Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls. 171 Quick Function Guide.. 180 Index.. 182

Editing

Dubbing a tape.. 75 Using with analog video unit and PC Signal convert function.. 79 Recording video or TV programmes.. 81 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing.. 85
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Memory Stick
Memory Stick .. 103 c Memory Stick c . 108 Memory Stick MEMORY MIX. 113 . 117 .. 121 .. 123 Memory Stick .. 127 , Memory Stick PB ZOOM.. 129 SLIDE SHOW.. 130 .. 132 .. 134 PRINT MARK.. 137
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Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2

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Getting started
1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 176) 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. 144) The lithium battery is already installed in your camcorder. 5 R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 177) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 173) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 126) 0 Memory Stick (1) (p. 103) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 126)
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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape, etc.

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Recording a picture Self-timer recording
Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (self-timer) in the standby mode. (1) Press The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.
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START/STOP

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To stop the self-timer recording
Press START/STOP. Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

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To record still images using the selftimer
Press PHOTO in step 2. (p. 44)
To cancel self-timer recording
Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically cancelled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR.

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Checking the recording

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.
END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /

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EDIT SEARCH

END SEARCH

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

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

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.

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To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops. In the various playback modes Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system. Sound is muted. The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. Notes on the playback pause mode When the playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your camcorder automatically enters to the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. The previous recording may appear. Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder; however, this function does not work for an output signal from the DV IN/ OUT jack. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center or top and bottom of the screen. This is not a malfunction.

(END SEARCH)

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Viewing the recording on TV
Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. You can operate the playback control buttons in the same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. When monitoring the playback picture on the TV screen, we recommend that you power your camcorder from the mains using the AC power adaptor (p. 18). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
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S VIDEO IN AUDIO / VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

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Viewing the recording 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.

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If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the VCR or the TV. If you connect the white plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is R (right) signal. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks on both your camcorder and the TV or the VCR.

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Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless IR receiver
Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver.

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S.LASER LINK
Super laser link emitter/ Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder to VTR. (4) Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback. (6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV cordless IR receiver. Adjust the position of your camcorder and the AV cordless IR receiver to obtain clear playback pictures. , , , . (1) POWER ON. (2) TV/VCR VCR. (3) POWER VTR. (4) S.LASER LINK. S.LASER LINK. (5) N . (6) . .
To cancel the super laser link function
Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASER LINK button goes out. If you use a Sony TV You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK on your camcorder. To do so, do as follows in advance: Turn the TVs main switch on. Set AUTO TV ON to ON in the menu settings. Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TVs remote sensor. You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one which the AV cordless IR receiver is connected. To do so, set AUTO TV ON to ON and TV INPUT to the same video input (1, 2, 3) in the menu settings. With some models, however, the picture and sound may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is switched. The above feature may not work on some TV models. If you turn the power off Super laser link function turns off automatically. When super laser link is activated (the S.LASER LINK button is lit) Your camcorder consumes power. Press S.LASER LINK to turn off the super laser link function when it is not needed. is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording
You can record a still image like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture such as a photograph or when you print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on the Memory Sticks (p. 103). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, select a still image again, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (2) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder untill recording is completed.

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Video printer/

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LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO

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

Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the viewfinder, on a normal TV [b] or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in the widthwise direction. If you set the screen mode of the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you can watch pictures of normal images [d].
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In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in the menu settings (p. 88).

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To cancel the wide mode
Set 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

16:9WIDE OFF .

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

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

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M.FADER (mosaic)/ ()

Adjusting the exposure manually
You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: The subject is backlit Bright subject and dark background To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness.
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EXPOSURE

To return to the automatic exposure mode
Press EXPOSURE. Notes When you adjust the exposure manually, the following function and modes do not work in CAMERA mode: Backlight Old movie Slow shutter When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: if you change the PROGRAM AE mode if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON
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Focusing manually

You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases: The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: subjects through glass coated with water droplets. horizontal stripe. subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as walls and sky. When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod.
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(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The 9 indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.
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To return to the autofocus mode

Set FOCUS to AUTO.

FOCUS AUTO.
To record distant subjects
When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on infinity and indicator appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object.
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To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by first focusing at the T (telephoto) position and then shooting at the W (wide-angle) position. This makes focusing easier. When you shoot close to the subject Focus at the end of the W (wide-angle) position. 9 changes to the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. when the subject is too close to focus on.
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Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 63). You can also select the language, colour, size and position of titles.

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VACATION

(1) POWER VTR. (2) , [a], X . (3) , [c] m M. X . (4) ZERO SET MEMORY . ZERO SET MEMORY, . (5) , [b] m, z REC . (6) X , X . . . [c], , .

