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Sony digital handycam DCR-TRV10 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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-TRV8/TRV10
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
DCR-TRV10
3-866-436-13 (1)

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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. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Photo scan ... 52 Editing Dubbing a tape ... 54 Editing partially on a DV tape – DV synchro-editing (DCR-TRV10 only) .. 56 Recording video or TV programs ... 58 Inserting a scene from a VCR ... 59 Audio dubbing ... 61 Superimposing a title ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    The DCR-TRV10 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-TRV10...

  • Page 7: Precautions On Camcorder Care

    [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 8: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. RMT-811 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 132) RMT-811: DCR-TRV10 RMT-808: DCR-TRV8 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p.

  • Page 9: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 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 10: 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 v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.

  • Page 11: Charging Time

    Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.

  • Page 12: Playing 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. After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Wall Outlet

    Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it.

  • Page 14: Step 2 Inserting A Cassette

    When you use mini DV cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this function properly (p. 109). To prevent misoperation of your camcorder Set the POWER switch to OFF when you insert and eject a cassette.

  • Page 15: Recording - Basics

    (4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the ” mark. Then, open the LCD panel. 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. Microphone...
  • Page 16 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. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF. When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p.
  • Page 18 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 19: 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 20: Start/Stop Mode Setting

    ANTI GROUND SHOOTING Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. ANT I GROUND...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Using The Nightshot Light

    – while the fader function is set or in use – while the digital effect function is in use – when NIGHTSHOT is set to OFF – in the MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV10 only) NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 10 feet (3 m).

  • Page 23: Self-Timer Recording

    Self-timer recording You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. 5 494212T.97m55.189 495189 rt4.9l05289 4909725151.05 5.071.463 5019 -12(5 4948.sm55.9d76t590.249.48 209 259.4 (1) Press SELFTIMER in the standby mode. The...

  • Page 24: Editsearch / Rec Review

    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 25: Playback - Basics

    LCD panel is closed. To stop playback Press x. 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. PLAY VOLUME...

  • Page 26: Using The Data Code Function

    • 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 (p. 28). JUL 4 1999...

  • Page 27: Various Playback Modes

    In the various playback modes Sound is muted. When the playback pause mode lasts for 5 minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/OUT jack.

  • Page 28: 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 29 • 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 30: Advanced Recording Operations

    LCD screen. Notes •During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. •During photo recording, you cannot turn your camcorder off or press the PHOTO button. •When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder. The picture may fluctuate.

  • Page 31: Printing The Still Picture

    Photo recording To use the photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records 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 32: Using The Wide Mode

    16:9WIDE to OFF. Connection for a TV 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. ID-2 system...

  • Page 33: 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 34 (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. 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...
  • Page 35 – Photo recording When the OVERLAP indicator appears Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being stored, 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 36: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect

    Using special effects – Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the NEG. ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [c] : STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally.
  • Page 37 You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. If you select the picture effect mode in the recording mode Pictures processed by the picture effect function will be recorded.

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 y FLASH y LUMI.
  • Page 40 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 function does not work in the slow shutter mode: –...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

    • When you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, or detach the battery for replacement while recording in the automatic white balance mode, point your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA.

  • Page 42: 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 43 • 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 44: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

    To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. If you change the PROGRAM AE mode or slide NIGHTSHOT to ON Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Advanced Playback Operations

    •You cannot process externally input scenes using the picture effect function. •To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

  • Page 47: Playing Back A Tape With Digital Effects

    • You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. • To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack.

  • Page 48: 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”. You can do this with the Remote Commander. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback.

  • Page 49: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search

    TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date. To stop searching Press x.

  • Page 50: Searching A Recording By Date

    To stop searching Press x. Notes •If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. •The cursor in the If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.

  • Page 51: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded Tape By Title - Title Search

    (2) Set CM SEARCH in (3) Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly, until the title search indicator appears. (4) Press . or > to select the title for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected. TITLE SEARCH...

  • Page 52: Searching For A Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan

    TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . or > to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected. PHOTO SEARCH...
  • Page 53 (3) Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. (4) Press . or > 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.

  • Page 54: Editing

    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. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

  • Page 55: Using The I.link Cable (Dv Connecting Cable)

    You can use your camcorder as a player or recorder without changing the connection. When you use your camcorder as a recorder, the DV IN indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.

  • Page 56: Editing Partially On A Dv Tape - Dv Synchro-Editing (Dcr-Trv10 Only)

    You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. The connection is the same as on page 55. (1) Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the DV product.
  • Page 57 (DCR-TRV10 only) MARK 8,10 Notes • If you use other than Sony equipment with the DV jack, you cannot perform DV synchro-editing. • If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions, DV synchro-editing may not work correctly. Errors in duplicating If you connect your camcorder to Sony equipment with DV jack, the range of errors is within +/–...

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 REC buttons at same time to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X 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 stop mode.

  • Page 61: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. The original sound will not be erased.

  • Page 62: Dubbing With The Audio/Video Jack

    Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack AUDIO/ VIDEO : Signal flow Note The picture is not output from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, as well as check the recorded sound by using a speaker or headphones.

