Sony DCR-TRV50 Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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- Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 1
-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV50 TM SERIES DCR-TRV40/TRV50 ©2002 Sony Corporation - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2
-Ion batteries. DCR-TRV50 only Countries and areas where you can use network functions are restricted. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
and device operating configurations must be satisfied: the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no changes can be made. "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
(p. 159) Main Features •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick"s using the USB cable (p. 190, 195) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on tapes using the USB cable (p. 185) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 187) •Converting an analog signal into digital - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
the Internet via a Bluetooth equipped device (DCR-TRV50 only) Accessing the Internet, sending/ receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCRTRV50 only) (p. 197) Main Features Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
Guide - Recording on a tape 8 - Recording on a "Memory Stick" ...... 10 Focusing manually 69 Using the spot focus - Spot Focus ...... 71 Interval recording 72 Frame by frame recording Getting Started - Frame recording 74 Using this manual 12 Advanced Playback Checking supplied accessories - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 7
tape on your computer - For Windows users 185 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Windows users 190 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users 193 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Macintosh - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
Guide - Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to recorded pictures on tapes of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder with the window facing up. - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 9
the small green button. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 30). 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
Start Guide Quick Start Guide - Recording on a "Memory Stick" This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 19) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR while pressing the small green button. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK 2 Press PLAY or PB. The last recorded image is displayed. PLAY or PB NOTE Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the flash, the LCD panel or the battery - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
POWER switch Network function TRV40 MEMORY - TRV50 MEMORY/NETWORK z z Provided - Not provided Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory . Functions that require - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
Getting Started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
30) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 117) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 180) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-008 USB Driver) (1) (p. 179) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 229) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV50 only) (p. 198) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/FM90/FM91/QM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
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. 2 14 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
recording time with the viewfinder. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "---- min" appears in the display window. When you use the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. If any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
time on LCD screen 135 285 335 435 505 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. If the power goes off although remaining - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
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 Car Battery Adaptor (optional). Refer to the operating instructions of the Car Battery Adaptor for further - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in your camcorder will have - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
rr [EXEC] : END 5 SETUP MENU STBY CLOCK SET - -:- -:- - USB STREAM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END CLOCK SET AREA 1 Memory Stick." When using your camcorder abroad Set the clock to the local time (p. 22). If you use the camcorder in a region where summer time is used - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
Step 2 Setting the date and time Simple setting of clock by a time difference You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference. Select AREA SET, DST SET* in the menu settings. See page 208 for more information. * Instead of DST, SUMMERTIME is displayed on the screen for - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with the window facing up. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the part of the cassette compartment other than the mark. When you use a cassette with cassette memory Read the instruction about cassette memory to use this - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50 OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR- TRV50 only) while pressing the small green button. (4) Press FN. Operation - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
CAMERA PAGE1 END SCH, SPOT FOCUS, DIG EFFT, MEM MIX, SPOT METER PAGE2 LCD BRT, SELFTIMER When the POWER switch is set to VCR PAGE1 LCD BRT, PB, INDEX, END SCH PAGE2 DIG EFFT, PB ZOOM, PB, INDEX, DATA CODE See page 120 when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
starts recording. The REC indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK 4 2 Microphone Camera recording lamp 5 40min REC 0:00:01 26 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on your camcorder. Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
CHG). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Remove the battery pack. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel can be opened up to 90 panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Press FN and select PAGE2. When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 202). 29 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 202). Attaching the supplied lens hood To record fine pictures under strong light, we recommend attaching the lens hood. Also - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 31
(subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) W T W T W T To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. Digital zoom can be set to 20 side. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) You cannot use the digital zoom. 31 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 32
the subject in the viewfinder. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees. The indicator appears normal when recorded. During recording in the mirror mode •ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. •FN appears mirror-reversed in - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 33
not recorded on tapes. Remaining battery time Cassette memory This appears when using a cassette with cassette memory. Recording mode STBY/REC 50min the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR. - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only), press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. BACK - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 35