0:00:00

To change the insert end point
Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3.
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Notes The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene. When the inserted picture is played back The picture may be distorted at the end of the inserted section. This is not a malfunction. To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip step 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting.
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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. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY 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. 89).
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CAMERA

MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR
VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUD I O M I X NTSC PB PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END
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[MENU] : END

MEMORY

To darken MEMORY VTR MEMORY
Not to record continuously To record 9 images continuously (p. 109) To record still images in the fine image quality mode, using the Memory Stick To record still images in the standard image quality mode, using the Memory Stick To record moving subjects To record stopping subjects in high quality To cancel print marks on still images To write a print mark on the recorded still images you want to print out later Not to protect still images To protect selected still images against accidental erasure (p. 132) To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 130) To delete all the images (p. 135) To cancel formatting To format an inserted Memory Stick 1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select FORMAT, then press the dial. 3. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. FORMATTING appears during formatting. COMPLETE appears when formatting is finished. To duplicate still images (p. 121)

PRINT MARK

VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT

PHOTO SAVE

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. Notes on formatting Supplied or optional Memory Sticks have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows FORMATTING. You cannot format the Memory Stick if the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. Format again if the message appears. Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick Check the contents of the Memory Stick before formatting. Formatting erases sample images on the Memory Stick. Formatting erases the protected image data on the Memory Stick.
POWER switch VTR CAMERA VTR* CAMERA

Icon/item REC MODE

Mode z SP LP
Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the SP mode To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) To record or play back in the 16-bit mode (1 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 N is pressed in VTR 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 VTR mode To always display the remaining tape bar To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback

Resetting the date and time
The default clock setting is set to Sydney time for Australia and New Zealand models, to Tokyo time for the models sold in Japan and to Hong Kong time for other models. 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.
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SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN

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SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT 4 LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE RETURN

2000 17:30:00

The year changes as follows:

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If you do not set the date and time : : are recorded on the tape and the Memory Stick. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 24-hour cycle.
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Memory Stick operations

Memory Stick
Using Memory Stick introduction
You can record and play back still images on the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the serial port adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied) or PC card adaptor for Memory Stick (not supplied). On file format (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension.jpg). Typical image data file name 100-0001: This file name appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

A vertical band appears when you shoot a subject such as lights or a candle flame against a dark background. A vertical band appears when you shoot a very bright subject. Some tiny white spots appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. An unknown picture is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction.
This is not a malfunction. Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction. If 10 minutes elapse after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette and the demonstration stops. You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (p. 93) NIGHTSHOT is set to ON. c Set it to OFF. (p. 28) NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place. c Set it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 28) Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings (p. 88)
The picture is recorded in incorrect or unnatural colours. Picture appears too bright, and the subject does not appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. A horizontal black band appears when shooting a TV screen or computer screen.

In the playback mode

The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. The playback button does not work. There are horizontal lines on the picture or the playback picture is not clear or does not appear. No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape.
The date search does not work correctly. The picture which is recorded in the Digital8 system is not played back. The tape which is recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system is not played back correctly.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The POWER switch is set to CAMERA, MEMORY or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to VTR. (p. 33) The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape. (p. 33) The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 164) The stereo tape is played back with HiFi SOUND set to 2 in the menu settings. c Set it to STEREO. (p. 88) The volume is turned to minimum. c Open the LCD panel and press VOLUME +. (p. 33) AUDIO MIX is set to ST2 side in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX. (p. 88) The tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions (p. 71) PB MODE is set to / in the menu settings. c Set it to AUTO. (p. 88) Set PB MODE to / in the menu settings. (p. 88)
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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 end search function does not work correctly. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
Cause and/or Corrective Actions The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13) The AC power adaptor is not connected to the mains. c 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 tape has a blank portion in the beginning or middle. The operating temperature is too low. The battery pack is not fully charged. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 13) The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged. c 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. c Replace with a new battery pack. (p. 12) The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 12, 13) Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct.

Quick Reference

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Fastening the grip strap

Fasten the grip strap firmly.

Remote Commander

The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.

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1 PHOTO button (p. 42, 108) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 34) 3 SEARCH MODE button (p. 70, 73) 4./> buttons (p. 70, 73) 5 Tape transport buttons (p. 36) 6 DATA CODE button (p. 34) 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 64, 69) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 9 START/STOP button (p. 21) 0 Power zoom button (p. 24) 1 PHOTO (. 42, 108) 2 DISPLAY (. 34) 3 SEARCH MODE (. 70, 73) 4 ./> (. 70, 73) 5 (. 36) 6 DATA CODE (. 34) 7 ZERO SET MEMORY (. 64, 69) 8 . 9 START/STOP (. 21) 0 (. 24)
To prepare the Remote Commander
Insert 2 size R6 (AA) batteries by matching the + and polarities on the batteries to the + marks inside the battery compartment.

