POWE R
Camera recording lamp Microphone

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Notes Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings. In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder.
Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left before your camcorder leaves the factory. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and ones in the LP mode on one tape. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). When you use a tape with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH function (p. 30). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA again. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Recording data The recording date (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the recording date and time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.

Adjusting the LCD screen

The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side. If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the indicator appears on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 17). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. S VIDEO

White Yellow AUDIO/VIDEO

IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

: Signal flow

A/V connecting cable (supplied) Red
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
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 (optional) 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 the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) 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. SUPER 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) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (3) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (4) Press SUPER LASER LINK. The lamp of SUPER 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.

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* TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP code Digital program editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
(2) Setting the modes to cancel recording pause on the VCR
1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PAUSEMODE, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the mode to cancel recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial.
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Buttons for canceling recording pause on the VCR The buttons vary depending on your VCR. To cancel recording pause: Select PAUSE if the button to cancel recording pause is X. Select REC if the button to cancel recording pause is z. Select PB if the button to cancel recording pause is N.
(3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other
Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote sensor of the VCR. Set the devices about 30 cm (12 in.) apart, and remove any obstacles between the devices. Infrared ray emitter

Remote sensor

A/V connecting cable
(4) Confirming VCR operation
1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set to recording pause. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR TEST, then press the dial. 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. If the VCR starts recording, the setting is correct. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
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When the VCR does not operate correctly After checking the code in About the IR SETUP code, set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
When you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.

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Step 3: Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronicity of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording pause.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. IN and OUT are recorded on an image for 5 times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. (5) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback. Take a note of the opening numerical value for each IN and the closing numerical value for each OUT. (6) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values for each IN, and the average of all the closing numerical values for each OUT. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-IN, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of IN, then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-OUT, then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average numerical value of OUT, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for recording is set. RETURN, then press the dial. (11) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
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Notes When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about 50 seconds. If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds of lead before starting the recording.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (7) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (8) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps 5 to 8, then set the program. When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue. You can set a maximum of 20 programs.

AUDIO DUB REC

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Erasing the program you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2.

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.
To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)
Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during a search, and the EDIT indicator appears during editing on the screen. The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing during editing Press x on your camcorder. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: The tape has run out. The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected.) The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected.) NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: The program to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made. i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK.)
Using with analog video unit and personal computer Signal convert function
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

HiFi SOUND

z STEREO 1 2

AUDIO MIX

A/VtDV OUT z OFF ON LCD BRIGHT
To output digital images and sound in analog format using your camcorder. To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 79). To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

VCR CAMERA MEMORY

To darken

LCD B. L.

To lighten
VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

LCD COLOR

To get lowintensity

VF B.L.

To get highintensity
z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to normal. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen.
Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected.

POWER switch MEMORY

Icon/item * STILL SET PIC MODE

Mode z SINGLE MULTI SCRN

Meaning Not to record continuously. To record nine still picutures continuously (p. 114). To record still pictures in the fine image quality mode (p. 106). To record still pictures in the standard image quality mode (p. 106). To record moving pictures in size (p. 108) To record moving pictures in size (p. 108)

QUALITY

z FINE STANDARD

VCR MEMORY

MOVIE SET IMAGE SIZE z REMAIN z AUTO VCR MEMORY
To display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick in the following cases: For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY For 5 seconds after inserting a Memory Stick into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR mode When the capacity of the Memory Stick is less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later (p. 146). To cancel print marks on still pictures. To protect selected still pictures against accidental erasure (p. 143). Not to protect still pictures. To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 142). To delete all the unprotected images (p. 144).

Using a Memory Stick introduction Selecting still image quality mode
You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press the dial.

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Image quality settings
Setting FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Meaning Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. This is the standard image quality. The image is compressed to about 1/10.
Note In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality, depending on the types of images you are shooting. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality mode. Details are shown in the table below. Image quality mode FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 100 KB About 60 KB
Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.
Using a Memory Stick introduction Selecting the image size
You can select or of the moving picture size. The default setting is 320 240.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MOVIE SET (moving picture), then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the dial. The indicator changes as follows:

320 160

PO W ER
PLAYER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY
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Image size of still pictures Image size is automatically set to 640 480.
Moving picture size settings
Setting Meaning Records moving pictures. Indicator Recording Playback

Records moving pictures.

Maximum recording time of moving pictures

PHOTO PHOTO

C AME R A S E T S E L F T I ME R N. S. L I GH T RE T URN
Set SELFTIMER to OFF in the menu settings while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. To check the image to be recorded You can check the image with pressing PHOTO lightly, then press it deeper to start the self-timer recording.
Recording an image from a tape as a still image
Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick. Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. (3) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the picture from the tape freezes. CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.
When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. If appears on the screen The inserted Memory Stick is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the Memory Stick. If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily.
Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record the audio from a tape. Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Sticks. The title does not appear while you are recording a still picture with PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.
Recording a still image from other equipment
Before operation Set DISPLAY 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 other equipment is displayed on the screen. (3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 117.