on the brightness. At this time, moving pictures may slow down. While using the Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: - Fader - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby - White balance - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 36
so are invisible. The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet). While using the Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions: - Fader - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Exposure - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 37
canceled when: - The self-timer recording is finished. - The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer (p. 134). 37 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38
recordings - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded ). (2) Press END SCH. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder returns to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. To return to FN - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 39
most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. End search When you use a cassette without cassette memory, the end search function does not work once you eject the cassette after - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 40
the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Prepare the power supply and insert the recorded tape. muted. 6 VOLUME 2 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK 3 1 4 REW 5 PLAY To stop playback Press x. 40 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 41
on the LCD screen You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out. If you leave the power on for a long time Your camcorder gets warm. This is not a malfunction. When you open or close the LCD panel Make sure - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 42
DISPLAY DISPLAY/ TOUCH PANEL About date/time and various settings Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape but also the DATA 4 Select CAM DATA or DATE DATA, then press OK. 5 Press EXIT. Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander in the playback. The - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 43
are your camcorder's information when you have recorded. In the recording, the various settings will not be displayed. When you use the data code camcorder without the date and time set. Data code When you connect your camcorder to the TV, the data code appears on the TV screen. Remaining battery - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 44
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VCR. To play back pause (viewing a still picture) Press X during playback. To resume normal playback, press N or X. To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 45
enters the stop mode. To resume playback, press N. Slow playback The slow playback can be performed smoothly on your camcorder. However, this function does not work for an output signal through the DV IN/OUT jack. When you play back a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear at the center, or the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 46
from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 19). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. AUDIO/VIDEO S VIDEO White - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 47
. You can also record still images on a tape (p. 52). Before operation •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 119). •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings (The default setting is MEMORY). (1) In the standby, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until a still image appears. The CAPTURE - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 48
POWER switch is set to CAMERA You cannot select image quality. The image quality when you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only) is used. (The default setting is SUPER FINE). During and after recording still images on a "Memory Stick" Your camcorder continues recording on tape. To - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 49
prepare for image capture. This is because your camcorder starts to charge power for firing after the use the focal distance information (p. 70) for focusing manually. When you record images with the flash The allowed shooting distance is shorter than when you record on a "Memory Stick" in Memory - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 50
"Memory Stick" during tape recording If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power supply Your camcorder moon of PROGRAM AE - Landscape of PROGRAM AE (auto red-eye When you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eye reduction You - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 51
Self-timer recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder (p. 119). •Set PHOTO REC in to MEMORY in the menu settings.(The default setting is - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 52
Recording still images on a tape - Tape Photo recording You can record still images such as photographs on tapes. You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a 60-minute tape. (1) In the standby, set PHOTO REC in to TAPE in the menu settings (p. 201). (2) - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 53
Commander. Your camcorder records an image on the screen immediately. To use the tape photo recording during the normal camera recording You camcorder returns to the standby. To record clear still images with little unsteadiness We recommend that you record on "Memory Stick"s using the Memory - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 54
the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. Normally white balance is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Press MENU - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 55
Advanced Recording Operations Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch dial (p. 201). (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial. MENU 2 CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE ON STEADYSHOT FRAME REC INT. REC RETURN [MENU] : END To cancel - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 56
select the following functions: - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby - OLD MOVIE - BOUNCE During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. When you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the standby and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 57
Using the fader You can fade in or out to give your recording a more professional appearance. [a] STBY REC FADER Advanced . When fading out, the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use the bounce when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings. 2) Fade in only. 57 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 58
Shutter - Tape photo recording - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording standby - Recording with the flash - Interval recording - Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE, or DOT Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on a tape. While - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 59
fader When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) You cannot use the fader. While using the bounce, you cannot use the following functions: - Focus - Zoom - Picture effect - Exposure - Flexible Spot Meter Note on the bounce The BOUNCE indicator does not appear in the following - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 60
Using [d] [e] [f] (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select P EFFECT in with the desired picture effect, then press the dial. MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT effect - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" in the tape recording or tape recording - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 61
Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Sound is recorded normally. STILL You . OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to pictures. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON and picture effect to SEPIA, and sets - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 62
Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press DIG EFFT. The screen to select a desired digital effect appears. (3) Press a desired digital effect. In the STILL and LUMI. modes, the still image is stored in memory. (4) Press -/+ to - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 63
Using special effects - Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work during digital effect: - Fader - Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter - Tape photo recording - Recording still images on a "Memory Stick may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 64
Using the PROGRAM for subjects such as people or flowers. Sports lesson This mode minimizes camera-shake on fast-moving subjects such as in tennis or golf. Beach such as mountains, and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 65
the PROGRAM AE (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only), press PROGRAM AE. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE. The indicator changes as - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 66
you set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only), Sports lesson does not work. (The indicator flashes.) •The PROGRAM AE does not work in the following cases. (The indicator flashes.) - To set NIGHTSHOT to ON - To record images on a "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX. While WHT BAL is set - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 67
the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only), press EXPOSURE. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 2 EXPOSURE To return to the automatic exposure Press EXPOSURE. When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 68
fixed. Use the Flexible Spot Meter in the following cases: - The subject is backlit. - When there is strong contrast between the subject and background such as with a subject that is on stage and lighted by a spotlight. (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 69
a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MAN when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). The 9 appears. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though you - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 70
Focusing manually To cases: - When switching the focus adjustment mode from autofocus to manual - When turning the focus ring Focal distance information - This the subject, for example, when recording in the dark. Use this information as a rough guide to get a sharp focus. - You cannot get correct - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 71
Using the spot focus - Spot Focus You can take a picture with the appropriate focus automatically for just the point you want to focus on and with its focus fixed. (1) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only), set FOCUS to MAN. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 72
Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and standby sequentially. You can achieve an excellent recording for flowering, gradual appearances, etc., with this function. Example [a] 1 s [b] 9 min 59 s [c] 10 min [a] - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 73
cancel the interval recording Perform either of the following: - Set INT. REC to OFF in the menu settings. - Set the POWER switch to other than CAMERA. To perform normal recording during the watinig time You can perform normal recording only once during the waiting time. Press START/ STOP, and the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 74
a little and make a frame recording. We recommend that you use a tripod, and operate your camcorder using the Remote Commander after step 4. (1) In the standby, press FRAME REC OFF INT. REC ON RETURN [MENU] : END MENU CAMERA SET D ZOOM PHOTO REC 16:9WIDE STEADYSHOT FRAME REC ON INT. REC - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 75
, see page 60. MENU 1 MANUAL SET P EFFECT RETURN OFF NEG. using picture effect. However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 135, 147), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by picture effect Pictures processed by picture effect is not output through the DV - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 76
when you have processed the image using digital effect. However, you can record images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 135, 147), or on a VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by digital effect Pictures processed by digital effect is not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. When you set - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 77
on tapes - Tape PB ZOOM You can enlarge playback images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (p. 164). (1) In the playback or playback pause, press FN and select PAGE2. (2) Press PB ZOOM. The PB ZOOM screen - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 78
. - Press MENU. - Insert a "Memory Stick." Pictures in the PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack and the (USB) jack. In the PB ZOOM If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 79
locating a scene - ZERO SET MEMORY Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a tape counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In the playback, press DISPLAY when the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator does not appear. (2) Press - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 80
> on the Remote Commander to select the title for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the scene having the title that you selected. point on the tape To stop searching Press x. If you use a cassette without cassette memory You cannot superimpose or search a title. If a tape has - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 81
date search). Use a cassette with cassette memory for convenience. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function . or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the beginning of the selected date. 2 SEARCH MODE DATE - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 82
or more dates, see "Searching for the date without using cassette memory" below. Searching for the date without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press search for the next date. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 83
a photo by using cassette memory Before operation • You can use this function only when playing back a cassette with cassette memory. • Set CM or > on the Remote Commander to select the date for playback. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo having the date that you selected. 2 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 84
PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) photo for playback. Each time you press . or > your camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback of the photo. To stop searching Press - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 85
a tape has a blank portion between recorded portions The photo search/photo scan may not work correctly. The available number of photos that can be searched using the cassette memory The available number is up to 12 photos. However, you can search 13 photos or more - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 86
the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. White S VIDEO Yellow AUDIO/VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO : Signal flow A/V connecting Red cable (supplied - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 87
VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8, MICRO MV If your VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 88
DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV IN on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of cassette memory or letters on the "Memory Stick - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 89
up to 20 programs. Your camcorder can also dub on "Memory Stick"s. See page 151 for more use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), connect the devices as illustrated on page 88. If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 90
VCR on your camcorder. 2 Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to LINE. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END 4 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END VIDEO - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 91
memory of your camcorder. Be sure to set the correct code to match your VCR. The default setting is code number 3. Brand IR SETUP code Sony 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Admiral (M. Wards) 89 Aiwa 47, 54, 80 Akai 49, 51 Audio editing is not possible if the VCR does not support IR SETUP codes. 91 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 92
recording pause on the VCR, then press the dial. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. 1 VIDEO EDIT 0:08:55:06 EDIT SET CONTROL ADJ pause is N. (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other Locate the infrared rays emitter of your camcorder and face it towards the remote - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 93
the VCR does not operate correctly •After checking the code in "About IR SETUP codes", set the IR SETUP or the PAUSEMODE again. •Place your camcorder at least 30 cm (12 in.) away from the VCR. •Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR. Editing 93 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 94
using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional), follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector to DV input. When you connect a digital video camera EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 95
, display indicators. Note When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. Set CONTROL to IR in the menu settings of your camcorder. Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR You can adjust the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 96
END 0:08:55:06 0 Notes • When you complete step 3, the image used to adjust the synchronization is recorded for about 50 seconds. • If you start lead before starting recording. • When you connect with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) you may not be able to operate the dubbing function - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 97
the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for part of the program mark changes to light blue. (6) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using DATA CODE BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY VIDEO EDIT RETURN RETURN TAPE MEMORY [MENU] : END 5 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 98
all programs Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial 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 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 99
the program (Dubbing a tape) Make sure that your camcorder and VCR are connected, and that the VCR is set to recording pause. When you use an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), this procedure is not necessary. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/VTR. (1) Turn - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 100
the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 101
the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the DV format pictures. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 102
Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 103
on the screen or in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 104
tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. Then press X to set your camcorder to the playback pause. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 105
tape recorded on another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV40/TRV50) The pictures and sound may be MEMORY indicator is not displayed. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 106
picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Recorded sound is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using a TV or headphones. Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) 106 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 107
picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order: •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone 107 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 108
camcorder to the playback pause. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X indicator appears on screen. (5) Press X and start playing back the audio point where you want to stop recording. AUDIO DUB To add audio more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 109
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder You cannot add audio to a recorded tape. We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV40/TRV50), the sound quality - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 110
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 111
to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step superimposed with your camcorder •Titles are displayed by only the DV format video equipment comprising five characters However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 112
Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in , then press the dial (p. 205). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 113
Editing Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in , then press the dial - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 114
longer to enter characters in the standby while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 115
Editing Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 116
you can select for the label. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. Erasing all the data in cassette memory You can erase all the data in cassette memory at once. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 117
or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Moving picture (MPEG) Your - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 118
"Memory Stick"s formatted on computer "Memory Stick"s formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 119
your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." Do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick." Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" is displayed Reinsert "Memory Stick" a few times. The "Memory Stick" may - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 120
use of "Memory Stick"s are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50 only) to operate each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK In the memory camera 1360 SFN 1/12 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 121
"Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press OK. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes •When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 122
Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Selecting the still image quality You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK MENU 3 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY SUPER FINE - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 123
"Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning SUPER FINE (SFN) This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3. FINE - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 124
