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Sony DCR-TRV, DCR-TRV16, DCR-TRV18, DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27, TRV18, TRV25TRV27 Using this manual, Copyright precautions, Note on Cassette Memory, Note on TV color systems

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Using this manualNote on Cassette Memory

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory .

Functions that require different operations depending on whether or not the tape has a cassette memory are:

–END SEARCH (p. 37)

–DATE SEARCH (p. 71)

–PHOTO SEARCH (p. 73)

Functions that you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

–TITLE SEARCH (p. 70)

–Superimposing a title (p. 98)

–Labeling a cassette (p. 103)

For details of cassette types, see page 194.

You see this mark in the introduction of features that are operated only with cassette memory.

Cassettes with cassette memory are marked by

(Cassette Memory).

Note on TV color systems

TV color systems differ depending on the country or region. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to copyright laws.

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DCR-TRV27 Welcome WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For customers in the U.S.A and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES DCR-TRV25,DCR TRV27 For customers in CANADA Note: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Recording moving pictures or still images, and playing them back Capturing images on your computer Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure in the recording mode •BACK LIGHT (p. 33) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 30) OFF D ZOOM Quick Start Guide Getting Started Recording – Basics Playback – Basics Advanced Recording Viewing Images Using Your Computer Customizing Your Camcorder Troubleshooting Additional Information Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Inserting a cassette (p. 25) Recording a picture (p. 26) Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 38) Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 106) Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick” (p. 112) Monitoring the playback still images on the LCD screen PLAY — Getting Started — Using this manual Types of differences Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Note on TV color systems Copyright precautions Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) recording in any way [a] [b] Checking supplied accessories 1Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 3Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) Battery pack 5A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) (2) To remove the battery pack Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (3) (4) Charging time Recording time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 DCR-TRV25 Playing time Recommended charging temperature What is ”InfoLITHIUM” Connecting to a wall outlet PRECAUTION Notes Using a car battery Step 2 Setting the date and time about four months (5) (6) (7) Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time Note on the time indicator Step 3 Inserting a cassette To eject a cassette When you use a cassette with cassette memory To prevent accidental erasure When ejecting a cassette Recording a picture Camera recording lamp Microphone Note on recording mode Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) To enable smooth transition When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP mode The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen LCD screen backlight Adjusting the viewfinder The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight Using the zoom feature To use zoom greater than 10⋅ When you shoot close to a subject Note on digital zoom When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) Shooting with the Mirror Mode Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees Picture in the mirror mode During recording in the mirror mode Indicators displayed in the recording mode Remaining battery time Cassette memory Recording mode STBY/REC Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT BACK LIGHT If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects Shooting in the dark –NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter COLOR SLOW S SUPER NS NightShot Light emitter While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: While using Super NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: While using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions: While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light 1,3 MENU END SEARCH — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape To stop playback When monitoring on the LCD screen If you leave the power on for a long time When you open or close the LCD panel Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators – Display function DATA CODE About date/time and various settings (data code) Various playback modes To play back pause (view a still image) To advance the tape To rewind the tape To change the playback direction To view pictures at double speed To view pictures frame-by-frame To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH) In the various playback modes When the playback pause mode lasts for five minutes Viewing the recording on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR If your TV or VCR is a monaural type If your TV or VCR has an S video jack To display the screen indicators on TV Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during recording on a tape Before operation [a][b] Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” during recording on a tape Image size of still images (DCR-TRV25/TRV27only) When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA To record still images using the Remote Commander To record still images on a “Memory Stick” during tape recording Taking photos