The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in the menu settings.
When you shoot close to a subject If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the W side until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position. Note on digital zoom The picture quality deteriorates as you move the power zoom lever towards the T side. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) You cannot use the digital zoom.
Recording a picture Shooting with the Mirror Mode
This feature allows the camera subject to view him-or herself on the LCD screen. The subject uses this feature to check his or her own image on the LCD screen while you look at the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD screen. Xz appears in the standby, and z appears in the recording. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.
Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. FN appears mirror-reversed in the viewfinder. When you press FN The does not appear on the screen.
Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording
Indicators are not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. Recording mode STBY/REC

0:00:01 45min

Time code/Tape counter Remaining tape This appears after you insert a cassette and record or play back for a while. FN button Press this button to display operation buttons on the LCD screen. Time The time is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on. Date The date is displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on.

JUL 4 2002

12:05:56PM
Remaining battery time indicator during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, 0:00:00 (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA and 0:00:00:00 (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR. You cannot rewrite only the time code. Remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 42).

Recording a picture Self-timer recording
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) In the standby, press FN and select PAGE2 (p. 24). (2) Press SELFTIMER. (self-timer) indicator appears on the screen. The (3) Press START/STOP. The self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

START/STOP

To stop the countdown
Press START/STOP. To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.

To cancel the self-timer

Press SELFTIMER so that the (self-timer) indicator disappears from the screen while your camcorder is in the standby. You cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer is automatically canceled when: The self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) You can also record still images on Memory Sticks with the self-timer (p. 134).
Checking recordings END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review
You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth.

EDITSEARCH

END SEARCH
You can go to the end of the recorded section after you record.
(1) In the standby, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 24). (2) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones.

To stop searching

Press END SCH again.
You can search for the next recording start point. Hold down the EDITSEARCH in the standby. The recorded portion is played back. 7 : To go backward + : To go forward Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If you press START/STOP, recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound.
Checking recordings END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review Rec Review
You can check the last recorded section. Press the 7 side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby. The section you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. End search When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after you have recorded on the tape. If you use a cassette with cassette memory, the end search works even once you eject the cassette. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The end search may not work correctly.

To view pictures frame-by-frame
Press C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause. 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 FN, then press END SCH in the stop mode. The last five seconds recorded portion is played back and then stopped.
In the various playback modes Sound is muted. The previous picture may remain as a mosaic image during playback. When the playback pause lasts for five minutes Your camcorder automatically enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.
Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch playback picture on 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 playback pictures on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 19). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO

White Yellow

IN S VIDEO VIDEO
: 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 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 the S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. To display the screen indicators on TV Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings (p. 209). Then, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. To turn the screen indicators off, press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder again.

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial (p. 200). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired picture effect, then press the dial.
MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN
OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE SLIM STRETCH PASTEL MOSAIC
To cancel the picture effect
Set P EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings. The following functions do not work during the picture effect Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or tape recording standby OLD MOVIE of digital effect Bounce When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Picture effect is automatically canceled.
Using special effects Digital effect
You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving picture. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can record still images successively at constant intervals. LUMI. (LUMINANCE KEY) You can swap a brighter area in a still image with a moving picture. TRAIL You can record the picture so that an incidental image like a trail is left. SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) You can slow down the shutter speed. The slow shutter is good for recording dark pictures more brightly. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets the appropriate shutter speed. Still image STILL Moving picture

Still image LUMI.

Moving picture
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired digital effect. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (4) Press /+ to adjust the effect. : To reduce the effect +: To increase the effect
Items to be adjusted STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE The rate of the still image you want to superimpose on the moving picture The interval of frame by frame playback The color scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a moving picture The vanishing time of the incidental image Shutter speed. The larger the shutter speed number, the slower the shutter speed. No adjustment necessary

(5) Press

OK to return to PAGE1.