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 × 480.) The default setting is 1360 × 1020. Moving pictures: 320 × 240 or 160 × 112 The default setting is 320 × 240. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 125
"Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - Introduction Image size settings Setting Meaning 1360 × images and moving pictures you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted by your camcorder. Note When still images recorded on your camcorder in 1360 × 1020 size are played back on other - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 126
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 127
you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the Memory Stick." To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this opration (p. 42). When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 128
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a] Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 × 1020 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 129
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that Memory Stick." During recording still images continuously The flash does not work. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 130
PHOTO to stop recording. When selecting HIGH SPEED Flickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on near objects. If there is space remaining on the "Memory Stick" for less than three photos You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG). " FULL" is - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 131
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Notes •The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m in the dark, use HOLOGRAM AF (p. 132) or the focal distance information (p. 70) for focusing manually. If you leave your camcorder for five or more - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 132
on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Shooting with an auxiliary light - HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes. No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 133
" Operations Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Notes •A conversion lens (optional) may set to No flash - NightShot is set to ON - Focusing manually - Using Spot Focus - Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE - Landscape of PROGRAM AE - Continuous photo recording When you - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 134
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 135
moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a "Memory Stick." Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 136
The inserted "Memory Stick" is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the "Memory Stick." If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback Your camcorder stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 137
"Memory Stick" Operations Recording images from a tape as still images Recording a still Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 135. Using the A/V connecting cable S VIDEO VCR OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Yellow : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) AUDIO/ VIDEO Connect the yellow plug of the A/V - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 138
Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV IN/OUT : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or " REC ERROR" is displayed, and recording is not possible. Record - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 139
or title with a moving picture. Record a title on the "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (camera chroma key) You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image that can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 140
camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part image M. LUMI: Brightness level used when extracting a still image - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 141
" Operations Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on an image - MEMORY MIX 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK 2 FN 3,4 MEM M I X To cancel MEMORY MIX Press OFF to return to PAGE1. Notes •You cannot use the MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on "Memory Stick"s. •When - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 142
Stick" recorded still images into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE2. (3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 143
"Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX The PROGRAM AE does not work. (The indicator flashes.) 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: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020 Sample images - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 144
MOVIE EX). Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 145
Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is recorded on the "Memory Stick." When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 146
movie recording Self-timer MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 147
capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a "Memory Stick." Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 148
record titles on "Memory Stick"s. Titles do not appear while you are recording moving picture with START/STOP. If " AUDIO ERROR" is displayed Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 149
"Memory Stick" Operations Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Recording a where you want to start recording from. Using the A/V connecting cable S VIDEO OUT VCR S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO : Signal flow Yellow White A/V connecting cable (supplied) Red AUDIO/ VIDEO If your TV or VCR has - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 150
, on a tape that has been repeatedly used for dubbing - When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in use - When the input signal is cut off During recording on "Memory Stick" Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. 150 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 151
"Memory Stick"s. Making the program (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Insert the tape for playback, and a "Memory Stick" for recording into your camcorder the top part of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 152
until the tape is ejected. Notes •You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. •You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on "Memory Stick"s. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portions of the tape. If there - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 153
changes to light blue after dubbing is complete. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops. To stop dubbing during editing Press x using the video operation buttons. The program you made is recorded on a "Memory Stick" up to the place where you pressed x. To end the Digital program - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 154
a tape - PHOTO SAVE Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 155
. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick". Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 156
pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 157
can play back images but cannot record them on the "Memory Stick." •The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 158
) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 159
screen. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. • Turn the audio volume of the TV - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 160
picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 161
