Sony DCR-TRV320 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony DCR-TRV320 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    058-871-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV320 DCR-TRV120/TRV320 ©2000 Sony Corporation
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    only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 2 Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge
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    Getting started Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
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    117 Advanced Playback Operations Specifications 122 Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 49 Quick Reference Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging recorded images - PB ZOOM .... 51 Quick Function Guide 130 Quickly
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    cable (1) (p. 91) DCR-TRV320 only 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) DCR-TRV320 only qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) DCR-TRV320 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, video tape
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    Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v
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    on the LCD screen (p. 24) 2 Press m to rewind the tape. REW 1 Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) VTR 3 Press N to start playback. PLAY MEMORY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7
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    Types of differences DCR- MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) Self-timer z Provided - Not provided TRV120 - - TRV320 z z * The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions. See page 72 for details. Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can
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    Getting started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the
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    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down. BATT RELEASE After
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    longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause
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    175 (155) 375 (335) 215 (190) 480 (435) 275 (250) 570 (515) 325 (295) 680 (610) 385 (345) DCR-TRV320 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 95 (85) 55 (50) 85 (75) 50 (40) NP-F530 160
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    (90) 165 (150) 200 (180) 335 (300) 410 (365) 535 (480) 630 (570) 740 (665) DCR-TRV320 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 85 (75) 95 (85) NP-F530 135 (120) 155 (140) NP-F550 165 (150) 190 (170) NP-F730 285 (255) 315 (285) NP-F730H
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    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 power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not
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    . •If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other than
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    POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the
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    Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV320 only) When you slide LOCK to camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. Adjusting the LCD
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    . The right side of the bar shows the W T digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. Notes on digital zoom •Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25×. •The picture quality deteriorates as you go
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    the LCD panel on tape. Remaining battery DCR-TRV320 only). Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears. You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter. 19
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    the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To cancel the NightShot function, slide NIGHTSHOT to
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    LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD the daytime). This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NightShot function, focus manually. While using the functions: - Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - PROGRAM
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    MEMORY CAMERA Recording a picture Self-timer recording - DCR-TRV320 only Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is
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    playback. If you press START/STOP, re-recording begins from the point you released EDITSEARCH. You cannot monitor the sound. Rec Review camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes
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    You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER
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    when recorded) (Data code). Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or the Remote Commander in the playback mode. The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM
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    SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5 seconds of the recorded section plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is muted. •The previous recording may appear as a mosaic image when playing
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    using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. Playback - Basics : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO
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    on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. S. LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR
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    in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 72) (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still
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    tape photo recording - DCR-TRV320 only You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the standby mode, press (self-timer). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD
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    Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. S VIDEO
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    on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. If the wide mode is set to ON The SteadyShot function does not
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    from black-and-white to color. When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting. 2) Fade in only 33
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    is indicated first of all. (2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears
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    function while using the following functions: - Digital effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Super NightShot - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored
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    Using special effects - Picture effect You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on the TV. . While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off The picture effect is automatically canceled. 36
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    can add special effects to recorded images using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You can clear. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate
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    effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator lights up
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    following functions do not work during digital effect: - Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Tape photo recording - Super NightShot •The power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod.
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    select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people's faces, 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
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    sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects functions do not work in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - Wipe - Dot - Exposure •While setting does not work. (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV320 only) If you are recording under a discharge
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    do not work in CAMERA mode: - Backlight - Old movie - Slow shutter •When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if you slide NIGHTSHOT
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    . (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. The 9 indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you are trying to shoot a distant object. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom
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    Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION 44 (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the
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    are playing back You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape. You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i. LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the title. 45
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    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then
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    3 minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby mode while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the . To enter a space Select [Z& ?!] , then select the blank part. Advanced Recording Operations 47
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    . The scene is inserted. Recording stops automatically near the counter zero point. Your camcorder returns to the standby mode. ZERO SET MEMORY EDITSEARCH Notes •The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •The picture and the sound may be distorted at
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    Playback Operations - Advanced Playback Operations - Playing back a tape with picture effects During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback the picture effect function with this camcorder. To record pictures that you
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    Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. (1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL)
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    still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV320 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
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    stop playback. (4) Press m to rewind the tape to the counter's zero point. The tape tape, press ZERO SET MEMORY at the point you want to end the insertion. Rewind the tape to the insert start point, and start recording. Recording stops automatically at the tape counter zero point. Your camcorder
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    . Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. JUL 4 2000 JUL 5 2000 DEC 31 2000 towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the
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    - Date search Notes • The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search
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    Playback Operations Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan You can search for the still image recorded on tape select the photo for playback. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo.
