STEADYSHOT <ON/OFF> ON. OFF, . AE SHIFT ( ). . 68. GAIN SHIFT <0dB/3dB> 0. 3. FRAME REC <OFF/ON> OFF. ON . . 79. OFF. INT.REC <ON/OFF/SET> <INTERVAL/REC TIME> OFF. ON . INTERVAL . REC TIME . , OFF, .
Items for the VTR SET (DCRTRV900E) or PLAYER SET (DCRTRV890E) menu
HiFi SOUND* <STEREO/1/2> Select STEREO to play back stereo sound or main and sub sound (for dual sound). Select 1 to play back the left sound (for stereo sound) or main sound (for dual sound). Select 2 to play back the right sound (for stereo sound) or sub sound (for dual sound).
VTR SET (DCRTRV900E) PLAYER SET (DCRTRV890E)
HiFi SOUND* <STEREO/1/2> STEREO ( ). 1 ( ) ( ). 2 ( ) ( ).
AUDIO MIX* Select this item to adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control dial. NTSC PB <ON PAL TV/NTSC 4.43> Normally select ON PAL TV. Select NTSC 4.43 when playing back a tape recorded in the NTSC colour system. When you play back on a Multi System TV, select the best mode while watching the picture on the TV.
AUDIO MIX* 1 2 . NTSC PB <ON PAL TV/NTSC 4.43> ON PAL TV. NTSC4.43 , , NTSC. , .

LCD/VF SET menu

LCD B.L. <BRT NORMAL/BRIGHT> Normally select BRT NORMAL. Select BRIGHT when the LCD screen is dark. The battery consumption increases by 10 to 20%. Even if you adjust the LCD B.L., the recorded picture is not affected. LCD COLOUR Select this item and change the level of the indicator by turning the control dial up (+) or down () to adjust the colour intensity of the picture. VF BRIGHT Close the LCD panel. Select this item to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder. The viewfinder becomes brighter when you turn the control dial up (+), and darker when you turn it down (). ZEBRA <OFF/ON> Normally select OFF. Select ON to shoot with the zebra pattern displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

LCD/VF SET

LCD B.L. <BRT NORMAL/BRIGHT> BRT NORMAL. BRIGHT, . 10 20%. LCD B.L., . LCD COLOUR (+) () . VF BRIGHT . . , (+) , (). ZEBRA <OFF/ON> OFF. ON , .
Items for the MEMORY SET menu
CONTINUOUS <OFF/ON/MULTI SCRN> Select OFF not to record continuously. Select ON to record 2 to 4 pictures continuously. Select MULTI SCRN to record nine pictures continuously. QUALITY <STANDARD/FINE/SUPER FINE> Select STANDARD to record still pictures in the standard image quality mode, using the memory card slot. Select FINE to record still pictures in the fine image quality mode, using the memory card slot. Select SUPER FINE to record still pictures in the superfine image quality mode, using the memory card slot. PROTECT <OFF/ON> Normally select OFF not to protect still pictures. Select ON to protect selected still pictures against accidental erasure. See page 141 for details. SLIDE SHOW Select this item to play back images in a continuous loop. See page 148 for details. DELETE ALL Select this item to delete all the images. See page 143 for details. FORMAT Select this item to format floppy disks or PC cards. See page 126 for details. PHOTO SAVE Select this item to duplicate still pictures. See page 131 for details.

REMAIN <AUTO/ON> AUTO : , . DISPLAY. , . ON, . DATA CODE <DATE/CAM DATE> DATE/CAM . DATE .

SETUP menu

CLOCK SET Select this item to reset the date or time. LTR SIZE <NORMAL/2X> Normally select NORMAL. Select 2X to display the selected menu item by twice size of the normal. DEMO MODE <ON/OFF> Select ON to glance over the function of camcorder. Select OFF not to display demonstration.
CLOCK SET . LTR SIZE <NORMAL/2X> NORMAL. 2 . DEMO MODE <ON/OFF> ON . OFF, .
Notes on DEMO MODE DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory. The demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. You can cancel the demonstration by inserting a cassette, setting the POWER switch to a position other than CAMERA, or select OFF in the menu system. To select STBY again, set the POWER switch to OFF when DEMO MODE is set to ON, and set the POWER switch back to CAMERA. You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder. If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY. To look at the demonstration at once, eject the cassette, if inserted. Then select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display. The demonstration will begin.
DEMO MODE DEMO MODE STBY (). 10 POWER CAMERA . , POWER , CAMERA, OFF . STBY POWER OFF, DEMO MODE ON, POWER CAMERA. DEMO MODE, . , . , . DEMO MODE STBY. , . ON DEMO MODE . .

OTHERS menu

WORLD TIME Select this item to set the clock by a time difference. See page 156 for details. BEEP <MELODY/NORMAL/OFF> Normally select MELODY so that a melody sounds when you start/stop recording, etc. Select NORMAL so that beeps sound when you start/stop recording, etc. Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound. COMMANDER* <ON/OFF> Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder. Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander.

