.
  • Page 80 To reset the date or time (p. 82) — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when VIDEO2 using the laser link function (p. 26) VIDEO3 —...
  • Page 81 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. Notes on INDICATOR •When you select “BL ON”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during...

  • Page 82: Resetting The Date And Time

    First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the MENU settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial.

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Hi8 H/standard 8 h system camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes.) If you use standard 8 h tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 h tape on other VCRs.
  • Page 84 “HiFi SOUND” to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 76). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode STEREO You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track Playing back Playing back a dual a stereo tape...

  • Page 85: Changing The Lithium Battery In Your Camcorder

    I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 86 (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C:ππ:ππ” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
  • Page 88 • The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly. m Adjust it. (p. 25) • The video head may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 95) • The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the MENU settings.
  • Page 89 Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 8, 9) • Moisture condensation has occurred. m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 94) Cause and/or Corrective Actions •...
  • Page 90 Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. m Connect it firmly. (p. 9) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 91: Self-Diagnosis Display

    C:32:ππ E:61:ππ E:62:ππ If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewfinder (or LCD screen) Self-diagnosis display •C:ππ:ππ You can service your camcorder yourself.

  • Page 92: Warning Indicators And Messages

    •The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Fast flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony V8- 25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 95). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead.

  • Page 93: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

  • Page 94: 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 condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
  • Page 95 LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
  • Page 96 • 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.
  • Page 97 •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get 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.

  • Page 98: Specifications

    Specifications 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 NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using...

  • Page 99: Quick Reference

    6 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 16) 7 Power zoom lever (p. 17) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES”...
  • Page 100 @¶ Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. mark by using infrared rays. @£ @¢ @∞...
  • Page 101 Identifying the parts and controls @• @ª #º #¡ #™ @• START/STOP MODE switch (p. 18) @ª Intelligent accessory shoe #º Speaker #¡ LCD screen (p. 14) #™ Lithium battery compartment (p. 86) #£ FADER button (p. 31) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone.
  • Page 102 $£ MEMORY INDEX button (p. 66) $¢ MEMORY – button (p. 65) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. $∞ END SERCH button (p. 21) $§ © (self timer) button (p. 15) $¶...
  • Page 103 DC OUT jack. ^º DV IN/OUT jack (p. 50, 62) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394- 1995 specifications and their revisions. The DV IN/OUT jack is i.LINK compatible.

  • Page 104: Remote Commander

    • 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 remote control misoperation. 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.
  • Page 105 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators Viewfinder STBY M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA !¡ !™ 1 Tape speed mode indicator This indicator appears while playing back in the Hi8/standard 8 system. /Mirror mode indicator (p. 14) 2 Format indicator (p. 18, 83) , H or h indicator appears.

  • Page 106: Quick Function Guide

    Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place • In insufficient light • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects • In spotlight, such as at the theater or a formal event •...

  • Page 107: Index

    Index A, B Adjusting viewfinder ... 16 AC power adaptor ... 9 AFM HiFi Sound ... 84 ANTI GROUND SHOOTING ... 18 A/V connecting cable ... 25, 28, 49, 51 BACK LIGHT ... 19 Battery pack ... 8 Beep ... 81 BOUNCE ...
  • Page 108 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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