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Sony Handycam Vision DCR-TRV9 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony Handycam Vision DCR-TRV9 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital
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Operating
Instructions
Befbre operating the unit, please read this mannal thoronghly,
and retain it for fi_tt_rereference.
Owner's
Record
The model and serial numbers are located oil tile bottom. Record
the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon yore Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. DCR-TRV9
Model No. AC-V316
Serial No.
Serial No.
DCR- TRV9
(111 cassette_,
Memory
©1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 Record The model and serial numbers are located oil tile bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon yore Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV9 Model No. AC-V316 Serial No.
  • Page 2 Center or Factory Service Center. Note: In some areas disposal of lithium batteries ill household or business trash be prohibited. For tile Sony Sel_vice Center nearest call 1 800 222 SONY (United States only). For tile SONY Factory Service Center...
  • Page 3 Making a custom title ....... Before begin Labeling a cassette ........Using this manual ........4 Releasing tile STEADYSHOT fk/i_lction .. 49 Checking supplied accessories ....6 _for playing back/editing_ Watching on a TV screen ......Searching tile boundaries of recorded Getting started tape with...
  • Page 4 As you read through this manual, buttons and settings oil tile camcorder are shown capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with _ in tile illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. This camcorder is based on tile DV format.
  • Page 5 • The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the viewfinder.
  • Page 6 Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. ii ¸ _i! _i i ;i!,_,_ [] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (i7.89) [] A/V connecting cable (1) (i 7 . 50, 62) [] NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7) [] Shoulder strap (1) (i7.90) [] Lens cap (1) (p.
  • Page 7 Before using your camcorder, first need to charge install the batte_ T pack. charge the batte_31 pack, use tile supplied AC power adaptor. Cbarge tile battery pack oil a flat surface without vii)ration. (1) Connect tile power cord to a wall ontlet.
  • Page 8 Battery life While using with viewfinder Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time F330 (supplied) 80 (70) 40 (35) F530 125 (115) 65 (60) F550 155 (140) 85 (75) F730 275 (250) 150 (135) F750/NP F730H 325 (285) 175 (155) F930 430 (385) 235 (210)
  • Page 9 Notes on charging battery pack • Tile CHARGE lamp will remain lit %r a while even if the hattery pack is removed power cord is unplugged after charging tile hattery pack. This is normal. • If the CHARGE lamp does light, disconnect tile power...
  • Page 10 can use mini DV cassette with M_n_'_ logo* only. Make sure that the power source is installed. (1) Slide EJECT in tile direction of the arrow. Tile cassette lid opens, then the cassette compartment opens automatically. (2) Insert a cassette with the window facing...
  • Page 11 Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that tile START/ STOP MODE switch inside tile LCD panel is set to _ . Befl)re you record one time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make stue that the camcorder is working correctly.
  • Page 12 • When you record in LP mode, we recommend you to use a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you can get tile most out of your camcorder. • You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in LP mode.
  • Page 13 Note on remaining tape indicator indicator be displayed accurately depending on tile tape. Though tile indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a %w seconds. Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change tile size of tile subject in the scene. For more professional looking recordings, use the zoom fnnction sparingly.
  • Page 14 Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enahle you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the LCD panel. (2) Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode.
  • Page 15 You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically except in miH'or mode. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during recording. (1) Slide OPEN in the direction of the arrow and open the LCD panel. (2) Adjust angle of the LCD panel.
  • Page 16 can turn the LCD panel over so that it fi_ces tile other can let the subject monitor tile shot while shooting with the viewfinder. Turn the LCD panel up vertically. When you turn the LCD panel 180 degrees, the @ indicator appears on the LCD screen (mirror...
  • Page 17 For hand held shots, you will get better results by holding tile camcorder according to tile following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a] •...
  • Page 18 If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcocder. When attaching non Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 ram). Otherwise,...
  • Page 19 Using tbe EDITSEARCH, you can review the last recorded scene or check the recorded picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (1)While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to CAMERA. (2)Press side of EDITSEARCH momentarily: the last few seconds of the recorded...
  • Page 20 You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen o1"in the viewfinder. (1) Insert tile recorded tape with tile window facing out. (2) Slide OPEN in the direction of tile arrow and open tile LCD panel. (3) While pressing tile small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. (4) Press _ to rewind tile tape.
  • Page 21 Using headphones Connect headphones (not supplied) to the ,Qjack. adjust the volume of the headphones using To view playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. viewfinder turns on automatically. When using the viewfinder, can monitor sound only by using headphones.