  • Page 63: Adding An Audio Sound On A Recorded Tape

    (2) Set the POWER switch of your camcorder to VTR. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander .
  • Page 64 Carry out steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed. We recommend you to add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV8/TRV10), the sound quality may become worse.

  • Page 65: Superimposing A Title

    Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p.

  • Page 66: Title Setting

    Superimposing a title If you use a cassette set to prevent accidental erasure You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab so that the red portion is not visible. To use the custom title If you want to use the custom title, select If you have not made any custom title, “–...

  • Page 67: Erasing A Title

    Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE, then press the dial. Title erase display appears.

  • Page 68: Making Your Own Titles

    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the cassette memory. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first line (CUSTOM1) or second line (CUSTOM2), then press the dial.

  • Page 69: To Change A Title You Have Stored

    1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. To delete the title Select [C]. The last character is erased.

  • Page 70: Labeling A Cassette

    Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on, the label is displayed on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or on the TV screen.
  • Page 71 Labeling a cassette To erase a character In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], 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 use a cassette set to prevent accidental erasure You cannot label it.

  • Page 72: 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. (1) In the standby or VTR mode, press MENU.
  • Page 73 Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV10 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.
  • Page 74 Changing the MENU settings Icon/item Mode HiFi SOUND z STEREO AUDIO MIX LCD B. L. z BRT NORMAL LCD COLOR VF BRIGHT Note on AUDIO MIX When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance. Notes on LCD B.L.
  • Page 75 Changing the MENU settings Icon/item Mode CONTINUOUS z OFF (DCR-TRV10 only) MULTI SCRN QUALITY z FINE (DCR-TRV10 only) STANDARD FLD./FRAME z FIELD (DCR-TRV10 FRAME only) PRINT MARK (DCR-TRV10 only) z OFF PROTECT (DCR-TRV10 only) z OFF SLIDE SHOW (DCR-TRV10 only)
  • Page 76 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 mini DV cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
  • Page 77 — To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony TV when using the laser link function (p. 29) — To display selected menu items in normal size...

  • Page 78: Resetting The Date And Time

    The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the tape and the Memory Stick (DCR-TRV10 only). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.

  • Page 79: Memory Stick Operations

    You can record and play back still images on a Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, re-record or delete still images. You can also record images from a mini DV tape on a Memory Stick or vice versa. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the Serial port...
  • Page 80 Note Sample images are already recorded on the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder. All of these sample images will be deleted if you format the Memory Stick. Memory Sticks formatted on a personal computer Memory Stick operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the Memory Stick is formatted on a Windows machine or Macintosh.

  • Page 81: Inserting A Memory Stick

    Memory Stick comes out. When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

  • Page 82: Selecting Image Quality Mode

    Using a Memory Stick–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, the unit automatically records in FINE mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set to the left (unlock) position.

  • Page 83: Image Quality Settings

    Using a Memory Stick–introduction Image quality settings Setting FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode.
  • Page 84 Using a Memory Stick–introduction Your camcorder can format (initialize) a “Memory Stick”. If you format a “Memory Stick”, all data stored in the “Memory Stick” will be deleted. This function is conveninet when you want to delete all data including protected images.

  • Page 85: Recording Still Images On Memory Sticks - Memory Photo Recording

    – Memory photo recording – DCR-TRV10 only You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still picture recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the MENU settings (p.

  • Page 86: Recording Images Continuously

    When you are recording a still image 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. Recording images continuously You can record still pictures continuously.
  • Page 87 Recording still images on Memory Sticks – Memory photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the MENU display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial.
  • Page 88 Continuous shooting settings Setting MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and Number of images in continuous shooting The number of images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image quality mode.

  • Page 89: Recording An Image From A Mini Dv Tape As A Still Image

    – DCR-TRV10 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick.

  • Page 90: Recording A Still Image From 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. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.

  • Page 91: Copying Still Images From A Mini Dv Tape - Photo Save

    Copying still images from a mini DV tape – Photo save – DCR-TRV10 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape and rewind the tape.
  • Page 92 Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.

  • Page 93: Viewing A Still Picture - Memory Photo Playback

    Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback – DCR-TRV10 only You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can also play back 6 images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
  • Page 94 Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback 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 the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated.
  • Page 95 Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback DSC00006 • To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +. • To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY –. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/–...
  • Page 96 Viewing a still picture – Memory photo playback Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you use the application software, “PictureGear 3.2Lite” supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on a Memory Stick on a computer screen.

  • Page 97: Superimposing A Still Picture In A Memory Stick On A Moving Picture - M. Chrom/M. Lumi/C. Chrom

    Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture – M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM – DCR-TRV10 only You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a Memory Stick on top of the moving picture you are recording.
  • Page 98 Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture – M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM Before operation Insert a recorded Memory Stick on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY in the standby mode.
  • Page 99 To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM Press MEMORY PLAY. The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder stores 30 images – For M. CHROM: 26 images (such as a frame) DSC00001~DSC00026 – For C. CHROM: 4 images (such as a background) DSC00027~DSC00030 Sample images stored before leaving the factory Sample images are protected (p.

