Page 1 The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided helow. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR.TRV- Model No. AC, Serial No.
Page 2 Welcome! Congratulations on your purrhase of this Sony Handyranl. With your Handyram, you ran capture liD's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
Page 3 IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the fbllowing antenna "Memory Stick" installation and device operating This Class B digital apparatus complies with configurations must be satisfied: the antenna Canadian ICES 003. has been installed by tile manufhcturer and no changes can be made.
Page 4: Main Features
Main features • Recording moving picrures on a rape (p. 26) • Recording still images on a tape • (p. 5z) _Playing back a tape (p. 40) Recording still i_nages on "Memory Stick' s (p. 47, 126) • Recording moving pictures "Memory Stick's...
Page 5 Main features Accessing the InterneL sending receiving your e-mail. For details. refer to the Network Function Operating [ns[mctions supplied wittl your camcorcler. DCR- TRV50 only) (p. 197/ Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode _iiil • BACK LIGHT (p. 34) •...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Using tile spot light-metering Main features ........4 Flexible Spot Meter..... 68 Focusing manually ........ 69 Quick Start Guide Using the spot focus Spot Focus ..71 Recording on a tape ......8 Interval recording ......... 72 Recording on a "Memory Stick".
Page 7 Table of contents Recording pictures fl'om tape as a Using Network function moving picture ......(DCR-TRV50 only) Recording edited pictures fi'om a Accessing tim network ....... 197 tape as a moving picture For tim details, refer to the Network Digital program editing Function Operating Ii_structions...
Page 8: Quick Start Guide Recording On A Tape
Quick Start Guide - Recording on a tape This cbapter introduces you to tile basic features to recorded picmles on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more infomlation. Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors...
Page 9 [ O Set tile POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing tile small green hutton. OPress OPEN to open tile LCD paneh The picture appears on tile screen. Press START/STOP. Your Viewfinder camcorder starts recording. To When tile LCD panel is closed, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii stop recording, press START/ !!i i...
Page 10: Recording On A "Memory Stick
Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick" This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder. See tile page in parentheses "( )" for more infbrn-lation. Use the battery pack when using your...
Page 11 ) Set the POWER switch @Remove to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only) while Press OPEN pressing tile small green button. to open the Make stue that the LCD panel. LOCK switch is set to The picture appears tile left (unlock) tile screen.
Page 12: Getting Started
-- Getting Started Using this manual Tile instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in tlle table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating yotn camcorder, check tlle model number by looking at tlle bottom of your camcorder. Tlle DCR TRV50 is tile model used for illustlation purposes.
Page 13 Using this manual TV color systems differ depending on the country ol region. To view your recordings _iiiiii on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV. --n' Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials...
Page 14 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that tile fbllowing accessories are supplied with your eanleorder. AC-LIOA/LIOB/LIOC AC power Lens cap (1) (t). 26) adaptor (1), power cord (1) (p. 16) Lens hood (I) (p. 30) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 15, 16) "Memory Stick"...
Page 15: Step 1 Preparing
Step 1 Preparing the power supply (1) Lift up the viewfinder. _iiiiii (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT...
Page 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply it fbr your camcorder. Use tile hattery pack after charging Your camcorder operates only with the "lnfokllHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 223 for details of "InIoLITHIUM" battery pack. (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 •...
Page 17 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic ohjects f]om coming into contact with tile metal parts of"tile DC plug of" tile AC power adaptor. This may cause a short circuit, damaging the AC power Niiiiii adaptor. ¢0 Remaining battery time indicator --n' Tile remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates tbe approximate recording time with the viewfinder.
Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack
This unit is compatible with "InfbLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfbLITHKJM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have C'I)IntourHlUM 0 mark. "In%LITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Page 19 DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of"...
Page 20 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set tile (late and time when you use your camcorder fk)r tile first time. "CLOCK SET" will be displayed each time that you set tile POWER switch to CAMERA o1"MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR TRVS0 only) unless you set tile date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder %r about four months,...
Page 21: Step 2 Setting The Date And Time
Step 2 Setting the date and time LTR SIZE LANGOAGE _iiiii DEMO _ODE _J_RETURN _TB¥ CLOCK SET A_EA I GMT +00 Lisbo_ London DATE MENU {EXEC] NEXT _TEM CLOC_ SET CLOCK SET AREA26 AREA2G Nev,,Yorkgogota DATE ¥ DATE ¥ [EXEC] NEXT ITSM {EXEC] NEXT _TEM CLOC_ SET CLOCK SET...
Page 22 Step 2 Setting the date and time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET. DST SET* in tbe menu settings. See page 208 for more information. * Instead of DST. SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for some models.
Page 23: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette
Step 3 Inserting a cassette (1) Prepare the power supply. (2) Slide L,_ OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open tile lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push tile center of tile cassette back to insert. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible...
Page 24 Step 4 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger o1"the supplied stylus (DCR TRV50 only) to operate each f\mction. This section describes how to operate the touch panel during recording o1"playing...
Page 25: Step 4 Using The Touch Panel
Step 4 Using the touch panel Notes • When using touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting panel fl'om the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. • Do not press tile LCD screen with sharp...
Page 26: Recording - Basics
-- Recording - Basics -- Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs oil its sides and pull the lens cap string to fix it. (2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette.
Page 27: Recording A Picture
Recording a picture Notes • Fasten the grip strap firmly. • The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they ale recorded automatically on tile tape. To display tile recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use tile Remote Commander for this operation (p.
