Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (M series). See page 160 for details of InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and 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 the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Charging begins. The remaining battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to , normal charge is completed. To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about one hour after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your camcorder.
After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor.
When the battery pack is charged fully FULL appears in the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time min appears in the display window.

Charging time

Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300)
Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 C (77 F).

Recording time

DCR-TRV15
Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 255 290
Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 225 255

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 C (77 F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** 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.

Playing time

Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 585 Playing time with LCD closed 785
Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 520 Playing time with LCD closed 755
Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate minutes when playing back at 25 C (77 F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those of a fully charged battery. If the power goes 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 (M series). Your camcorder operates only with the InfoLITHIUM battery. InfoLITHIUM M series battery packs have the mark.

SERIES

InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F).
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, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. 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.

Erasing the program you have set
Erase OUT first and then IN from the last set program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled.
To cancel erasing Select RETURN in step 2.

Erasing all programs

(1) Select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then the settings are cancelled.
To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN in step 2. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Note You cannot operate recording during Digital program editing. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portion of the tape. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly.
Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing Operation 2: Performing Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape)
Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. This procedure is not necessary when you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR.
(1) Select VIDEO EDIT. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then press the dial. (2) 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 a search, and the EDIT indicator appears during editing on the screen. The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete. When dubbing ends, your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop.
To stop dubbing during editing Press x on your camcorder. To quit the Digital program editing function Your camcorder stops when dubbing is complete. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to quit the Digital program editing function. You cannot record on the VCR when: The tape has run out. The write-protect tab on the cassette is set to lock. The IR SETUP code is not correct. (when IR is selected.) The button to cancel recording pause is not correct. (when IR is selected.) NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: The program to operate Digital program editing has not yet been made. i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. The power of the connected VCR is not turned on. (when you set i.LINK.)

Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT and to DV OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your comcorder. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on the screen. (5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from.
DV IN/OUT is marked on this side.

DV OUT

Press x on your camcorder, and then press the stop button on the VCR.
You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in digital form The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on the screen. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment.
Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert editing
You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as on page 80 or 81. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.

[b] [c]

[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed [B]: A tape before editing [C]: A tape after editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory. The tape counter shows 0:00:00. (5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause mode.

6-8 4,5

CM SET T I TLE T I TLEERASE T I TLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE ERASE ALL CM SET T I TLE T I TLEERASE [MENU] T END DSPL : I TLE CM SEARCH TAPE T I TLE ERASE ALL TAPE T I TLE [MENU] : END
TAPE T I TLE TAPE T I TLE

TAPE T I TLE

TAPE T I TLE M

To erase a character

In step 6 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased.
To change the label you have made
Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. If the mark appears in step 5 The cassette memory is full. If you erase the title in the cassette, you can label it. If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear. When the ----- indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full. The ----- indicates the number of characters you can select for the label. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. The factory settings can partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) or VCR 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, then press the dial to set. RETURN and press the dial, then (5) If you want to change other items, select repeat steps 2 to 4. For details, see Selecting the mode setting of each item (p. 97).

CAMERA

MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR
MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT
MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT
OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP

MEMORY

OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

(DCR-TRV17 only)

MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE WHT BAL

OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP

OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN
OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON DISPLAY OFF REC LAMP RETURN
OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN
OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN

AUDIO MODE

z 12BIT 16BIT

qREMAIN

z AUTO

VCR CAMERA

ON CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON z OFF ON TV INPUT z VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 OFF LTR SIZE z NORMAL 2 DEMO MODE z ON OFF
CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA
Notes on the LP mode When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur in pictures or sound. When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed. When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly between scenes. Notes on AUDIO MODE You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode. When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in AUDIO MIX. Notes on DEMO MODE You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted. Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings. When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the NIGHTSHOT indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings. (continued on following page)
Icon/item DATA CODE Mode z DATE/CAM DATE WORLD TIME Meaning To display date, time and various settings during playback (p. 32, 130). To display date and time during playback (p. 32, 130, 132). To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The clock changes by the time difference you set here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to the originally set time. To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder. To output the beep instead of the melody. To cancel the melody and beep sound. To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid remote control misoperation caused by other VCRs remote control. To show the display on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. To show the display on the TV screen, LCD screen and in the viewfinder. To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder. To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the person is not aware of the recording. To make program and perform video editing (p. 76). To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set mode (p. 69). VCR VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY POWER switch VCR MEMORY

Superimposing a still picture in a Memory Stick on a moving picture MEMORY MIX
You can superimpose a still picture you have recorded on a Memory Stick on the top of the moving picture you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chromakey) You can swap a blue area of a still picture such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (Memory luminancekey) You can swap a brighter area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture. Record a title on a Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (Camera chromakey) You can superimpose a moving picture on the top of a still picture such as a picture can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still picture. M. OVERLAP (Memory overlap) You can make a moving image fade in on top of a still image. Still picture M. CHROM Moving picture
Blue Still picture M. LUMI Moving picture

Still picture C. CHROM

Blue Still picture M. OVERLAP Moving picture
Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. Insert a recorded Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/ to select the still picture you want to superimpose. To see the previous image, press MEMORY. To see the next image, press MEMORY+. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. The mode changes as follows: M. CHROM y M. LUMI y C. CHROM y M. OVERLAP (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The still picture is superimposed on the moving picture. Your camcorder automatically returns to the standby mode. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to start recording. Press PHOTO when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY.