DIG EFFT

OFF SLOW OLD SHTR MOVIE STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL OK

Using the spot focus Spot Focus
You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed.
(1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only), set FOCUS to MAN. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press SPOT FOCUS. The SPOT FOCUS screen appears. (4) Press the desired area in the frame on the LCD screen. The 9 indicator flashes on the LCD screen. The focus of the point you selected is adjusted. OK to return to PAGE1. (5) Press

SPOT FOCUS

SPOT FOCUS END SCH SPOT FOCUS DIG EFFT MEM MIX SPOT METER OK
Set FOCUS to AUTO. The following functions do not work during Spot Focus: Exposure Fader Backlight PROGRAM AE Focal distance information It is not displayed on the screen.

Interval recording

You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. Example 1s [a]
9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s 10 min 10 min
[a] REC TIME [b]Waiting time [c] INTERVAL
(1) In the standby, press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial (p. 201). INT. REC in (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to set INTERVAL and REC TIME. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select INTERVAL, then press the dial. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired interval time, then press the dial. The time: 30SEC y 1MIN y 5MIN y 10MIN 3 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select REC TIME, then press the dial. 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired recording time, then press the dial. The time: 0.5SEC y 1SEC y 1.5SEC y 2SEC RETURN, then press the dial. 5 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (5) Press MENU to erase the menu display. The INTERVAL indicator flashes. (6) Press START/STOP to start interval recording. The INTERVAL indicator lights up.
CAMERA SET STBY D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC ON INT. REC OFF RETURN SET
CAMERA SET INT. REC INTERVAL REC TIME RETURN

Searching for the date by using cassette memory
Before operation You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory. Set CM SEARCH in to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN (3) Press. or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date.

DATE SEARCH

SEP/ 5/02 SEP/ 6/02 DEC/24/02 JAN/ 1/03 FEB/ 11/03 APR/ 29/03
DATE SEARCH SEP/ 5/02 SEP/ 6/02 DEC/24/02 JAN/ 1/03 FEB/ 11/03 APR/ 29/03
Note If one days recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The date search may not work correctly. Cassette memory The tape with cassette memory can hold six recording dates. If you search among seven or more dates, see Searching for the date without using cassette memory below.
Searching for the date without using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. to OFF with the SEL/PUSH (2) Press MENU, then select CM SEARCH in EXEC dial (p. 205). (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the DATE SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t (no indicator) (4) Press. on the Remote Commander to search for the previous date or press > on the Remote Commander to search for the next date. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press. or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
Searching for a photo PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN
You can search for a still image you have recorded on a tape (PHOTO SEARCH). You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for five seconds automatically regardless of cassette memory (PHOTO SCAN). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Use this function to check or edit still images.
Searching for a photo by using cassette memory
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the PHOTO SEARCH indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH (no indicator) T PHOTO SCAN (3) Press. or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected.

Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes)
You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Scenes can be selected by frame. You can set up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can also dub on Memory Sticks. See page 151 for more information. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene

Switch the order

Before operating the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment
Step 1 Connecting the VCR (p. 89). Step 2 Setting the VCR for operation (p. 90, 94). Step 3 Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (p. 95). When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3.
Using the Digital program editing on tapes recorded on other equipment
Operation 1 Making a program (p. 97). Operation 2 Performing the program (dubbing a tape) (p. 99). Note When editing digital video on tapes, the operation signals cannot be sent with LANC.
Step 1: Connecting the VCR
You can connect both an A/V connecting cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use the A/V connecting cable, connect the devices as illustrated on page 86. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated on page 88. If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable
To edit using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared rays to the remote sensor on the VCR. When you connect using an A/V connecting cable, follow the procedure below, steps (1) to (4), to send the control signal correctly.
(1) Set the IR SETUP code
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 LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. 3 Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in , then press the dial (p. 209). 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial. 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 IR, then press the dial. 8 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IR SETUP and turn the dial to select IR SETUP code number of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in About IR SETUP codes. (p. 91)

Memory Sticks formatted on computer
Memory Sticks formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder.
Notes on image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on Memory Sticks by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCRTRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) If you cannot use the Memory Stick that is used with other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 204). However, formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick. Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Using a Memory Stick Introduction Inserting a Memory Stick
Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing as illustrated.

