VTR MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) CAMERA

4 Press the red button.

Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

3 Open the LCD panel

while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen.
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 24) 2 Press m to rewind the tape.
3 Press N to start playback.

1 Set the POWER

switch to VTR while pressing the small green button.
Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack.

Getting started

Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV320 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, DCR-TRV320 only. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of differences DCRMEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) Self-timer z Provided Not provided * The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions. See page 72 for details.

TRV120

TRV320 z z
Before using your camcorder
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. You, however, cannot use the functions in Advanced Playback Operations on page 49 /standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition, to 56 for playback in the Hi8 we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a tape.

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care
The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more. Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140F (60C ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [c].

EDIT SEARCH

END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record. Press END SEARCH in the standby mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section are played back and returns to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next reconding start point. Hold down the +/ (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the standby mode. The recorded section is played back. + : to go forward : to go backward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.

Rec Review

You can check the section which you have stopped most recently. Press the (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Notes END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not be smooth. Once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape, the end search function does not work. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The end search function may not work correctly.

Playback Basics

Playing back a tape
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind the tape. (5) Press N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. The speaker on your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed.

To stop playback

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.

S. LASER LINK

Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape.
(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VTR. (4) Press S. LASER LINK. The lamp of S. LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear playback pictures.
To cancel the super laser link function
Press S. LASER LINK. The lamp on the S. LASER LINK button goes out. If you use a Sony TV You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK on your camcorder. To do so, do as follows in advance: Turn the TVs main switch on. Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings. Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TVs remote sensor. You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched. The above feature may not work on some TV models. If you turn the power off Super laser link function turns off automatically. When super laser link is activated (the S. LASER LINK button is lit) Your camcorder consumes power. Press S. LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link function when it is not needed.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording
You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record an image such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on Memory Sticks (p. 72) (DCR-TRV320 only).
(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper.
The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder untill recording is completed.

CAPTURE

Notes During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. The PHOTO button does not work: while the digital effect function is set or in use. while the fader function is in use. When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the image. To use tape photo recording function using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder immediately. When you use the tape photo recording function during normal CAMERA recording You cannot check an image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds, and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. During the seven seconds to record, you cannot shoot another still image.
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording
You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In the standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording Printing the still image
You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well.

Video printer

LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO

S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO

If the video printer is equipped with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S video input of the video printer.

Using the wide mode

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

16:9WIDE

[b] [d]
In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings (p. 64).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings. In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: Old movie Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu setting. Connection for a TV Pictures recorded in the 16:9WIDE mode automatically appear on the TV screen at full size when: you connect your camcorder to a TV that is compatible with the video ID (ID-1/ID-2) system. you connect your camcorder to the S video jack on the TV. ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. If the wide mode is set to ON The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings when the SteadyShot function is working, flashes and the SteadyShot function does not function.

Using the fader function

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

M.FADER (mosaic)

BOUNCE1) 2)

OVERLAP2)

WIPE2)

DOT2) (random dot)

MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white.
You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting. Fade in only
(1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Using the Fader function

Notes The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: Digital effect Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) Super NightShot Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen. Depending on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly. While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Focus Zoom Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE

ZERO SET MEMORY

Notes The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function will be canceled. There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The zero set memory function may not work correctly. ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the standby mode When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.
Searching a recording by date Date search
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.

JUL 4 2000

JUL 5 2000

DEC 31 2000

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) When the current position is [b], press. to search towards [a] or press > to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press. or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date.

SEARCH MODE

DATE 00 SEARCH

DATE 01 SEARCH

To stop searching
Notes The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. If one days recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.
Searching for a photo Photo search/Photo scan
You can search for the still image recorded on tape (photo search). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations.

Searching for a photo

(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) Press. or > to select the photo for playback. Each time you press. or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo.

PHOTO 00 SEARCH

PHOTO 01 SEARCH
Searching for a photo Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) Press. or >. Each photo is played back for about 5 seconds automatically.

Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. 64). (4) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from.
Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder by pressing DISPLAY. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing
You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in Recording video or TV programs on page 60, 61. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR. [a]
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory. (5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the counter. Your camcorder automatically stops. The end point [c] of the insert stored in memory is canceled.

0:00:00

To change the insert end point
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. Notes The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene. When the inserted picture is played back The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a malfunction. To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.

