DCR-TRV250

Digital Handycam Camcorder
The DCR-TRV250 is Sonys entry level Digital8 Handycam Camcorder that provides high quality digital video recording, SteadyShot image stabilization, USB Streaming, and 20X Optical/700x Digital Zoom.

F E AT U R E S

1/6" CCD 460K Pixels Gross
1/6" CCD with 290K (effective) pixels provides great detail and clarity, with exceptional digital video performance (up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution).

i.LINK

Digital8
Video Recording Digital8 recording format delivers 3X the color bandwidth of VHS with significantly less video noise providing stunning video performance. Digital8 records digital audio and video comparable to MiniDV on affordable Hi8 tapes.
* DV Interface (IEEE1394) A high-speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VTRs, capture cards and PCs. Built-In Light (3 Watt) Brightens your videos when shooting in low light situations. SteadyShot Picture Stabilization System Picture stabilization system that uses motion sensors to compensate for camera shake without compromising picture quality like some other digital stabilization systems. NightShot Infrared System With Sonys NightShot infrared system you can capture video even when shooting in total darkness (0 lux) up to 10 feet away using the built-in infrared system.
Stamina Battery Power Management System Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLithium battery the DCR-TRV250 can record up to 11 Hours on one complete charge, providing extra long battery life.
12-Bit/16-Bit PCM Digital Stereo
16-bit recording offers the same, outstanding sound quality as Compact Disc. 12-bit recording enables you to add an additional audio track with compatible audio dubbing equipment or i.LINK* interface compatible computers.
20X Optical/700X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Photo Mode

Using Sonys unique Adaptive Frame Interpolation for better image quality, you can store hundreds of individual still images with 7 seconds of audio on the videotape.
2.5" SwivelScreen LCD Display (123K Pixels) Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback.

USB Streaming

Stay connected with family and friends by broadcasting live video with audio, via the Internet with the USB interface. You can even playback your favorite recorded scene stored on tape. Its like having your own web camera or video conferencing system.
Battery Information Battery information is momentarily displayed without having to power on the camcorder. Quickly access the battery's status by pressing the Battery Info button. The Recording Time Available is displayed in minutes, on either the LCD screen or viewfinder. InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries Sonys rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening memory effect. Sonys exclusive AccuPower meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
Digital Program Editing Allows you to select a sequence of 20 scenes and controls dubbing via i.LINK* to another i.LINK camcorder, or via infra-red remote to an analog VCR. Controls both Sony and other brand's camcorders and VCRs. Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight or Sunset & Moon modes. Picture Effects Get creative when recording or playing back videos with Sonys Picture Effect modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White, Solarize, Slim, Stretch, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White and Solarize.
Manual Focus Allows the user to adjust the camera's focus, allowing more creativity and/or effects. Manual focusing also allows the user to control the camera's focus in difficult situations.

STEP-UP

F E AT U R E Digital Imaging Training Guide 31

A D D I T I O N A L F E AT U R E S
Fader Effects LP Recording Remote Control Titling Pixela ImageMixer CD-Rom Software

BATTERY LIFE

Playback Time LCD On/Off 100/140 min 165/230 min 345/475 min 400/550 min 520/715 min 605/825 min 605/825 min
S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Imaging Device: 1/6", 460K Gross Pixels CCD Video Actual: 290K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 1.6 2.4 Focal Distance: 2.5 50mm 35mm Conversion: 42 840mm Filter Diameter: 37mm Optical Zoom: 20X Digital Zoom: 700X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Dial) Minimum Illumination: 4 Lux (0 Lux with NightShot

Infrared System)

Battery* Rec Time (Fully charged) VF/LCD/VF+LCD NP-FM30 120/95/90 min NP-FM50 195/155/145 min NP-FM70 400/320/305 min NP-QM71D 465/375/355 min NP-FM90 600/490/460 min NP-FM91 695/565/535 min NP-QM91D 695/565/535 min *Results may vary