  • Page 22: Cassette Memory

    can go to tbe end of the recorded portion after record play back the tape. tape starts rewinding or f_lst forwarding tile last about 5 seconds of the recorded portion plays back. Tben tile tape stops at tile end of the recorded picture (End Search).
  • Page 23 Use a DC adaptor/charger such as Sony DC V700 (not supplied). Connect the car batte_Ty cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V). Connect the DC adaptor/charger and the camcorder using the DK 415 (supplied with DC VT00)connecting cord.
  • Page 24 You can change the mode settings in the menu system to fllrther enjoy the featnres and fhnctions of the camcorder. (1) Press MENU to display tile menu on the LCD screen. (2)Turn the CONTROL dial to select the desired item, then press CONTROL...
  • Page 25 LCD panel and TV screen. AUTO TV ON <ON/OFF> Yon call use this feature only with Sony TVs. • Select ON to turn oil the TV automatically when the LASER LINK f\mction. using • Select OFF not to turn Oil the IV.

  • Page 26: Menu System

    Items for CAMERA mode only D ZOOM <ON/OFF> • Selert ON to artivate digital zooming. • Select OFF not to use tile digital zoom. The camcorder goes back to 15x optical zoom. STEADYSHOT <ON/OFF> • Normally select ON. • Select OFF when you do not have to worry about camera shake. REC LAMP <ON/OFF>...

  • Page 27: Playing Back A Tape

    TAPE TITLE Select this item to lahe] the cassette tape. AUDIO MIX* Selert this item and adjust the balanre between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning CONTROL dial. CM SEARCH<ON/OFF> • Select ON to search using cassette memory. •...
  • Page 28 When you shoot a subject with the light source behind tile subject or a subject with a light background, use the BACK LIGHT f\mction. Press BACK LIGHT. The []indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. BACK LIGHT [a] Subject is too dark because of backlight.

  • Page 29: Photo Recording

    You can thde in or out to give your recording a professional appealance. When fading in, the picture gradually fades in f?'om black while the sound increases. When fading out, tile picture gradually fades to black while the sound decreases. When fading in [a] (1)While the can-leorder is in Standby n-lode, press FADER until the desiled indicator...

  • Page 30: Nightshot

    Tile NightShot ftmction enables yon to shoot a sutoject in a dark place. Yon can achieve a satisf_mtoW recording of the ecology of nocturnal animals fbr observation with this f\mction. This function may record pictme nearly in monocbrome. (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. After both _1 indicator and "NIGHTSHOT"...

