Sony DCR-PC1E Sony DCR-PC2E Sony DCR-PC3E Sony DCR-PC4E Sony DCR-PC5E Sony DCR-PC6E Sony DCR-PC7E Sony DCR-PC10E Sony DCR-SC100E Sony DCR-TRV5E Sony DCR-TRV6E Sony DCR-TRV7E Sony DCR-TRV8E Sony DCR-TRV9E Sony DCR-TRV10E Sony DCR-TRV11E Sony DCR-TRV15E Sony DCR-TRV17E Sony DCR-TRV110E Sony DCR-TRV120E Sony DCR-TRV125E Sony DCR-TRV130E Sony DCR-TRV210E Sony DCR-TRV220E Sony DCR-TRV230E Sony DCR-TRV235E Sony DCR-TRV310E Sony DCR-TRV320E Sony DCR-TRV325E Sony DCR-TRV410E Sony DCR-TRV420E Sony DCR-TRV430E
Sony DCR-TRV510E Sony DCR-TRV520E Sony DCR-TRV530E Sony DCR-TRV725E Sony DCR-TRV890E Sony DCR-TRV7000E Sony DCR-TRV7100E Sony DCR-TRV8000E Sony DCR-TRV8100E Sony DCR-VX700E Sony DCR-VX1000E Sony DCR-VX9000E Sony DSR-200P

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-DA1 Panasonic NV-DS1 Panasonic NV-DS5 Panasonic NV-DS8 Panasonic NV-DS11 Panasonic NV-DS12 Panasonic NV-DS15 Panasonic NV-DS25 Panasonic NV-DS27 Panasonic NV-DS33 Panasonic NV-DS35 Panasonic NV-DS37 Panasonic NV-DS55 Panasonic NV-DS77 Panasonic NV-DS88
JVC GR-DV1 JVC GR-DV3 JVC GR-DVF1 JVC GR-DVF10 JVC GR-DVJ70 JVC GR-DVL20 JVC GR-DVL30 JVC GR-DVL40 JVC GR-DVL100 JVC GR-DVL108 JVC GR-DVL140 JVC GR-DVL150 JVC GR-DVL300 JVC GR-DVL308 JVC GR-DVL355 JVC GR-DVL450 JVC GR-DVL555 JVC GR-DVL9000 JVC GR-DVL9200 JVC GR-DVL9500 JVC GR-DVL9700 JVC GR-DVM1 JVC GR-DVM5 JVC GR-DVP1 JVC GR-DVX JVC GR-DVX4 JVC GR-DVX7 JVC GR-DVX8 JVC GR-DVX9 JVC GR-DVX44 JVC GR-DVX77 JVC GY-DV500E

Thomson

Thomson VMD2 Thomson VMD3 Thomson VMD8 VDM8 Thomson VMD10 VDM10 Thomson VMD120 VDM120
Metz CC34 Metz CD34 Metz CE34 Metz CF34 Metz CG34

Grundig

Grundig DLC1 Grunding DLC10 Grundig DLC20 Grundig DLC1000 Grundig DLC1500 Grundig DLC1505
Canon MV 1 Canon MV 3 Canon MV 3MC Canon MV 10 Canon MV 20 Canon MV 30 Canon MV 100 Canon MV 200 Canon MV 300 Canon MV 400 Canon MV 425 Canon MV 430 Canon MV 450
Panasonic NV-DS99 Panasonic NV-DX1 Panasonic NV-DX100 Panasonic NV-EX1 Panasonic NV-EX3 Panasonic NV-EZ10 Panasonic NV-EZ30 Panasonic NV-MX1 Panasonic MV-MX5 Panasonic NV-MX12 Panasonic NV-MX400 Panasonic NV-MX450
Compatibility list with the DV Max version 2.3