Page 28 Recording a picture (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove tile battery pack. The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 degrees. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to tlle viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.
Page 29 Recording a picture (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Press FN and select PAGE2. When you set tile POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 24). ::::_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust tile brightness of the LCD screen...
Page 30: Backlight
Recording a picture If you record pictures with tile LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in tile viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder move the viewfinder lens...
Page 31 Recording a picture Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it fl/rther for a f_ster zoom. Using tile zoom sparingly results in better looking recordings. W : Wide angle (subject appears fiirther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
Page 32 Recording a picture This feature allows the camera subject to view or herself on the LCD screen. Tile subject uses this feature to check his or her image on the LCD screen while look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set tile POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRVS0 only).
Page 33 Recording a picture Indicators are not recorded oil tapes. Remaining battery time _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. Recording mode STBY/REC "_ Remaining tape This appeals after you insert a rassette and rerord o1" Time code/Tape counter play back fbr a while.
Page 34 Recording a picture When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the suloject or a suloject with a light background, use the backlight ftmction. Set tile POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only), press BACK LIGHT. The [] indicator appears oil tile screen.
Page 35 Recording a picture Using Super NightShot Tlle Super NightShot makes subjects n-lore than 16 times hrighter than those recorded in the NightShot. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The [] and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. ::::_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (2) Press SUPER NS.
Page 36: Color Slow Shutter
Recording a picture When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) cannot use the following f\mctions: Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infi'ared so are invisible. maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 in (10 feet).
Page 37: Self Timer Recording
Recording a picture Recording with the self timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander fur this operation. (1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 24). _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (2) Press SELFTIMER. The _ (self timer) indicator appears...
Page 38 Checking recordings - END SEARCHIEDITSEARCHIRec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture o1"shoot so tbat the transition between tile last recorded scene and tile next scene you record is smooth. You can go to tile end of tile recorded section after you record.
Page 39: Checking Recordings
Checking recordings - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review can check tile last recorded section. Press the @ side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby. Tile section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii then your camcorder will return to tile standby.
Page 40: Playback - Basics
-- Playback - Basics -- Playing back a tape You can monitor tile playback picture on tile screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor tile playback picture in tile viewfinder. You can control playback using tile Remote Commander supplied with yool"...
Page 41 Playing back a tape When monitoring on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and n-love it back to tile camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. ÷ If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm.
Page 42 Playing back a tape Press DISPLAY/TOIdCH PANEL on your camcorder or DISPLAY on tile Remote Commander supplied with yotn camcorder. The indicators disappear on tile screen. To make tile indicators appear, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL or DISPLAY again. DISPLAY DATA CODE DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL...
Page 43 Playing back a tape Date/time Various settings _40mi# s> 00023:01_ [a l _50min s_ 0:00:23:01 /2:0556 2g02 [a] Tape counter O" [b] SteadyShot [C] Exposure mode [d] White balance [e] Gain [f] Shutter speed [g] Aperture value To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in tile menu settings (p.
Page 44 Playing back a tape To operate video control buttons, set tile POWER switch to VCR. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press II dtning playback. To resume normal playback, press I_ o1" II. To advance the tape Press I_ in tile stop n-lode.
Page 45 Playing back a tape In the various playback modes • Sound is muted. • The previous pictme remain as a mosaic image dining playback. When the playback pause lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press IP--. Slow playback Tile slow playback can be perforn-led...
Page 46: To Display The Screen Indicators
Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on tile TV screen. You can operate tile video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on tile screen.
Page 47: Advanced Recording Operations
-- Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording You can record still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby. You can also record still images oil a tape (i 7 . 52). Before operation •...
Page 48 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 x 480. When you want to record still images in different size. use tile Memory Photo recording (p. 126). When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality.
Page 49 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording The flash pops np automatically. Tile def_mlt setting is anto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press the {r (flash) repeatedly until tile flash mode indicator appears the screen. (flash) ¢Q ©...
Page 50 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording If you leave your camcorder for rive or more minutes after disconnecting power supply Your eameorder retmns to the def_mlt setting (auto). You cannot shoot images with the flash during the following operations: Fader Recording...
Page 51 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" during tape recording You can record still images on "lX4emory Stick"s with the self timer. You can also use tile Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation • Insert a "Memo1T Stick" into your camcorder (p. 119). •...
Page 52: Tape Photo Recording
Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can record still images such as photographs on tapes. You can record about 510 images in the SP n-lode and about 765 images in tile LP n-lode on a 60 minute tape.
Page 53 Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording Notes • During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate. • You cannot use PHOTO during the fbllowing operations...
Page 54: Adjusting The White Balance Manually
Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white halance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color halance. Normally white halance automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only).
Page 55: Using The Wide Mode
Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9wide picture to watch oil a 16:9wide screen TV (16:gWIDE). If you connect a TV compatible with tile ID 1/ID 2 system, tile screen size is automatically selected. Black bands appear on tile screen dtuing recording in 16:gWIDE mode [a]. The picture during playback on a normal TV [b] or on a wide screen TV [¢] is compressed in tile longwise dilection.
Page 56 Using the wide mode In the wide mode You cannot select the following functions: Recording still images on a "Memocy Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby OLD MOVIE BOUNCE During recording cannot select or cancel the wide mode.