OTHERS

WORLD TIME . . . 156. BEEP <MELODY/NORMAL/OFF> MELODY, , / . NORAL, , / . OFF, . COMMANDER* <ON/OFF> ON OFF, .
DISPLAY <LCD or V-OUT/LCD > Normally select LCD. Select V-OUT/LCD to display indicators both on the LCD screen and TV screen. REC LAMP <ON/OFF> Normally select ON. Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording lamp on the front of the unit to light up. COLOUR BAR <OFF/ON> Normally select OFF not to display the colour bar. Select ON to display the colour bar. DV EDITING Select this item when editing a tape on another equipment connected with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). See page 108 for details. * These settings return to the default 5 minutes or more after the power source is disconnected or battery is removed. As far as the other items without an asterisk are concerned, their settings are retained even when the power source is disconnected or battery is removed, as long as the vanadium-lithium battery is charged. When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set REC LAMP to OFF. Notes When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. If you select 16BIT in AUDIO MODE, you cannot add an audio sound. If you select BRIGHT in LCD B.L., the battery life while recording decreases 10 to 20%. When you use a power source other than the battery, the menu item LCD B.L. is set to BRIGHT automatically and the item does not appear on the screen.

. , . , AUTO LOCK ( ) (), , ( ) , MENU , , , , ( ) , / ND, , (. 71) (. 74). AUTO LOCK , .

AUTO LOCK

[a] [b]
AUTO LOCK [a] Select this position to let the unit adjusts all the functions automatically. HOLD [b] Select this position after setting the functions manually to maintain the settings. Manual position [c] Select this position to adjust manually the functions listed above.
AUTO LOCK [a] , . HOLD [b] . [c] B .

Adjusting exposure

Adjust the exposure manually under the following cases.
[a] The background is too bright (back lighting) Insufficient light: most of the picture is dark [b] Bright subject and dark background To record the darkness faithfully (1)Set AUTO LOCK selector to the centre (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2)Press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the control dial to adjust the exposure.
[a] ( ) : [b] (1) AUTO LOCK ( ), . (2) EXPOSURE. . (3) .

F5.6 0dB

To return to automatic exposure mode
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press EXPOSURE to turn off the exposure indicator. Notes The control dial does not have a stop position. If you press PROGRAM AE, the exposure comes back to automatic adjustment again. When you adjust the exposure manually, you cannot use the BACK LIGHT function.
AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK EXPOSURE . . PROGRAM AE, . , BACK LIGHT.
Adjusting the shutter speed
(1)Set AUTO LOCK selector to the centre (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2)Press SHUTTER SPEED. The shutter speed indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the control dial to select the desired speed. The available shutter speed ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000.
(1) AUTO LOCK ( ), . (2) SHUTTER SPEED. . (3) . 1/4 1/ 10000.
To return to automatic shutter speed mode
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press SHUTTER SPEED to turn off the shutter speed indicator. When shooting at slow shutter speed At slow shutter speed, automatic focus may be lost. Adjust focus manually using a tripod.

AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK SHUTTER SPEED . . .
Adjusting the white balance
White balance adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural colour balance for camera recording. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually when lighting conditions change quickly or when recording outdoors: e.g., neon signs, fireworks. (1)Set AUTO LOCK selector to the centre (auto lock release) position while the camcorder is in Standby mode. (2)Press WHT BAL. The white balance indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3)Turn the control dial to select the appropriate white balance mode under the following conditions. As you turn the dial, the display changes as follows: (One-push white balance) w (Outdoor) e (Indoor).
, . . , : , ,. (1) AUTO LOCK ( ), . (2) WHT BAL. . (3) . : ( ) w ( ) e ( ).

WHT BAL

Display Shooting conditions Adjusting the white balance according to the light source. This operation is not available during recording. Follow the steps described below to adjust the settings again. Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks Under a colour matching fluorescent lamp Lighting condition changes quickly Too bright place such as photography studios Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps
. . , , . / , , , ,

w (Outdoor)

e (Indoor)
If you have selected in step 3
When you set the white balance to one-push white balance mode, the setting is locked and maintained even if lighting conditions change. You can achieve recording with natural colours without being affected by ambient light. (With the indicator on the screen) (1)Shoot a white object such as paper fully on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2)Press the control dial. The indicator flashes quickly. When the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the indicator stops flashing. The setting will be maintained for about one hour after the battery is detached.

e ( ) , ,

, , . . ( ) (1) , , , . (2) . . , . .
To return to automatic adjustments
Set AUTO LOCK selector to AUTO LOCK or press WHT BAL to turn off the white balance indicator.
AUTO LOCK AUTO LOCK WHT BAL .
Notes on the indicator on the screen The state of the indicator shows as follows: Slow flashing: white balance is not adjusted. Fast flashing: white balance is being adjusted. Lights up: white balance has been adjusted. When the indicator remains flashing even if you press the control dial, shoot in automatic white balance mode. Notes on white balance When you shoot with studio lighting or video lighting, use the e (indoor) mode. When you shoot with fluorescent lighting, use automatic white balance mode. If you use the e (indoor) mode, white balance may not be adjusted appropriately. Shooting when lighting conditions change When lighting conditions have changed, readjust the white balance with the control dial while the camcorder is in Standby mode. When you adjust the exposure and shutter speed manually, and move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, adjust the white balance again. When you move from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa, or detach the battery for replacement while shooting in automatic white balance mode or set the POWER switch to CAMERA, point the camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds before you start recording.

CAMERA S E T D Z OOM : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT ON AE SH I F T OF F GA I N SH I F T F RAME REC I NT. REC RE TURN CAMERA S E T [ M E N U ] D EZ OOM : ND : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT OF F AE SH I F T GA I N SH I F T F RAME REC I NT. REC RE TURN [ MENU ] : END
To activate the Steady Shot function again
Select ON in step 5, then press the control dial. Notes on the Steady Shot function The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not supplied), the Steady Shot function may not work.
ON 5, . . ( ) ( ), .