enabler

not compatible restrictions compatible
Camcorders With Adaptator
Sony DCR-PC7E. Adaptator VM-LM7
Sony DCR-IP5 Sony DCR-IP7 Sony DCR-PC8E Sony DCR-PC9E Sony DCR-PC100E Sony DCR-PC101E Sony DCR-PC110E Sony DCR-PC120E Sony DCR-TRV20E Sony DCR-TRV25E Sony DCR-TRV30E Sony DCR-TRV50E Sony DCR-TRV240E Sony DCR-TRV330E Sony DCR-TRV620E Sony DCR-TRV720E
Canon MV 3i Canon MV 3iMC Canon MV 4i Canon MV 4iMC Canon MV 5i Canon MV 5iMC Canon MV 20i Canon MV 30i Canon MV 200i Canon MV 300i Canon MV 400i Canon MV 430i Canon MV Canon450i Canon MV 500i Canon MV 1 Canon MV 530i Canon MV 3 Canon MV 550i Canon MV X1i Canon XM-1 Canon XL-1 Canon XL-1S
Panasonic AG-DVC15E Panasonic AG-DVC200 Panasonic AG-EZ35 Panasonic NV-DS28 Panasonic NV-DS30 Panasonic NV-DS38 Panasonic NV-DS89 Panasonic NV-DS110 Panasonic NV-DS150 Panasonic NV-DS990 Panasonic NV-DS999 Panasonic NV-DX110EG Panasonic NV-EX215 Panasonic NV-GS3 Panasonic NV-GS5 Panasonic NV-GX7 Panasonic NV-MX7 Panasonic NV-MX8 Panasonic NV-MX300 Panasonic NV-MX350
JVC GR-DV300 JVC GR-DV2000 JVC GR-DV3000 JVC GR-DVL107 JVC GR-DVL109 JVC GR-DVL157 JVC GR-DVL167 JVC GR-DVL301 JVC GR-DVL307 JVC GR-DVL309 JVC GR-DVL357 JVC GR-DVL367 JVC GR-DVL557 JVC GR-DVL567 JVC GR-DVL767 JVC GR-DVL867 JVC GR-DVL9600E JVC GR-DVL9800E JVC GR-DVLX88 JVC GR-DVP3 JVC GR-DVP7
Canon MV 20.. Adaptator DU-200
Panasonic NV-DS1. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS5. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS27. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS33. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS35. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS37. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS55. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS77. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DS99. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-DX100.. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-EX1. Dockingstation Panasonic NV-EX3. Dockingstation Metz CC34.. Adaptator Grundig DLC1.. Adaptator

3-865-973-14 (1)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

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DCR-TRV210E/TRV310E

1999 by Sony Corporation

English

Welcome!

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam you can capture lifes precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come.
Digital Handycam Sony. Digital Handycam . Digital Handycam , . , .

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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For the customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. 92/31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: Residential area Business district Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital camcorder.

TRV310E(GB)

Table of contents
Checking supplied accessories. 5 Quick Start Guide.. 6
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects.. 61 Playing back a tape with digital effects.. 62 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function.. 64 Searching a recording by date. 65 Searching for a photo Photo search/ Photo scan.. 67

Getting started

Using this manual.. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply. 12 Installing the battery pack.. 12 Charging the battery pack. 13 Connecting to the mains. 18 Step 2 Inserting a cassette. 19

Recording Basics

Recording a picture. 20 Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT).. 27 Shooting in the dark (NightShot). 28 Checking the recording END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review.. 30
Editing on Other Equipment

Dubbing a tape.. 69

Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings. 72 Resetting the date and time.. 81
Additional Information Playback Basics
Playing back a tape. 32 Viewing the recording on TV. 37 Digital8 system, recording and playback.. 83 Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder.. 86 Troubleshooting... 88 Self-diagnosis display. 92 Warning indicators and messages. 93 Using your camcorder abroad.. 100 Maintenance information and precautions... 101 Specifications.. 106
Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording.. 41 Using the wide mode.. 44 Using the fader function.. 45 Using special effects Picture effect.. 48 Using special effects Digital effect. 50 Using the PROGRAM AE function. 53 Adjusting the exposure manually. 56 Focusing manually.. 57 Inserting a scene... 59

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls. 108 Quick Function Guide.. 117 Index... 119

TRV310E(RU)

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..61 . 62 .. 64 .. 65 / .. 67
... .. 12 .. 12 . 13 . . 19
.. 20 (BACK LIGHT).. 27 ( ). 28 END SEARCH/ EDITSEARCH/ . 30

MENU. 72 . 81

. 32 . 37
Digital8 , . 83 ..86 ... 94 . 98 ..99 .. 100 . 101 .. 107
..41 .. 44 . 45 .. 48 . 50 PROGRAM AE... 53 .. 56 .. 57 ..59

.. 108 .. 118 ..

Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

Getting started

1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 113) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Mains lead (1) (p. 13) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 86) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 114) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 37) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 110) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 20) 9 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 38) ! Label sheet for cassette (1) Stick this label on the recorded cassette.
1 (1) (. 113) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C (1) (. 13) 3 NP-F330 (1) (. 12, 13) 4 R2025 (1) (. 86) . 5 R6 ( ) (2) (. 114) 6 / (1) (. 37) 7 (1) (. 110) 8 (1) (. 20) 9 21- (1) (. 38) ! (1) .

Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information.
Connecting the mains lead (p. 18)
Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Open the DC IN jack cover.
Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied)
Connect the plug with its 4 mark facing up.
Inserting a cassette 1 Slide EJECT in the
direction of the arrow while pressing the small blue button.

(p. 19)

2 Insert a cassette
into the cassette compartment with its window facing out.

3 Close the cassette

compartment by pressing the PUSH mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.

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Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care
The LCD screen is manufactured using highprecision technology. However, there may be some tiny black spots and/or bright spots (red, blue or green in colour) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These spots occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective number of pixels is 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 60C (140F), 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 or the LCD screen toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder or LCD screen may be damaged [c].
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Installing the battery pack
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down.

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To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.

, BATT RELEASE.

BATT RELEASE
After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder.

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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series). InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plugs 4 mark facing up. (2) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the mains lead to the mains. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF. Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window. When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.

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Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the bottom on the LCD screen [a] is normal. The picture on a normal TV or in the viewfinder [b] is horizontally compressed. You can watch the picture of normal images on a wide-screen TV [c].
16:9 16:9 (16:9WIDE). [a], . [b] . [c].

16:9WIDE

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the MENU settings (p. 72).
16:9WIDE ON MENU (. 72).

To cancel the wide mode

Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the MENU settings. In the wide mode You cannot select the old movie function with DIGITAL EFFECT and the bounce function with FADER. During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode.
16:9WIDE OFF MENU. DIGITAL EFFECT FADER. .

Using the fader function

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

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M.FADER (mosaic)/()
BOUNCE* (Fade in only)/ ( ) OVERLAP (Fade in only)/ ( )
REC MONOTONE - . . * , D ZOOM ON MENU.
MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to colour. When fading out the picture gradually changes from colour to black-and-white. * You cannot use this function when D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings.
(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 n M.FADER n BOUNCE n MONOTONE n OVERLAP n no indicator The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.
(1) [a] , FADER , . [b] , FADER , . : FADER n M.FADER n BOUNCE n MONOTONE n OVERLAP n . (2) START/STOP. .
To cancel the fader function
After the fade in/out is carried out : Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. Before the fade in/out is carried out : Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

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Using the Fader function

Notes The overlap function works 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 function only) NightShot +Slow shutter Photo recording When the OVERLAP indicator appears The camcorder automatically memorizes the image recorded on a tape. As the image is being memorized, the OVERLAP indicator flashes fast, and the playback picture is displayed. At this stage, the picture may not be recorded clearly, depending on the tape condition. When START/STOP MODE is set to You cannot use the fader function. or 5SEC
, Digital8. . , . PROGRAM AE ( / ) + OVERLAP , . , OVERLAP , . . START/STOP MODE 5SEC . : BOUNCE : D ZOOM ON MENU PROGRAM AE
While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Exposure Focus Zoom Picture effect Note on the bounce function The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following mode or functions: D ZOOM is set to ON in the MENU settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE
Using special effects Picture effect
You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. NEG. ART [a] : The colour and brightness of the picture is reversed. SEPIA : The picture is sepia. B&W : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and the picture looks like an illustration. SLIM [c] : The picture expands vertically. STRETCH [d] : The picture expands horizontally. PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the picture is emphasized, and the picture looks like an animated cartoon. MOSAIC [f] : The picture is mosaic.
, . NEG. ART [a] : . SEPIA : . B&W : (). SOLARIZE [b] : , . SLIM [c] : . STRETCH [d] : . PASTEL [e] : , . MOSAIC [f] : . [d] [e] [f]
(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in the standby or recording mode. The picture effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: NEG.ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE SLIM STRETCH PASTEL MOSAIC
(1) PICTURE EFFECT . . (2) SEL/PUSH EXEC . : NEG.ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE SLIM STRETCH PASTEL MOSAIC

