Sony DCR TRV520 Operating Instructions

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    059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC- Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation
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    of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you
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    help. For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. "Memory Stick" For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the U.S.A This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules
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    Checking supplied accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 64 Getting started Resetting the date and time 71 Using this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting
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    the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 128) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 106) The lithium battery is
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    the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of
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    2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Quick Start Guide VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture appears on the LCD screen. 4 Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording
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    the POWER switch to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the operation is being carried out. Type of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes
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    Getting started Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the
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    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down. BATT BATT RELEASE
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    use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor
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    your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - min" appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: - The battery pack is not installed correctly. - The AC power adaptor
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    Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 ( use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The remaining battery
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    battery pack is attached to your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger
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    tape. •If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
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    lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only). 1 3 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 5 40min SP REC 0:00:01
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    camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA recommend that you use the viewfinder. operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
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    . Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T WT W T Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in
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    mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Date indicator This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY. Time code
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    a subject in a dark place. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you use this function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. To
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    the autofocus mode when using the NightShot function, focus manually. While using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Exposure - PROGRAM AE While using the Super NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - Fader - Digital effect - Exposure - PROGRAM
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    gets faster, then recording starts automatically. START/STOP 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timer recording Press START/STOP. Use the Remote Commander for convenience. To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in step 2. (P. 30) To cancel self
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    EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker or headphones. Notes •END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If you start recording after using
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    in the viewfinder. You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) Open the LCD panel while
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    : date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) Memory Stick." Recording data Recording data is your camcorder's information when you have recorded. In the recording mode, the recording data will not be displayed. When you use
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    back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still image section plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is muted.
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    outlet using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder to the TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR. : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If
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    instructions of the AV cordless IR receiver. S.LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder LINK button goes out. If you use a Sony TV • You can turn on the TV automatically when you press S.LASER LINK on your camcorder.
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    print a picture using a video printer (not supplied). You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 72
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    tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) In that the indicator disappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot cancel self-timer recording with
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    the video printer using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. Refer to the operating instructions of the video printer as well. S VIDEO Video
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    jack on the TV. ID-2 system The ID-2 system sends a copyright protection signal with ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you connect your camcorder to other equipment by an A/V connecting cable. If the wide mode is set to ON The SteadyShot function does not work. If you set 16:9WIDE
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    Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-white. 1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu setting. 2) Fade in only 33
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    Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing. After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode. 1 FADER FADER To cancel the fader function Before pressing START/
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    function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions: - Digital effect - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only) - Super NightShot - Tape photo recording Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function Your camcorder stores the image on
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    is mosaic. [a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f] (1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The picture effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial PICTURE EFFECT. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power off The picture
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    effect You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded normally. STILL You clear. OLD MOVIE You can add an old movie type atmosphere to images. Your camcorder automatically sets the wide mode to ON, picture effect to SEPIA, and the appropriate
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    Using special effects - Digital effect (1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicator appears. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode. The indicator changes as follows: STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE (3) Press the SEL/
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    : - Exposure - Wide mode - Picture effect - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using a tripod. Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to . Landscape mode This mode is for when you are recording distant subjects such as mountains and prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows when you are recording a subject behind glass or a
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. • •The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - Wipe - Dot - Exposure •While setting the
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    , the following function and modes do not work in CAMERA mode: - Backlight - Old movie - Slow shutter •When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in MEMORY mode. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: - if you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if
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    in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The 9 indicator appears on the LCD When you release FOCUS, your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. Use this mode when your camcorder focuses on near objects even though
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    Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also select the language, color, size and position of titles. VACATION 44 (1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press
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    are playing back You can superimpose a title. However, the title is not recorded on tape. You can record a title when you dub a tape connecting your camcorder to the VCR with the A/V connecting cable. If you use the i. LINK cable instead of the A/V connecting cable, you cannot record the title. 45
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    can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. The title is stored in memory. (8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear. 1 2 TITLE T I TLE SET CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2
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    is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to CAMERA again, then is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. Advanced Recording Operations 47