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    automatically. 2 SEARCH MODE PHOTO 00 SCAN 3= + To stop scanning Press x. Note The photo search and photo scan work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The photo search and photo scan functions may not work correctly. 56
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    to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more
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    When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may fluctuate. This is not a malfunction. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image
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    how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the software. AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow DV DV IN/OUT (not supplied) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your PC, and stop the playback on the analog video unit. Notes •You
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    LCD in the menu settings (p. 64). (4) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on the VCR to start playback if you are recording a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality
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    DV IN/OUT (not supplied) DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven. However this does not affect
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    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 in "Recording video or TV
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    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. from step 3. Notes •The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •The picture and sound recorded on the
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    the mode setting of each item" (p. 65). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END MEMORY CAMERA SET D ZOOM STEADYSHOT N. S. LIGHT [MENU] : END VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END 2 3 (DCR-TRV320 only) 4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP
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    Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to
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    video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. To convert analog video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. "A/V t DV" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (P. 59) VTR VTR * When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. Notes
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    Camcorder Icon/item LCD B. L. LCD COLOR Mode z BRT NORMAL BRIGHT Meaning To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal To brighten the LCD screen POWER switch VTR CAMERA MEMORY To adjust the color on the LCD VTR * DCR-TRV320 only Notes on LCD B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is
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    display date and time during playback Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode even you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In this case, the indicator "8mm TAPE t SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC" appears on the LCD screen or in the
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    reset the date or time (p. 71) - To automatically turn on the Sony TV when using the super laser link function To switch the video input on a Sony MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder. •DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby LCD screen or in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO
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    on the LCD screen even when your camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i.LINK cable.) In more when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium battery is installed. Notes on INDICATOR • When you select BL ON, battery life is reduced
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    DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV320 only). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon
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    DCR-TRV320 only You can record and play back still images on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder the LCD screen or in the viewfinder of your camcorder. Dsc00001 power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp contact with the metal parts of the connecting section.
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    Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/ camcorder following the steps on page 67. Note that all images on the "Memory Stick" will be deleted if you format it. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony
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    press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. The "Memory Stick" pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 74
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    "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to
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    number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject. Maximum number of images you can record on a "Memory
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    still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording - DCR-TRV320 only You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcorder compensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME
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    POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
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    I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END If the capacity of the "Memory Stick" becomes full " FULL" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder, and you cannot record still images on the "Memory Stick" 79
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    MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe. When
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    OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA (self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording Press (self-timer) so that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot stop the recording with the Remote Commander. Note The self-timer recording mode is
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    Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on a moving image - MEMORY MIX - DCR-TRV320 only You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the "Memory Stick" on top of the moving image you are recording. M. CHROM (Memory chroma
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    MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part
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    To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP Press MEMORY MIX. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images - For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 - For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019
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    Recording an image from a tape as a still image - DCR-TRV320 only Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick". Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector and record it as a
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    in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The images from a TV or VCR appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 85. Using the A/V connecting cable OUT AUDIO / VIDEO TV S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VCR
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    Copying still images from a tape - Photo save - DCR-TRV320 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system
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    lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. If
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    MEMORY PLAY. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the operation. •When operating memory photo playback on a TV or the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not
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    6 / 40 B mark •To display the following 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY +. •To display the previous 6 images, keep pressing MEMORY -. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press MEMORY +/- to move the B mark to the image you want to display on full 90 screen, then press MEMORY
  • Sony DCR-TRV320 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
    - Memory photo playback Note When displaying software, PictureGear 4.1Lite supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the "Memory Stick" on a computer screen. Use the PC serial cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation. : Signal flow LANC / DIGITAL I/O PC serial cable
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    the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes - DCR-TRV320 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick"s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR
  • Sony DCR-TRV320 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
    You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. When copying You cannot