  • Page 31: Photo

    can record a still picture like a photograph fbr about seven seconds. This photo recording is useflll when want to enjoy a picture such as a photograph o1"when print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). carl record ahout 510 pictures on a 60 minute...
  • Page 32 can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect tile video printer using the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Refer to tile operating instruction of the video printer as well. Video printer S VIDEO Signal flow (not supplied) If the video printer...
  • Page 33 Yon can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on tile 16:9 wide screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and tile bottom oil tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV [b] is horizontally compressed.
  • Page 34 You can select from six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposme) modes to suit your shooting situation. When you use PROGRAM AE, you can get a portrait effect (tile subject is in focus and tile background is out of focus), capture high speed action, record night views, etc. Select a proper PROGRAM AE mode referring...
  • Page 35 (1) While the camcorder is in recording o1"Standby mode, press PROGRAM (2) Turn tile CONTROL dial so that the symbol of the desiled PROGRAM AE mode matches tile indicator on the LCD screen o1"in the viewfinder. CONTROL Pf_g_ < PROGRAM To return to automatic adjustment...
  • Page 36 In the fbllowing cases you sbould obtain better results by adjusting tbe focus manually. Insufficient light Subjects with little contrast walls, sky, etc. [b] much brightness behind the subject [¢] Horizontal stripes Subjects through fl'osted glass Subjects beyond nets, etc. Bright subject or subject...
  • Page 37 When focusing manually, first focus in telephoto before recording, and then reset the shot length. (1) Slide FOCUS down to MANUAL. The _Micator appears on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder. (2) Turn tile fbcus ring to fbcus oil tile subject. >...
  • Page 38 You can make pictures like those of television with tile Picture Effect f\mction. PASTEL [a] The picture is in pastel tones. NEG. ART [b] The color of tile picmle is reversed. SEPIA The picture is sepia. B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white). SOLARIZE [c] The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration.
  • Page 39 (1) While in Standby mode, press PICTURE EFFECT. (2) Turn the CONTROL dial to select tile desired picture effect mode. CONTROL < To return to normal mode Press PICTURE EFFECT so that tile indicator disappears. Note on the picture effect Wben you tnrn the power off, tile camcorder retnrns...
  • Page 40 Adjust the exposure manually under tile following cases. • The barkground is too bright (hack lighting) • Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark • Bright subjert and dark barkground • To record the darkness faithflllly (1)Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
  • Page 41 If you use a tape wifl] cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles while recording or after recording. When you play back tile tape, the title is displayed liar 5 seconds fl'om tile point where you superimposed You can select from eight preset titles and one original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.
  • Page 42 While you are playing back, pausing, or recording After step 6, "SAVE" appears on tile screen for 5 seconds and tile title is set. While in Standby mode After step 6, the "TITLE" indicator appegas. And when you press START/STOP to start recording, "SAVE"...
  • Page 43 (1) Press MENU to display the menu. (2)Turn tile CONTROL dial to select TITLEERASE then press the CONTROL dial. (3)Turn tile CONTROL dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the CONTROL dial. (4) Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press the CONTROL dial again. (S) Press MENU to erase tile menu display.
  • Page 44 If you use a tape with cassette memory, make title of up to 20 characters store it in memory. (1) Press TITLE to display tile titles on the LCD screen o1"in tile viewfinder. (2) Turn tile CONTROL dial to select CUSTOM TITLE, then press tile CONTROL dial.
  • Page 45 To erase a character In step 3, turn the CONTROL dial to select [1" [ then press the CONTROL dial. Tile last character is erased. To change title have made In step 2. turn the CONTROL dial to select CUSTOM TITLE, then press the CONTROL dial.
  • Page 46 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 tile labeled cassette and turn tile power oil, tile label is displayed on the LCD screen, in tile viewf_nder, or on tile TV...
  • Page 47 CONTROL CONTROL MENU MENU TAPE TITLE HiFiSOUND _12345 REC MODE AUDIO MODE FGHIJ 67890 KLMNO TITLEERASE PQRST TITLE DSPL UVWXY Z& BEEP < [MENU]END [MENU]END 5,6,7 CO.TROL CONTROL MENU TAPE TITLE MENU TAPE TTLE AgCDE 12345 ABCDE 12345 FGHIJ 67890 FGHIJ 67890 []LMNO...
  • Page 48 To erase a character In step 5 turn tile CONTROL dial to select [÷ 1, then press tim CONTROL dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert tile cassette to change tile label, and operate in tbe same way to make a new label. Irthe mark appears in step 4 Tile cassette memory...
  • Page 49 When yon shoot, the "0_' indicator appears oil tile LCD screen or in the viewfinder. This indicates that the SteadyShot function is working and tile camcorder compensates camera shake. can release tile SteadyShot f\mction when do not need to use the SteadyShot f\mction.
  • Page 50 Connect the camcorder to your VCR or TV to watch tile playback picture on tile TV screen. When monitoring tile playback picture by connecting the camcorder to yotu TV, we recolllll-lend you to use house current for the power source. ()pen tile jack cover and connect the camcorder to the inputs on the TV by using tile...
  • Page 51 _,, mark by using infi'ared rays. LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. To play back on a TV _> (1) Set the POWER switch on the ramrorder to VTR. < (2) After connecting your TV and AV cordless...
  • Page 52 with can search for the boundaries of recorded tape date Date Search f\mction. search the beginning of the specific date play back Dora the point, there are two ways: • Using cassette memory, can select tile date displayed on the LCD screen or in tile viewfinder.
  • Page 53 To stop searching Press II. Notes • Tile interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes. camcorder may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to tile next one. • Tile short cursor on tile screen suggests the date selected in the previous time.
  • Page 54 Yon can nse this function whether the tape has cassette memory o1"not. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press MENU to display tile menu on the LCD screen. (3) Turn the CONTROL dial to select CM SEARCH, then press tile CONTROL dial.
  • Page 55 can searcb for tile boundaries of recorded tape with title Title Sea]ch function. If you use a tape with cassette men-lory, can select tile title displayed on the LCD screen o1"in the viewfinder. can only operate with tile Remote Commander. can use this function only...