Page 57: Using The Fader
Using the fader can fade in or out to give yotu recording a more professional appearance. FADER M. FADER ¢b (mosaic) © BOUNCE _) 2) OVERLAP 2) WIPE 2) DOT 2) MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black white to color.
Page 58 Using the fader (1) When fading in [a] In tile standby, press FADER until the desired fhder indicator flashes. When fading In the recording, press FADER until the desired fhder indicator flashes. Tile indicator changes as follows: FADER ---* M. FADER ---*BOUNCE ---* MONOTONE (no indicator)*-- WIPE OVERLAP...
Page 59 Using the fader When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) You cannot use tile fader. While using the bounce, you cannot use the following functions: Focus Zo01]l Picture effect Exposure Flexible Spot Meter Note on the bounce Tile BOUNCE indicator does not appear in tile %llowing...
Page 60: 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 TV. NEG. ART [a] : Tile color and brightness of the picture are reversed. SEPIA: Tile picture appears in sepia. B&W : Tile picture appears in monochrome (black and white).
Page 61: Using Special Effects
Using special effects - Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using tile various digital flmctions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals.
Page 62: Digital Eflbct
Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital eflect appears. (3) Press a desired digital eflect. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image stored...
Page 63 Using special effects - Digital effect Notes • The tbllowing flmctions do not work dtning digital effect: Fader Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Tape photo recording Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby •...
Page 64 Using the PROGRAM can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) to suit your specific shooting l'eqtlil'enlents. Spotlight This mode prevents people's t_ces, for example, fl'om appearing excessively white when shooting sohjects lit by strong light in the theater. •in Soft portrait This mode brings out the suloject while creating a soft background for sohjects such as people or flowers.
Page 65: Using The Program Ae
Using the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only), press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM The indicator changes as follows: PROGRAM .<, ¢Q...
Page 66: Flexible Spot Meter
Using the PROGRAM AE Notes Because youl camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in tile middle to f2u" • d istance, you cannot take close ups in the following modes: Spotlight Sports lesson Beach & ski • Your camcorder is set to fbcus only...
Page 67: Adjusting The Exposure Manually
Adjusting the exposure manually can manually adjust set the exposure. Normally the exposure is automatically adjusted. Adjust exposure manually in the fbllowing cases: When subject is backlit When shooting subjects dark backgrounds When recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfiflly (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA...
Page 68: Nightshot
Using the spot light-metering - Flexible Spot Meter You can take a picture with tile appropriate exposure automatically for just tile point you want to focus on and with its exposure fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the %llovving cases: Tile sutoject is backlit.
Page 69: Focusing Manually
Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the fbllowing cases. Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus is not effective when shooting Sulojects through glass coated with water & oplets Horizontal stripes Sulojectswith little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky •When you want to change the tiocus fl'om a suloject in the foreground to a suloject in the backgrotmd.
Page 70 Focusing manually To focus precisely It is easier to %cus on suhjects if you adjust the zoom to shoot at tile "W" (wide angle) after fiocusing at tile "T" (telephoto) position. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the "W" (wide angle) position. <'_ changes as follows: when recording a distant...
Page 71: Using The Spot Focus Spot Focus
Using the spot focus - Spot Focus can take a picttue with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point want to focus on and with its tbcus fixed. (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR- TRVS0 only), set FOCUS...
Page 72: Interval Recording
Interval recording You can make a time lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording fur flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this flmction. Example 9mi_59_' [¢] 10mn 10mn [a] REC TIME [b] Waiting time [c] INTERVAL...
Page 73 Interval recording CAMERA SST STB¥ INT REC REC TIM5 _RSTUR_ ¢# 30SEC CAMERA SST STB¥ INT REC REC TIME /M_N [ME_U]ENO OAMERA SST STB¥ D ZOOM [_,PHOTO _69WIDE r_ P_ETURN To cancel interval recording Perform either of file following: Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA.
Page 74: Frame Recording
Frame by frame recording - Frame recording You can make a recording with a stop motion animated effect using Dame recording. To create this effect, alternately move the subject a little and make a fl'ame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote...
Page 75: Playing Back Tapes With Picture Effect
-- Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effect: NEG. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. (1) In tile playback or playback pause, press MENU, then select P EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p.
Page 76: Playing Back Tapes With Digital Effect
Playing back tapes with digital effect During playback, you can process a scene osing the following digital effect: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired digital effi_ct.
Page 77: Enlarging Images Recorded On Tapes Tape Pb Zoom
Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides tile operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded oil "Memo1T Stick"s (p. 164). (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM.
Page 78 Enlarging images recorded on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM Notes • You rannot proress externally input srenes using tile PB ZOOM. • You cannot record images on a tape on your camcorder when you have processed the image using tile tape PB ZOOM. However, you can record images on a VCR using your camcorder as a player.
Page 79: Quickly Locating A Scene
Quickly locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY Yonr camcorder goes fbrward o1"backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape connter valne of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1)In the playback, press DISPLAY when tile ZERO SET MEMORY indicator does not appear.
Page 80: Searching The Boundaries Of Recorded
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title - TITLE SEARCH If you use a cassette with cassette men-lory, you can search for the boundaries of recorded tape by title. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Set CM SEARCH in _ to ON in the menu settings.
Page 81: Searching A Recording By Date
Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH can automatically search for the point where recording date changes start playback flora that point (date search). Use a cassette with cassette memory convenience. the Remote Commander fur this operation. this f\mction to check where recording...
Page 82 Searching a recording by date - DATE SEARCH Note If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accm ately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions Tile date search may not work correctly.