Adjusting AE shift

(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select AE SHIFT, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to adjust brightness, then press the dial. Darker picture Brighter picture (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
(1) POWER CAMERA. (2) MENU . (3) , . (4) AE SHIFT, . (5) , . (6) MENU .
CAMERA S E T D Z OOM : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT AE SH I F T GA I N SH I F T F RAME REC I NT. REC CAMERA S E T [ M E N U ] D EZ OOM : ND : 9W I DE S T E ADY SHOT AE SH I F T GA I N SH I F T F RAME REC I NT. REC RE TURN [ MENU ] : END

CAMERA S E T AE SH I F T

To deactivate AE shift
Set the bar indicator at the centre in step 5, then press the control dial. When you adjust AE shift The 4 to +4 indicator is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The number varies corresponding to the AE shift level.

5, . 4 +4 . .

Adjusting gain shift
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select GAIN SHIFT, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select 3dB, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
(1) POWER CAMERA. (2) MENU . (3) , . (4) GAIN SHIFT, . (5) 3dB, . (6) MENU .

Set FRAME REC to OFF in the menu system. Set the POWER switch to OFF, VTR, or MEMORY. Notes on cut recording The last recorded cut is longer than other cuts. The proper remaining tape time is not indicated if you use this function continuously.
FRAME REC OFF . POWER OFF, VTR MEMORY. , . , .

Superimposing a title

If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles while recording or after recording. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select from eight preset titles and two original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.
, . , . (CUSTOM TITLE) .

Superimposing titles

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select the desired title, then press the dial. The titles are displayed. (4) Turn the control dial to select the colour, size, or position, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. (6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the title is arranged as desired. (7) Press the control dial again to complete the setting. (8) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE.
(1) TITL . (2) , . (3) , . (4) , , . (5) , . (6) , . (7) . (8) , TITLE.
PRESET T I T L E HE L LO ! HAPPY B I RTHDAY HA P P Y HO L I DA Y S CONGRA T U L A T I ONS ! O U R SWE E T B A B Y WE D D I N G V ACA T I ON THE END RE TURN [ T I T L E ] : END
PRESET T I T L E HE L LO ! HAPPY B I RTHDAY HA P P Y HO L I DA Y S CONGRA T U L A T I ONS ! O U R SWE E T B A B Y WE D D I N G V ACA T I ON THE END [ T I T L E ] : END

T I TLE

THE END

[ T I T L E ] : END

S I Z E SMA L L

S I ZE

L ARGE

THE END THE END

To superimpose the title from beginning
After step 7, press START/STOP to start recording.

7 START/SROP .

To superimpose the title while you are recording
After pressing START/STOP to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep or melody is not heard.

START/SROP 1. .

To use the custom title
When you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. Notes on superimposing a title If you have not given any custom title, . appears on the display. The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not fade. If you display the menu or title menu while superimposing a title, the title is not recorded while the menu or title menu is being displayed. Title colour changes as follows: WHITE YELLOW VIOLET RED CYAN GREEN BLUE Title size changes as follows: SMALL LARGE Title position changes as follows: When you select the title size SMALL, you can choose 9 positions. When you select the title size LARGE you can choose 8 positions. Notes on the title Depending on size or position of the title, both of date and time or either of them is not displayed. If you input 13 characters or more for a LARGE title, the title is automatically reduced into a SMALL size after the position is set. When the title is displayed, LCD BRIGHT and microphone level indicators do not appear.

i.LINK ( )

VMC-IL4415/ IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK ( ) ( ) DV IN/OUT (DCR-TRV900E) DV OUT (DCR-TRV890E) DV IN . -- .
(not supplied)/ ( ) DV IN/OUT

DV IN/OUT

Notes on editing when using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You can connect one VCR only. You can record picture, sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) only. You cannot edit the titles, display indicator or the contents of cassette memory. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT (DCR-TRV900E) or DV OUT (DCR-TRV890E) jack, the recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the other video equipment, the picture may jitter. You can also use the camcorder as a recorder with this connection. In this case DV IN indicator appears on the screen. (DCRTRV900E only) When you use the camcorder as a recorder, the colour balance may be incorrect on the monitor screen. But this is not recorded on the tape. To perform a more precise editing Use DV synchro-editing function. (see page 108)
i.LINK ( ) . , i.LINK ( ). , . DV IN/OUT (DCR-TRV900E) DV OUT (DCR-TRV890E), . , . . DV IN . ( DCR-TRV900E) , . . (. 108).

Starting editing

(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert your recorded tape into the camcorder. (2) Play back the recorded tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode. (3) On the VCR, locate the recording start point and set the VCR in recording pause mode. (4) Press P on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start editing.
(1) ( , ) . (2) , , , P . (3) . (4) P .

To edit more scenes

Repeat steps 2 to 4.

To stop editing

Press on both the camcorder and the VCR.

2 4.

Editing partially on a mini DV tape DV synchro-editing
By simply selecting the scenes to edit, you can duplicate the desired portion on a tape, using other equipment connected with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). The scenes can be selected by frame. Since the camcorder exchanges digital signals, you can edit with little audio and video deterioration. You cannot duplicate titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. The connection is the same as on page 106. (1)Insert a recorded tape into the camcorder and insert a blank tape into the DV product. (2)Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to VTR (DCR-TRV900E) or PLAYER (DCRTRV890E). (3)Set the input selector to DV input on the DV product. If the DV product is another DV camcorder, set its POWER switch to VTR. (4)Press MENU to display the menu. (5)Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (6)Turn the control dial to select DV EDITING, then press the dial. (7)Using the tape transport buttons, locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode. (8)Press the control dial or MARK (DCRTRV900E only) on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING IN. (9)Using the tape transport buttons, locate the point where you want to end editing, then press P to set the camcorder in playback pause mode. (10)Press the control dial or MARK (DCRTRV900E only) on the Remote Commander to set DV EDITING OUT. The editing process starts. When the process ends, the camcorder and the DV product automatically set to pause mode.