PICTURE EFFECT

NEG. ART
To turn the picture effect function off
Press PICTURE EFFECT. While using the picture effect function You cannot select the old movie mode with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off Your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

, : NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W SOLARIZE. , PICTURE EFFECT SEL/ PUSH EXEC , (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W SOLARIZE). . 48.
To cancel the picture effect function
Press PICTURE EFFECT. Notes The picture effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You cannot externally input scenes using the picture effect function. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictuers processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV OUT jack. When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back The picture effect function is automatically canceled.
PICTURE EFFECT. , Digital8. . , , , . , , , DV OUT. POWER OFF .
Playing back a tape with digital effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes. (2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The digital effect indicator lights up and the bars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture where you press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial is stored in memory as a still picture. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. For details of each digital effect function, see page 50.
, : STILL, FLASH, LUMI. TRAIL. (1) , DIGITAL EFFECT SEL/PUSH EXEC , (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. TRAIL). (2) SEL/PUSH EXE. . STILL LUMI. , SEL/PUSH EXE, . (3) SEL/PUSH EXE . . 50.
To cancel the digital effect function

Press DIGITAL EFFECT.

DIGITAL EFFECT.
Notes The digital effect function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. To record pictures that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the pictures on the VCR. Picture processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV OUT jack. When you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playing back The digital effect function is automatically canceled.
, Digital8. . , , . , , , DV OUT. POWER OFF .
Advanced Playback Operations
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function
Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of 0:00:00. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playback. (1) In the playback mode, press DISPLAY. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to locate later. The tape counter shows 0:00:00 and the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes. (3) Press p when you want to stop playback. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape to the tape counters zero point. The tape stops automatically when the tape counter reaches approximately zero. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator disappears and the time code appears. (5) Press (. Playback starts from the tape counters zero point.

, , SEARCH MODE , DISPLAY DATA CODE, . , h 8 , H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, , VHSC, K S-VHSC, l Betamax, DV Digital8 , . . . S ( ) () /. S ( ) S . LANC ( ) , .

Using the i.LINK cable

Simply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/ 4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to DV OUT and to DV IN of the DV products. With digitalto-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the screen indicators. (1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2)Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. (3) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (4)Start recording on the VCR.

i.LINK

VMC-IL4415/ IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK ( ) DV OUT DV IN . - . . (1) ( , ) . (2) POWER PLAYER. (3) . (4) .
Editing on Other Equipment

S VIDEO

DV IN (not supplied)/ ( ) DV OUT : Signal flow/
Press p on both your camcorder and the VCR. Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV OUT jack. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable. During digital editting You cannot use DIGITAL EFFECT button functions.
p , . , Digital8 . . , Hi8/ 8 DV OUT. i.LINK DIGITAL EFFECT.
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings
To change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In the standby or PLAYER mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to set. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, and press the dial to set. (5) If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. For details, see Selecting the mode setting of each item (p. 73).