  • Page 56: Photo Scan

    You can search for the recorded still picture Photo Search flmction. There are two modes in Photo Search: • Using cassette memory, you can select the recorded date which is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. • Without using cassette memory. can also search %1"...
  • Page 57 To stop searching Press II. Note When you play hack a tape which has a hlank portion in tile heginning oi"between tile recorded portions, the Photo Search fhnction will not work correctly. You can use this f\mction whether tile tape has cassette memory or not.
  • Page 58 You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory o1"not. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until tile photo scan indicator displayed on the LCD screen. (3) Press _ o1"I_'1.
  • Page 59 Using tbe Remote Commander, you can easily go back to tile desired point oil a tape after playback. (1) During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY at tlle point you later want to locate. counter shows "0:00:00" and "ZERO SET MEMORY" appears on tlle LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
  • Page 60 You can display recording data (date/time o1" various settings when recorded) oil tile LCD screen or in tile viewf_nder dtuing playback (Data Code). The Data Code is also displayed on the TV. Press DATA CODE during playback. DATA CODE MANUAL JUL41998 I 10000 10/302AM...
  • Page 61 ..Mini • can create your vKteo program by edmng w_th other ram1 [] 8 nm-l, HINIIi8, NINZHS, S[VlNVHS, NiSIiitHSC, S[_I!RHSC, mBetamax Betamax VCR that has audio/video You can edit with little deterioration inputs. and sound tile DV cable. of"picture quality when using...
  • Page 62 Using the AN connecting cable [a] or S video connecting cable (not supplied) Set the input selertor oil the VCR to LINE. 0lot supplied) S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO [a] ..VIDE() IN AUDIO IN L_=:::::, : Signal flow Notes on editing when using the A/V connecting cable •...
  • Page 63 You can record a tape fi'om another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has audio/video outputs. Connect the camcorder to the VCR or TV. (1)While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in tile menu system.

  • Page 64: Playback Pause

    You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. After inserting editing, the previous picture and sound will be erased. Connection is tile same as on page 61 or 63. In recording and recording pause mode, DV IN/OUT jack automatically works as input jack.
  • Page 65 can record an audio sound to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting andio equipment or a microphone. If yon connect tile audio eqnipment, can add a sonnd your recorded tape by specifying starting ending points. The original sound will *lot be...
  • Page 66 Notes on audio dubbing • A new sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16 bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). • When an external micropbone is not connected, the recording will be made through built in microphone of tile camcorder.
  • Page 67 W f\mction. Tapes with cassette memo W have (Ill (Cassette Memory) mall<. Sony lecommends that you use a tape having CI#! mark to enjoy this camcorder f\dly.
  • Page 68 To prevent accidental erasure Slide out tile protect tab oil tim cassette so that tile red portion is visible. [a] When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label on only the location as illustrated below so as not to cause malfimction of the camcorder.
  • Page 69 date time are set at tile f_ctory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use the camcorder for about six months, tile date time settings be released (bars appear) because tile vanadium lithium battery installed...
  • Page 70 This section shows you how you can get the most out of your battery pack. Always carry additional batteries Have suffirient battery park power to do 2 to 3 tin-les as murh rerording as you have planned. Battery life is shorter in a cold environment Battery ett_rienry is derreased, and tile hattery will be used up more quickly, if you are...
  • Page 71 Caution Never leave the hattery pack in temperatures above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked the sun o1"trader direct sunlight. The battery pack heats up During charging o1"recording, the hattery pack heats up. This is caused hy energy that has been generated and a chemical change that has occurred inside the battel T pack.
  • Page 72 Sony recommends that you use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with video equipment having the ("1)IntoLITHIUM mark. the (_1.) I nCoMTHIUM When you use tbis battery pack with video equipment...
  • Page 73 A brand-new battery pack A brand new hattery pa_rkis not chalged. Befbre using the hattery pa_rk,rhm'ge it completely. Recharge the battery pack whenever you like You do not have to disrharge it hef_orererharging. If you rharged the battery park f\/lly hut you did not use it for a long time, it becomes discharged.
  • Page 74 • the Oindicator and " _ CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another o1" the Oindicator flashes on tile LCD screen or in tile viewfinder If [a] o1"[b] happens, clean the video heads with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied).
  • Page 75 • Operate tile ran-lrorder Oil 7.2 V (battery park) o1"8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • Should any solid object o1"liquid get inside the casing, unI)lug the camcorder and have it checked by Sony dealer heflore operating it any fin ther. • Avoid rough handling o1" mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens.
  • Page 76 • If you touch tile liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and tben consult a doctor. If any difficulty should arise, unplug tile unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 77: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    Each cotmtry o1"area has its own electric and TV color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check tile following points. You can use your camcorder in any count1T or area with tile supplied AC power adaptor within 110 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a con-lmercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if...
  • Page 78 If you rnn into any problem nsing tbe camcorder, nse the following table to tronbleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer oi"local authorized Sony service facility. Power Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions The power is not oil.
  • Page 79 Operation Symptom Cause and/orcorrective actions • Tile POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. The tape does not move when a tape transport button is pressed. Set it to VTR. (p. 20) • The tape has run out. Rewind the tape or use a new one. (p. 20) •...
  • Page 80 -) Change locations. The picture is "noisy" or doesnot appear. • The video heads be dirty. -) Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (i7. 74) indicator flashes on the LCD screen • The video heads be dirty.
  • Page 81 Others Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions While editing nsing the DV connecting • Remove the DV connecting cable, connect cable, recording picture cannot again. monitored. The camcorder becomes warnL • If tile power of the camcorder is on for a long time, becomes warm.
  • Page 82 Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. * If you use a battely pack which...
  • Page 83 E:62:KIKI -) Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:I0) If you are unahle to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service fi_cility.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    Lob : 4.3MHz in cfiarge mode Color temperature Rch : 4,8MHz Application Auto Sony batte]y pack NP F330, NP Minimum illumination General F530, NP F550, NP F730, NP 4 lUX at F 1.8 F730H, NP F750, NP F030, NP F950...
  • Page 85 [] FOCUS switch (p. 37) [] Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 12) • PHOTO button (p. 3]) [] OPEN switch (p. 20) [] PROGRAM AE button (p. 35) _ BATT (battery release) button (p. 9) [] EXPOSURE button (p. 40) [] POWER switch (p.
  • Page 86 [] Tape transport buttons (p. 20) [] Viewfinder (p. 12) [] STOP (stop) [] BACK LIGHT button (p. 28) REW (rewind) D> PLAY (playback) FF (fhstfbrward) [] FADER button (p. 29) II PAUSE (pause) • REC (record) [] NIGHTSHOT switch (p.
  • Page 87 [] Speaker [] START/STOP MODE switch (p. 14) [] LCD Screen (p. 15, 20) [] 16:9WIDE button (p. 33) [] LCD BRIGHT button (p. 15_20) [] END SEARCH button (p. 19) [] VOL (volume) button (p. 20) [] TITLE button (p.