Page 83 Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCHIPHOTO SCAN You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search fbt" still images one after another and display each image fbt" five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory...
Page 84: Searching For A Photo Photo Search/Photo Scan
Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CM SEARCH in ['4_] to OFF, then press the dial (p. 205). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears.
Page 85 Searching for a photo - PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on tile Remote Connnander repeatedly until the PHOTO SCAN indicator appears. Tile indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH* DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) PHOTO...
Page 86 -- Editing Dubbing a tape Using the AN connecting cable can dub o1"edit on the VCR connected to your eanleorder using your eamcorder a player. Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your canlcorder. Before operation •...
Page 87: Dubbing A Tape
Dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: [] 8 mm_ Fli[] Hi8, _ VHS, S_ S VHS_ _ VHSC, S[VlI-slR S VHSC, m Betamax, ED Betamax_ M"I]¢ mini DV, I)_" DV, !} Digital8, _o_ MICRO MV If your VCRis a monaural type Connect tile yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to tile video input jack and the white or tbe red ping to the audio input jack on tile VCR or the TV.
Page 88 Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to _ DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital to digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted...
Page 89 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating tile VCR. Scenes can he selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can also dub oil "Memory Stick"s. See page 151 for more information. l Jnwanted scene lJnwanted scene Switch tile order...
Page 90 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infl'ared rays to tile remote sensor on tile VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, %llow the procedure below, steps (1) to (4), to send tile control signal correctly.
Page 91 VCR. The default setting is code number Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code Sony l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Mitsubishi/MGA 22, 23, 24, 28, 29 Adrniral (M. Wards) Multitech 23, 32, 80...
Page 92 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. @ Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select tile mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
Page 93 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (4) Confirming operation Q}) Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. (_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, the:: press the dial. (_) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, the:: press...
Page 94 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow procedure below. Set the POWER switch to VCR oil your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV...
Page 95 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You cannot dub the titles, display indicators. Note When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function...
Page 96 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Notes • When you romplete step 3, the image used to adjust the synrhronization is rerorded f_r about 50 seronds. • Ifyou start rerording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not rerord properly.
Page 97 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape fbr recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU and turn tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in _, then press tile dial (p.
Page 98: Dubbing Only Desired Scenes Digital Program Editing (On Tapes)
Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing the program you have Erase OI JT first and then IN fi'om of the last program. (1) Turn tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press tile dial.
Page 99 Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing (on tapes) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), this procedure is not necessary.
Page 100: Recording Video Or Tv Programs
Recording video or TV programs Using the AN connecting cable You can record a tape fi'om another VCR o1" a TV program Dora a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings.
Page 101 VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder flora other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in tbe commander mode VTR 2,...
Page 102 Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect tile i.LINK cable (DV connecting c_d_le)(optional) to _,DV IN/OUT j_lck on your camcorder and to DV OUT oil the DV products. With a digital to digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high quality editing.
Page 103 1, 2 and Your camcorder works in the commander mode 2. Commander modes used to distinguish your camcorder flora other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony in tile commander mode VTR 2, we recommend...
Page 104: Insert Editing
Inserting a scene from a VCR - Insert Editing can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape specifying the insert start points. Use tile Remote Commander fur this operation. Connections are the same as on page 100 or 102.
Page 105 VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder flora other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2,...
Page 106: Audio Dubbing
Audio dubbing You can record audio to add to the original sound on a tape lay connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in tile 12 bit sound mode by specifying the start and end points.
Page 107 Audio dubbing _L__R f AUDIO/ VIDEO Whit : Signal flow connecting cable (supplied) No connection is neressary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack o1" tile builbin microphone, pictures output through tile S VIDEO jack o1"the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture oil tile screen.
Page 108 Audio dubbing Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment o1" microphone to your camcorder. Then follow tile procedure below. (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by pressing D'_.
Page 109 Audio dubbing (1) Play back the tape on which you added audio. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select AUDIO MIX in _ in the menu settings, then press the dial. VCR SET [MENUI (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press the dial.
Page 110 Superimposing a title If yon use a tape with cassette memory, you call superimpose title. When play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds fl'om point wbere superimposed (1) In the recording, recording standby, playback or playback pause, press MENU,...
Page 111: Superimposing A Title
Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock cannot superimpose o1"erase the title. Slide the write protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select [_ in step 2.
Page 112 Superimposing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in 1_], then press the dial (p. 205). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial.
Page 113: Making Your Own Titles
Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in rt_], then press the dial (p.
Page 114 Making your own titles To change a title have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [÷], then press tile dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired.
Page 115: Labeling A Cassette
Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and when the POWER switcb is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed fur about five seconds.
Page 116 Labeling a cassette To erase label have made I÷l, In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select tben press tim dial. Tile last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to rbange tile label, and operate in tbe same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot label the tape.
Page 117: Stick" Operations
-- "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction You can record and play back images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play hack, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory...
Page 118 (p. 204). However, fbrmatting erases all information on the "Memo1T Stick." • "Memo1T Stick" and ,_ are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • All otber product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered tlademarks of their respective companies.
Page 119 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Insert a "Memory Stick" in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with the 1_mark facing as illustrated. "Memory Stick" slot mark Press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your eamcorder because your eameorder...
Page 120 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Most operation buttons fur use of "Memory Stick"s are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger o1" tile supplied stylus (DCR TRVS0 only) to operate each f\mction. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only).