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Notes on the Remote Commander Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly. Your camcorder works in the Commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the Commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.
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Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators
LCD screen and Viewfinder/ /

Display window/

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REC 0:00:00

ZERO SET MEMORY DATE 01 SEARCH A/V DV 16B I T

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M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA

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1 Recording mode indicator (p. 22)/Mirror mode indicator (p. 23) 2 Format indicator (p. 139) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 13, 26) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 24)/Exposure indicator (p. 58) 5 Fader indicator (p. 48)/Digital effect indicator (p. 53, 66) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 46)/ FRAME indicator (p. 91) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 52, 66) 8 LCD bright indicator (p. 23)/Volume indicator (p. 33)/Data code indicator (p. 35) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 57) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 27) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 89) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 59) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 30)

3 (. 13, 26) 4 (. 24)/ (. 58) 5 (. 48)/ (. 53, 66) 6 (. 46)/ FRAME (. 91) 7 (. 52, 66) 8 (. 23)/ (. 33)/ (. 35) 9 PROGRAM AE (. 57) 0 (. 27) qa (. 95) qs (. 59) qd (. 30)
qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 21)/Video control mode (p. 21) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 26, 65, 70)/Time code indicator (p. 26)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 151)/Tape photo recording indicator (p. 42) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 26) qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 65, 70) qk Search mode indicator (p. 31, 70, 71) ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 28) w; A/V t DV indicator (p. 90)/ DV IN indicator (p. 83) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 92) ws Warning indicators (p. 152) wd Recording lamp (p. 21) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied). wg Tape counter indicator (p. 26, 65, 70)/Time code indicator (p. 26)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 151)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 13, 26) wh FULL charge indicator (p. 13)
qf STBY/REC (. 21)/ (. 21) qg (. 26, 65, 70)/ (. 26)/ (.159)/ c (. 42) qh (. 26) qj ZERO SET MEMORY (. 65, 70) qk (. 31, 70, 71) ql NIGHTSHOT (. 28) w; A/V t DV (. 96)/ DV IN (.83) wa (. 98) ws (. 160) wd (. 21) . wf , ( ). wg (. 26, 65, 70)/ (. 26)/ (. 159)/ (. 13, 26) wh FULL (. 13)

Quick Function Guide

Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
In a dark place In insufficient light In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, or general night views Shooting backlit subjects In spotlight, such as at the theatre In strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope NIGHTSHOT (p. 28) Low lux mode (p. 56) Sunset & moon mode (p. 56) BACK LIGHT (p. 27) Spotlight mode (p. 56) Beach & ski mode (p. 56)
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
Smooth transition between scenes Taking a still image FADER (p. 48) Tape photo recording (p. 42)/ Memory photo recording (p. 108) PICTURE EFFECT (p. 51)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 53) Soft portrait mode (p. 56) TITLE (p. 61)
Digital processing of images Creating a soft background for subjects Superimposing a title
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom Focusing manually Shooting distant subjects Recording fast-moving subjects D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 88) Manual focus (p. 59) Landscape mode (p. 56) Sports lesson mode (p. 56)
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)

Watching the picture on a wide-screen TV Viewing images using a personal computer Wide mode (p. 46) Memory Stick (p. 103)
Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
Digital processing of recorded images Displaying the date/time or recording data when you recorded Quickly locating a desired scene Searching for scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord PICTURE EFFECT (p. 66)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 67) Data code (p. 34) Zero set memory (p. 65, 70) Photo search (p. 73) Photo scan (p. 74) HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 88) SUPER LASER LINK (p. 40)
NIGHTSHOT (. 28) (. 56) , , , (. 56) BACK LIGHT (. 27) , , (. 56) , , (. 56)
FADER (. 48) (. 42)/ (. 108) PICTURE EFFECT (. 51)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (. 53) (. 56) TITLE (. 61)

D ZOOM [MENU] (. 88) (. 59) (. 56) (. 56)
(. 46) Memory Stick* (. 103)
/ , , PICTURE EFFECT (. 66)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (. 67) (. 34) (. 65, 70) (. 73) (. 74) HiFi SOUND [MENU] (. 88) SUPER LASER LINK (. 40)
AC power adaptor. 13 Adjusting viewfinder. 25 AFM HiFi Sound.. 141 AUDIO MIX. 90 AUDIO MODE.. 92 A/V connecting cable. 38, 45, 75, 119 BACK LIGHT.. 27 Battery pack.. 12 BEEP.. 94 BOUNCE.. 48

I, J, K, L

i.LINK. 77, 142, 175 Image protection.. 132 Image quality mode. 107 Index screen.. 125 InfoLITHIUM battery. 17 Infrared rays emitter. 28, 40 JPEG.. 103 LANC /DIGITAL I/O... 126, 175 LCD screen.. 23 LUMINANCEKEY.. 53
Recording time.. 15 Rec Review.. 32 Remaining battery time indicator.. 26 Remaining tape indicator. 26 Remote Commander.. 176 Remote control jack (LANC).. 175 Remote sensor. 172
Self-diagnosis display. 151 Self-timer.. 30 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 46, 88 Shoulder strap. 173 Signal convert function. 79 Skip scan.. 36 Slide show.. 130 Slow playback.. 36 SLOW SHUTTER.. 53 STEADYSHOT.. 89 Stereo tape.. 141 STILL.. 53 Sub sound.. 90 SUPER LASER LINK. 40, 172 SUPER NIGHTSHOT. 28 S video jack.. 39
Camera chromakey.. 113 Charging battery. 13 Clock set.. 93 Connection (viewing on TV).. 38 (dubbing a tape). 75 Connection to your PC. 79 Data code. 35 Date search.. 71 DEMO.. 93 DIGITAL EFFECT.. 53, 67 Digital 8 system.. 139 DISPLAY.. 34 DOT.. 48 Dual sound track tape. 141 Dubbing a tape.. 75 DV connecting cable. 77, 79, 120