number Recording date/time You can view recording date/time when you press DATA CODE on PAGE2. Various settings are not recorded. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (p. 42) To make screen indicator disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL. "Memory Stick" Operations 161 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 162
and record them to tape. Before operation •Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images. Set the tape to playback pause - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 163
Copying images recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tape During copying You cannot operate the following functions: - MEMORY PLAY - MEMORY INDEX - MEMORY DELETE - MEMORY +/- Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause Memory playback stops. Image data - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 164
. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or "Memory Stick"s. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Press FN to display PAGE1 during the memory playback (p. 120). When you set the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 165
processed by Memory PB ZOOM on "Memory Stick"s Press the PHOTO button to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM. (Images are recorded at 640 × 480 size.) In the PB ZOOM mode If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 166
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/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 167
- Image protection You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 168
You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Play back the image - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 169
Operations Deleting images - DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press INDEX to display - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 170
Deleting images - DELETE Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in a "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 171
to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 172
Before operation •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. •Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated. Printer FN MENU Setting with the menu You can print DATE/TIME on print paper. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 173
Setting with the touch panel You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a "Memory Stick" in 9PIC PRINT. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press FN and select PAGE3 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 174
Camcorder Connection jack USB jack DV jack "Memory Stick" stills and movies USB jack Connection cable USB cable (supplied) i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable ) (optional) USB cable (supplied) Computer environment requirements USB connector, editing software DV connector, editing software USB - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 175
is NORMAL. Here we explain how to use the camcorder with a standard USB connection (NORMAL). See page 177 when using Windows and page 193 when using Macintosh. (USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied) You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional). When connecting to a computer - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 176
on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the "Memory Stick" in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected. •Do not compress the data on the "Memory Stick." Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder. Software •Depending on your application - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 177
a tape on your computer (USB streaming function). Furthermore, if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail. You can view images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer. Recommended computer - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 178
camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing "Memory Stick" images on the computer OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 179
in accordance with the steps on page 182. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users If you go to USBCONNECT in the menu settings and select PTP, you can copy "Memory Stick" images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the USB driver. This is ideal for simply copying images from - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 180
viewing "Memory Stick" images on your computer. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 181
setting is (1) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). (3) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 182
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 183
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Windows users 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Windows 98SE Windows Me Viewing Images Using your Computer Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 183 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 184
USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/ NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). 4 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 185
on a tape on your computer - For Windows users Capturing images with "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 179). To install and use the software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 186
recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users (6) Select . Preview window (7) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. (USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) (8) Press N to start playback - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 187
Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer - For Windows users Viewing pictures live from your camcorder (1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 185. (2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 207). (3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 185, 186. The - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 188
and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window. Notes • The following may occur while using your camcorder, and are not due to any malfunction. - The image shakes up and down. - Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 189
. If you have any questions about "PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" "ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony" is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. Note on using your computer Communications with your computer - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 190
Windows to load. (2) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 191
"Memory Stick" on your computer - For Windows users Memory Stick," the image and sound may break off. Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing your camcorder is [E:].) Folder containing still - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 192
recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer - For Windows users Disconnect the USB cable and eject the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). - For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the "Memory Stick" or set the - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 193
to connect the camcorder to the computer's USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing "Memory Stick" images on the computer Mac OS - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 194
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable - For Macintosh users Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users (1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load. (2) - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 195