M E MO R Y S E T CON T I NUOUS QUA L I T Y PROT EC T OF F S L I D E S H OW DE L ETE A L L F ORMA T RE TURN
M E MO R Y S E T CON T I NUOUS QUA L I T Y PROT EC T ON S L I D E S H OW O F F DE L ETE A L L F ORMA T RE TURN
M E MO R Y S E T CON T I NUOUS QUA L I T Y PROT EC T ON S L I D E S H OW DE L ETE A L L F ORMA T RE TURN
To cancel protection of the image
Select OFF in step 5, then press the control dial. Note Formatting erases all information on the floppy disk, including the protected image data. Check the contents of the disk before formatting.

OFF 5, . -, . .

Deleting images

Deleting selected image

Before operation Connect the floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into the unit. (1) Display the image you want to erase. (2) Press MEMORY DELETE. DELETE? appears on the LCD screen. (3) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted.
- ( ) . (1) , . (2) MEMORY DELETE. DELETE? . (3) MEMORY DELETE. .

DELETE

DE L ETE MVC 1 0

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DELETE?

[ DELETE ] : DEL

[ ] : CANCE L
To cancel deleting an image

Press MEMORY in step 3.

MEMORY- 3.
To delete an image displayed on the index screen
Press MEMORY +/ to move the indicator to the desired image and follow steps 2 and 3. Notes To delete protected image, cancel their protection first. Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Check the images to delete carefully before deleting them.
MEMORY +/ 2 3. . , . .

Erasing all the images

You can delete all the unprotected images in a floppy disk or PC card.

- .

Before operation Connect the floppy disk adapter (with a disk inside) or insert a PC card into the unit. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the lock knob is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the control dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the control dial to select OK, then press the dial. OKchanges to EXECUTE. (6) Turn the control dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. DELETING appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.
- ( ) . (1) POWER MEMORY. , (). (2) MENU . (3) , . (4) DELETE ALL, . (5) OK, . OK EXECUTE. (6) EXECUTE, . DELETING . , COMPLETE .
M E MO R Y S E T CON T I NUOUS QUA L I T Y PROT EC T S L I D E S H OW DE L ETE A L L READY F ORMA T RE TURN
M E MO R Y S E T CON T I NUOUS QUA L I T Y PROT EC T S L I D E S H OW DE L E T E A L L RE TURN F ORMA T OK RE TURN

No function works though the power is on.
Disconnect the mais lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery, then reconnect it in about 1 minute. Turn the power on. If the functions still do not work, open the LCD panel and press the RESET button beside the speaker using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings including the date and time return to the default.) (p. 185) The input selector on the VCR is not set correctly. m Set the selector to DV input position. If you use another DV camcorder, set the power switch to VTR. The camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony. m Operate normal editing. Setting programme on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. m Set the programme again on a recorded portion.
DV synchro-editing does not function.

Self-diagnosis function

The camcorder has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camcorders condition with five digits (a combination of a letter and figures) on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The five-digit display informs you of the camcorders current condition. The last two digits (indicated by ) will differ depending on the state of the camcorder. LCD screen/viewfinder

C : 21: 00

Self-diagnosis display C:: You can service the camcorder yourself. E:: Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.

Five-digit display

C:04: C:21:
The battery other than "InfoLITHIUM" is used. m Use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery.(p. 159) Moisture condensation has occurred. m Remove the cassette and leave the camcorder for at least 1 hour. (p. 163) The video heads are dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 164) A serviceable situation not mentioned above has occurred. m Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate the camcorder. (p. 13) m Disconnect the mains lead of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate the camcorder. A camcorder malfunction which you cannot service has occurred. m Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the five digits. (example: E:61:10)

C:31: C:32:

E:61: E:62:
If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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. m . (. 8) . m . (. 9) . m . (. 32) CAMERA 5. m POWER OFF, CAMERA. (. 14) . m . (. 9) . (. 157) . m . (. 9) . m . (. 32)

START/STOP.

. m . (. 13) . m . (. 27) POWER CAMERA. m CAMERA. (. 14) ( ). m . (. 13) START/STOP MODE ANTI GROUND SHOOTING. 5SEC . (. 19) m . m . (. 32) . m . (. 9, 32) . m 1. (. 163) . (. 153) . .