Full charge (Normal charge)/ ( ) 150 (90) 210 (150) 300 (240) 390 (330) 420 (360)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack 1) Supplied with DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E 2) Supplied with DCR-TRV420E
1) DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E 2) DCR-TRV420E

Recording time/

Recording with Recording with the viewfinder/ the LCD screen/ Continuous 3) Typical 4) Continuous 3) Typical 4) 3) 4) 3) 4) 100 (90) 55 (50) 75 (65) 40 (35) 170 (155) 95 (90) 120 (105) 70 (60) 205 (185) 115 (105) 145 (130) 80 (75) 350 (310) 200 (175) 265 (240) 150 (135) 425 (380) 240 (215) 305 (270) 175 (155) 555 (500) 315 (285) 415 (375) 235 (215) 650 (590) 370 (335) 475 (430) 270 (245) 765 (685) 435 (390) 565 (505) 320 (285)
Battery pack/ NP-F330 1) NP-F530 NP-F550 2) NP-F730 NP-F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the time using a normally charged battery.

( ) .

Supplied with DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E Supplied with DCR-TRV420E 3) Approximate continuous recording time at 25C (77F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 4) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.
DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E DCR-TRV420E 3) 25 (77F). . 4) / , /. .

Playing time/

Playing time Playing time on LCD screen/ with LCD closed/ 70 (65) 100 (90) 115 (105) 165 (150) 145 (130) 200 (180) 260 (235) 335 (300) 295 (265) 410 (365) 405 (370) 535 (480) 465 (420) 630 (570) 550 (495) 740 (665)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

( ) . .

Supplied with DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E Supplied with DCR-TRV420E
DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E DCR-TRV420E
The remaining battery time indicator 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 1 minute for the correct remaining battery time to be displayed. If the power may go off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate. Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. What is InfoLITHIUM? The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery. InfoLITHIUM battery packs have the mark. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
. (7) EDITSEARCH . . . END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH , Digital8. , . , , . .

Playback Basics

Playing back a tape
Youcanmonitortheplaybackpictureonthe LCDscreen.IfyouclosetheLCDpanel,youcan monitortheplaybackpictureintheviewfinder. YoucancontrolplaybackusingtheRemote Commandersuppliedwithyourcamcorder. (1) Installthepowersourceandinsertthe recordedtape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR (DCRTRV620E) or PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/ TRV520E)whilepressingthesmallgreen button.Thevideocontrolbuttonslightup. (3) OpentheLCDpanelwhilepressingOPEN. (4) Press m rewind the tape. to (5) Press N start playback. to (6) Toadjustthevolume,presseitherofthetwo buttonsonVOLUME.Thespeakeronyour camcorderissilentwhentheLCDpanelis closed.
. , . , . (1) . (2) , POWER VTR (DCR-TRV620E) PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E). . (3) OPEN, . (4) m . (5) N . (6) VOLUME. , .

Playback Basics

VTR MEMORY CAMERA

VOLUME

To stop playback

Press x.

When monitoring on the LCD screen YoucanturntheLCDpaneloverandmoveit backtothecamcorderbodywiththeLCDscreen facingout.

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To display the screen indicators Display function
PressDISPLAYonyourcamcorderorthe RemoteCommandersuppliedwithyour camcorder. TheindicatorsappearontheLCDscreen. Tomaketheindicatorsdisappear,press DISPLAYagain.
DISPLAY , . . , , DISPLAY.

DATA CODE

DISPLAY
Using the data code function
Yourcamcorderautomaticallyrecordsnotonly imagesonthetapebutalsotherecordingdata (date/timeorvarioussettingswhenrecorded) (Data code). PressDATACODEonyourcamcorderorthe RemoteCommanderintheplaybackmode. Thedisplaychangesasfollows: date/time tvarioussettings(SteadyShot, exposureAUTO/MANUAL,whitebalance,gain, shutterspeed,aperturevalue) tnoindicator
, (/ ). ( ). DATE CODE . : / t ( , AUTO/MANUAL, , , , ) t

2000 12:05:56

AUTO 50 AWB 9dB F1.6
Not to display recording date Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p.85). Thedisplaychangesasfollows: date/time tnoindicator Notes on the data code function Thedatacodefunctionworksonlyfortapes recordedintheDigital8 system. Varioussettingsoftherecordingdataarenot recordedwhenrecordingimagesonMemory Stick. Recording data Recordingdataisyourcamcordersinformation whenyouhaverecorded.Intherecordingmode, therecordingdatawillnotbedisplayed. When you use data code function, bars (-- -- ---- and -- : -- : --) appear if: Ablanksectionofthetapeisbeingplayed back. Thetapeisunreadableduetotapedamageor noise. Thetapewasrecordedbyacamcorderwithout thedateandtimeset. Data Code WhenyouconnectyourcamcordertotheTV,the datacodeappearsontheTVscreen.