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

AC-SC950D AC Quick Charger for Super Quick batteries AC-VQ850D AC/DC Adapter Quick Charger PC-VM50 Portable AC Charger DCC-L50 Car Battery Adapter Cable LCS-VA2 Carrying Case LCS-VA1 Carrying Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit VCL-0637H Wide Angle Lens VCL-HG0737X High Grade Wide Angle Lens VCL-ES06A Wide Angle Lens VCL-ES20A Telephoto Lens VCL-R2037X High Grade Telephoto Lens VF-R37K Neutral Density Filter Kit VF-37PK Polarizing Filter Kit VCT-670RM Remote Control Tripod VCT-570RM Remote Control Tripod VCT-R610 Lightweight Tripod VCT-TK1 Pocket Tripod
NightShot Infrared System: Yes Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/60 - 1/4000 (AE Mode) Memory Mode: N/A MPEG Movie Mode: N/A Viewfinder: Black and White (113K) LCD: 2.5" Color, 123K Pixels Accessory Shoe: N/A Video Input/Output: No/Yes (Mini A/V/S-Video) Audio Input/Output: No/Yes (Stereo) i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes (4 Pin) USB Terminal: Yes USB Streaming: Yes, 320 x 240 (up to 30 frames/sec.) Headphone Jack: N/A Mic-Input: N/A White Balance: Auto Exposure: Yes, Dial (24 Steps) Software OS Compatibility: USB Streaming Only; Microsoft
Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh 8.5.1-10.1** Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 2.6W /3.2W/3.4W Dimensions (WHD): 3 5/8" x 4" x 7 7/8" (89mm x 101mm x 199mm) Weight: 1 lb 12 oz (800g) Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, RMT-814 Wireless Remote Commander Remote, 2 AA Batteries, A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable, CD-ROM with USB Driver (Pixela ImageMixer Software Ver. 1.5)

* i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an IEEE 1394 connector may not communicate with each other. ** Not compatible with USB Streaming. 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, AccuPower, Digital8, Handycam, Hi8, i.LINK, InfoLithium, NightShot, Remote Commander, Stamina, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and Worry Free are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows and NetMeeting are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Sony Electronics Inc. 16765 West Bernardo Drive San Diego, CA 92127 www.sony.com/di
Digital Imaging Training Guide

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Open the DC IN jack cover.
Inserting a Memory Stick (p. 127)
Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing the LCD panel as illustrated. Memory Stick slot

b mark

When ejecting the Memory Stick, press the Memory Stick once lightly.
Recording a still image on a Memory Stick (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Set the POWER switch to
MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. LOCK switch

PO WE R

3 Open the
LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the screen.

F (C H G )

4 Press PHOTO
Viewfinder View a picture placing your eye against this part when the LCD panel is closed (p. 32). Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 35). The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. lightly.

5 Press PHOTO

deeper.
Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD screen (p. 163) 1 Set the POWER switch to
MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green button.
2 Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is

displayed.

Press MEMORY +/ to select the desired image.
Note Do not pick up your camcorder by the viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack.

Getting Started

Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the seven 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-TRV350 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, . 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 to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Types of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack Memory Stick slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack z Provided Not provided Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT z Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT z z Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT z z z Digital8 Digital8 OUT OUT IN/OUT z Digital8 Digital8 OUT OUT IN/OUT z z z Digital8 Digital8/Hi8/8 IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT z z z z z z
Using this manual Before using your camcorder
With your camcorder, you can use the tapes and record/playback on the systems below. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on a tape.

To not display various settings Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 222). The display changes as follows when you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: date/time y no indicator Notes on the data code The data code does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. Various settings of the data code are not recorded when recording images on a Memory Stick. Data code (Various settings) The data code is your camcorders information at the time of recording. In the recording mode, the data code will not be displayed. When you use data code, bars (-- -- --) appear if : A blank portion of the tape is being played back. The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to a TV, the data code appears on the TV screen. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are playing back. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
Playing back a tape Various playback modes
To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER.*
To pause playback (viewing a still image)
Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press X or N.

To advance the tape

Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.

To rewind the tape

Press m in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.
To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
To monitor high-speed pictures while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
Keep pressing m while rewinding or M while advancing the tape. To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button.
To view pictures at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. To resume normal playback, press N.
To change the slow playback direction
Press , then press y on the Remote Commander.
To view pictures at double speed

Press 2 on the Remote Commander during playback. For double speed playback in the reverse direction, press , then press 2 on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.
To view pictures frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N.
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops.
In the various playback modes The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 standard 8 mm system. Sound is muted. When the playback pause mode lasts for a certain period * Your camcorder automatically stops. To resume playback, press N. Note on the slow playback mode in Digital8 system The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder, however, this function does not work for an output image from the DV jack. If slow playback lasts for about one minute Your camcorder automatically returns to normal speed playback. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode Noise may appear on the LCD screen in the following cases: slow playback playback pause picture search
* three minutes: five minutes:

Viewing recordings on TV

Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback pictures on the TV screen. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor (p. 24). 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.
Yellow White IN A/V connecting cable (supplied) AUDIO/ A/ V OUT VIDEO Red S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT : Signal flow S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO TV

Yellow

CCD-TRV418 A/V connecting cable (supplied)

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

A/ V OUT S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

Viewing recordings on TV 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. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is output, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is output.