$ Access lamp (p. 122) $ DC IN jack (p. 9) $ Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 192) $ Intelligent accessory shoe % EJECT switch (p. 13) % PUSH button (p. 13) % Grip strap (p. 24) % Lock knob (p. 16) % (self-timer) button (p. 23) $ (. 122) $ DC IN (. 9)
$ (. 192) $ % EJECT (. 13) % PUSH (. 13) % (. 24) % (. 16) % ( ) (. 23)
Note on the intelligent accessory shoe Supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn on and off the power supplied by the shoe. Refer to the operating instruction of the accessory for further information. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.
, , . POWER, , . . , . , . 187

% % % % %

% LANC l control jack l stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The l control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. This jack has the same function as the jack indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE. % DV IN/OUT jack (DCR-TRV900E) (p. 106) DV OUT jack (DCR-TRV890E) (p. 106) This i.LINK mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions. The DV IN/OUT and DV OUT jacks are i.LINK compatible. % Tripod receptacle (p. 25) Make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm (9/32 inch). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. % Stand % MEMORY RELEASE lever ^ 2 (headphones) jack (p. 28) ^ AUDIO/VIDEO jack (p. 88, 105) ^ S VIDEO jack (p. 45, 88, 105) ^ Camera recording lamp ^ MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) (p. 114) Connect an external microphone (not supplied). This jack also accepts a plug-inpower microphone.
% LANC l l . l , . , , CONTROL L REMOTE. % DV IN/OUT (DCR-TRV900E) (. 106) DV OUT (DCR-TRV890E) (. 106) i.LINK Sony , IEEE 13941995 . DV IN/OUT DV OUT i.LINK. % (. 25) , 6,5. , . % % MEMORY RELEASE ^ 2 ( ) (. 28) ^ AUDIO/VIDEO (. 88, 105) ^ S VIDEO (. 45, 88, 105) ^ ^ e MIC (PLUG IN POWER) (. 114) ( ). .

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Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the supplied shoulder strap to the hooks for the shoulder strap.
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1 Cassette memory indicator (p. 150) 2 Remaining battery indicator (p. 158)

1 (. 150) 2 (. 158)

3 Zoom indicator (p. 17) /Exposure indicator (p. 59) /Data file name indicator (p. 119) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 56) 5 PROG. SCAN indicator (p. 46) /16:9WIDE indicator (p. 51) 6 Picture effect indicator (p. 54) 7 White balance indicator (p. 61) 8 Gain shift indicator (p. 69) 9 AE shift indicator (p. 68) 0 Shutter speed indicator (p. 60) ! Aperture indicator (p. 72) ! Program AE indicator (p. 71) ! Back light indicator (p. 50)
3 (. 17)/ (. 59)/ (. 119) 4 (. 56) 5 PROG. SCAN (.46)/ 16:9 WIDE (. 51) 6 (. 54) 7 (. 61) 8 (. 69) 9 (. 68) 0 (. 60) ! (. 72) ! (. 71) ! (. 50)
! Steady shot OFF indicator (p. 67) ! Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 74) ! Recording mode indicator (p. 39) ! Standby/Recording indicator (p. 14) /Tape transport mode indicator (p. 27) /Image quality mode indicator (p. 124) ! Warning indicators (p. 196) ! Time code indicator (p. 16) /Self diagnosis indicator (p. 174) /Image number indicator (p. 138) @ Remaining tape indicator (p. 195) /Memory playback indicator (p. 138) @ ZERO SET MEMORY indicator (p. 103) @ END SEARCH indicator (p. 31) @ Gain indicator (p. 104) @ Audio mode indicator (p. 39) @ Microphone level indicator (p. 64) @ Continuous mode indicator (p. 136) @ ND filter indicator (p. 65) @ Video flash ready indicator (p. 44) @ Self-timer indicator (p. 23)
! (. 67) ! / (. 74) ! (. 39) ! / (. 14)/ (. 27)/ (. 124) ! (. 196) ! (. 16)/ (. 180)/ (. 138) @ (. 195)/ (. 138) @ ZERO SET MEMORY (. 103) @ END SEARCH (. 31) @ (. 104) @ (. 39) @ (. 64) @ (. 136) @ ND (. 65) @ (. 44) @ (. 23)

Display window

1 Remaining time in minutes indicator (p. 9) / Tape counter (p. 103) / Memory counter (p. 138) / Time code indicator (p. 14) 2 FULL charge indicator (p. 9) 3 Remaining battery indicator (p. 9, 158)
1 (. 9)/ (. 103)/ (. 138)/ (. 14) 2 FULL (. 9) 3 (. 9, 158)
To watch the demonstration
You can watch a brief demonstration of pictures with special effects. If the demonstration appears when you turn on the camcorder for the first time, exit the demo mode to use your camcorder. To enter demo mode (1) Eject the cassette and set the POWER switch to VTR (DCR-TRV900E) or PLAYER (DCRTRV890E). (2) While holding down , set the POWER switch to CAMERA. The demonstration starts. The demonstration stops when you insert the cassette. Note that once you enter demo mode, this mode is retained as long as the vanadium rechargeable battery is in place. Therefore, demonstration starts automatically 10 minutes later every time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and after you eject the cassette. To exit demo mode (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR (DCRTRV900E) or PLAYER (DCR-TRV890E). (2) While holding down , set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

. , . (1) POWER VTR (DCR-TRV900E) PLAYER (DCRTRV890E). (2) , POWER CAMERA. . , . , , , . , 10 , POWER CAMERA . (1) POWER VTR (DCR-TRV900E) PLAYER (DCR-TRV890E). (2) , POWER CAMERA.

Warning indicators

If indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder or warning messages appear on the screen, check the following: : You can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to MELODY or NORMAL in the menu system.
, : : , BEEP MELODY NORMAL .