POWER switch PLAYER

Icon/item HiFi SOUND

Mode r STEREO 1 2

Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound To play back dual sound track tape with main sound To play back a dual sound track tape with sub sound To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2

AUDIO MIX

NTSC PB r ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 PB MODE r AUTO
To playback a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a PAL system TV To playback a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system on a TV with the NTSC 4.43 mode To automatically select the system (Hi8/standard 8 or Digital8) that was used to record on the tape, and play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To brighten the LCD screen To adjust the colour on the LCD screen, turn and press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial

LCD B. L. LCD COLOUR

r BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal BRIGHT
PLAYER CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA

To lighten

To darken
Notes on AUDIO MIX You can adjust the balance only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance. Note on NTSC PB You can play back tapes recorded in the NTSC video system, if the tape is recorded in the Digital8 system. When you play back a tape on a Multi System TV, select the best mode while viewing the picture on the TV. Note on PB MODE The mode will return to the factory setting when: you remove the battery pack or power source. you turn the POWER switch. Notes on LCD 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 PLAYER* CAMERA

Icon/item AUDIO MODE

Mode r 12BIT 16BIT
Meaning To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds) To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo sound with high quality) To display the remaining tape bar: for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is turned on and calculates the remaining amount of tape for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted and your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape for about 8 seconds after ( is pressed in PLAYER mode for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed to display the screen indicators for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding or picture search in the PLAYER mode To always display the remaining tape indicator To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback To reset the date or time (p. 81)

REMAIN

/ D ZOOM r ON . (. 24) 16:9 (. 44) . . (. 28) CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA

POWER CAMERA

OFF 16:9WIDE r OFF ON STEADYSHOT r ON OFF

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POWER PLAYER

/ HiFi SOUND r STEREO 1

1 2

2 AUDIO MIX

NTSC PB r ON PAL TV
, NTSC, PAL , NTSC, NTSC 4.43 (Hi8/ 8 Digital8), , , Hi8/ 8, , SEL/PUSH EXEC

NTSC 4.43

PB MODE

r BRT NORMAL BRIGHT

AUDIO MIX , Digital8. , 16- , . NTSC PB , NTSC, Digital8. . PB MODE : . POWER . LCD B.L. BRIGHT, 10 . , , BRIGHT.

POWER PLAYER* CAMERA

/ AUDIO MODE r 12BIT 16BIT
12- ( ) 16- ( ) : 8 , 8 , 8 ( PLAYER 8 DISPLAY , PLAYER , epeycao (. 81)

CAMERA PLAYER CAMERA

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AUDIO MODE 16- AUDIO MIX. DEMO MODE DEMO MODE, . DEMO MODE STBY () , 10 , POWER CAMERA . , STBY DEMO MODE MENU. NIGHTSHOT ON, NIGHTSHOT, DEMO MODE MENU. * AUDIO MODE , Digital8. AUDIO MODE , Hi8/ 8, i.LINK.

/ WORLD TIME

. SEL/PUSH EXEC . . 0, .
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NORMAL OFF COMMANDER r ON
5 COMMANDER HiFi SOUND . , , , . DISPLAY , DISPLAY V-OUT/LCD , , . INDICATOR BL ON, 10 . , , BL ON.
Resetting the date and time
The clock is set at the factory to London time for United Kingdom to Paris time for the other European countries. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the MENU settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CLOCK SET, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the desired year, then press the dial. (5) Set the month, day and hour by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial. (6) Set the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. The clock starts to move. (7) Press MENU to make the MENU settings disappear.
. . , . , . , , , . (1) MENU MENU. (2) SEL/PUSH EXEC , . (3) SEL/PUSH EXEC CLOCK SET, . (4) SEL/PUSH EXEC , . (5) , SEL/PUSH EXEC . (6) SEL/PUSH EXEC . . (7) MENU , MENU.

Digital8 ,

, NTSC , NTSC, Digital8. FM Hi-Fi, FM Hi-Fi. , , , NTSC, . . NTSC PB . . , PAL NTSC, . . , NTSC, .
Playback and replay in the Digital8 system When you playback a dual sound track tape
When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system
When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 72). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back Mode a stereo tape a dual sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound 1 Lch Main sound 2 Rch Sub sound

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When you use tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system
When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the MENU settings (p. 72). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Playing back Playing back Mode a stereo tape a dual sound track tape STEREO Stereo Main sound and sub sound 1 Monaural Main sound 2 Unnatural Sub sound Sound You cannot record dual sound programmes on your camcorder.

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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 I indicator flashes in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
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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.
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Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery
(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery down once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 lithium battery with the positive (+) side facing out. (4) Close the lid.

