Sony DCR-TRV460 Camera Operations Guide - Page 122

Additional Information

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–

Playback pictures do not appear or the

sound breaks off.

–[

x

Dirty video head. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screen during

recording.

For DCR-TRV460:

When you play back in the Hi8

/standard

8 mm

system

–[

x

Dirty video head. Use a cleaning

cassette.] appears on the screen during

recording.

–

Playback pictures contain noise.

–

Playback pictures are hardly visible.

–

Playback pictures do not appear.

LCD screen

• Do not add excessive pressure on the LCD

screen, as it may cause damage.

• 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.

To clean the LCD screen

• If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen

dirty, it is recommended you use the cleaning

cloth (supplied) to clean it. When you use the

LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the

cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.

Use cleaning paper moistened with the liquid.

On adjustment of the LCD screen

(CALIBRATION)

The buttons on the touch panel may not work

correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure

below. It is recommended you connect your

camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied

AC Adaptor during the operation.

1

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)

OFF.

2

Eject the cassette and “Memory Stick”

from your camcorder, then disconnect

any connecting cables except the AC

Adaptor from your camcorder.

3

Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to

select the PLAY/EDIT mode while

pressing DSPL/BATT INFO on your

camcorder, then press and hold DSPL/

BATT INFO for about 5 seconds.

4

Touch the “×” displayed on the screen

with an object such as the corner of a

“Memory Stick.”

The position of the “×” changes.

If you did not press the right spot, start from

step 4 again.

b

Note

•

You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you have

rotated the LCD panel and set it with the LCD screen

facing out.

On handling the casing

• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder

body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with

water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft

cloth.

• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the

finish.

–

Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,

alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent and

insecticide.

–

Handling with above substances on your

hands.

–

Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or

vinyl objects for a long period of time.

About care and storage of the lens

• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft

cloth in the following instances:

–

When there are fingerprints on the lens

surface.

–

In hot or humid locations

–

When the lens is exposed to salty air such as

at the seaside.

• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to

little dirt or dust.

• To prevent molds periodically clean the lens

as described above.

CALIBRATION

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Quick Start Guide	8
Recording movies	8
Recording still images	10
Recording/Playing back with ease	12
Getting started	13
Step 1: Checking supplied items	13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	14
Using an outside power source	17
Step 3: Turning the power on	17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder	18
Adjusting the LCD panel	18
Adjusting the viewfinder	18
Step 5: Setting the date and time	19
Step 6: Inserting the recording media	20
Inserting a cassette tape	20
Inserting a “Memory Stick”	21
Step 7: Setting the screen language	22
Recording	24
Recording movies	24
Recording for a longer time	26
Using zoom	26
Using the built-in light	27
Recording in mirror mode	28
Using the self-timer	28
Recording still images – Memory photo recording	29
Selecting image quality	31
Using the self-timer	31
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape	32
Recording with ease – Easy Handycam	33
Recording a movie	33
Recording a still image	34
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation	34
Adjusting the exposure	35
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	35
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter	35
Adjusting the exposure manually	36
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc.	37
Adjusting the focus	38
Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS	38
Adjusting the focus manually	39
Recording a picture using various effects	40
Fading in and out of a scene – FADER	40
Using special effects – Digital effect	41
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX	43
Searching for the starting point	44
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH	44
Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH	45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review	45
Playback	46
Viewing movies recorded on a tape	46
Playing back in various modes	47
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect	48
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick”	49
Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick”	50
Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam	51
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation	52
Various playback functions	53
Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom	53
Displaying the screen indicators	54
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code	54
Playing the picture on a TV	56
Locating a scene on a tape for playback	57
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory	57
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search	57
Using the Menu	59
Selecting menu items	59
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc.	61
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.	65
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INTERVAL REC, etc.	68
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – END SEARCH/ TITLE, etc.	73
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI- SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc.	76
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME, etc.	82
Customizing Personal Menu	83
Dubbing/Editing	86
Connecting to a VCR or TV	86
Dubbing to another tape	87
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV	88
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick”	89
Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick” to a tape	90
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing	91
Deleting recorded pictures	98
Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print mark	99
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	101
Connecting your camcorder to the printer	101
Printing	101
Troubleshooting	103
Troubleshooting	103
Warning indicators and messages	110
Additional Information	114
Using your camcorder abroad	114
Usable cassette tapes	115
About the “Memory Stick”	116
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	118
About i.LINK	119
Maintenance and precautions	120
Specification	123
Quick Reference	126
Identifying parts and controls	126

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