with the self-timer Recording still images on a tape –Tape Photo recording Recording images with self-timer(except DCR-TRV16) Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording If you record a moving subject with the tape photo recording To use tape photo recording using the Remote Commander To use the tape photo recording during normal recording on a tape To record still images with higher quality (except DCR-TRV16) Adjusting the white balance manually HOLD : (OUTDOOR) : n(INDOOR) : To return to the automatic white balance mode Using the wide mode [a] [c][d] To cancel the wide mode In the wide mode Using the wide mode ID-1system ID-2system [a] STBY FADER While using the bounce function, you cannot use the following functions: Note on the bounce function Using special effects – Picture effect NEG. ART [a] : SEPIA : B&W : SOLARIZE [b] Using special effects – Digital effect STILL: FLASH (Flash motion): LUMI. (Luminance key): TRAIL: Using special effects – Digital effect Items to be adjusted To cancel the digital effect function When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) When recording in the slow shutter mode Shutter speed Using the PROGRAM AE function SPOTLIGHT: PORTRAIT (Soft portrait): SPORTS (Sports lesson): BEACH&SKI: Using the PROGRAM AE function To cancel the PROGRAM AE function While WHT BAL is set to AUTO in the menu settings Even if the PROGRAM AE function is selected Adjusting the exposure manually EXPOSURE To return to the automatic exposure mode When you adjust the exposure manually, the following functions do not work: Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: FOCUS/INFINITY Interval recording Example Interval recording To cancel the interval recording To suspend interval recording and perform normal recording On recording time When pressing START/STOP during recording time Frame by frame recording –Frame recording To cancel the frame recording When using the frame recording function — Advanced Playback Operations — Playing back tapes with picture effect To cancel the picture effect Pictures processed by picture effect functions When you set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) or stop playing back Playing back tapes with digital effect MENU2 To cancel the digital effect Pictures processed by digital effect functions Enlarging images recorded on a tape –Tape PB ZOOM To cancel the PB ZOOM function Enlarging images recorded on a tape – Tape PB ZOOM Pictures in the PB ZOOM Quickly locating a scene –ZERO SET MEMORY MEMORY m N Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by title – TITLE SEARCH To stop searching If you use a cassette without cassette memory To superimpose a title Searching a recording by date –DATE SEARCH Searching for the date by using cassette memory Searching a recording by date – DATE SEARCH Searching for the date without using cassette memory Searching for a photo –PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN (PHOTO SEARCH) (PHOTO SCAN) Searching for a photo by using cassette memory Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN Searching for a photo without using cassette memory Scanning photo To stop scanning — Editing — Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable When you have finished dubbing a tape You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: Dubbing a tape If your VCR is a monaural type If your VCR has an S video jack Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Page Dubbing only desired scenes –Digital program editing (on tapes) Step Using the Digital program editing function on tapes recorded on other equipment Operation Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the A/V connecting cable (1) Set the IR SETUP code About IR SETUP codes Brand * TV/VCR component Note on IR SETUP codes (2)Setting the modes to cancel the recording pause on the VCR Buttons to cancel recording pause on the VCR (3) Setting your camcorder and the VCR to face each other (4)Confirming VCR operation When the VCR does not operate correctly Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate with the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder (3) Press MENU. Select VIDEO EDIT in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 184) (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial Step 3: Adjusting the synchronization of the VCR (8) (9) (10) Page Operation 1: Making the program Erasing the program you have set To cancel erasing Erasing all programs To cancel erasing all programs To cancel a program you have set Operation 2: Performing the program (Dubbing a tape) To stop dubbing during editing To end the Digital program editing function You cannot record on the VCR when: NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when: Recording video or TV programs Recording video or TV programs If your VCR or TV is a monaural type You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in digital form DV IN/OUT jack Before recording Inserting a scene from a VCR –Insert Editing [A] [b][c] [B] Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing To change the insert end point If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder When the inserted picture is played back To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Audio dubbing Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Dubbing with the built-inmicrophone If you make all the connections Adding audio on a recorded tape AUDIO DUB To add audio more precisely Monitoring the new recorded sound We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you set the write-protecttab of the cassette to lock Superimposing a title VACATION Superimposing a title To use a custom title If the tape has a blank portion If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions Titles superimposed with your camcorder Erasing a title (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR (2) Press MENU, then