Sony DCR-TRV480E User Manual - Page 137

Additional Information

Additional Information

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• This unit does not support high speed data

transfer.

Notes on image data compatibility

• Image data files recorded on a “Memory

Stick” by your camcorder conform to the

Design Rule for Camera File Systems

universal standard established by the JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association).

•

On your camcorder, you cannot play back still

images recorded on other device (DCR-

TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/

D770) that does not conform to the universal

standard. (These models are not sold in some

regions.)

• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick” that has

been used with other device, format it with

your camcorder (p. 67). Note that formatting

erases all information on the “Memory Stick.”

•

You may not be able to play back images with

your camcorder:

–

When playing back image data modified on

your computer.

–

When playing back image data recorded

with other device.

• “Memory Stick,”

, “Memory Stick

PRO,”

, “Memory Stick

Duo,”

, “Memory Stick PRO

Duo,”

, “MagicGate,”

are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• All other product names mentioned herein

may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned

in each case in this manual.

About the

“InfoLITHIUM”

battery pack

This unit is compatible with the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). Your

camcorder operates only with the

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

“InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have

the

mark.

What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack?

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-

ion battery pack that has functions for

communicating information related to operating

conditions between your camcorder and an

optional AC Adaptor/charger.

The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates

the power consumption according to the

operating conditions of your camcorder, and

displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

With an AC Adaptor/charger (optional), the

remaining battery time and charging time

appear.

To charge the battery pack

• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you

start using your camcorder.

• We recommend charging the battery pack in

an ambient temperature of between 10°C to

30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the CHG (charge)

lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack

outside of this temperature range, you may not

be able to charge it efficiently.

• After charging is complete, either disconnect

the cable from the DC IN jack on your

camcorder or remove the battery pack.

To use the battery pack effectively

•

Battery pack performance decreases when the

surrounding temperature is 10°C (50°F) or

below, and the length of time you can use the

battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do

one of the following to use the battery pack for

a longer time.

SERIES

TM

,

continued

Section	Page
Read this first	2
Table of Contents	4
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	27
Using the built-in light	27
Recording in mirror mode	28
Using the self-timer	29
Recording still images – Memory photo recording	30
Selecting image quality	31
Using the self-timer	32
Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” while recording movies on a tape	33
Recording with ease – Easy Handycam	33
Recording a movie	33
Recording a still image	34
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation	35
Adjusting the exposure	35
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	35
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter	36
Adjusting the exposure manually	36
Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc.	37
Adjusting the focus	39
Adjusting the focus for an off- center subject – SPOT FOCUS	39
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	42
Overlaying still images on movies on a tape – MEMORY MIX	43
Searching for the starting point	45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording – END SEARCH	45
Searching manually – EDIT SEARCH	45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes – Rec review	46
Playback	47
Viewing movies recorded on a tape	47
Playing back in various modes	48
Viewing recordings with added effects – Digital effect	49
Viewing recordings on a “Memory Stick”	50
Playing back in various modes from a “Memory Stick”	51
Playing back with ease – Easy Handycam	52
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation	53
Various playback functions	54
Magnifying pictures – Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom	54
Displaying the screen indicators	55
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data – Data code	55
Playing the picture on a TV	57
Locating a scene on a tape for playback	58
Searching quickly for a desired scene – Zero set memory	58
Searching for a scene by date of recording – Date search	58
Advanced operations	60
Using the Menu	60
Selecting menu items	60
Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, etc	62
Using the (MEMORY SET) menu – QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc	66
Using the (PICT. APPLI.) menu – PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/FRAME REC/ INTERVAL REC, etc	69
Using the (EDIT/ PLAY) menu – END SEARCH/ TITLE, etc	74
Using the (STANDARD SET) menu – REC MODE/MULTI- SOUND/AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA, etc	77
Using the (TIME/ LANGU.) menu – CLOCK SET/ WORLD TIME, etc	83
Customizing Personal Menu	84
Dubbing/Editing	87
Connecting to a VCR or TV	87
Dubbing to another tape	88
Recording pictures from a VCR or TV	89
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick”	90
Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick” to a tape	91
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape – Digital program editing	92
Deleting recorded pictures	99
Marking recorded images with specific information – Image protection/Print mark	100
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	102
Using with your computer	104
Features	104
Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer	106
Using “First Step Guide”	110
Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)	111
Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder – Digital convert function	114
Troubleshooting	116
Troubleshooting	116
Warning indicators and messages	130
Additional Information	134
Using your camcorder abroad	134
Usable cassette tapes	134
About the “Memory Stick”	135
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	137
About i.LINK	139
Maintenance and precautions	140
Specification	143
Quick Reference	145
Identifying parts and controls	145

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