, DATE CODE DATE (. 85). : / t , Digital8. Memory Stick. , . . , (-- -- --- -- : -- : --), : . - . . , .
Playing back a tape Various playback modes
To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR (DCR-TRV620E) or PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E).
POWER VTR (DCR-TRV620E) PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E).
To view a still picture (playback pause)
Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N.

X. X 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.

M. N.

To change the playback direction
Press on the Remote Commander during playback to reverse the playback direction. To resume normal playback, press N.

m. N.

To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
Keep pressing m or M during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.

. , N.

To monitor the high-speed picture 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.

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m M . .
To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
Press y on the Remote Commander during playback. For slow playback in the reverse direction, press , then press y on the Remote Commander. To resume normal playback, press N.

( )

m M . .

y . , y . N.

To view the picture 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.
2 . , 2 To view the picture frame-by-frame. Press C on the Remote Commander in the N. playback pause mode. For frame-by-frame playback in the reverse direction, press c. To resume normal playback, press N. C To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH). Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 secondsoftherecordedsectionplaysbackand c. stops. N. In the various playback modes Noisemayappearwhenyourcamcorderplays backtapesrecordedintheHi8/standard8 system. Soundismuted. Thepreviousrecordingmayappearasamosaic imagewhenplayingbackintheDigital8 system. Notes on the playback pause mode Whentheplaybackpausemodelastsfor3 minutes,yourcamcorderautomaticallyenters thestopmode. Toresumeplayback,press N. Thepreviousrecordingmayappear. Slow playback for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system Theslowplaybackcanbeperformedsmoothly onyourcamcorder;however,thisfunctiondoes notworkforanoutputsignalfromthethe DV IN/OUT or DV OUT jack. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontalnoisemayappearatthecenterortop andbottomofthescreen.Thisisnota malfunction.

(END SEARCH)

END SEARCH . 5 , . Hi8/8 . Digital8 . 3 , . N. . , Digital8 ; DV IN/OUT DV OUT. . .
Viewing the recording on TV
ConnectyourcamcordertoyourTVorVCRwith theA/Vconnectingcablesuppliedwithyour camcordertowatchtheplaybackpictureonthe TVscreen.Youcanoperatetheplaybackcontrol buttonsinthesamewayaswhenyoumonitor playbackpicturesontheLCDscreen.When monitoringtheplaybackpictureontheTV screen,werecommendthatyoupoweryour camcorderfromthemainsusingtheACpower adaptor(p.13).Refertotheoperating instructionsofyourTVorVCR. Openthejackcover.Connectyourcamcorderto theTVusingtheA/Vconnectingcable.Then,set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.
/, . , . (. 13). . . /. , TV/VCR VCR.

S VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO

S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

: Signal flow/
If your TV is already connected to a VCR
ConnectyourcamcordertotheLINEINinputon theVCRbyusingtheA/Vconnectingcable suppliedwithyourcamcorder.Settheinput selectorontheVCRtoLINE.

Ec Ba

LINE IN /, . LINE.
If your TV or VCR is a monaural type
ConnecttheyellowplugoftheA/Vconnecting cabletothevideoinputjackandthewhiteorthe redplugtotheaudioinputjackontheVCRor theTV.Ifyouconnectthewhiteplug,thesound isL(left)signal.Ifyouconnecttheredplug,the soundisR(right)signal.
/ . , L (). , R ().
Viewing the recording on TV If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin connector (EUROCONNECTOR)
Usethe21-pinadaptorsuppliedwithyour camcorder.

/ 21- (EUROCONNECTOR)

21- , .
If your TV or VCR has an S video jack ConnectusinganSvideocable(notsupplied)to obtainhigh-qualitypictures.Withthis connection,youdonotneedtoconnectthe yellow(video)plugoftheA/Vconnectingcable. ConnectanSvideocable(notsupplied)totheS videojacksonbothyourcamcorderandtheTV or the VCR.
S () /. S ( ) S .
Using the AV cordless IR receiver
OnceyouconnecttheAVcordlessIRreceiver (notsupplied)toyourTVorVCR,youcaneasily viewthepictureonyourTV.Fordetails,referto theoperatinginstructionsoftheAVcordlessIR receiver.

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S.LASER LINK
Super laser link emitter/ LASER LINK
Befor operation AttachthepowersupplysuchastheACpower adaptortoyourcamcorder,andinsertthe recordedtape. (1) AfterconnectingyourTVandAVcordlessIR receiver,setthePOWERswitchontheAV cordlessIRreceivertoON. (2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. (3) SetthePOWERswitchonyourcamcorderto VTR (DCR-TRV620E) or PLAYER (DCRTRV420E/TRV520E). (4) Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press Nonyourcamcordertostartplayback. (6) PointthesuperlaserlinkemitterattheAV cordlessIRreceiver.Adjustthepositionof yourcamcorderandtheAVcordlessIR receivertoobtainclearplaybackpictures.

16:9 16:9 (16:9 WIDE). 16:9 WIDE [a]. , [b] [c] . , [d].

16:9WIDE

[b] [d]
Inthestandbymode,set16:9WIDEtoONinthe menusettings(p.85).