Mac OS to load. (2) Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). (4) Connect the (USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 196
procedures depend on your computer and the software you are using. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software you are using. AUDIO/VIDEO DV IN/OUT VCR OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Yellow White A/Vconnecting cable (supplied) Red i.LINK - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 197
(unlock) position. (2) Press NETWORK. (Bluetooth) lamp lights up and Network Menu appears. For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (Bluetooth) lamp 1 LOCK NETWORK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK Using the Network function 197 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 198
it clicks. 198 On trademarks •The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. •All other case in this manual. Note Make sure that your camcorder is in the standby with the POWER switch set to MEMORY/NETWORK. During using the network function - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 199
RETURN ON MEMORY/NETWORK* MANUAL SET FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT [MENU] : END [MENU] : END or [MENU] : END 4 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN AUTO RETURN ON TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN ON RETURN [MENU] : END [MENU] : END Customizing Your Camcorder * DCR-TRV50 only (continued - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 200
switch is the name of the switch on the DCR-TRV50. It is referred to as MEMORY on the DCR-TRV40. Icon/item MANUAL SET P EFFECT Mode -- FLASH LVL WHT BAL To use the NightShot Light (p. 35) To cancel the NightShot Light VCR CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK CAMERA MEMORY/ - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 201
CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK Notes on the SteadyShot •The SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot. If you cancel the SteadyShot The SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 202
ON To output analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 196) LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen to normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK LCD COLOR -- To adjust the color on the LCD screen - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 203
Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu Icon/item MEMORY SET MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only) or VCR and inserting a "Memory Stick" • When the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" is less than two minutes after setting the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 204
- Eject the "Memory Stick" •The supplied or optional "Memory Stick" has been formatted at factory. Formatting "Memory Stick"s on your camcorder is not required. •You cannot format the "Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. •Format the "Memory Stick" when FORMAT - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 205
erase all the data in cassette memory (p. 116) VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR VCR VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA Note on PRINT SET DATE/TIME is displayed only when an external printer (optional) is connected to the intelligent accessory shoe. (continued on the following page) Customizing Your Camcorder 205 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 206
. •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 dub audio 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 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 207
copy a "Memory Stick" image from your camcorder to a computer (only with Windows XP or Mac OS X) 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select USBCONNECT followed by PTP, then press the dial to set. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick" in the camcorder, and connect the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 208
when pressing DATA CODE on the Remote Commander Temporarily change the area where you are using your camcorder Not during daylight saving time During daylight saving time VCR MEMORY/ NETWORK CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK To output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 209
REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close AUDIO MIX and COMMANDER settings are returned to their default settings. Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed. Customizing Your Camcorder - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 210
- Types of trouble and how to correct trouble If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power supply and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ss:ss - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 211
and how to correct trouble Symptom Cause and/or CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette and a "Memory Stick" inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Insert a cassette or a "Memory Stick on the following page) Troubleshooting 211 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 212
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the playback Symptom Cause and/ in the menu settings. c Adjust AUDIO MIX (p. 202). During displaying the recorded date, date search does not work. • The cassette has no cassette memory. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 81). • CM SEARCH is - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 213
cassette ejection work. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least one hour to acclimatize (p. 228). indicator does not appear when using a cassette with cassette memory. • The gold-plated connector of the cassette is dirty or dusty. c Clean - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 214
/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). c Set it to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) (p. 126). • The "Memory Stick" is not inserted. c Insert a "Memory Stick" (p. 119). • The "Memory Stick" has already been full. c Delete unnecessary images and record - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 215
trouble Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The title is not recorded. • The cassette has no cassette memory. c Use a cassette with cassette memory (p. 110). • The cassette memory camcorder is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable (DV - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 216
driver was completed. c Uninstall the incorrect USB driver and re-install the USB driver (p. 179, 182). • USBCONNECT is set to PTP in the menu settings when the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCRTRV50 only). c Set it to NORMAL (p. 207). • Moisture has started to condense in your camcorder - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 217
• C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. • E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Five-digit display C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss C:31:ss C:32:ss E:20:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 218
indicator as to "Memory Stick" Slow flashing: •No "Memory Stick" is inserted. Fast flashing*: •The "Memory Stick" is not readable on your camcorder (p. 117). •The image cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick". 218 Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" formatting* Fast flashing: •"Memory Stick" is not - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 219
and messages Troubleshooting Warning messages • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 20). • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 18). • CLEANING CASSETTE** The video heads are dirty (p. 229). • FULL The cassette memory is full.* • 16BIT AUDIO MODE is - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 220