Access lamp

Memory Stick slot B mark

Ejecting a Memory Stick

Press the Memory Stick once lightly. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the Memory Stick or recording the data on the Memory Stick. Do not turn the power off, eject a Memory Stick. Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If MEMORY STICK ERROR is displayed Reinsert Memory Stick a few times. The Memory Stick may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another Memory Stick.
Using a Memory Stick Introduction Using a touch panel
Most operation buttons for use of Memory Sticks are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50 only) to operate each function.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera by pressing PLAY/CAM. (3) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (5) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. (6) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages for each function.

In the memory camera

PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT
SELF TIMER SPOT PLAY FOCUS INDEX SPOT METER

MEM MIX

In the memory camera In the memory playback (still image)

SLIDE SHOW

9PIC PRINT

NO FILE appears.

Screen indicators during still image playback
Image size Image number/Total number of recorded images

1000006

6/100 MEMORY PLAY

Print mark Protect

Recording date/time/various settings

CAM INDEX FN

Data Directory Number, File Number
When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is displayed instead of CAM
Recording data You can view recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) when you press DATA CODE on PAGE2. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL.
Viewing still images Memory Photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen)
You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX to display the index screen.
A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. T : To display the previous six images t : To display the following six images B mark

-MARK MARK DEL EXIT

1 / 40
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)
Press the image you want to display. Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the Memory Stick. These numbers are different from the data file names. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen.
Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback
You can play back moving pictures recorded on a Memory Stick. You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.

Using the optional printer
You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following describes the setup for print by selecting in the menu settings and the set up for print setup by selecting 9PIC PRINT on the touch panel on your camcorder. Before operation Insert a recorded Memory Stick into your camcorder. Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated.

Printer

FN MENU

Setting with the menu

You can print DATE/TIME on print paper.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DATE/TIME in , then press the dial (p. 205). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.

DATE DAY & TIME

4 2002

4 12:00AM

Setting with the touch panel
You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a Memory Stick in 9PIC PRINT.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3. (3) Press 9PIC PRINT. (4) Press the desired mode.
SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*
* Nine still images with print marks are printed together. Moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick You cannot print moving pictures. When Memory Stick has no files NO STILL IMAGE FILE appears on the screen. When there are no files with a PRINT MARK NO PRINT MARK appears on the screen. Images processed by 9PIC PRINT You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator. Images recorded in the MULTI SCRN You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper.
Viewing Images Using your Computer
Viewing images on your computer Introduction
There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a Memory Stick or recorded on tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first eject the Memory Stick from the camcorder and then insert it into the computers Memory Stick slot. Camcorder Connection jack USB jack Tape stills and movies Memory Stick stills and movies DV jack USB jack Connection cable USB cable (supplied) i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable ) (optional) USB cable (supplied) Computer environment requirements USB connector, editing software DV connector, editing software USB connector, editing software

For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder is [E:].)
Folder containing still image data
Folder containing moving picture data

Folder 100MSDCF MOML0001

File DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG Still image file
Meaning Moving picture file
Disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) follow the procedure below.
(1) Move the cursor to the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) After the Safe to remove message appears, disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG).
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users
You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computers USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images.
Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing Memory Stick images on the computer
Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) Standard installation is required. However, note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models. iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation
The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Notes Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users Installing the USB driver

Maintenance information and precautions Charging the built-in rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery so that the date, time and other settings are retained even when the POWER switch is turned off. The built-in rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will become discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about four months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect camcorder operation. To retain the date, time, and other information, charge the battery if the battery is discharged. Charging the built-in rechargeable battery: Connect your camcorder to house current using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the power switch turned off for more than 24 hours. Or, install a charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24 hours.