  • Page 100: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection

    Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection – DCR-TRV10 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. (1) Play back the image you want to protect. (2) Press MENU to make the MENU display appear.

  • Page 101: Writing A Print Mark - Print Mark

    You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.

  • Page 102: Deleting Images

    Deleting images – DCR-TRV10 only Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. (1) Play back the image you want to delete. (2) Press MEMORY DELETE with a sharp-pointed object. “DELETE?” appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 103 Deleting images Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the MENU display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial.
  • Page 104 Deleting images To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select RETURN in step 4, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC. While “DELETING” appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot delete images.

  • Page 105: Copying The Image Recorded On Memory Sticks To Mini Dv Tapes

    DV tape. Before operation Insert a mini DV tape for recording and a Memory Stick into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image.
  • Page 106 Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators...

  • Page 107: Playing Back Images In A Continuous Loop - Slide Show

    (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SLIDE SHOW, then press the dial. (5) Press MEMORY PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a Memory Stick in sequence. MENU...
  • Page 108 Playing back images in a continuous loop – SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the Memory Stick during operation The slide show does not operate.

  • Page 109: Additional Information

    We recommend you to use the tape with cassette memory. The IC memory is mounted on this type of mini DV cassette. Your camcorder can read and write data such as dates of recording or titles, etc. to this memory.

  • Page 110: Audio Mode

    HiFi Sound Mode STEREO You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. Notes on the mini DV cassette When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label only on the locations as illustrated below [a] so as not to cause malfunction of your camcorder.

  • Page 111: 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:ss:ss” appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, the self-diagnosis display function has worked.
  • Page 112 • The television’s video channel is not adjusted correctly. c Adjust it. (p. 28) • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 121) • The volume is turned to minimum.
  • Page 113 Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 9, 13) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 120) • The gold-plated connector of the tape is dirty or dusty.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting When operating using the Memory Stick – DCR-TRV10 only Symptom The Memory Stick does not function. Recording does not function. The image cannot be deleted. You cannot format the Memory Stick. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out.
  • Page 115 • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 13) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute.

  • Page 116: Self-Diagnosis Display

    C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss 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:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself.

  • Page 117: Warning Indicators And Messages

    • The indicators and messages are displayed in yellow. Warning indicators The video heads are dirty Slow flashing: •You need to clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied) (p. 121). The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead.

  • Page 118: Warning Messages

    REC MODE is set to LP.* You cannot dub new sound (p. 76). There is no recorded portion on the tape. You cannot dub new sound (p. 109). The Memory Stick is full.* (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 92) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK (p. 79).* (DCR-TRV10 only) No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick (p.

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121 LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If the above problem, [a] or [b] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
  • Page 122 •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 123: Battery Pack

    • 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 124: Specifications

    Picture 3.5 inches measured diagonally 2 in. (72.4 50.4 mm) Total dot number DCR-TRV8: 105,380 (479 220) DCR-TRV10: 184,580 (839 220) 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 DCR-TRV8: 3.6W...

  • Page 125: Quick Reference

    (p. 18) 2 OPEN button (p. 15) 3 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 32, 72) 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 126 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 is an abbreviation of Modulation Transfer Function/Factor.
  • Page 127 • To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. wd MEMORY INDEX button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 94) wf MEMORY + button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 93, 98) wg MEMORY – button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 93, 98) wh MEMORY DELETE button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 102)
  • Page 128 Identifying the parts and controls wj SELFTIMER button (p. 23) wk END SEARCH button (p. 24) wl DISPLAY button (p. 26) e; START/STOP MODE switch (p. 20) ea DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 39, 47) es TITLE button (p. 66) ed MENU button (p. 32, 72) ef Speaker...
  • Page 129 Identifying the parts and controls...
  • Page 130 REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. rf MEMORY OPEN button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 81) Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. rg MEMORY RELEASE button (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 81) rh Intelligent accessory shoe (p.
  • Page 131 Identifying the parts and controls DV IN/OUT jack (p. 55) 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 132: 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 133: Operation Indicators

    1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 109) 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 20) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 19)/Exposure indicator (p. 44)/Data file name indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 79) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 39)/ M.CHROM/M.LUMI/C.CHROM indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 98) 5 FLD./FRAME indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p.
  • Page 134 Tape counter indicator (p. 48)/5SEC mode indicator (p. 20)/Time code indicator (p. 20)/Self-diagnosis indicator (p. 116)/ Photo mode indicator (p. 30)/Image number indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 94) qk Remaining tape indicator (p. 20)/ Memory playback indicator (DCR-TRV10 only) (p. 94) ql ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p.

  • Page 135: Quick Function Guide

    Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode) • Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV • Viewing images using a personal computer (DCR-TRV10 only) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Digital processing of recorded images •...

  • Page 136: Index

    Full charge ... 10 Grip strap ... 130 Heads ... 121 Headphone jack ... 131 HiFi SOUND ... 74 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan I, J, K, L i.LINK ... 131 Image protection ... 100 Image quality mode ... 82 INDEX (Multiple) display ...

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