Page 121 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press _ OK. To cancel settings Press _ (-OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes • When using the tourh panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger.
Page 122 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 123 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SI IPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your can-leorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed about 1/3.
Page 124 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction You can select either of two image sizes Still images: 1360 × 1020 o1"640 × 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The defuult setting is 1360 ×...
Page 125 Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning Indicator 1360 × 1020 Records 1360 × 1020 still images. 1[-_360 640 × 480 Records 640 x 480 still images. _640 320 × 240 Records 320 x 240 moving pictures.
Page 126: Recording Still Images On
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Yon can record still images on "Memory Stick"s. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press PHOTO lightly.
Page 127 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) Tile following f\mrtions do not work: Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture eftect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (Tile indicator...
Page 128 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of tile fbur modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 × 1020 size or nine still images in 640 ×...
Page 129 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to tile left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in _, then press the dial (p.
Page 130 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording. When selecting HIGH SPEED Flickering or changes in color may occur.
Page 131 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Notes • The rerommended shooting distanre using tile hmilt ill flash is 0.3 i17 to 2.5 i17 (31/32 {bet to 8 1/3 feet). • Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens {optional) may hlock tile light from the flash o1"cause lens shadow...
Page 132 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording HOLOGRAM AF is an auxilial T light source used fur fbcusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F in _ to AUTO in the menu settings. (The def_lult setting is AUTO.) When tsoN appears...
Page 133 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording Notes • A conversion lens (optional) n-lay obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make fbcusing difficult. • If enough light does not reach tile subject even if tile HOLOGRAM AF emitter is emitted (recommended shooting...
Page 134 Recording still images on "Memory Stick's - Memory Photo recording Yon can record images on "Memo1T Stick"s with tile self timer. Yon can also nse the Remote Commander fur this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 135 Recording images from a tape as still ,mages Yore camcorder can read n-loving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image oil a "Memo1 T Stick." Yotn camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick."...
Page 136 Recording images from a tape as still images Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike tile unit. Also, do not turn tile power off. ejert a "Memory Stirk."...
Page 137 Recording images from a tape as still images Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the external equipment is displayed on the screen.
Page 138 Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) I,DV IN/OUT DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Note II1 tbe fbllowing instances, recording is interrupted o1""_ REC ERROR" is displayed, and recording is not possible.
Page 139: A Still Image In The "Memory Stick" On An Image
Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on tile "Memo1T Stick" on tile moving picture you are recording. You can record tile superimposed images oi1a tape o1"a "Memo W Stick."...
Page 140 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY Before operation • Insert a tape t5r recording into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
Page 141 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY © To change the still image to be superimposed Press /+ oil the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY Press _ OFF to return to PAGE1. Notes •...
Page 142 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to tile left (unlock) position.
Page 143 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY r=7 F*7 © To change the still image to be superimposed Press /+ cm the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY Press _ OFF to return to PAGE2. Notes •...
Page 144 Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on "Memory Stick"s. Tile picttue and sound and recorded up to the capacity of "Memo1T Stick" (MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK...
Page 145: Recording Moving Pictures On "Memory Stick's Mpeg Movie Recording
Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick's - MPEG movie recording Note Sound is rerorded in monaural. When POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) fi)llowing f\mrtions do not work: Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect...
Page 146 Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick's - MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s with tile self timer. You can also nse tile Remote Commander fur this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock)
Page 147 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a "Memo1T Stick." Yotn camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick."...
Page 148 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Notes • Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images fl'om a tape to "Memory Stick"s. • Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording flora...
Page 149 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Before operation Set DISPLAY in {_ to LCD in the menu settings. (The defhult setting is LCD.) (1) Set tile POWER switch to VCR. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV oil to see the desired program.
Page 150: Recording Pictures Fl'om Tape As A Moving Picture
Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Note In tbe following instances, "_ REC ERROR" is displayed and you cannot record picttnes.
Page 151: (On "Memory Stick"S)
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editin l (on "Memory/Stick"s) You can cluplicate selected scenes (programs) fbr editing onto "Memory Stick"s. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Insert the tape fbr playback, anda "Memory Stick" for recording into your camcorder.
Page 152 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) Erasing the program you have Erase OI JT first and then IN fi'om of the last program. (1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
Page 153 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick"s) Turn tile SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in tile menu settings, then select MEMORY, then press the dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then select EXECUTE, then press the dial.
Page 154: Photo Save
Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE Using the search f\mction, can antomatically captnre only still images fl'om tapes record them oil a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation • Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape.
Page 155 Copying still images from a tape - PHOTO SAVE Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn tile power off, eject a "MemolTy Stick".
Page 156: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order" at a time by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Ren-lote Comn-lander for this operation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick"...
Page 157: Memory Photo Playback
Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder: When playing back image data modified oil your eon-lputer. When playing back image data shot with other eqnipnmnt. Notes on the file name •...
Page 158 Viewing still images - Memory Photo playback can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useflll when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR.
Page 159 Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a "Men-loW Stick." You can also play back six images hlcloding still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick"...
Page 160 Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback Tile moving picture recorded on 'Memory Stick" is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50...
Page 161: Viewing Moving Pictures
Viewing moving pictures - MPEG movie playback hnage size ¢'_ Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures 0:01:00_ Protect When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is displayed instead of CAM. " ..Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as ..