S VIDEO VIDEO

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV.
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) 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 (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures.
Recording moving pictures on Memory Sticks MPEG movie recording
You can record moving pictures with sound on Memory Sticks. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 240, the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.

320 REC

0:[ SEC ]
Recording time can be recorded on the Memory Stick
This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not recorded.

To stop recording

Press START/STOP. Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: Wide TV Digital zoom SteadyShot function Super NightShot Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.) Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)
Recording a picture from a 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 Memory Stick. Your camcorder can also take in moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a Memory Stick. Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. (3) Press START/STOP on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. When IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 160 112, the maximum recording time is 60 seconds. However, when IMAGESIZE in the menu settings is set to 320 240, the maximum recording time is 15 seconds.

REW PLAY FF

N 0:1 5:4 2:0:[ SEC ]
Recording time can be recorded on the Memory Stick. This indicator is displayed for 5 seconds after pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not recorded.

Press START/STOP.

Notes Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to one in 32 kHz when recording images from a tape to Memory Sticks. Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tapes. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. As well do not turn the power off , eject a Memory Stick or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Titles have already recorded on tapes You cannot record the titles on Memory Sticks. The title does not appear while you are recording a moving image with START/STOP. Various settings when recorded You cannot record the various settings when recorded. If AUDIO ERROR is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images from an external unit used to play back the image. During recording on Memory Stick You cannot use the PB ZOOM function. You cannot record data codes from tape

MENU You can print 9 still images on the 9 split print paper. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*
* 9 still images with print marks are printed together. You can make prints with the recording date and/or recording time. Select the desired mode in the menu settings. DATE DAY & TIME

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Images recorded in multi screen mode You cannot print images recorded in multi screen mode on sticker type print paper. You cannot print following images: Moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick Images processed by the PB ZOOM function

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions
If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If C:ss:ss appears on the screen or the self-diagnosis display function has worked. See page 155.

In the recording mode

Symptom
START/STOP does not operate.

The power goes off.

The image on the viewfinder is not clear. The SteadyShot function does not work. The autofocusing function does not work.
The picture does not appear in the viewfinder. A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Some tiny white spots appear on the screen. An unknown picture is displayed on the screen.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 21) The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 20, 33) The write-protect tab is set to expose the red mark. c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 20) The tape is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165) While being operated in CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the standby mode for more than five minutes. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and then to CAMERA. (p. 21) The battery pack is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. The viewfinder lens is not adjusted. c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (p. 24) STEADYSHOT is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 97) The setting is the manual focus. c Press FOCUS to set to the auto focus mode. (p. 53) Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus. c Adjust to focus manually. (p. 53) The LCD panel is open. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 22) The contrast between the subject and background is too high. Your camcorder is not a malfunction.

Types of trouble and their solutions Others
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape has no cassette memory. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 89, 158) The cassette memory is full. c Erase unnecessary title. (p. 91) The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 20) Nothing is recorded in that position on the tape. c Superimpose the title to the recorded position. (p. 89) The tape has no cassette memory. The cassette label is not recorded. c Use a tape with cassette memory. (p. 94, 158) The cassette memory is full. c Erase some titles. (p. 91) The tape is set to prevent accidental erasure. c Slide the write-protect tab so that red portion is not visible. (p. 20) The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. Digital program editing does not c Check the connection and set the input selector on the function. VCR again. (p. 66, 67) The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony. c Set it to IR. (p. 69) Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set the program again on a recorded portion. (p. 76) The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized. c Adjust the synchronicity. (p. 73) COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. The Remote Commander supplied c Set it to ON. (p. 102) with your camcorder does not work. Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + polarities incorrectly matching the + marks. c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 178) The batteries are dead. c Insert new ones. (p. 178) DISPLAY is set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings. The picture from a TV or VCR does c Set it to LCD. (p. 102) not appear even when your
The title is not recorded. camcorder is connected to output on the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds for five seconds.
No function works though the power is on.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window.
You cannot charge the battery pack.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize. (p. 165) Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about one minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the z REC button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 176) The battery pack is not properly installed. c Install it properly. Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The POWER switch is not set to OFF (CHG). c Set it to OFF (CHG).

Effective use of the battery pack
Battery performance decreases in low-temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used becomes shorter. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer: Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camcorder immediately before you start taking shots. Use the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/FM91, optional). Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating playback, fast forward or rewind wears out the battery pack faster. We recommend using the large capacity battery pack (NP-FM50/FM70/FM90/FM91, optional). Be certain to turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) when not taking shots or playing back on your camcorder. Have spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected recording time, and make a trial recording before the actual recording. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
If the power may go off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. Note, however, that the correct battery indication sometimes will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time. The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometimes flashes depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and environment even if the remaining battery time is about five to ten minutes.
How to store the battery pack
Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camcorder. This is to maintain the battery pack's functions. To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the shooting mode until the power goes off without a cassette inserted.

Battery life

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the available battery time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack. The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

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