Sony DCR-TRV525 Operating Instructions

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    3-059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder 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.
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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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    uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Stick" For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers
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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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    is already installed in your camcorder. 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 128) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 27) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 125) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM
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    Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab
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    Press the red button. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press the red button again. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup. The picture in the viewfinder is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). Monitoring the playback picture
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    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. Your
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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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    FULL appears in the display window. Fully charging the battery allows you to 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
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    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 505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the
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    DCR-TRV520 Battery (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD 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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    , 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 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
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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 see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. Picture in the mirror mode The picture
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    little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. "T" side: for telephoto WT W T Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.
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    mode The indicators are not recorded on tape. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes: seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VTR mode. You
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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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    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-timer
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    most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to the standby mode. You can monitor the sound from the speaker END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •If you start recording after using the end search function,
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    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 camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 VTR 4 REW OFF CAMERA
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    again. DATA CODE Playback - Basics DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the tape changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator JUL
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    Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To recorded section plays back and stops. In the various playback modes •Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. •Sound is muted. •The
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    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 your TV is already connected
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    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. To do so, do as follow Point the super laser link emitter of your camcorder at the TV's remote sensor. • You can switch the video input of the TV automatically to the one
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    or when you 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
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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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    Using the wide mode You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE). Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV525) during recording in 16:9 WIDE mode [a]. The picture during playing back in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520), on a normal TV [b]
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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 function off Press PICTURE EFFECT. While using the picture effect function You cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITAL EFFECT. When you turn the power
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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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    - 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 SHTR 3 SLOW
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to 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 screen. Low lux mode
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA In the sunset & moon and landscape modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on distant subjects. •The •The following functions do not work in the low lux mode: - Digital effect - Overlap - Wipe - Dot - Exposure •While setting the NIGHTSHOT
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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 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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    Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then
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    in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, and turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VTR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. If you select [ ] The
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    the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between these start and 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
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    function. •You cannot record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by the picture effect
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    system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using the digital effect function. •You cannot record images that you have processed using the digital effect function with this camcorder. To record images that you have processed using the digital effect function, record the images on the VCR
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    ZOOM function. •You cannot record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function with this camcorder. To record pictures that you have processed using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on the VCR using your camcorder as a player. Pictures processed by PB ZOOM function Pictures processed
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    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 playback. (1) In the playback mode
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    start playback from that point (Date search). Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change towards [c]. Your camcorder automatically starts playback at the point where the date changes. Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the
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    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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    and display each image for five seconds automatically (photo scan). Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a photo (1) . Each time you press . or >, the camcorder searches for the previous or next photo. Your camcorder automatically starts playback from the photo. 2 SEARCH
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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 SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN (3) Press . or >. Each photo is
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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
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    VCR 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 60
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    start recording from. Editing DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow DV IN/OUT When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the
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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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    to VTR. (2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause mode. (3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c] by pressing m or M. Then press X to set it to the playback pause mode. (4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote
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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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    ) that was used to record on the tape, and play back the tape To play back a tape that was recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. To convert
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    still images (p. 87) VTR CAMERA MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV525 only Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L. • When you select BRIGHT, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. • When you use power sources other than the
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    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 tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR using the i.LINK cable. 68
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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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    front of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY Note
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    date and time. You must reset the date and time when the lithium battery becomes dead with no power source installed. First, set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) While the camcorder is in the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn
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    in the viewfinder of your camcorder. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer. Before using "Memory Stick" Terminal 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
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    "Memory Stick"s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this 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 Systems universal standard
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    Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Inserting "Memory Stick" (1) Open the lid of the cassette compartment lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power off , eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 74
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    "Memory Stick" operations Using "Memory Stick"-introduction Selecting image quality PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. (6) Press MENU to erase the menu display. CAMERA OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY VTR 1 2,6 MENU 3 4 5 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD .
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    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 number of images you can record on
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    Notes •When recording fast-moving subjects in the FRAME mode, the recorded image blurry. •When recording in the FRAME mode, your camcorder may not correct camera-shake. We recommend that you shoot objects with a tripod. •When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly
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    POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you PHOTO. When you press the PHOTO button on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
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    the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press 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 PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END
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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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    self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself. You can use the Remote Commander for this operation PHOTO PHOTO 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA (self-timer) To cancel self-timer recording the LCD or viewfinder screen while your camcorder is in the standby mode. You cannot
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    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 area of the moving image will
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    "Memory Stick" on a moving image - MEMORY MIX Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the
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    To cancel M. CHROM/M. LUMI/C. CHROM/M.OVERLAP Press MEMORY MIX. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. The "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images - For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 - For C. CHROM: 2 images (such as a background) 100-0019
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    the Digital8 system and a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Press OFF (CHARGE) "Memory Stick" operations MEMORY CAMERA 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO When the acccess eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, an image data breakdown may
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    , 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 TV or VCR. Using the i.LINK cable (the DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT S VIDEO LANC (not supplied) : Signal flow 86 DV IN
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    Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapes recorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. Before operation •Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 system and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder
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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
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    +. 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 operation. •When
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    file name Playing back 6 recorded images at a 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
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    format. If you use the application 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
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    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 4 and 5. 2 4 1 PLAY VTR 3 REC 5 PAUSE OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA To stop copying in the middle Press x. 92
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    mode Memory playback stops. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with your camcorder. If you press the DISPLAY button in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to
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    on a "Memory Stick." Before operetion Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the Lock image moves leftward. (Turn the dial upward.) 1 3 VTR PB ZOOM OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 PB ZOOM 4 [EXEC] : T t PB ZOOM [EXEC] : r R To
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    useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. PLAY. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on the "Memory Stick" in sequence. 1 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 MENU 3
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    Playing back images in a continuous loop - SLIDE SHOW To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder before operation. If you change the "Memory Stick" during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the "
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    selected images. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure 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 TY
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    Stick." Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Deleting selected images (1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or Press MEMORY DELETE again. The selected image is deleted. 1 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,4 DELETE DELETE 100-0021 21 / 40 DELETE? [DELETE] : DEL [ -
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    appears on the LCD screen. When all the unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed. 1 VTR "Memory Stick" operations OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 2 MENU 3 4 5 6 MEMORY SET CONT I NUOUS OFF QUAL I TY FLD . / FRAME PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU
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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 the image with a print mark. 1 "Memory Stick" operations VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3,7 MENU 4 5 6 MEMORY SET 21 / 40 CONT I NUOUS QUAL I TY
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    When you play back 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 that contains copyright
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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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    cable). When connecting this unit to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected. About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark
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    computer, make sure that application software supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer. For details on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin
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    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 explode
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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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    any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If "C:ss:ss" appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the display window, the
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    Troubleshooting POWER switch to CAMERA or DEMO MODE is set to ON in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts is not clear or does not appear. • The video head may be dirty. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 118)
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    for cassette ejection work. • The power source is disconnected. c Connect it firmly. (p. 11, 14) • The battery is dead. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to acclimatize. (p. 117) 110
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    Troubleshooting When operating using work. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77) • The incorrectly is inserted. c Format the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder or use another "Memory Stick." (p. 67) • The write-protect tab
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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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    display window C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display •C:ss:ss You can service your camcorder yourself. •E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. Five-digit display C:04:ss C:21:ss C:22:ss C:31:ss C:32:ss E:61:ss E:62:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery
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    window readable with your camcorder. (p. 72) battery is dead or nearly dead Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. (P. 11) Fast flashing: •The battery The lithium battery is weak camcorder battery** Slow flashing: •The battery is nearly dead. •The tape is near the end. Fast flashing: •The battery
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    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 dirty. (p. 118) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 102) The "Memory Stick" is full
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    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 based camcorder. If you want to view the playback picture on a TV
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    occurred None of the functions except cassette ejection will work. Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave 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
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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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    •Do not place the unit in locations that are: - Extremely hot or cold - Dusty or dirty - Very humid - Vibrating Battery pack •Use only the specified charger or video equipment with the charging function. •To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objects to come into contact with
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    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 40
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    - Quick Reference - Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 4 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 2 OPEN button (p. 16) 3 accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES"
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    inch (6.5 mm). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. wa Remote sensor What is SUPER LASER LINK? The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. 124
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    button (p. 22) wl Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 19) 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. the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder strap. Quick Reference 125
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    •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the accessory for further
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    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 and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. This jack has the same function as
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    , 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 remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2, we recommend
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    . 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 11, 19) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 18)/Exposure indicator (p. 42) 5 Fader indicator (p. 34)/Digital effect indicator ) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash
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    Function Guide Functions picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 43 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
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    cable 27, 31, 57, 86 BACK LIGHT 20 Battery pack 10 BEEP 70 BOUNCE 33 C, D Camera chromakey 82 Charging battery DIGITAL EFFECT 37, 50 Digital 8 system 102 DIGITAL I/O 127 DISPLAY 25 DOT 33 Dual sound track tape .......... 103 Dubbing a tape 57 DV connecting cable 21 S video jack 27
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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