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    end points will be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. [a] [b] (1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release the button at the insert end point [b]. (2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the counter resets
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    picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect function Pictures processed by the picture effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back
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    effect function, record the images on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the digital effect function Pictures processed by the digital effect function are not output through the DV IN/ OUT jack. When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) or stop playing back The
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    PB ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R r appears on the LCD screen or in
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    Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene having a counter value of "0:00:00". Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during
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    Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at each recording date. JUL 4 2000 JUL 5 2000 DEC 31 2000 [a] [b] [c] (1) Set the POWER camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches
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    search Notes • The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. • If one day's recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions The date search function
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    automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. playback. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo. 2 SEARCH MODE
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    Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scan indicator appears. The indicator changes as follows: DATE SEARCH t PHOTO
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    has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the
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    Dubbing a tape Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. You
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    on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your PC and the software which you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of PC and software. AUDIO / VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow DV DV IN/OUT (not supplied) After capturing images
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    a TV program from a TV that has video/ audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to
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    or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing
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    a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying the insert start and end points. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Connections are the same as in "Recording video or TV programs" on page 60, 61. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the
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    indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory. (5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously to set your camcorder to the recording pause mode. (6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few
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    the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 65). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END MEMORY CAMERA SET D ZOOM STEADYSHOT N. S. L I GHT VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUD I O M I X PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END [MENU
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    Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET (DCR-TRV525) LCD SET (DCR-TRV520) MEMORY SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items
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    into analog video signals via your camcorder. To convert analog video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder "A/V t DV" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (P. 59) VTR VTR * When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system only. Notes on AUDIO MIX •When
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    • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is automatically selected. Notes on formatting • Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. Formatting with this camcorder is not required. • Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display
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    To display date, time and recording data during playback To display date and time during playback POWER switch VTR CAMERA VTR* CAMERA VTR CAMERA VTR Note on REC MODE When you record on the standard 8 tape, your camcorder records in the SP mode even you select the LP mode in the menu settings. In
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    video input on a Sony TV when using the super laser link function (p. 28) - To display selected menu items in normal size To display selected menu items at twice the normal size To make the demonstration appear To cancel the demonstration mode POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA
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    or VCR. (Except when your camcorder is connected with the i. LINK cable) In more than 5 minutes after removing the power source The AUDIO MIX, COMMANDER and HiFi SOUND items are returned to their default settings. The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed, as long as
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    Customizing Your Camcorder Resetting the date and time The default clock setting is set to East Coast Standard Time. The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If you replace the lithium battery with the battery pack or other power source connected, you need not reset the date
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    you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when the access lamp is flashing - If you use "Memory Stick"s near static electricity or magnetic fields. •Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting
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    use the "Memory Stick" that has been used on other equipment, format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder following the steps on page 67. Note that all images on the "Memory Stick" will be deleted if you format it. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Memory Stick" operations
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    of the cassette compartment, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. The "Memory Stick" pops up. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may
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    Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY menu display. CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY VTR 1 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT
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    capacity About 100 KB About 60 KB Approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The approximate number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" formatted using this camcorder varies depending on which image quality mode you select and the complexity of the subject. Maximum
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    for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode. Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select the FIELD or FRAME in the menu settings (p. 64). Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make
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    set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately
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    Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK
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    MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into 9 boxes. ( ) Note on using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the multi screen mode if you install it to the accessory shoe. 80
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    images on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make
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    or title with a moving image. Record a title on the "Memory Stick" before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (Camera chroma key) You can superimpose a moving image on top of a still image such as an image can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue
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    Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/- to select the still image you
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    (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 - For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 97). When you select M.OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting. 84
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    the unit. Also do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur. If appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is imcompartible with your camcorder because its format does not comform with
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    appears on the LCD or in the viewfinder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 85. Using the A/V connecting cable OUT TV AUDIO / VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VCR : Signal flow Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on the VCR or the TV. If your TV or VCR has an
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    tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. PHOTO BUTTON appears on the
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    repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. To record all the images recorded on the tape Rewind
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    image, press MEMORY +. VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 3 PLAY 1 4 "Memory Stick" operations To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before the
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    time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. PLAY MEMORY INDEX DELETE MEMORY MIX MEMORY INDEX Press MEMORY INDEX. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index