Notes The following functions do not work during digital effects: Fader Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. The following functions do not work in the OLD MOVIE mode: Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE
When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed
Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4
Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4
Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select the PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. (SPOTLIGHT) This mode prevents peoples faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. (PORTRAIT) This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. (SPORTS) This mode minimizes camera shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf. (BEACH & SKI) This mode prevents peoples faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. (SUNSETMOON) This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. (LANDSCAPE) This mode is for when you record distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you record a subject behind glass or a screen.
(1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial.
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE AUTO SHTR RETURN
AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE
To cancel the PROGRAM AE function
Set PROGRAM AE to AUTO in the menu settings. Notes In the SPOTLIGHT, SPORTS and BEACH & SKI modes, you cannot take close-ups. This is because your camcorder is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. The following functions do not work in the PROGRAM AE function: Color Slow Shutter SLOW SHUTTER OLD MOVIE BOUNCE PROGRAM AE function does not work in the following cases (The indicator flashes): When using MEMORY MIX on a Memory Stick. When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. If you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following modes. If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: PORTRAIT SPORTS Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected You can adjust the exposure.

(1) Remove the built-in light unit while pushing the hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in light unit. (3) Replace the bulb using a dry cloth. (4) Attach the bulb housing by turning it clockwise, then replace the built-in light unit.
Be sure to align the tab with the groove when inserting.
When replacing the bulb, use only the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp (optional) to reduce the risk of fire. To prevent possible burn hazard, disconnect the power source before replacing and do not touch the bulb until the bulb becomes cool enough to handle (for about 30 minutes or more). Note To prevent the bulb from being smudged with finger prints, handle it with a dry cloth, etc. If the bulb is smudged, wipe it thoroughly.

Inserting a scene

You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets to zero. (3) Keep pressing the 7 side of EDITSEARCH and release the button at the insert start point [a]. (4) Press START/STOP to start recording. The scene is inserted. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode. The zero set memory function is canceled.

ZERO SET MEMORY

EDITSEARCH Notes The zero set memory function does not work with tapes recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. The picture and the sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted section when it is played back. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The zero set memory function may not work correctly.
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects
During playback, you can process a scene using the following picture effects: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.

EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST RETURN

NORMAL [EASY DUB]:END

About the IR SETUP code The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code depending on your VCR. The default setting is Code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Brand IR SETUP code
* TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP code Easy Dubbing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes.
(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. VCR Infrared rays emitter
Remote sensor A/V connecting cable (supplied)
(4) Confirming the VCR operation
1 Insert a recordable tape into the VCR, then set the VCR 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 recording is finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE.
0 ::EASY DUBBING SETUP I R SETUP PAUSE MODE I R TEST READY RETURN
0 ::ENGAGE REC PAUSE RETURN EXECUTE
When the VCR does not operate correctly
After checking the code in About the IR SETUP code, set IR SETUP or PAUSE MODE again. Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing a tape easily Easy Dubbing Step 3: Selecting the title
You can select title, color, size, and background color. CUSTOM1 and CUSTOM2 are custom titles stored in your camcorder as instructed in Making your own titles (p. 77).

HELLO!

(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE SEL, then press the dial. (2) Select the desired title in the menu settings, then press the dial. The title flashes. (3) Change the color, size, or background color. If you do not need to change them, go to Step 4 (p. 104). 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the color, size, or background color, then press the dial. The item appears. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired. (4) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting.
EASY DUBBING START T I T LE SEL OFF MODE SEL SET UP

0 ::0 0

EASY DUBBING T I T LE SEL OFF HE L LO ! H A P P Y B I R T HD A Y H A P P Y HO L I D A Y S CONGR A T U L A T I ON S ! OUR SWE E T B A B Y
NORMAL [EASY DUB]:END [EASY DUB]:END
EASY DUBBING T I T LE SEL OFF HE L L O ! HA P P Y B I RT HDA Y H A P P Y H OL I D A Y S C ON GR A T U L A T I ON S ! OUR SWE E T B A B Y [EASY DUB]:END