C : 21: 10

MVC0001
1 The battery is weak or dead. Slow flashing: The battery is weak. Fast flashing: The battery is dead. Depending on conditions, the i indicator may flash, even if there are 5 to 10 minutes remaining. 2 The tape is near the end. The flashing is slow. 3 The tape has run out. The flashing becomes rapid. 4 No tape has been inserted. 5 The tab on the tape is out (red). 6 Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 163) 7 The video heads may be contaminated. (p. 164) 8 The clock is not set. When this message appears though you set the date and time, the vanadium-lithium battery is discharged. Charge the vanadiumlithium battery. (p. 153) 9 Some other trouble has occurred. Use the self-diagnosis function (p. 174). If the display does not disappear, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 0 The battery is not the InfoLITHIUM type. ! The tape has no cassette memory. (p. 5) ! The file cannot be read properly. ! The image data file is protected. The flashing is slow. ! The tape has no memory left or cannot use the memory. ! The protect tab is set to prevent accidental erasure.
1 . : . : . i , 5 10. 2 . . 3 . . 4 . 5 ( ). 6 . (. 163) 7 . (. 164) 8 . , , - . -. (. 153) 9 - . (. 180) , Sony Sony. 0 InfoLITHIUM. ! . (. 5) ! . ! . . ! . ! .

A, B, C

Audio mode.. 39 AUTO SHTR. 35 Battery release.. 12 BEEP.. 41 Car battery.. 33 Cassette memory.. 5 Charging battery pack. 9 Charging vanadium-lithium battery. 153 Cleaning video heads. 164 Clock set. 153 Colour TV system. 5, 168 Connection. 88, 105 Continuous. 134 COPY INHIBIT. 151 Floppy disk. 119 Floppy disk adapter. 119 Format.. 126 FOCUS... 74 Full charge. 9 Playback pause.. 28 Power sources.. 32 Power zoom.. 17 PROGRAM AE.. 71 Progressive.. 46 PROG. SCAN.. 46

3-073-855-12 (1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder

Operating Instructions

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

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV Serial No. Model No. ACSerial No.

SERIES

DCR-TRV27
DCR-TRV16/TRV18/ TRV25/TRV27

2002 Sony Corporation

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

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60C (140F) such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again.
SONY DCR-TRV25, DCRTRV27 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: Model No.:
For customers in CANADA Memory Stick
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Getting Started

Memory Stick
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet
When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plugs v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder. The DC IN jack has source priority. This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the AC power adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use a Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further information.
Step 2 Setting the date and time
Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. CLOCK SET will be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you set the date and time. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 203). Set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute, in that order.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), then press MENU to display the menu settings. , then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (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.
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE SETUP MENU CLOCK SET :: USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM LTR SIZE 2002 JAN 1 LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN AM [MENU] : END

2002 JAN JAN 00 AM AM

SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM 2002 JUL 4 LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN PM [MENU] : END SETUP MENU CLOCK SET JUL USB STREAM 5:30:00 PM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END
The year changes as follows:

BACK LIGHT

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled.
Recording a picture Shooting in the dark NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter
You can shoot a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function.
COLOR SLOW S SUPER NS NIGHTSHOT

COLOR SLOW S/ SUPER NS

NightShot Light emitter

Using NightShot

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen. To cancel the NightShot mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF.

Using Super NightShot

The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. The and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the screen. and SUPER NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the (2) Press SUPER NS. The screen. To return the NightShot mode, press SUPER NS again.

Using NightShot Light

The picture will be clearer with the NightShot Light on. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT in to ON in the menu settings. The default setting is ON.

Using Color Slow Shutter

The Color Slow Shutter function enables you to record color images in a dark place.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. and COLOR SLOW SHUTTER indicators flash on the screen. The To cancel the Color Slow Shutter function, press COLOR SLOW S again.
Notes Do not use the NightShot mode in bright places (e.g. the outdoors in the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in normal recording, the picture may be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. If focusing is difficult with the autofocus mode when using the NightShot mode, focus manually. While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: Exposure PROGRAM AE White balance While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: Exposure PROGRAM AE Fader Digital effect White balance Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions: Exposure PROGRAM AE Fader Digital effect Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16). While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter The shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At this time, the motion of the picture may slow down. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), you cannot use the following functions: Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). In total darkness The Color Slow Shutter may not work normally.

Recording still images on a tape Tape Photo recording
You can record still images such as photographs on tapes. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape.
(1) In the recording standby, set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177). (except DCR-TRV16) (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The picture becomes still image and the CAPTURE indicator appears. Recording does not start yet. To change the still image, release PHOTO, and then press and hold PHOTO lightly. (3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image on the screen is recorded for about seven seconds. The sound during those seven seconds is also recorded. The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

CAPTURE

Recording images with self-timer (except DCR-TRV16)
(1) Set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 177). (2) Follow steps 1 and 4 on page 45.
Notes During tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting. When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The image may fluctuate. The tape photo recording does not work while using the following functions. The indicator flashes.: Fader Digital effect
If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording The picture may fluctuate when you play back the still images on other equipment. This is not a malfunction. To use tape photo recording using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the Remote Commander. Your camcorder records a picture on the screen immediately. To use the tape photo recording during normal recording on a tape You cannot check the image on the screen by pressing PHOTO lightly. Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder returns to the standby mode. To record still images with higher quality (except DCR-TRV16) We recommend that you record on Memory Sticks using the memory photo recording (p. 112).
Adjusting the white balance manually
You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Press with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 176). MENU, then select WHT BAL in (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired white balance, then press dial.
HOLD : When recording a single-colored subject or background (OUTDOOR) : When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks Under a color-matching fluorescent lamp n (INDOOR) : Where lighting condition changes quickly When recording in TV lighting in a studio Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps

MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE [MENU] : END

MANUAL SET D EFFECT

IIIIIIII
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT LUMI. D EFFECT FLASH MODE I I I I I I I I I I I I FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR RETURN [MENU] : END
To cancel the digital effect function
Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings.
Notes The following functions do not work during digital effect: Fader Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Recording still images on a Memory Stick in the tape recording or standby mode (except DCR-TRV16) Tape Photo recording The PROGRAM AE function does not work in the slow shutter mode. The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) Digital effect will be automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed
Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4
Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4
Using the PROGRAM AE function
You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. SPOTLIGHT: This mode prevents peoples faces, for example, from appearing excessively white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such as people or flowers. SPORTS (Sports lesson): This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf. BEACH&SKI: This mode prevents peoples faces from appearing dark in strong light or reflected light, such as at a beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. SUNSETMOON (Sunset & moon): This mode allows you to maintain atmosphere when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. LANDSCAPE: This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains, and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen.