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    software, PictureGear 4.1Lite supplied with your camcorder, you can see images recorded on the "Memory Stick" on a computer screen. Use the PC serial cable supplied with your camcorder for this operation. : Signal flow LANC / DIGITAL I/O PC serial cable (supplied) Serial port "Memory Stick
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    record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired still image. Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape
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    your camcorder. If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. When copying You cannot copy the image recorded on "Memory Stick
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    Memory Stick"s - Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a "Memory Stick." Before operetion Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 PB ZOOM 4 [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM [EXEC] : r R To cancel memory PB ZOOM function
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    SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to the right (unlock
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    To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the "Memory Stick", be sure to follow the steps again from
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    images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the data file name of the protected image. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I
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    "Memory Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen. (4) Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA
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    can delete all the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick". (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed. 1 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 MENU 3 4 5 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD
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    Deleting images While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. 100
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    out. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying the still images to print out. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make
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    standard 8 system, digital signals are output Using any other video camera recorder, you cannnot record on a tape that has recorded copyright control signals for copyright protection of software which is played back on your camcorder. 102 When you record You cannot record software on your camcorder
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    2 Rch Playing back a dual sound track tape Main sound and sub sound Main sound Sub sound When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in sound You cannot record dual sound programs on your camcorder. Additional Information 103
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    serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions
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    computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
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    the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (+) (---) WARNING The battery may
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    lithium battery in your camcorder Changing the lithium battery (1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. (2) Push the lithium battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out from the holder. (3) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with
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    If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder
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    playback mode Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The tape does not move when a video control button is pressed. • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA, MEMORY or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to VTR. (p. 24) The playback button does not work. • The tape has run out. c Rewind the tape. (p. 24) There
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    Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on. • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c
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    . c Erase unnecessary images and record again. (p. 77, 98) • The "Memory Stick" formatted incorrectly is inserted. c Format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use another "Memory Stick." (p. 67) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to LOCK. c Release the lock. (p. 72) • The
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    Some troubles has occurred in your camcorder. c Remove the cassette and insert it again, then operate your camcorder. • The AC power adaptor is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 14) • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility
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    c Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack. After reconnecting the power source, operate your camcorder. • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code
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    " is inserted. (p. 74) Fast flashing: •The "Memory Stick" is not readable with your camcorder. (p. 72) Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick"* Fast flashing: •The "Memory Stick" is not formatted correctly. (p. 67) •The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted. (p. 72) The battery is dead or nearly dead Slow
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    NO FILE • NO MEMORY STICK • MEMORY STICK ERROR • FORMAT ERROR • - DIRECTORY ERROR Reset the date and time. (p. 71) Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (p. 13) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 68) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* (P. 15) The video heads are
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    with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b]. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C [a] [b] Your camcorder is an NTSC system
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    it for about 1 hour with the cassette compartment open. Your camcorder can be used again if the % indicator does not appear when the power is turned on again. Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place (or vice versa) or
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    in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: - playback pictures contain noise. - playback pictures are hardly visible. - playback pictures do not appear. or If the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check
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    information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only) (1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw. Caution
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    Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony
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    AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. •Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video
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    mm) Total dot number 123,200 (560 × 220) General Power requirements 7.2 V (battery pack) 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD 4.2W Viewfinder DCR-TRV520: 3.3W DCR-TRV525: 3.0W Operating temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to
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    24) 4 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 10) 5 POWER switch (p. 16) 6 START/STOP button (p. 16) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 125) 8 DC IN jack (p. 11) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase
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    the parts and controls 9 0 qa qh qs qj qk qd ql qf w; qg wa 9 Video control buttons (p. 24, 26) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when you set the POWER switch to VTR. 0 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 23
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    ) e; Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 119) (DCR-TRV520 only) ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 90) es MEMORY DELETE button (p. 98) ed FADER button (p. 33) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) eh EXPOSURE button (p. 42) ej MEMORY MIX button (p. 83) ek MEMORY + button (p. 83, 89) Attaching the
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    the parts and controls el rg rh r; rj ra rk rs rl t; rd ta rf ts el Intelligent accessory shoe r; DATA CODE button (p. 25) ra DISPLAY button (p. 25) rs Lithium battery compartment (p. 107) rd PB ZOOM button (p. 51, 94) rf TITLE button (p. 44) rg Power Zoom lever (p. 18) rh "Memory Stick
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    EJECT button (p. 15) tf Access lamp (p. 74) tg "Memory Stick" compartment (p. 74) th Cassette compartment (p. 15) tj Grip strap tk LANC /DIGITAL I/O jack (p. 91) LANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The LANC control jack is used for controlling the tape transport of video equipment
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    6 DATA CODE button (p. 25) 7 ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 48, 52) 8 Transmitter Point toward the remote sensor to control the camcorder after turning on the camcorder. 9 START/STOP button (p. 16) 0 Power zoom button (p. 18) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching
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    66)/ DV IN indicator (p. 61) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light (not supplied). wg Tape counter
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    Guide in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) •Focusing manually Manual focus using a personal computer "Memory Stick" (p. 72) Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode) •Digital processing of recorded images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 49)/ DIGITAL cord SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28) 130
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    Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor 11 Adjusting viewfinder 19 AFM HiFi Sound 103 AUDIO MIX 66 AUDIO MODE 68 A/V connecting cable 27, 31, 57, 86 BACK LIGHT 20 Battery pack 10 BEEP 70 BOUNCE 33 C, D Camera chromakey 82 Charging battery 11 Clock set 71 Connection (viewing on TV
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©2000 Sony Corporation
Model No.
DCR-TRV
Model No.
AC-
Serial No.
Serial No.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
3-059-561-
11
(2)
DCR-TRV520/TRV525
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
DCR-TRV520