  • Page 88: Power Zoom

    (p. 61) of the tripod screw Make sure that the length is less than 9/32 inch (6.5 ram). Otherwise, This "i.LINK" mark is a trademark of Sony you cannot attach the tripod securely and the Corporation and indicates that this product screw may damage the camcorder.
  • Page 89 bnttons that have the same name on the Remote Cotnmander as on tile camcorder ftmction identically. ® & [] DATA CODE button (p. 00) [] PHOTO button (p. 31) [] DISPLAY button (i7.20) [] Power zoom button (p. 13) [] START/STOP button (p.

  • Page 90: Remote Commander

    VTR 2. The commander modes (1,2 and 3) are used to distinguisb tbis camcorder fi'om other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in commander mode VTR 2, we recommend...

  • Page 91: Warning Indicators

    STBY I_W_T 0:12:34- M FADER [_--" 40rain _= []-- 16:9WIDE PHOTO REC END SEARCH - - -- [] Mirror mode indicator (p. 16) [] Recording standby mode indicator (p. 11) /Tape transport mode indicator [] Zoom indicator (p. 13)/Exposure indicator [] Time code indicator (p.
  • Page 92 To watch the demonstration You ran watrh a brief demonstration ofpirtures with sperial efferts. If the demonstration appears when you turn oil the camcorder for the first time, exit the demo mode to use your calllcorcter. To enter demo mode (1) Ejert the rassette and set the POWER switrh to VTR.
  • Page 93 Use the self diagnosis f\mction (p. 83). If the The flashing hecomes rapid. display does not disappear contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service [] No tape has been inserted. f_cility. [] The tab on the tape is out (red).

  • Page 94: Table Of Contents

    Index I, J, K, L T,U,V Audio mode ........ In.LITHIUM ......Time code ........LASER LINK ......Battery release ......Title (making) ......BEEP ..........LCD BRIGHT ....... 15, 20 Title (superimposition) ..... LP mode ........Title search ........i .LINK ......... Tripod nlotmting .......
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