(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. with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 3 Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in (p. 184). 4 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial. (except DCR-TRV16) 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, then select IR SETUP code of your VCR, then press the dial. Check the code in About IR SETUP code. (p. 80)
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY RETURN OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END [MENU] : END
0:08:55:06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL IR ADJ TEST i. LINK CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 1 0:08:55:06 IN TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 3
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 IR TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET IR CONTROL ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06
About IR SETUP codes The IR SETUP code is stored in the memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. Brand
Sony Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamic Bell&Howell (M. Wards) Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai General Electric Goldstar/LG GO VIDEO Hitachi HQ Instant Replay JC Penny JVC Kenwood LXI (Sears) Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta

IR SETUP code

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 47, 54, 80 49, 51 21, 21, 70, 82 77, 47, 73 8, 77, 80 26, 40, 77 21, 33, 26, 48, 59, 70, 80, 81, 82 36, 37, 44, 8, 32*, 77, 94*, 71 8, 42, 77, 78 8, 21, 33, 35, 36, 42, 77 12, 13, 14, 21, 33, 35 21, 33, 35, 47 36, 37, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 80 17, 77, 78, 83 21, 33, 37, 77 8, 42

After checking the code in About IR SETUP codes, set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (3) Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in (p. 184). (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16). (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select i.LINK, then press the dial.
0:08:55:06 VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL i. LINK ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START EDIT SET 0:08:55:06 IR TOTAL 0:00:00:00 SCENE 0 [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL IR ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06
When you connect using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You cannot dub the titles, display indicators. You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder.
Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR
You can adjust the synchronization of your camcorder and the VCR. Have a pen and paper ready for notes. Before operation, eject a cassette from your camcorder.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, then set to recording pause. When you select i.LINK in CONTROL, you do not need to set to recording pause. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ADJ TEST, then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. IN and OUT are recorded on an image for five times each to calculate the number values for adjusting the synchronization. The EXECUTING indicator flashes on the screen. When finished, the indicator changes to COMPLETE. (4) Rewind the tape in the VCR, then start slow playback. Take a note of the first number value of each IN and the closing number value of each OUT. (5) Calculate the average of all the first number values of each IN, and the average of all the last number values of each OUT. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-IN, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of IN, then press the dial. The calculated start position for recording is set. (8) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUT-OUT, then press the dial. (9) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the average number value of OUT, then press the dial. The calculated stop position for recording is set. RETURN, then press the dial. (10) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
0:08:55:06 RETURN EXECUTE ENGAGE REC PAUSE
VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST EXECUTING CUTIN CUTOUT No. 5 IR SETUP IN PAUSEMODE 60 IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END
VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUTIN CUTOUT IR SETUP PAUSEMODE IR TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 0:08:55:06 0
Notes When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the syncronization is recorded for about 50 seconds. If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not record properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds lead before starting recording. When you connect with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Keep the i.LINK connection and set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings (p. 79). Video and audio are sent by digital signals.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes) Operation 1: Making the program
(1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. (2) Press MENU, then select VIDEO EDIT in (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE, then press the dial (except DCR-TRV16). (4) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial. The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, then press the dial. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Repeat steps 4 to 7, then set the program. When the program is set, the program mark changes to light blue. You can set up to 20 programs in maximum.
OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT READY RETURN OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END

Note* If you record a still image with your camcorder and attempt to play back the data file on another device that does not support this image size, the image might be displayed in a smaller size. * DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only
Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick
The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. Type of Memory Sticks Image size 8MB (supplied) 1 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec. 16MB (optional) 2 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 40 sec. 32MB (optional) 5 min. 20 sec. 21 min. 20 sec. 64MB (optional) 10 min. 40 sec. 42 min. 40 sec. 128MB (optional) 21 min. 20 sec. 85 min. 20 sec.
The table shows approximate number of still images and times of moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick formatted on your camcorder.
Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording
You can record still images on Memory Sticks. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. The green z mark (AE/AF lock indicator) 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 still image displayed after shutter sounds. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the Memory Stick.

SFN 1 / 12

You can record still images on Memory Sticks in the tape recording or recording standby
For more information, see page 43.
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the Memory Stick. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV25/TRV27 only) The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA.
Recording still images on a Memory Stick Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously

Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a Memory Stick as a still image
Image size is automatically set to 640 480. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick including still images into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX. The last recorded or composed image appears on the lower part of the screen. (3) Press MEMORY /+ to select the image you want to superimpose. MEMORY : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image (4) Select the desired mode with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The mode changes as follows: M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. M. CHROM M. LUMI C. CHROM Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving picture Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving picture Blue chroma key (blue background) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image
The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears.

MEMORY MIX MIX

Do either of the following: Press MEMORY /+ before step 6. Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step 4.
Press MEMORY MIX. Notes You cannot use the MEMORY MIX function for moving pictures recorded on Memory Sticks. When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. When recording images on a Memory Stick using the MEMORY MIX function The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder is already stored with 20 images For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001 to 100-0018 For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019 to 100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 148).