16:9WIDE ON (. 85).

To cancel the wide mode
Set16:9WIDEtoOFFinthemenusettings. In the wide mode, you cannot select the following functions: Oldmovie Bounce During recording Youcannotselectorcancelthewidemode.When youcancelthewidemode,setyourcamcorderto thestandbymodeandthenset16:9WIDEtoOFF inthemenusetting.
16:9WIDE OFF . : . , , 16:9WIDE OFF.

Using the fader function

Youcanfadethepictureinorouttogiveyour recordingaprofessionalappearance.

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M.FADER (mosaic)/ ()

BOUNCE1) 2)

OVERLAP2)

WIPE2)

DOT2) (random dot)/ ( )
MONOTONE Whenfadingin,thepicturegraduallychanges fromblack-and-whitetocolour. Whenfadingoutthepicturegraduallychanges fromcolourtoblack-and-white.

MONOTONE - . .

YoucanusethisfunctionwhenDZOOMisset toOFFinthemenusettings. 2) Fadeinonly

D ZOOM OFF . 2)

(1) When fading in [a] Inthestandbymode,pressFADERuntilthe desiredfaderindicatorflashes. When fading out [b] Intherecordingmode,pressFADERuntilthe desiredfaderindicatorflashes. Theindicatorchangesasfollows: FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT Thelastselectedfadermodeisindicatedfirst ofall. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. Afterthefadein/outiscarriedout,your camcorderautomaticallyreturnstothe normalmode.
(1) [a] , FADER , . [b] , FADER , . : FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT . (2) START/STOP. . , / , .
To cancel the fader function
Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER untiltheindicatordisappears.
, START/STOP, FADER , .
Notes Theoverlap,wipeanddotfunctionsworkonly fortapesrecordedintheDigital8 system. Youcannotusethefollowingfunctionswhile usingthefaderfunction.Also,youcannotuse thefaderfunctionwhileusingthefollowing functions: Digitaleffect Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipeordotfunctiononly) SuperNightShot Tapephotorecording Before operating the overlap, wipe or dot function Yourcamcorderstorestheimageonthetape.As theimageisbeingstored,theindicatorflashes quickly,andtheimageyouareshooting disappearsfromtheLCDorviewfinderscreen. Dependingonthetapecondition,theimagemay notberecordedclearly. While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Focus Zoom Pictureeffect Note on the bounce function TheBOUNCEindicatordoesnotappearinthe followingmodeorfunctions: DZOOMisactivatedinthemenusettings Widemode Pictureeffect PROGRAM AE

, 0:00:00. . , , . (1) DISPLAY. (2) ZERO SET MEMORY , . 0:00:00, ZERO SET MEMORY. (3) x, . (4) m . , . ZERO SET MEMORY , . (5) N. .
Notes The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. When you press ZERO SET MEMORY before rewinding the tape, the zero set memory function is canceled. There may be a discrepancy of several seconds from the time code. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The zero set memory function may not correctly. ZERO SET MEMORY functions also in the standby mode When you insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.
, Digital8. ZERO SET MEMORY , . . . ZERO SET MEMORY , ZERO SET MEMORY , . . . .
Searching a recording by date Date search
You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date.
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(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR (DCRTRV620E) or PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/ TRV520E). (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the date search indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) When the current position is [b], press. to search towards [a] or press > to search towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press. or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next date.
(1) POWER VTR (DCR-TRV620E) PLAYER (DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E). (2) SEARCH MODE , . : DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) [b], . [a] > [c]. , . . >, .

SEARCH MODE

DATE 00 SEARCH

To stop searching

DATE 01 SEARCH
Notes The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. If one days recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function may not work correctly.

MENU. : MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET ( DCR-TRV620E) PLAYER SET( DCR-TRV420E/ 520E) LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS
Selecting the mode setting of each item
z is the default setting.
Menu items differ according to the position of the POWER switch. The LCD screen and the viewfinder show only the items you can operate at the moment.
Icon/item AUTO SHTR Mode z ON OFF D ZOOM z OFF 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT z OFF ON z ON OFF Meaning To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions To deactivate digital zoom. Up to 25 zoom is carried out. To activate digital zoom. More than 25 to 50 zoom is performed digitally. (p. 24) To activate digital zoom. More than 25 to 100 zoom is performed digitally. (p. 24) To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 45) To compensate for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Natural pictures are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. To use the NightShot Light function (p. 28) To cancel the NightShot Light function CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY POWER switch CAMERA

N.S. LIGHT

z ON OFF

CAMERA MEMORY

* 125 (DCR-TRV420E only) Notes on the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. Attachment of a conversion lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. If you cancel the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake.
Icon/item HiFi SOUND Mode z STEREO TBC* z ON OFF Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape with main and sub sound To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or a dual sound track tape with main sound To play back a stereo tape with the right sound or a dual sound track tape with sub sound To correct jitter To not correct jitter Set TBC to OFF when playing back a tape on which you have dubbed over and recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine. VTR/PLAYER POWER switch VTR/PLAYER
TBC stands for Time Base Corrector. DNR* z ON OFF To reduce picture noise To reduce a conspicuous afterimage when the picture has a lot of movement VTR/PLAYER
DNR stands for Digital Noise Reduction. AUDIO MIX To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 VTR/PLAYER
NTSC PB z ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 PB MODE z AUTO