The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

In the playback mode

Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF. The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. m Set it to PLAYER. (p. 32) The tape has run out. m Rewind the tape. (p. 32) The playback picture is not clear or The televisions video channel is not adjusted correctly. does not appear. m Adjust it. (p. 37) The video head may be dirty. There are four horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture m Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette is not clear or does not appear. (not supplied). (p. 102) No sound or only a low sound is The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the heard when playing back a tape. MENU settings. m Set it to STEREO. (p. 72) The volume is turned to minimum. m Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 32) AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the MENU settings. m Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 72) The date search does not work The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portion correctly. (p. 66) The picture which is recorded in the PB MODE is set to H/h in the MENU settings. Digital8 system is not played back. m Set it to AUTO. (p. 72) The tape which is recorded in the Set PB MODE to H/h in the MENU settings. (p. 72)
Hi8/standard 8 system is not played back correctly.
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Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes
The power does not turn on.
The end search function does not work. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The battery remaining indicator does not indicate the correct time.
The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
The { and 6 indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. m Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13) The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains. m Connect the AC power adaptor to the mains. (p. 18) The tape was ejected after recording. You have not recorded on the new cassette yet. The operating temperature is too low. The battery pack is not fully charged. m Charge the battery pack again. (p. 13) The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. m Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12) You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold environment for a long time. The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. m Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12) The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13) The power source is disconnected. m Connect it firmly. (p. 12, 18) The battery is dead. m Use a charged battery pack or the AC power adaptor. (p. 12, 13) Moisture condensation has occurred. m Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 101)

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On handling tapes

Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out.

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Camcorder care
Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and PLAYER sections and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your camcorder is not to be used for a long time. Clean the lens with a soft brush to remove dust. If there are fingerprints on the lens, remove them with a soft cloth. Clean the camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent which may damage the finish. Do not let sand get into your camcorder. When you use your camcorder on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired.
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Connection to your PC

When recording with i.LINK cable the image processed or edited by your PC, use a new Hi8 H tape. (for models which have the DV IN jack only) When inputting the image recorded by Hi8/ standard8 (analog) system into your PC, dub the image into a Digital8 or DV tape first, and then input it into your PC.
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AC power adaptor

Unplug the unit from the mains when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the mains lead, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the mains lead itself. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not bend the mains lead forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.

Identifying the parts and controls

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! Video control buttons (p. 32, 35, 64) p STOP (stop) 0 REW (rewind) ( PLAY (playback) ) FF (fastforward) P PAUSE (pause) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to PLAYER. ! EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 30) ! LASER LINK button (p. 39, 40) ! Focus ring (p. 57) ! Camera recording lamp (p. 20) @ Infrared rays emitter (p. 28, 39) @ Microphone @ FOCUS switch (p. 57) @ PUSH AUTO button (p. 57) @ +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 28) @ NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 28) @ Display window (p. 115) @ Remote sensor (p. 114) @ Tripod receptacle (base) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. What is LASER LINK? The LASER LINK system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the mark by using infrared rays.
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Quick Reference

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@ START/STOP MODE switch (p. 25) # Speaker # LCD screen (p. 21) # Lithium battery compartment (p. 87) # FADER button (p. 46) # BACK LIGHT button (p. 27) # PROGRAM AE button (p. 54) # EXPOSURE button (p. 56) # SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 49) # MENU button (p. 44, 72) Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. @ START/STOP MODE (. 25) # # (. 21) # (. 87) # FADER (. 46) # BACK LIGHT (. 27) # PROGRAM AE (. 54) # EXPOSURE (. 56) # SEL/PUSH EXEC (. 49) # MENU (. 44, 72)

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Identifying the parts and controls
# Intelligent accessory shoe $ DATA CODE button (p. 33) $ DISPLAY button (p. 33) $ DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 51, 62) $ END SEARCH button (p. 30) $ PICTURE EFFECT button (p. 49, 61) #
$ DATA CODE (. 33) $ DISPLAY (. 33) $ DIGITAL EFFECT (. 51, 62) $ END SEARCH (. 30) $ PICTURE EFFECT (. 49, 61)