Page 162: Copying Images Recorded
Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tape can copy images recorded on "Memory Stick"s record them to tape. Before operation • Insert a tape fbr recording into yonr camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
Page 163 Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick's to tape During copying You cannot operate the tbllowing thnctions: MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. if you press EDITSEARCH during pause Memo1 T playback stops.
Page 164: Memory Stick's
Enlarging still images recorded "Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." You can select and view a desired part fl'om tile enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of tile enlarged still image to tapes or "Memory Stick"s.
Page 165 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick's - Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM is canceled when the following operations: MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY Moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick"s Tile PB ZOOM does not work. To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on "Memory Stick"s Press the PHOTO button...
Page 166: Playing Back Images
Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW can automatically play back images in sequence. This flmction is usef\fl especially when checking recorded images o1"during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only).
Page 167 Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that tile LOCK switch is set to tile left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX oil your camcorcier to display tile index.
Page 168: Deleting Iinages Delete
Deleting images - DELETE You can delete images stored ill a "Memo1T Stick." You can delete all images oi"only selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 169 Deleting images - DELETE Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set tile POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX to display tile index screen. (3) Press DEL.
Page 170 Deleting images - DELETE You can delete all unprotected images in a "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into yon] camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to tile left (unlock) position.
Page 171: Print Mark
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK You can specify a recorded still image to print out hy writing a print mark. This flmction is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder contbrms to tile DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out.
Page 172: Using The Optional Printer
Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, ret_r to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. Tile following describes tile setup for print by selecting [_ in tile menu settings and tile set up for print setup by selecting 9PIC PRINT on the touch panel on your camcorder.
Page 173 Using the optional printer Setting with the touch panel You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded oil a "Memo W Stick" in 9PIC PRINT. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
Page 174: Viewing Images Using
-- Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer - Introduction There are tile fbllowing ways of connecting the camcorder to a con-lpoter in order to view images saved oil a "Memory Stick" o1"recorded oil tape oil your computer. To view images on a computer...
Page 175 Viewing images on your computer - Introduction When connecting to a computer using the DVjack n-lust have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read Your con-li)uter video signals. _,DV IN/OUT DV connector _, is marked on this side i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) : Signal flow <...
Page 176: Viewing Images On Your Computer Introduction
Viewing images on your computer - Introduction "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on yore ramrorder cannot be assm ed if a ' Men-lory Stick" formatted on your computer is used on yore camcorder, or if the "Memory Stick" in your camcorder was formatted fi'om your computer when tile USB cable was connected.
Page 177 Connecting y.our camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not I Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to be able to install the USB driver correctly.
Page 178 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Pro%ssional, Windows XP Home Edition o1"Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if"tile above environment is an upgraded CPU:...
Page 179: Connecting Your Camcorder To Your
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to "Making the computer recognize camcorder". If you are using Windows 2000 Professional o1"Windows XP Home Edition/...
Page 180: Viewing Images Recorded On A Tape
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 181 for details on viewing "Memory Stick" images oil your eonlputer. You need to install PIXELA hnageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer.
Page 181: On Your Computer
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users (11)Follow the on screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers...
Page 182: For Windows Users
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Tile IdSB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder befbre installation of the USB driver was completed. Perfbrm tile fbllowing procedtue to correctly install the USB chiver.
Page 183 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Select and delete the underlined devices below. J÷]_Keyb0atd iiiiiii;iiii;iiii;iiii;iiii;iiii;iiii;iiii;i < Windows 98SE Windows 6_ic_ :+i_Computer i_Diskdrives ;i _ Dskd ire; Floppydisk controllers !÷] _ Floppydisk drives _i _ _£...
Page 184 "Device Manager". @ Select "Other devices". Select the device prefixed with the "?" mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam @ Turn tile POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. @ Restart your computer.
Page 185 ON in the menu settings (p. 207). (4) Select "Start" ---+ "Programs" ---+"PIXELA" ---+"hnageMixer" ---+"PIXELA hnageMixer Vet'. 1.0 for Sony". (5) Click (_) on the screen. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii < "o The "PIXELA hnageMixer Ver. 1.0 for Sony" startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen appears.
Page 186 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users (6) Select _u_)" Previevv windovv' (7) Connect tile _' (USB) jack on your camcorder with ttle USB connector oil yo[li" computer using the supplied USB cable. (USB)jack USB connector Push into the end USB cable (snI)plied)
Page 187 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps i, 2 on page 185. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in _ to ON in the menu settings (p.
Page 188 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window ThmTlbnail list widow (1) Select (2) Look at the preview window click SO "_, at the first scene of the movie want to capture "_ "...
Page 189 Change the POWER switch to the other position or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder. A "PIXELA hnageMixer Ver.l.0 fbr Sony" on line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of "PIXELA ImageMixer Vet. 1.0 for Sony".
Page 190 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Windows users Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view "Memory Stick" images on your computer. (p. 179) An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows envilonment.
Page 191 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Windows users (6) Select and double click the desired image file fl'om tile folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see "hnage file storage destinations image files". Desired file type Double-click in this order...
Page 192 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Windows users Disconnect the USB cable and eject the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). - For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users To unplug tile USB cable, eject tile "Memory Stick"...
Page 193 Connecting y.our camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users When connecting to a computer using the USB cable must install a USB driver onto yore computer in order to connect tile eamcorder tile computer's connector. USB driver can be fk)und on the CD...