Memory Sticks formatted by a computer
Memory Sticks formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.
Notes on image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on Memory Sticks by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry Development Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) If you cannot use the Memory Stick that has been used on other equipment, format the Memory Stick on your camcorder following the steps on page 67. Note that all images on the Memory Stick will be deleted if you format it. Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Memory Stick operations

Using Memory Stickintroduction Inserting Memory Stick
(1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. (2) Insert the Memory Stick with the v mark facing toward the Memory Stick compartment as illustrated until it clicks. (3) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

Memory Stick compartment

access lamp
To eject the Memory Stick
Open the lid of the cassette compartment, then press the Memory Stick once lightly. The Memory Stick pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur.
Using Memory Stickintroduction Selecting image quality mode
You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY F I NE FLD. / FRAME STANDARD PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen (2) Press or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

PHOTO PHOTO

Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot stop the recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.
Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on a moving image MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on top of the moving image you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving image. M. LUMI (Memory luminance key) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustlation or title with a moving image. Record a title on the Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (Camera chroma key) You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving image will be swapped with a still image. M. OVERLAP (Memory overlap) You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image. Still image Moving image
M. CHROM Blue Still image M. LUMI Moving image
C. CHROM Blue Still image M. OVERLAP Still image + Moving image Moving image
Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 camcorder.
tape for recording and a Memory Stick into your
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/ to select the still image you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY. To see the next image, press MEMORY+. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The mode changes as follows: M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image is superimposed on the moving image. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. M. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image M. LUMI The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving image C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image which is to be swapped with a still image M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to start recording.

About the Name i.LINK

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

i.LINK Baud rate

i.LINKs maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined: S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200Mbps) S400 (approx. 400Mbps) The baud rate is listed under Specifications in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is S100. When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate. * What is Mbps? Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.
About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit
For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 58. This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other than video equipment. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK Cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing). i.LINK and are trademarks.
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menu settings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes weak or dead, the W indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only). In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.

(--) -

WARNING The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, nor dispose of it in fire. Lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure good contact. Lithium battery installed at the factory This battery may not last 1 year.

Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
Smooth transition between scenes Taking a still image Digital processing of images Creating a soft background for subjects Superimposing a title FADER (p. 33) Tape photo recording (p. 29)/ Memory photo recording* (P. 77) PICTURE EFFECT (p. 36)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 37) Soft portrait mode (p. 40) TITLE (p. 44)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom Focusing manually Shooting distant subjects Recording fast-moving subjects D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) Manual focus (p. 43) Landscape mode (p. 40) Sports lesson mode (p. 40)
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Viewing images using a personal computer Wide mode (p. 32) Memory Stick* (p. 72)
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
Digital processing of recorded images Displaying the date/time or recording data when you recorded Quickly locating a desired scene Searching for scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord * DCR-TRV320 only PICTURE EFFECT (p. 49)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 50) Data code (p. 25) Zero set memory (p. 48, 52) Photo search (p. 55) Photo scan (p. 56) HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 64) SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28)
AC power adaptor. 11 Adjusting viewfinder. 19 AFM HiFi Sound. 103 AUDIO MIX.. 66 AUDIO MODE. 68 A/V connecting cable. 27, 31, 57 BACK LIGHT. 20 Battery pack.. 10 BEEP... 70 BOUNCE.. 33

I, J, K, L

i.LINK.. 58, 104, 127 Image protection. 97 Image quality mode.. 75 Index screen.. 90 InfoLITHIUM battery. 13 Infrared rays emitter. 20, 28 JPEG.. 72 LANC.. 127 LCD screen.. 17 LUMINANCEKEY.. 37
Recording time. 12 Rec Review.. 23 Remaining battery time indicator.. 19 Remaining tape indicator. 19 Remote Commander. 128 Remote control jack (LANC)... 127 Remote sensor.. 124
Camera chroma key.. 82 Charging battery. 11 Clock set.. 71 Connection (viewing on TV). 27 (dubbing a tape). 57 Connection to your PC.. 59 Data code.. 25 Date search.. 53 DEMO.. 69 DIGITAL EFFECT. 37, 50 Digital 8 system.. 102 DIGITAL I/O. 127 DISPLAY.. 25 DOT.. 33 Dual sound track tape.. 103 Dubbing a tape. 57 DV connecting cable.. 58
Main sound.. 66 Manual focus.. 43 Memory chroma key. 82 Memory luminance key. 82 MEMORY MIX. 82 Memory overlap. 82 Memory photo recording. 77 Memory Stick.. 72 Menu settings. 64 Mirror mode.. 17 Moisture condensation. 117 Monaural.. 27 MONOTONE. 33 Mosaic fader.. 33 NIGHTSHOT. 20 Normal charge. 11 NTSC system.. 116