VTR/PLAYER

To playback a tape recorded on your camcorder 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 convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder To convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder A/V t DV appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (p. 77)

JPEG . , , . . ( 640 480, . 600 K.) FINE STANDARD 100 60
Approximate number of images you can record on a Memory Stick The approximate number of images you can record on aMemory Stick formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of thesubject.
, Memory Stick , Memory Stick, , . , Memory Stick. 16MB 32MB 64MB 659 988
Maximum number of images you can record on a Memory Stick Setting FINE STANDARD

4MB 40 60

8MB 81 122
Note on the image quality mode indicator This is only displayed during recording.
Recording still images on Memory Stick Memory Photo recording
You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 85). Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the Memory Stick. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

c Memory Stick c

FIELD FRAME . FIELD. FRAME. FIELD FRAME (. 85). Memory Stick . (1) POWER MEMORY. , LOCK (). (2) PHOTO. z . . (3) PHOTO. , , Memory Stick. , .

FINE 21 / 40

Number of images can be recorded on the Memory Stick/ , Memory Stick Number of recorded images/
Notes When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod. When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly, the image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. Before you shoot in autofocus mode, check that the subject is in sharp focus. The brightness of the picture and focus are adjusted on the center portion of the image. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button.

FRAME, . FRAME . . 2 PHOTO, . . , . . POWER MEMORY : , , , , PROGRAM AE. , PHOTO. PHOTO , .
Recording images continuously
You can record still images continuously. Multi screen mode You can record 9 still images continuously on a single page.

. 9 .

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTINUOUS, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
(1) POWER MEMORY. , LOCK ( ). (2) MENU, . (3) SEL/PUSH EXEC , . (4) SEL/PUSH EXEC CONTINUOUS, . (5) SEL/PUSH EXEC , . (6) MENU .
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS MULT I SCRN QUAL I TY FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY MULT I SCRN FLD. / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full
FULL appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still images on the Memory Stick.

FULL, Memory Stick.

Continuous shooting settings
Setting OFF MULTI SCRN Meaning (indicator on the screen) Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( )
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MULTI SCRN

Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe.

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Recording still images on Memory Stick Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording
You can record still images on Memory Sticks with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (self-timer). The (self-timer) (2) Press indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Press PHOTO firmly. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically.

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Memory Stick . , . . (1) POWER MEMORY. , LOCK (). (2) ( ). (). (3) PHOTO. 10 . , . PHOTO
Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is automatically canceled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE), VTR (DCR-TRV620E) or PLAYER (DCRTRV420E/TRV520E).

Screen indicators during still image playback

100-0021

21 / 40 MEMORY PLAY
Image number/Total number of recorded images/ / Print mark/

Protect indicator/

Data file name/
Viewing a still image Memory Photo playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen)
You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image.

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MEMORY INDEX

DELETE
Press MEMORY INDEX. A red Bmark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode.

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B mark/ B

100-/ 40

To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +. To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY.
6 MEMORY +. 6 MEMORY.
To return to the normal playback screen (single screen)
Press MEMORY +/ to move the Bmark to the image you want to display on full screen, then press MEMORY PLAY.

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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. Files modified with personal computers These files may not be displayed on the index screen. Image files shot with other equipment may not be displayed on the index screen either.
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Viewing the recorded images using a personal computer
The image data recorded with your camcorder is compressed in the JPEG format. If you use the application software, PictureGear 4.1 Lite supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the Memory Stick on a computer screen. Use the PC serial cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation.
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Serial port/

LANC / DIGITAL I/O
PC serial cable (supplied)/ ()
Copying the image recorded on Memory Stick to tapes
You can copy still images or titles recorded on Memory Sticks and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation /Digital8 tape for recording Insert a Hi8 and a Memory Stick into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The Hi8 /Digital8 tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you want to copy (p. 119). (5) Press Xto start recording and press Xagain to stop. (6) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 4 and 5.

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Using your camcorder abroad
You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Your camcorder is a PAL system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV, it must be a PAL system based TV with VIDEO/AUDIO input jack. The following shows TV colour systems used overseas. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Guyana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, etc.
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Simple setting of clock by time difference
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select WORLD TIME in the menu settings. See page 85 for more information.

. WORLD TIME . . 85.

Maintenance information and precautions

Moisture condensation

If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the % indicator flashes. When the Z indicator flashes at the same time, the cassette is inserted in your camcorder. If moisture condenses on the lens, the indicator will not appear.
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If moisture condensation occurred
None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows: You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a place warmed up by a heating device. You bring your camcorder from an airconditioned car or room into a hot place outside. You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower. You use your camcorder in a high temperature and humidity place. How to prevent moisture condensation When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about 1 hour).