When you connect using the i.LINK 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 settings. , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE in VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial.
Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN TAPE RETURN MEMORY [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:IN VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 IR TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL i. LINK ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
Note When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with
When you connect using an i.LINK cable You cannot dub the titles and display indicators. You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject the cassette from your camcorder if inserted.
(1) Insert a tape for recording into the VCR, then set the VCR to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set the VCR to recording pause. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. IN and OUT are recorded on an image five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronization. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. (4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback. Take a note of the first numerical value of each IN and the last numerical value of each OUT. (5) Calculate the average of all the first numerical values of each IN, and the average of all the last numerical values of each OUT. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-IN, then press the dial. (7) 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. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-OUT, then press the dial. (9) 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. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a Memory Stick as a still image
Before operation Insert a Memory Stick containing still images 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 MEMORY MIX. The first recorded image appears in the bottom-right corner of the screen as a thumbnail image. The last image that is used in MEMORY MIX will be displayed next time. (3) Press MEMORY+/ to select the still image you want to superimpose. : To see the previous image + : To see the next image (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 (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image overlaps with the picture on the screen. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. M. CHROM M. LUMI C. CHROM The degree of the blue areas in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture The brightness of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture The degree of the blue areas in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still image
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect becomes. (7) Press PHOTO deeply to start recording. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

Press MEMORY MIX.

Notes You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on a Memory Stick. When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play modified images back with your camcorder. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. When using MEMORY MIX in MEMORY mode The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) Recording folder You cannot change the recording folder. The recording folder you selected when the POWER switch was set to MEMORY is used (p. 162). Sample images The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder is already stored with the protected 20 images : For M. CHROM:18 images (such as a frame) 101-0001 to 101-0018 For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 101-0019 to 101-0020 The CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images (p. 191): For M. CHROM:18 images (such as a frame) DSC 00001 to DSC 00018 For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) DSC 00019 to DSC 00020

When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK cable
Your computer must have an i.LINK connector and editing software installed that can read video signals. Refer to the operating instructions of the software for further information.

i.LINK

DV i.LINK cable (optional)
Viewing images on your computer Introduction Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick
When connecting to a computer using the USB cable
Push into the end USB cable (supplied) You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional).
System requirements (p. 188) r Installing the USB driver (p. 189) r Installing Image Transfer (p. 190) r Making the computer recognize the camcorder (p. 192) r Viewing images with Image Transfer (p. 202) Viewing images without Image Transfer (p. 203)
System requirements (p. 205) r Installing the USB driver (p. 206) r Viewing images (p. 207)
When connecting to a computer without a USB connector
Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick. When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended operating environment. When connecting with USB port You cannot operate your camcorder setting the POWER switch to MEMORY.
Notes on using your computer

Memory Stick

Memory Stick operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a Memory Stick formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the Memory Stick in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected. Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick. Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.

Software

Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file.
Communications with your computer
Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable
Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly.

(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up. If the screen does not appear, double-click My Computer and then ImageMixer (CD-ROM Drive). (3) Select Handycam on the screen.
The title screen appears. (4) Move the cursor to USB Driver and click. This starts USB driver installation.
(5) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver. (6) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, following the instructions on the screen.
Note If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again following the steps on page 194.
Installing Image Transfer
Image Transfer enables image data recorded on a Memory Stick to be automatically transferred (copied) to your computer. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up. (3) Select Handycam on the screen. The title screen appears. (4) Move the cursor to Image Transfer and click.
The Install Wizard program starts up and the Choose Setup Language screen appears. (5) Select the language for installation. (6) Follow the on-screen messages. The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.

Installing ImageMixer

ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony is an application that can capture or edit images, or create video CDs. If you are using Windows 2000, log in with permission of administrators. If you are using Windows XP, log in with permission of computer administrators.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up. (3) Select Handycam on the screen. The title screen appears. (4) Move the cursor to ImageMixer and click.
The Install Wizard program starts up and the Choose Setup Language screen appears. (5) Select the language for installation. (6) Follow the on-screen messages. The installation screen disappears when installation is complete. (7) If DirectX 8.0a or later version is not installed on your computer, continue installation after installing ImageMixer. Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX. After installation is complete, restart your computer.
Note The title screen is not displayed if the screen size of your computer is set to less than dots and 256 colors or less. See page 187 about the System requirements. Memory Mix Album Once ImageMixer is installed, the Memory Mix album is created in Album of ImageMixer and sample images are stored in there. Those sample images can be transferred from the Memory Mix album to a Memory Stick so that they can be used in MEMORY MIX (p. 140). For details on the operation procedure, refer to the on-line help.

Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of ImageMixer
A ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony on-line help site is available where you can find detailed operating information.
(1) Click the button located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixers Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents.
To exit on-line help button in the top right corner of the screen. Click the If you have any questions about ImageMixer ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony is the product of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder.
Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer
Viewing images with Image Transfer
The image data recorded on a Memory Stick is automatically transferred (copied) to your computer with Image Transfer. You can also view images with ImageMixer.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (5) Image Transfer automatically starts up and the transfer of image data begins.
(6) ImageMixer automatically starts up, enabling you to view the copied image.

Import button

(7) Select an album and the image, then press the import button. The image is added in your album, and you can edit the image.
Viewing images without Image Transfer
Before operation An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. (2) Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder, and connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder to the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
(5) Open My Computer on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive (e.g. Removable Disk (F:)). The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed. (6) Double-click the desired image file from the folder in this order. Dcim folder t sssmsdcf folder *1) t Image file *2) For the detailed folder and file name, see Image file storage destinations and image files (p. 204).
*1) sss stands for any number (within the range) from 101 to 999. *2) Copying a moving picture file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick, the image and sound may break off.
Image file storage destinations and image files

Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer Signal convert function
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit on your computer which has the i.LINK connector by transmitting data via your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

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Set the POWER switch to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu settings. to ON (p. 214). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set A/V t DV OUT in Start playback on the analog video unit. Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are using. For details on how to capture images, refer to the operating instructions of your computer and the software you are using.

AUDIO/VIDEO

i.LINK DV
Yellow i.LINK cable (optional) White Red A/V connecting cable (supplied) is marked on this side.
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop playback on the analog video unit.
Notes You need the software and computer that support the exchange of digital video signals. Depending on the state of the analog video signals, your computer may not be able to output images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. You cannot record or capture video output via your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system. If your computer has a USB jack You can connect your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. Note, however, that the image may flicker. If your VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). 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 VCR.
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 default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.

The power goes off although the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. The cassette cannot be removed from the holder.
The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for cassette ejection work. The remaining tape indicator is not displayed.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble When operating using the Memory Stick
The Memory Stick does not function.
Recording does not function.
An image cannot be deleted.
You cannot format a Memory Stick. Deleting all the images cannot be carried out. You cannot protect an image.
You cannot write a print mark on a still image.
You cannot play back images in actual size. You cannot play back image data.
Cause and/or Corrective Action The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY. c Set it to MEMORY (p. 132). The Memory Stick is not inserted. c Insert a Memory Stick (p. 127). The Memory Stick is full. c Delete unnecessary images and record again (p. 177). The Memory Stick formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the Memory Stick on your camcorder or use another Memory Stick (p. 127, 218). The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 240). The image is protected. c Cancel image protection (p. 176). The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 240). The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 240). The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 240). The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 240). The image to protect is not played back. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163). The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. c Release the lock (p. 240). The image to write a print mark to is not played back. c Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the image (p. 163). You are trying to write a print mark on a moving picture. c Print marks cannot be written on a moving picture. You may not be able to play back images in actual size when you try to play back images recorded by other equipment. This is not a malfunction. Folders/files renamed or images processed with your computer may not be played back. (The file name will blink.) If you record images with any other equipment, the images may not play back normally on your camcorder.
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others
Easy Dubbing does not function.*1)
Digital program editing to a tape does not function.*2)
Digital program editing to a Memory Stick does not function.*3) The Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.*4)
Cause and/or Corrective Action Your VCR and/or video camera recorder is not set correctly. c Make sure the input selector of the VCR is set to LINE. Also, make sure the power switch of the video camera is set to VTR/VCR (p. 99). The IR SETUP code or PAUSE MODE is not set correctly. c Select the correct IR SETUP code and PAUSE MODE, according to your VCR. Then confirm VCR operation with the IR TEST function (p. 99). The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. c Check the connection and set the input selector on the VCR again (p. 107). Your camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c Set it to IR (p. 107). You have attempted to set a program on a blank portion of the tape. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 115). Your camcorder and the VCR are not synchronized. c Adjust the synchronization (p. 113). The IR SETUP code is incorrect. c Set the correct code (p. 101). PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings.*3) c Set it to AUTO (p. 215). Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 156). COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON (p. 222). Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. The batteries are inserted with + and incorrectly matching + and inside the battery compartment. c Insert the batteries correctly (p. 264). The batteries are dead. c Insert new ones (p. 264).