Precautions

Camcorder operation
Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in these operating instructions. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock. Be particularly careful of the lens. Keep the POWER switch set to OFF (CHG) when you are not using your camcorder. Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for example, and operate it. Doing so might cause heat to build up inside. Keep your camcorder away from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the stylus supplied. (DCRTRV50 only) If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. While using your camcorder, the back of the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a malfunction.

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. Do not open the cassette protect cover or touch the tape. Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

I, J, K, L

i.LINK.. 225 Image protection. 167 Image quality. 122 Image size.. 124 Index screen.. 158 InfoLITHIUM battery. 223 Infrared rays emitter. 34, 92 Insert editing.. 104 Intelligent accessory shoe. 239 Interval recording. 72 JPEG.. 117 Labeling a cassette. 115 LANC jack.. 238 LUMINANCE KEY. 61
Self-diagnosis display.. 217 Self-timer recording.. 37, 51, 134 Signal convert function. 196 Skip scan.. 44 Slide show.. 166 Slow playback.. 44 SLOW SHUTTER.. 61 SPOT FOCUS. 71 STEADYSHOT.. 201 Stereo tape.. 221 STILL.. 61 Sub sound.. 221 Super NightShot. 35 S VIDEO jack. 46, 86, 100, 137, 149
CALIBRATION. 230 Camera chroma key. 139 Cassette memory. 12, 220 Charging battery. 16 Charging built-in rechargeable battery.. 231 Clock set.. 20 Color Slow Shutter.. 35 Continuous photo recording... 128 Data code.. 42 Date search.. 81 DEMO.. 207 Digital effect.. 61, 76 Digital program editing.. 89, 151 DISPLAY.. 42 DOT.. 57 Dual sound track tape.. 221 DV connecting cable.. 88, 138, 196
Main sound.. 221 Manual focus.. 69 Memory chroma key. 139 Memory luminance key. 139 MEMORY MIX.. 139 Memory PB ZOOM. 164 Memory photo recording. 126 Memory Stick.. 117 Memory Stick recording capacity. 125 Menu settings. 199 Memory overlap. 139 M. FADER.. 57 Mirror mode.. 32 Moisture condensation. 228 MONOTONE. 57 MPEG.. 117 MPEG movie recording. 144 MULTI SCRN. 128 NETWORK.. 197 Nightshot.. 34 NTSC system.. 227

T, U, V

Tape counter.. 33 Tape PB ZOOM.. 77 Tape photo recording. 52 Telephoto.. 31 Time code.. 33 Title.. 110, 113 Title search. 80 TRAIL.. 61 Transition.. 27 TV color systems. 227 USB jack.. 180 USB streaming.. 177
EDITSEARCH.. 38 END SEARCH. 38, 44 EXP BRKTG.. 128 Exposure.. 67

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE.. 61 Operation indicators. 244 OVERLAP.. 57 Photo save.. 154 Photo scan.. 85 Photo search.. 83 Picture effect.. 60, 75 Picture search. 44 Playback pause. 44 Playing time.. 18 Power zoom.. 31 Print mark.. 171 PROGRAM AE.. 64

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators.. 218 White balance. 54 Wide-angle.. 31 Wide mode.. 55 WIPE... 57 Write-protect tab. 23, 117 Zero set memory. 79 Zoom.. 31

F, G, H

FADER.. 57 Fade in/out.. 57 Flash.. 49, 130 FLASH MOTION.. 61 Flexible Spot Meter.. 68 FOCUS.. 69 Format.. 117, 204 Frame recording.. 74 Full charge. 16 Grip strap. 241 i (Headphone) jack. 238 Heads.. 229 HiFi SOUND.. 202 HIGH SPEED. 128