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    MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The still image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press
  • Sony DCR-TRV320 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
    images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW - DCR-TRV320 only You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY
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    Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the "
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    Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection - DCR-TRV320 only To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right
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    Deleting images - DCR-TRV320 only You can delete images stored in a "Memory Stick". Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock) position. (2) Play back
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    dial. OK changes to EXECUTE. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC 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 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 MENU 3 4 5 6 MEMORY
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    Deleting images While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. 100
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    Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK - DCR-TRV320 only 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
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    camcorder. (120 minutes of recording time becomes 60 minutes in the SP mode.) * If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other VCRs (including other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). Note Tapes recorded
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    playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound track tape a stereo tape STEREO Stereo 1 Monaural 2 Unnatural Sound Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound
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    cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark
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    computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
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    or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only). In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (+) (---) WARNING The battery may explode
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    Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery up once and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the
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    If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or
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    it to OFF, or use the NightShot function in a dark place. (p. 20) • Set STEADYSHOT to OFF in the menu settings. (P. 64) Additional Information In the playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set
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    for cassette ejection work. • The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 14) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 117) 110
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    Troubleshooting When operating using the "Memory Stick" - DCR-TRV320 only Symptom The "Memory Stick" does 77) • The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use another "Memory Stick". (p. 67) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick"
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    Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 14) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility
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    the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to rectify the problem
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    The still image is protected. (p. 97) Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick"* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: •No "Memory Stick" is inserted. (p. 74) Fast flashing: •"Memory Stick" is not readable with your camcorder. (p. 72) Warning indicator as to "Memory stick" Fast flashing: •"Memory Stick" is
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    " battery pack. (p. 13) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 68) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.*(P. 15) The video heads are dirty. (p. 118) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 102) The "Memory Stick" is full.* (DCR-TRV320
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    battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder. If you want to view the playback Thailand, etc. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina,
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    cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or your camcorder may not operate correctly. If there is moisture inside your camcorder, the beep sounds and the
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    Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: •playback pictures contain noise. •playback pictures are hardly visible. •playback pictures do not appear. or If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and
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    Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a
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    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
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    metal parts of battery compartment carefully before replacing the batteries. •If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. •If the liquid get into your eyes, wash your eyes with a lot of water and then consult a doctor. If any problem occurs, unplug your camcorder and contact your nearest Sony
  • Sony DCR-TRV320 | Operating Instructions - Page 122
    Mass (approx.) DCR-TRV120: 2 lb (930 g) DCR-TRV320: 2 lb 1 oz (950 g) excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap 2 lb 6 oz (1.1 kg) including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, 120min. Hi8 cassette, and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 5. AC
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    - Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 4 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 2 OPEN button (p. 16) 3 accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES
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    the parts and controls 9 0 qa qh qs qj qk qd ql qf w; qg wa 9 Video control buttons (p. 24, 26) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. wa Remote sensor What is SUPER LASER LINK? The super laser
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    parts and controls ws wd wl e; wf ea wg es ed ef wh eg eh wj ej wk ek ws Eyecup wd Viewfinder wf MEMORY PLAY button* (p. 89) wg MEMORY - button* (p. 83, 89) wh LCD 89) * DCR-TRV320 only Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks
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    Identifying the parts and controls el rg rh r; rj ra rk rl rs t; rd ta rf ts el Intelligent accessory shoe r; DATA CODE button (p. 25) ra DISPLAY button (p. 25) rs Lithium battery compartment (p. 107) rd PB ZOOM button (p. 51, 94) rf TITLE button (p. 44) rg Power Zoom lever (p. 18) rh "
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    ) tj Cassette compartment (p. 15) tk Grip strap tl LANC control jack (DCR-TRV120) LANC /DIGITAL I/O jack (DCR-TRV320) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video
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    sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 9 START/STOP button (p. 16) 0 Power zoom button (p. 18) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - polarities on the batteries to the + - marks inside the battery compartment. 128 Notes on
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    indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied). wg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/ Time code indicator (p. 19)Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/ Remaining battery time indicator (p. 11, 19) wh FULL charge indicator (p. 11) * DCR-TRV320 only 129
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    quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) • Focusing manually Manual focus tape in the photo mode Photo scan (p. 56) • Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 64) • Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28) * DCR-TRV320
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    33 PB ZOOM 51 PC serial cable 91 Photo scan 56 Photo search 55 PICTURE EFFECT 36, 49 Picture search 26 Playback pause 26 Power sources (battery pack 10 (house current 14 (car battery 14 Print mark 101 PROGRAM AE 40 R Recording time 12 Rec Review 23 Remaining battery time indicator
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©2000 Sony Corporation
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DCR-TRV
Model No.
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Serial No.
Serial No.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s 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.
3-058-871-
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DCR-TRV120/TRV320
DCR-TRV320
Digital
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