MEMORY MIX

100-0021

M. LUMI

M. CHROM
M. LUMI I I I - - - - - -

Still picture

Items to be adjusted M. CHROM M. LUMI C. CHROM The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The color (bright) scheme of the area in the still picture which is to be swapped with a moving picture The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving picture which is to be swapped with a still picture
M. OVERLAP No adjustment necessary The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
To change the still picture to be superimposed
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. (Except for M.OVERLAP)

Viewing images using computer Viewing images

For Windows 98 users

(1) Turn on the power of your computer and allow Windows 98 to load. (2) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camcorder and the other end to the USB connector on your computer. (3) Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder and then to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. USB MODE appears on the screen of the camcorder. (5) Open My Computer on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: Removable Disk (D:)) The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed. (6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see Image file storage destinations and image files (p. 137).
Desired file type Still image Moving picture* Dcim folder
Double-click in this order t 100msdcf folder t Image file Mssony folder t Moml0001 folder t Image file*
* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick, the image and sound may break off.
Unplug the USB cable/Eject the Memory Stick
To unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick, follow the procedure below.
For Windows 2000/Windows Me users
(1) Move the cursor to the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive. (2) A message to remove the device from the system appears, then unplug the USB cable or eject the Memory Stick.
(1) Quit application programs opened. Make sure that the access lamp of the hard disk is not lit. (2) Drag and drop the Memory Stick icon to the Trash or select Eject under the Special menu. (3) Eject the Memory Stick.
Viewing images using computer Notes on using your computer
Memory Stick operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if the Memory Stick has been formatted on your computer. Do not optimize the Memory Stick on a Windows machine. This will shorten the Memory Stick life. Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick. Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder.

Software

Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. When you load an image modified using a retouch software from your computer to the camcorder or when you directly modify the image on the camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file.

Deleting images Deleting all the images
You can delete all the unprotected images in a Memory Stick. 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) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. DELETING appears on the screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed.
MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL READY FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL RETURN OK FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL RETURN FORMAT OK RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL RETURN EXECUTE FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL DELET I NG FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL COMPLETE FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick
Select RETURN in step 5, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons.
Writing a print mark PRINT MARK
You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. 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) Play back the image you want to write a print mark. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PRINT MARK, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. (7) Press MENU to make the menu display disappear. The mark is displayed beside the data file name of the image with a print mark.
MEMORY SET 10 / 12 STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK OFF PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END

Warning indicators and messages
If indicators and messages appear on the screen, 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 carry out MEMORY MIX function on moving picture. C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (p. 155) 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 5 to 10 minutes remaining. Fast flashing: The battery is dead. % Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open (p. 165). Warning indicator as to cassette memory* Slow flashing: No tape with cassette memory is inserted (p. 158). Warning indicator as to Memory Stick** Slow flashing: No Memory Stick is inserted. Fast flashing: The Memory Stick is not readable with your camcorder (p. 103). The image cannot be recorded on Memory Stick (p. 122).
Warning indicator as to Memory Stick formatting** Fast flashing: Memory Stick is not formatted correctly (p. 100). The Memory Stick data is corrupted.* Q Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing: The tape is near the end. No tape is inserted.* The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 20).* Fast flashing: The tape has run out.* Z You need to eject the cassette* Slow flashing: The write-protect tab on the cassette is out (red) (p. 20). Fast flashing: Moisture condensation has occurred (p. 165). The tape has run out. The self-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 155). - The still image is protected* Slow flashing: The still image is protected (p. 143). Warning indicator as to the external flash (optional) Slow flashing: During charging. Fast flashing: There is something wrong with the flash (optional) while charging. * You hear the melody or beep sound. ** DCR-TRV17 only

Warning messages

CLOCK SET FOR InfoLITHIUM BATTERY ONLY FULL 16BIT REC MODE TAPE i.LINK CABLE FULL*1) -*
Set the date and time (p. 18). Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack (p. 160).
CLEANING CASSETTE*3) The video heads are dirty (p. 166). The tape cassette memory is full.*2) AUDIO MODE is set to 16BIT (p. 101).*2) You cannot dub new sound. REC MODE is set to LP (p. 101).*2) You cannot dub new sound. There is no recorded portion on the tape.*2) You cannot dub new sound. i.LINK cable is connected (p. 88).*2) You cannot dub new sound. The Memory Stick is full (p. 115).*2) The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK (p. 103).*2) No still image is recorded on the Memory Stick (p. 130).*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.*2) No still image is recorded on the Memory Stickthough you are trying to print in the 9 PIC PRINT mode. The Memory Stick is not recognized. Check the format (p. 100).*2) The tape contains copyright control signals for copyright protection of software (p. 158).*2) The tape has reached the end of the tape.*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.

Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information

Cleaning the video head

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may be dirty when: mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback picture. playback pictures do not move. playback pictures do not appear. the x indicator and CLEANING CASSETTE message appear one after another or the x indicator flashes on the screen. If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
If the video heads gets dirtier, the entire screen becomes blue [c].

Cleaning the LCD screen

If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a LCD Cleaning Kit (optional) to clean the LCD screen.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder
Your camcorder is supplied with a built-in rechargeable battry battery installed so as to retain the date and time, etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The builtin rechargeable battery is always charged as long as you are using your camcorder. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use your camcorder. It will be completely discharged in about 4 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Even if the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not affect the camcorder operation. To retain the date and time, etc., charge the battery if the battery is discharged. Charging the built-in rechargeable battery: Connect your camcorder to wall outlet using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours. Or install the fully charged battery pack in your camcorder, and leave your camcorder with the POWER switch turned off for more than 24 hours.
Maintenance information and precautions Precautions

Camcorder operation

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

On handling tapes

Do not insert anything into the small holes on the rear of the cassette. These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape. Avoid touching or damaging the terminals. To remove dust, clean the terminals with a soft cloth.

Camcorder care

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

AC power adaptor

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged. Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged. Always keep metal contacts clean. Do not disassemble the unit. Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
While the unit is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. The unit becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction. Do not place the unit in locations that are: Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating

AC power adaptor. 13 Adjusting viewfinder. 24 Audio dubbing. 85 AUDIO MIX.. 98 Audio mode.. 101 AUTO SHUTTER.. 97 A/V connecting cable.. 35, 40, 66, 118, 122 BACK LIGHT. 26 Battery pack.. 12 Beep.. 102 BOUNCE.. 43

I, J, K, L

i.LINK.. 162 Image protection. 143 Image quality mode. 106 INDEX (Multiple) display. 131 InfoLITHIUM battery. 160 Infrared rays emitter. 27, 36, 71 Insert editing.. 83 Intelligent accessory shoe. 85 Interval recording. 54 JPEG.. 103 Labeling a cassette. 94 (LANC).. 173 LUMINANCEKEY.. 46
Rec review. 30 Recording time. 15 Remaining battery time indicator.. 25 Remaining tape indicator. 25 Remote commander. 178 Remote sensor.. 171 RESET.. 154
Self-diagnosis display.. 155 Self-timer recording.. 28 Shoulder strap.. 173 Signal convert function.. 79 Skip scan.. 33 Slide show.. 142 Slow playback.. 33 SLOW SHUTTER.. 46 STEADYSHOT. 97 Stereo tape.. 159 STILL.. 46 Sub sound.. 159 SUPER LASER LINK. 36 SUPER NIGHTSHOT. 27 S VIDEO jack. 35, 40, 66, 80, 118, 122
Camera chromakey. 124 Cassette memory. 10, 158 Charging battery. 13 Charging built-in rechargeable battery.. 166 Clock set.. 18 Continuous.. 114 Cut recording. 56 Data code.. 32 Date search.. 62 DEMO. 101 DIGITAL EFFECT. 46, 58 Digital program editing. 68 DISPLAY.. 32 DOT.. 43 Dual sound track tape.. 159 DV connecting cable.. 67, 119, 123
Main sound.. 159 Manual focus.. 53 Memory chromakey. 124 Memory luminancekey. 124 MEMORY MIX.. 124 Memory PB ZOOM. 140 Memory photo recording... 112 Memory Stick.. 103 Menu settings. 96 Memory overlap. 124 M.FADER.. 43 Mirror mode.. 22 Moisture condensation. 165 MONOTONE. 43 MPEG.. 103 MPEG movie recording. 120 NIGHTSHOT. 27 Normal charge. 13 NTSC system.. 164

T, U, V

Tape counter.. 25, 60 Tape PB ZOOM.. 59 Tape photo recording. 38 Telephoto.. 24 Time code.. 25 Title.. 89, 92 Title search. 61 TRAIL.. 46 Transition.. 22 TV color systems. 164 USB jack.. 135
EDITSEARCH.. 30 END SEARCH. 30, 34 Exposure.. 52

O, P, Q

OLD MOVIE.. 46 Operation indicators. 179 OVERLAP.. 43 Photo scan.. 65 Photo search.. 64 PICTURE EFFECT. 45, 57 Picture search. 33 Playback pause. 33 Power zoom.. 24 Print mark.. 146 PROGRAM AE.. 49

F, G, H

FADER.. 43 Fade in/out.. 43 FLASH MOTION.. 46 FOCUS.. 53 Format. 100 Full charge. 13 Grip strap. 177 Headphone jack.. 174 Heads.. 166 HiFi SOUND.. 98

W, X, Y, Z

Warning indicators.. 156 White balance. 41 Wide-angle.. 24 Wide mode.. 42 WIPE... 43 WORLD TIME.. 164 Write-protect tab. 103 Zero set memory.. 60, 83 Zoom.. 24

Sony Corporation

Printed in Japan

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

Panasonic

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

Thomson

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

Grundig

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

enabler

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