Page 194: For Macintosh Users
Song Cameerder USB Shim 8OntlPeripher_Ib88 8him (4) Select the fbllowing two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. • Sony Camcorder USB Driver • Sony Camcorder USB Shim (S) When the message appears, click "OK." The USB driver is installed on your computer.
Page 195: Viewing Images Recorded On A
Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Macintosh users Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view "Memory Stick" images on yore" computer. (p. 194) QniekTime 3.0 or newer irlust be installed to play back moving pictures.
Page 196: Capturing Images Fi'om An Analog Video Unit On Your Computer Signal Convert Function
Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer - Signal convert function You can capttu'e images and sotmd fl'om an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings.
Page 197 -- Using the Network function Accessing the network - DCR-TRV50 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetootb equipped device tbat is complied to tile camcorder. Once tile access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e mail, etc.
Page 198: Accessing Tim Network
On trademarks • The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor used by Sony Corporation under license. • All other product names mentioned herein be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 199 -- Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with menu To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menn items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can he partially changed. Filst, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
Page 200: Changing The De_Ult
Changing default settings with menu To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the Following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA VCR SET LCD/VF MEMORY [?_] PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch.
Page 201 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch CAMERA D 7OOM • To deactivate tile digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom CAMERA is performed. 20× To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 20× zoom is performed digitally (p.
Page 202 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch VCR SET HiFi SOUND • STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound (p. 221) To play back a stereo tape with the left sound a dual...
Page 203 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY STILL SET BURST • To not record continuously. MEMORY/ NORMAL To record fl'om three to nine images NETWORK continuously (p. 128) HIGH SPEED To record up to 16 images continuously fast EXP BRKTG...
Page 204 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch MEMORY PHOTO SAVE To copy still images oll tape onto "Memory Stick" (p. 154). FILE NO, • SERIES To assign nnmbers to file in seqnence even if the "Memory Stick"...
Page 205 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch PRINT SET DATE/TIME • To make prints without tile recording date MEMORY/ time NETWORK DATE To n-lake prints with the recording date (p. 172) DAY&TIME To make prints with tile recording date and time...
Page 206 When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs. noise may occur in pictures or sotmd. • When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.
Page 207 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch SETUPMENU CLOCK SET To set the date oi"time (p. 20). CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK USB STREAM • OFF To deactivate tile USB streaming CAMERA To activate the USB streaming MEMORY/ USBCONNECT •...
Page 208 Changing the default settings with the menu POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch OTHERS DATA CODE .1 • DATE/CAM To display date, time and various settings during playback when pressing DATA CODE MEMORY/ oll the Remote Commander (p. 42) NETWORK DATE To display date and time during...
Page 209 Changing the default settings with menu POWER Icon/item Mode switch Meaning OTHERS DISPLAY • LCD To show the display oll the LCD screen and in the viewfinder CAMERA MEMORY/ V OUT/LCD To show the display on the TV screen, NETWORK screen in the viewfinder CAMERA...
Page 210 %llowing tahle troubleshoot tile problem. If tile problem persists, disconnect the power supply contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service f_lcility. If' C:[E][E]:[E][E]" appears on the screen, tile self diagnosis display function has worked.
Page 211: Types Of Trouble And How To Correct Trouble
Types of trouble to correct trouble symptom cause and/or Corrective Actions The picture does not appear in the • The LCD panel is open. viewfinder. ") Close the LCD panel (p. 28). A vertical hand appears when you • The contrast between the subject and background is too shoot a subject such as lights or a high.
Page 212 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom • The POWER switch is not set to VCR. The tape does not move when ") Set it to VCR (p. 40). video control button is pressed. •...
Page 213 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom The power does not turn oil. • The battery park is not installed, or is dead oi"nearly dead. + Install a charged batte W pack (p. 15, 16). •...
Page 214 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Cause and/or Corrective Actions Symptom • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY/NETWORK The "Memory Stick" does flmction. (DCR TRV50 only). ") Set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR TRV50 only) (p. 126). •...
Page 215 VCR again (i7. 89) • The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). + Set it to IR (p. 94). =___ • You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion the tape.
Page 216 • Something battery pack. ") Please contact your dealer" or local authorized Sony Sony service facility. • Disconnect tile power cord of the AC power adaptor or No flmction works though the power is on. remove tile batterT, then reconnect it ill about one minute.
Page 217: Self Diagnosis Display
W pack. After reconnecting tile power supply, operate your camcorder. E:20:KIK] • A malflmction that you cannot service has occu:red. E:61:KIK] ") Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony E:62:[EIE] service and inform them of tile 5 code...
Page 218 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear oil the screen or in tile display window, check the %llowing: See tile page in parentheses ' ( )" for more infbrmation. Warning indicators ,oo_oool o2: o _] Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick"...
Page 219: Warning Indicators And Messages
Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set tile date and time (p. 20). • FOR "Inf_oLITHIUM" Use an "InIioLITHIIIM" battel T pack (p. 18). BATTERY ONLY 1_ CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 229). • _ FULL Tile cassette memory is flfll.*...
Page 220: Usable Cassettes
-- Additional Information Usable cassettes You can use wl_" mini DV cassettes only*. You cannot use any other [] 8 ram. ['11[] Hi8. _ Digital8, IVllS VHS, iVllSlilVHSC, SIVlISS VHS, S{VliSliR S VHSC, m Betamax, ED Betamax, l]_" DV or _ MICRO MV cassette.