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Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators
LCD screen and Viewfinder/

Display window/

qa qs qd
ZERO SET MEMORY DATE 01 SEARCH AV DV 16BIT

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M.FADER 16:9WIDE SEPIA

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1 Recording mode indicator (p. 22)/Mirror mode indicator (p. 23) 2 Format indicator (p. 135) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 13, 26) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 24)/Exposure indicator (p. 56) 5 Fader indicator (p. 47)/Digital effect indicator (p. 52, 65) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 45)/ FRAME indicator (p. 88) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 50, 64) 8 LCD bright indicator (p. 23)/Volume indicator (p. 33)/Data code indicator (p. 35) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 54) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 27) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 86) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 57) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 30, 43)
3 (. 13, 26) 4 (. 24)/ (. 56) 5 (. 47)/ (. 52, 65) 6 (. 45)/ FRAME (. 94) 7 (. 50, 64) 8 (. 23)/ (. 33)/ (. 35) 9 PROGRAM AE (. 54) 0 (. 27) qa (. 92) qs (. 57) qd (. 30, 43)
Identifying the parts and controls
qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 21)/Video control mode (p. 36) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 26, 63, 68)/Time code indicator (p. 26)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 146)/Tape photo recording indicator (p. 41) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 26) qj ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 63, 67) qk Search mode indicator (p. 31, 68, 71) ql NIGHTSHOT indicator (p. 28) w; A/V t DV indicator (DCR-TRV620E only) (p. 87)/DV IN indicator (p. 82) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 89) ws Warning indicators (p. 147) wd Recording lamp (DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E) (p. 21) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Tape counter indicator (p. 26, 63, 68)/Time code indicator (p. 26)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 146)/Remaining battery time indicator (p. 13, 26) wg FULL charge indicator (p. 13) wh Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied). qf STBY/REC (. 21)/ (. 36) qg (. 26, 63, 68)/ (. 26)/ (.154)/ c (. 41) qh (. 26) qj ZERO SET MEMORY (. 63, 67) qk (. 31, 68, 71) ql NIGHTSHOT (. 28) w; A/V t DV ( DCRTRV620E) (. 93)/ DV IN (. 82) wa (. 95) ws (. 155) wd (DCR-TRV420E/ TRV520E) (. 21) . wf (. 26, 63, 68)/ (. 26)/ (. 154)/ (. 13, 26) wg FULL (. 13) wh ( ).

Recording time.. 15 Rec Review.. 32 Remaining battery time indicator.. 26 Remaining tape indicator. 26 Remote Commander.. 170 Remote control jack (LANC).. 169 Remote sensor. 166
Camera chromakey.. 110 Charging battery. 13 Clock set.. 98 Connection (viewing on TV).. 38 (dubbing a tape). 73 Connection to your PC. 77 Data code. 34 Date search.. 69 DEMO.. 90 DIGITAL EFFECT.. 51, 65 Digital 8 system.. 135 DIGITAL I/O.. 169 DISPLAY.. 34 DOT.. 46 Dual sound track tape. 136 Dubbing a tape.. 73 DV connecting cable.. 75, 116
Main sound.. 87 Manual focus.. 57 Memory chromakey. 110 Memory luminancekey. 110 MEMORY MIX.. 110 Memory overlap.. 110 Memory photo recording. 105 Memory Stick.. 100 Menu settings.. 85 Mirror mode. 23 Moisture condensation. 158 Monaural.. 38 MONOTONE.. 46 Mosaic fader. 46 NIGHTSHOT.. 28 Normal charge.. 13
Self-diagnosis display. 146 Self-timer. 30, 43 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. 158 Shoulder strap. 167 Signal convert function. 77 Skip scan.. 36 Slide show.. 126 Slow playback.. 36 SLOW SHUTTER.. 51 STEADYSHOT.. 86 Stereo tape.. 136 STILL.. 51 Sub sound.. 87 SUPER LASER LINK. 40, 166 SUPER NIGHTSHOT. 28 S video jack.. 39

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE. 51 Operation indicators.. 172 OVERLAP.. 46 PAL system. 157 PB ZOOM.. 66, 125 PC serial cable. 122 Photo scan.. 72 Photo search. 71 PICTURE EFFECT.. 49, 64 Picture search.. 36 Playback pause.. 36 Power sources (battery pack). 12 (the mains). 18 (car battery).. 18 Print mark.. 133 PROGRAM AE. 54

T, U, V

Tape counter. 26 Tape photo recording. 41 Telephote. 24 Time code. 26 Title... 59 TRAIL.. 51 Transition. 22 TV colour systems. 157
EDITSEARCH.. 31 END SEARCH.. 31, 37 Exposure.. 56 External microphone (not supplied). 169

F, G, H

FADER.. 46 Fade in/out.. 46 FLASH MOTION.. 51 FOCUS... 57 Format... 88 Full charge.. 13 Grip strap.. 170 Headphone jack.. 169 Heads... 159 HiFi SOUND.. 87

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators. 147 Wide-angle.. 24 Wide mode.. 45 WIPE.. 46 WORLD TIME.. 91 Write-protect tab. 20 Zero set memory. 63, 68 Zoom.. 24