There are two types of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory and without cassette memory. Cassettes with cassette memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. We recommend that you use cassette with cassette memory. IC memory is mounted on this type of cassette. Your camcorder can read and write data - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 221
When you play back Using any other video camera recorder, you cannot record on tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder. When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder that contains copyright control - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 222
the locations illustrated below [a] to prevent malfunction of your camcorder. After using the cassette Rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette displayed correctly, and you may not be able to operate functions using cassette memory. Clean the gold-plated connector with a cotton-wool swab, - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 223
time in minutes. With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the remaining battery time and charging time are displayed. Charging 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 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 224
it in a dry, cool place. •To use the battery pack up on your camcorder, leave your camcorder in the recording standby until the power goes off without a cassette inserted. Battery life •The battery life is limited. Battery capacity drops little by little as you use it more and more, and as time - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 225
DV jacks), refer to the operating instructions 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 having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate. *What is Mbps? - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 226
, 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 operating instructions of the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 227
. For details, refer to the separate Network Operating Instructions. (DCR-TRV50 only) You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 228
state, 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 and the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about one hour with the cassette lid open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 229
during recording. If the above problem [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using the Cleaning cloth (supplied) to clean the LCD screen. When you use the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional), do - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 230
pressing DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL for about five seconds. (4) Follow the procedure below using an object such as the corner of a "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. You can use the supplied stylus for this operation (DCR-TRV50 only). 1 Touch at the upper left corner. 2 Touch at the lower right - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 231
• 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 these operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 232
CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not to be used 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 with the metal parts of the connecting - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 233
carefully before replacing the batteries. • If you touch the liquid, wash it off with water. • If the liquid gets 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 dealer. 233 Additional - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 234
(ø 3.5 mm) LANC jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) USB jack mini-B MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5 mm) Stereo type Wireless communications (DCR-TRV50 only) Communications system Bluetooth standard Ver.1.1 Max. baud rate1 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 235
parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 76 g (2.7 oz) Type Lithium ion "Memory Stick - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 236
- Quick Reference - Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 8 1 2 9 3 4 5 6 q; 7 1 Flash (p. 49, 130) 2 Focus ring (p. 69) 3 Lens 4 Camera recording lamp (p. 26) 5 Infrared rays emitter (p. 34, 92) 6 Microphone 7 Remote sensor 8 Viewfinder (p. 30) 9 Display window (p. 16) 0 HOLOGRAM AF - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 237
cover qf DC IN jack (p. 19) qg START/STOP button (p. 26) qh POWER switch (p. 26) wa qj EDITSEARCH button (p. 38) qk NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 34) ql (Bluetooth) lamp (DCR-TRV50 only) (p. 197) w; SUPER NS/COLOR SLOW S button (p. 34) wa Stylus - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 238
parts and controls ws wd wf wg ws Power zoom lever (p. 31, 77, 164) wd BATT release button (p. 15) wf Hooks for shoulder strap wg "Memory Stick" slot (p. 119) wh (USB) jack (p. 174) wj (flash) button (p. 49, 130) wk DV use headphones, the speaker on your camcorder is silent. ef AUDIO/VIDEO jack (yellow) - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 239
Identifying parts and controls eg ek eh el r; ej ra REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC eg Intelligent accessory shoe (p. instructions of the accessory for further information. •The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 240
Identifying parts and controls rj rs rd rf rg rh rs OPEN button (p. 26) rd FOCUS switch (p. 69) rf RESET button (p. 216) rg FADER button (p. 58) rh BACK LIGHT button (p. 34) rk rl t; ta rj Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 30) rk NETWORK button (DCR-TRV50 only) (p. 197) rl SEL/PUSH EXEC dial - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 241
Identifying parts and controls th tj ts td tf tg ts Access lamp td Battery pack (p. 15) tf OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 23) tg Cassette compartment th Grip strap tj Holder (DCR-TRV50 only) (p. 198) Fastening the grip strap securely, and the screw may damage your camcorder. 12 3 4 Quick Reference 241 - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 242
Identifying parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons on your camcorder. 8 1 9 0 2 qa 3 qs 4 qd 5 6 qf 7 1 PHOTO button (p. 47, 52, 126) 2 DISPLAY button (p. 42) 3 Memory - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 243
the Remote Commander may not function properly. •Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 244
) wa ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 79) ws END SEARCH (p. 38) wd A/V t DV (p. 196)/DV IN (p. 103) wf Audio mode (p. 206) wg Data file name (p. 117)/Time (p. 33) wh Flash (p. 49, 130) This indicator appears only when the flash is in use. wj Continuous photo recording (p. 128) wk Remaining battery time indicator - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 245
accessory shoe .... 239 Interval recording 72 JPEG 117 Labeling a cassette 115 LANC jack 238 LUMINANCE KEY 61 M, N Main sound 221 Manual focus 69 Memory chroma key 139 Memory luminance key ....... 139 MEMORY MIX 139 Memory PB ZOOM 164 Memory photo recording .... 126 "Memory Stick - Sony DCR-TRV50 | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 246
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©2002 Sony Corporation
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.
DCR-TRV40/TRV50
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Model No.
DCR-TRV
Model No.
AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
SERIES
TM
DCR-TRV50