Page 221 Usable cassettes When you play back Using any otber video camera recorder, you rannot record on tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back oil your camcorder. When you record You rannot record software on your ramrorder tbat rontains copyright control signals fur copyright protection of sof_wm e.
Page 222 Usable cassettes When affixing a label cassette below [a] to prevent Be sure to affix a label only at tile locations illustrated malflmetion of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in its ease, and store it upright. When the cassette memory does not work...
Page 223: Pack
About the "'InfoLITHIUM'" battery pack What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? Tile "InfbLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has fimetions fbr information related conditions between tile communicating to operating battery pack and an optional AC adaptor/charger. The "InfoLITHIUM"...
Page 224 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack How to store the battery pack • If tile battery pack is not used for a long time, do the fbllowing procedure once per year to maintain proper flmction. 1. Fully charge tile batte W. 2.
Page 225: About I.link
IEEE 1394 data transport proposed hy SONY, is a trademark approved hy many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of"Electrical Electronic Engineers.
Page 226 For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also _efer to the operating instructions of the equipment to be connected. Use the Sony i.LINK 4 pin to 4 pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and _ are trademarks.
Page 227: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to tile sepalate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR TRVS0 only) You can use your camcorder in any cotmtry o1"area with the AC power adaptor supplied with yore camcorder...
Page 228: Precautions
Maintenance information precautions If your camcorder is brought directly fl'om a cold [)lace to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surf_lce of the tape, o1" on tile lens. In this state, tile tape may stick to tile head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly.
Page 229 _ indicator flashes on the screen during recording. If the above problem [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads %r 10 seconds with the Sony DVM 12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check tbe pictme and if the above...
Page 230 Maintenance information and precautions Tile buttons on tile touch panel not work correctly. If this happens, %llow procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Eject the cassette fl'om your camcorder, then disconnect any connecting cable fl'on_ your calncorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR while...
Page 231 • If any solid otoject or liquid gets inside the casing, tmi)lug yore camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any fhrther. • Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careflfl of the lens.
Page 232 Maintenance information and precautions Camcorder care • Remove tile cassette, periodically turn on tile power, operate tile CAMERA sections play hack a tape fbr about three minutes when your camcorder to be used for a long time. • Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove...
Page 233 • If you touch tile liquid, wash it off with water. iiiilfffffffffffffffff_iilffff_ • Iftbe liquid gets into your eyes, wash your eyes witb a lot of water and then constflt a doctor. If any problem occurs, tmplug yonr camcorder and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Page 234 Specifications Color temperature Auto, HOLD (Hold), .6,,.Indoor (DCR-TRVSO only) (3 200 K), _Outdoor (5 800 K) Communications system Minimum illumination Bluetooth standarcl Ver. 1.1 7 lx Flux) (F 1,8) Max. baud rate 1)z) 0 lx Flux) (ill the NightShot mode)* Video recording system Approx.
Page 235 Specifications Power requirements Maximum output voltage 7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V 8.4 V (AC power adaptol_ Output voltage Average power consumption DC 7.2 V (when using the battery pack) Capacity During camera recording using 8.5 Wh (1 180 nlAh) Dimensions (approx.) 4.5 W...
Page 236: Parts And Controls
Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images. The lens %r your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF #measurement system fSr video camera offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens.
Page 237 Identifying parts and controls PHOTO button (p. 47, 52, 126) EDITSEARCH button (p. 38) LOCK switch (io. 26) NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) DC INjack cover O (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-TRV50 only) {p. 197) DC IN jack (p. 19) SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button START/STOP button (p.
Page 238 Identifying parts and controls Power zoom lever (p. 31, 77, 164) MICjack (PLUG IN POWER) (red) Connect an external microphone BATT release button (p. 15) (optional). This jack also accepts "plug in power" microphone. Hooks for shoulder strap S VIDEO ID-2jack (p.
Page 239 Identifying parts and controls Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 106) Video control buttons • STOP (stop) LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 24, 29, 120) REW (rewind) PLAY (playback) Speaker FF (fastfbrward) VOLUME buttons (p. 40) I I PAUSE (pause) • REC (record) DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button (p.
Page 240 Identifying parts and controls OPEN button Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 26) (p. 30) FOCUS switch (p. 69) NETWORK button (DCR TRV50 only) RESET button (p. 216) (p. 197) FADER button (p. 58) SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. ]99) BACK LIGHT button (p.
Page 241 Identifying parts and controls Access lamp Lens cap (p. 26) Battery pack (p. 15) Cassette lid (p. 23) OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 23) Tripod receptacle Make sure that tile length of the tripod Cassette compartment screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach...
Page 242 Identifying parts and controls Tile buttons that have tile same name on tile Remote Commander as oil your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. PHOTO button (p. 47, 52, 126) [] Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to DISPLAY button (p.
Page 243 VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from otber Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR...
Page 244 Identifying parts and controls LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window [ 88:88:88 r.i.°_FULL_ SEARCH 100-0001- Cassette memory (p. 33, 220) Warning (p. 218) Remaining battery time (p. 33) Tape counter (io. 33)/Time code (p. 33)/Self-diagnosis (p. 217)/Tape Zoom (p. 31)/Exposure (p.
Page 245: Index
Index HOLOGRAM AF ....AC power adaptor ....Recording time ......I, J, K, L Rec Review......Adjusting viewfinder..... Audio dubbing ...... Remaining battery time i.LINK ........AUDIO ......indicator........ Image protection ....Audio mode ......Remaining tape indicator ..
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