select TITLEERASE in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 181) ERASE OK ? indicator appears To cancel erasing a title Making your own titles Making your own titles To change a title you have stored To delete the title To enter a space Labeling a cassette Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made To change the label you have made If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the “-----”indicator has fewer than 10 spaces Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction On file format Still image (JPEG) Moving picture (MPEG) Typical image data file name Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction “Memory Stick”s formatted on a computer Notes on image data compatibility Inserting a “Memory Stick” Access lamp Selecting the still image quality mode Image quality settings Setting Differences in image quality mode 1152 ⋅ 864 image size Image quality Selecting the image size Still images: DCR-TRV25/TRV27:You can select either of two image sizes 480.) DCR-TRV18: Image size settings Indicator Approximate number of still images you can record on a “Memory Stick” Type of “Memory Stick”s Image size Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a “Memory Stick” Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” –Memory Photo recording While you are recording a still image When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander When you press PHOTO lightly in step Recording images continuously NORMAL* [a] EXP BRKTG (Exposure bracketing) MULTI SCRN (Multi screen) [b] If the capacity of the “Memory Stick” becomes full The number of images in continuous shooting During recording images continuously When shooting with the self-timerfunction or the Remote Commander When selecting NORMAL Self-timermemory photo recording Recording an image from a tape as a still image Image size of still images When the access lamp is lit or flashing If “” appears on the screen Recording an image from a tape as a still image If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback mode Sound recorded on a tape Titles already recorded on cassettes Recording date/time Page Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image –MEMORY MIX M. CHROM (Memory chroma key): M. LUMI (Memory luminance key): C. CHROM (Camera chroma key): Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image Recording superimposed images on a tape To change the still image to superimpose To change the mode setting To cancel MEMORY MIX Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment When you select M. OVERLAP Recording superimposed images on a “Memory Stick” as a still image –Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 6, and repeat the procedure from step The PROGRAM AE function does not work. (The indicator flashes.) –For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001to –For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019to Sample images Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording To stop recording Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” –MPEG movie recording During recording on a “Memory Stick” Self-timerMPEG movie recording START STOP 2 PLAY PAUSE Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture If “AUDIO ERROR” is displayed Recording a moving picture from external equipment Page Making the program Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture –Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) Performing the program (Dubbing a “Memory Stick”) Copying still images from a tape –PHOTO SAVE To stop copying When the “Memory Stick” becomes full Copying still images from a tape – PHOTO SAVE If the write-protecttab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK When you change “Memory Stick”s during copying Viewing still images –Memory Photo playback To stop memory photo playback Notes on the file name Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback To play back recorded images on a TV screen When no image is recorded on the “Memory Stick” Screen indicators during still image playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Viewing moving pictures –MPEG movie playback To stop MPEG movie playback To play back recorded pictures on a TV screen Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part Screen indicators during moving picture playback 3 zX Copying images recorded on “Memory Stick”s to a tape During copying Note on the index screen If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Image data modified on computers or shot with other equipment 4 PB Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” –Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM mode is canceled when the following buttons are pressed: Moving pictures recorded on “Memory Stick”s To copy the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM to a tape Playing back images in a continuous loop –SLIDE SHOW To stop the slide show To pause during a slide show To start the slide show from a particular image Preventing accidental erasure –Image protection To cancel image protection Deleting images – DELETE Deleting selected images To cancel deleting an image To delete an image displayed on the index screen Deleting images – DELETE Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in a “Memory Stick.” (2) Press MENU, then select DELETE ALL in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 180) To cancel deleting all the images in the “Memory Stick” Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK To cancel writing of print marks Moving pictures While the file name is flashing Using the optional printer 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME SAME PICS DATE Using the optional printer Images recorded in the multi screen mode Moving pictures recorded on a “Memory Stick” When “Memory Stick” has no files When there are no files with a PRINT MARK Viewing images with your