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Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible. PAL Cameras SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY SONY (NTSC Cameras below)
DCR-HC19E Mini-DV 1CCD S-AV out DCR-HC22E Mini-DV 1CCD S-AV out DCR-HC32E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-HC39E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-HC42E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-HC90E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-PC1000E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-PC53E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+S-AV out DCR-PC55E Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-VX2100E Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV in/out HDR-FX1E HDV 3CCD DV+AV in/out DSR-PD170P DVCAM 3CCD DV+AV in/out HDR-HC1E HDV 3CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-DVD202E DVD 1CCD S-AV out DCR-DVD203E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD403E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD653E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD7E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV in/out DCR-DVD92E DVD 1CCD S-AV out DCR-TRV270E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-TRV285E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV out DCR-TRV480E Digital-8 1CCD DV+AV in/out DCR-IP1E MICROMV 1CCD MV+S-AV in/out
CANON MV700 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out MV700i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out* MV730i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV750i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV800 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MV830 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MV830i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV850i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MV880X Mini-DV 1CCD DV out, AV in/out MVX200 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MVX200i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX250i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX300 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only MVX330i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX350i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX20i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX25i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX30i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX35i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX40 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only

MVX40i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX45i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out MVX3i Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out DM-XM2 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out DM-XL2 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out JVC GZ-MC100 MicroDrive 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MC200 MicroDrive 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MC500 MicroDrive 3CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG20 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG30 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG50 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GZ-MG70 HDD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out GR-D23 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D53 Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out GR-D73 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-D93 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-D230 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV in/out GR-DX28 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-DX57 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-DX97 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D240 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-D290 Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out GR-DF420 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only GR-DF470 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-DZ7 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-PD1 Mini-DV 1CCD Full DV+AV in/out GR-X5 Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out PANASONIC VD-RM55B DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VD-RM75B DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out NV-GS17B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS21B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS35B Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS75B Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS150B Mini-DV 3CCD DV+AV out only NV-GS200B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out NV-GS250B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out NV-GS400B Mini-DV 3CCD Full DV+AV in/out SDR-S100 SD Video 3CCD USB 2.0, AV out
SAMSUNG VP-D6550 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D351 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D353 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D323 Mini-DV 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out VP-D325i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out VP-M105 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0 VP-M110 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VP-X110 SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV in/out VP-D230 Mini-DV 1CCD DV+AV out only VP-D270i Mini-DV 1CCD DV in/out, AV out

HITACHI DZ-MV550E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV580E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV730E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV750E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-MV780E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out DZ-GX20E DVD 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out SANYO Xacti VPC-C1E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out Xacti VPC-C4E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, S-AV out Xacti VPC-C5E SolidState 1CCD USB 2.0, AV out
Note: This is for information only. It is your own responsibility to ensure your equipment is compatible. NTSC Cameras Manufacturer Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Model Elura Elura 2 Elura 2 MC Elura 10 Elura 20 MC Elura 40 MC Elura 50 MC * Elura 60 Elura 65 Elura 70 Elura 80 Elura 85 Elura 90 ES75 ES8400 ES8600 GL1 GL2 Optura Optura 10 MC Optura 20 MC Optura 30 Optura 40 Optura 50 Optura 60 Optura 100 MC Optura 200 MC Optura 300 Optura 400 Optura 500 Optura PI Optura Xi Ultura Vistura XL1 XL2 AV Input Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes - docking Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes unit unit unit unit unit
LANC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No
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Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC
XL1S ZR ZR10 ZR20 * ZR25 MC * ZR30 MC * ZR40 ** ZR45 MC ** ZR50 MC ** ZR60 ZR65 MC ZR70 MC ZR80 ZR85 ZR90 ZR100 ZR200 ZR300 ZR400 DZMV100A(dvd) DZMV200A(dvd) DZMV230A(dvd) DZMV270A(dvd) DZMV350A(dvd) DZMV380A(dvd) DZMV580A GR-300U GR-AX880 GR-AXM210 GR-AXM710 GR-AXM910 GR-D30 GR-D33 GR-D70 GR-D73 GR-D90 GR-D93 GR-D200 GR-DMV96 GR-DV90 GR-DV91U GR-DV500 GR-DV800 GR-DV2000 GR-DV3000 GR-DVF10U GR-DVL100 GR-DVL120 GR-DVL300 GR-DVL320 GR-DVL500 GR-DVL510 GR-DVL520 GR-DVL720 GR-DVL725
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC JVC Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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