To cancel erasing all programs Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select RETURN with the dial in step 2. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Notes You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on Memory Sticks. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly. During making a program If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will be erased.
Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on Memory Sticks) Performing the program (Dubbing a Memory Stick)
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial. (2) Select START in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, the EDITING indicator appears during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing on the screen. The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops.
Press x using the video operation buttons. The program you made is recorded on a Memory Stick up to the place where you pressed x.
Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to end the Digital program editing function. NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made. The Memory Stick is not inserted. The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. When Memory Stick does not have enough space to record LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the time indicated.

Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures
Protect Recording date/time (Various settings are displayed as .)
Data directory number/File number
Recording date/time Recording date/time are displayed when you press the DATA CODE button on the Remote Commander. Various settings are not recorded.
Copying images recorded on Memory Sticks to a tape
You can copy images recorded on Memory Stick and record them to a tape. Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired image. Set the tape to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is displayed. (5) Press MEMORY /+ to select the desired image. MEMORY : To display the previous image MEMORY + : To display the following image (6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop. z appears on the screen during recording. (7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6.
To stop copying in the middle
During copying You cannot operate the following buttons: MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY /+ MEMORY MIX Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified on computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder. If you press DISPLAY during recording or in the recording standby mode You can see the memory playback and file name indicators in addition to the time code indicator and other tape-related indicators. When copying movies After step 6, press the MPEG u button or SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and play back the image.
Enlarging still images recorded on a Memory Stick Memory PB ZOOM
You can enlarge still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or Memory Sticks. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) In the memory playback mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. appear The center of the image is enlarged to about twice its size, and on the screen. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. R : The image moves downwards. r : The image moves upwards. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. t : The image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upwards.) T : The image moves rightward. (Turn the dial downwards.) (5) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. You can enlarge the image from about 1.1 times up to five times its size. W : Decreases the zoom ratio. T : Increases the zoom ratio.

If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try corrective actions a few times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, check the following: See the page in parentheses ( ) for more information.

Warning indicators

1000001 C:21:00
100-0001 Warning indicator as to file Slow flashing: The file is corrupted. The file is unreadable. You are trying to use the MEMORY MIX function on a moving picture.*1) (p. 124) C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 191) E The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: The battery is nearly dead. Depending on the operating conditions, environment and battery condition, the E indicator may flash even if there are approximately five to 10 minutes remaining. % Moisture condensation has occurred*2) Fast flashing: Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 202). Warning indicator as to cassette memory*2) Slow flashing: No cassette with cassette memory is inserted (p. 194). Warning indicator as to Memory Stick*1) Slow flashing: No Memory Stick is inserted. Fast flashing*2): The Memory Stick is not readable on your camcorder (p. 105). The image cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick.
Warning indicator as to Memory Stick formatting*1) *2) Fast flashing: Memory Stick is not formatted correctly (p. 180). The Memory Stick data is corrupted. (p. 105) Q Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: The tape is near the end. No tape is inserted.*2) The write-protect tab on the cassette is exposed (red)*2) (p. 25). Fast flashing: The cassette has run out of tape.*2) Z You need to eject the cassette*2) Slow flashing: The write-protect tab on the cassette is exposed (red) (p. 25). Fast flashing: Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 202). The cassette has run out of tape. The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 191). - The still image is protected*1) *2) Slow flashing: The still image is protected (p. 148). Warning indicator as to recording of still image Slow flashing: The still image cannot be recorded on a tape or a Memory Stick*1) (p. 44, 46) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 *2) You hear the melody or beep.

Warning messages

CLOCK SET FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY CLEANING CASSETTE FULL 16BIT REC MODE TAPE i.LINK CABLE FULL*1) -*1) NO FILE*1) NO MEMORY STICK*1) AUDIO ERROR*1) NO STILL IMAGE FILE*1) MEMORY STICK ERROR*1) FORMAT ERROR*1) - DIRECTORY ERROR*1) PLAY ERROR*1) REC ERROR*1) Set the date and time (p. 23). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p. 21). The video heads are dirty. The x indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another on the screen (p. 203). The cassette memory is full.*2) AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 182).*2) You cannot dub new audio. REC MODE is set to LP (p. 182).*2) You cannot dub new audio. There is no recorded portion on the tape.*2) You cannot dub new audio. The i.LINK cable is connected (p. 91).*2) You cannot dub new audio. The Memory Stick is full (p. 135).*2) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK (p. 105).*2) No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick (p. 138).*2) No Memory Stick is inserted.*2) You are trying to record an image with sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the Memory Stick (p. 129).*2) No still image is recorded on the Memory Stickthough you are trying to print in the 9PIC PRINT mode (p. 153). The Memory Stick data is corrupted (p. 106).*2) The Memory Stick is not recognized. Check the format (p. 180).*2) There are more than two of the same directories (p. 137).*2) The image cannot be played back. Reinsert the Memory Stick, then play back the image again. Check the input signals before retrying recording (p. 119, 131). The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software (p. 195).*2) You selected MARKED in 9PIC PRINT in the menu settings using a Memory Stick containing no image with a print mark (p. 153).*2) The tape has reached its end.*2) Insert a cassette tape.*2) You have pressed PHOTO during deleting all images on Memory Stick. You have pressed PHOTO during formatting a Memory Stick. Charging an external flash (optional) does not work correctly.*2)