computer –Introduction Viewing images recorded on a tape When connecting to a computer using the USB cable Viewing images with your computer – Introduction When connecting to a computer using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Notes on using your computer Software Communications with your computer Recommended computer usage environment to view tape images on the computer OS: CPU: Application: Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable –For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment to view “Memory Stick” images on the computer Installing the USB driver Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Page If you cannot install the USB driver Page Page Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer – For Windows users Capturing images with “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” Viewing images recorded on a tape with your computer Viewing pictures live from your camcorder Capturing still images Capturing moving pictures If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection If any trouble occurs Carry out the following operations after quitting the application: Seeing the on-linehelp (operating instructions) of “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” To close on-linehelp If you have any questions about “PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony” Note on using your computer Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” with your computer Page –For Macintosh users Recommended Macintosh environment –For Macintosh users For Mac OS X (v10.0) users Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer –Signal convert function After capturing images and sound If your computer has a USB jack — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings Changing the menu settings To make the menu display disappear MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET •The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake If you cancel the SteadyShot function (continued on the following page) VCR SET HiFi SOUND To darken To lighten LCD B.L LCD COLOR To get low DCR-TRV25/TRV27only For DCR-TRV18,the default setting is FINE •Do not do any of the following while FORMATTING is displayed: –Switch the POWER switch –Operate buttons –Eject the “Memory Stick” You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the PRINT SET (except DCR-TRV16) 9PIC PRINT DATE/TIME CM SET TITLE Notes on the LP mode Notes on AUDIO MODE SETUP MENU CLOCK SET USB STREAM *Except DCR-TRV16 Notes on DEMO MODE Other menu settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed When recording a close subject When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the — Troubleshooting — Types of trouble and how to correct trouble In the recording mode Symptom Types of trouble and how to correct trouble • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON c Set it to OFF. (p. 34) • NIGHTSHOT is set to ON in a bright place c Set it to OFF . (p. 34) In the recording and playback modes When operating using the “Memory Stick” Others • Setting program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted c Set the program again on a recorded portion (p. 132) • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings c Set it to ON. (p. 184) Self-diagnosisdisplay LCD screen, viewfinder or display window Five-digitdisplay Warning indicators and messages Warning indicators 100-0001 Warning indicator as to file C:21:00 Self-diagnosisdisplay (p. 191) Warning indicator as to “Memory Stick” Warning indicators and messages Warning messages • -*1) — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Selecting cassette types mark on the cassette Usable cassettes Copyright signal When you play back When you record Audio mode Notes on the cassette When affixing a label on the cassette After using the cassette When the cassette memory function does not work Cleaning the gold-platedconnector About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Effective use of the battery pack About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Remaining battery time indicator How to store the battery pack Battery life About i.LINK What is i.LINK About the name “i.LINK” About i.LINK i.LINK baud rate *What is Mbps i.LINK functions on this unit Required i.LINK cable Using your camcorder abroad Using your camcorder abroad AC-L10A/L10B/L10C NTSC system PAL system Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If moisture condensation has occurred Note on moisture condensation How to prevent moisture condensation Maintenance information and precautions Maintenance information Cleaning the video heads Cleaning the LCD screen Charging the built-inrechargeable battery in your camcorder Precautions Camcorder operation On handling tapes Camcorder care AC power adaptor About care and storage of the lens Notes on dry batteries If batteries are leaking Specifications Video camera recorder Page — Quick Reference — Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 1 Focus ring (p. 61) 4 Viewfinder (p. 29) 2 Lens Identifying parts and controls qj wa qj BATT release button (p. 16) wa Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 94) qk SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 23) ws LOCK switch* (p. 26) wjes wl AUDIO/VIDEO jack (black) (p. 75, 95) e; (USB) jack ea DV IN/OUT jack (p. 76) es i (headphones) jack (green) ef Speaker el Viewfinder lens adjustment lever eg OPEN button (p. 26) eh LCD screen (p. 26) r; MEMORY operation buttons* (p. 121) Page ta Battery pack (p. 16) tf Cassette compartment tg Lens cap (p. 26) th Tripod receptacle Remote Commander 1PHOTO button (p. 43) 2DISPLAY button (p. 39) 3SEARCH MODE button (p. 70) 4./> buttons (p. 70) q; qa qs wf Audio mode (p. 182) wg Data file name*1) *2) (p. 124)/Time (p. 23) wh Video flash ready wj Continuous mode*1) (p. 114) wl FULL charge (p. 17) Index A, B C, D F, G, H I, J, K, L