submitted | available | document details (if available) | source link |
---|---|---|---|
July 03 2002 |
various | manual3 | Users Manual | 1.68 MiB | / July 03 2002 |
Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the VCR or the TV. When the white plug is connected, the left channel audio is recorded, and when the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is recorded. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper. E d i t i n g 101 Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) to DV IN/OUT jack on your camcorder and to DV OUT on the DV products. With a digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.
(1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder.
(4) Press N on the VCR to start playback. The picture to be recorded appears on the screen.
(5) Press X on your camcorder at the scene where you want to start recording from. 3 REC DV DV OUT
: Signal flow PAUSE DV IN/OUT i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your camcorder and the VCR. Using the Remote Commander In step 3, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. In step 5, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. 102 Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). During digital editing The color of the display may be uneven. However, this does not affect the dubbed picture. If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. When you play back the picture using your camcorder, the picture may jitter. Before recording Make sure that the DV IN indicator appears on the screen or in the viewfinder. The DV IN indicator may appear on both equipment. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper. E d i t i n g 103 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing You can insert 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 on page 100 or 102. Insert a cassette containing the desired scene to insert into the VCR.
[a]
[b]
[c]
[A]
[B]
[C]
[A]: A tape that contains the scene to be superimposed
[B]: A tape before editing
[C]: A tape after editing
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(2) On the connected VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press X to set the VCR to the playback pause.
(3) On your camcorder, locate the insert end point [c]. Then press X to set your camcorder to the playback pause.
(4) Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander. The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator flashes and the end point of the insert is stored in memory. The tape counter shows 0:00:00.
(5) On your camcorder, locate the insert start point [b] by pressing m, then press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously.
(6) First press X on the VCR, and after a few seconds press X on your camcorder to start inserting the new scene. Inserting automatically stops near the zero point on the tape counter. Your camcorder automatically returns to the recording pause. 104 Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing 5 REC 4 ZERO SET MEMORY 0:00:00 ZERO SET MEMORY To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORY indicator and begin from step 3. E d i t i n g Using the Remote Commander In step 5, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. In step 6, press X at the scene where you want to start recording from. Note Pictures and sound recorded on the portion between the insert start and end points will be erased when you insert the new scene. If you insert scenes on the tape recorded on another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV40/TRV50) The pictures and sound may be distorted. We recommend that you insert scenes on a tape recorded on your camcorder. When the inserted picture is played back Pictures and sound may be distorted at the end of the inserted portion. This is not a malfunction. Pictures and sound at the start point and the end point may be distorted in the LP mode. To insert a scene without setting the insert end point Skip steps 3 and 4. Press x when you want to stop inserting. If you press FN The ZERO SET MEMORY indicator is not displayed. Note on the Remote Commander Your camcorder works in the commander mode VTR 2. Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony VCRs to avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper. 105 Audio dubbing You can record audio to add to the original sound on a tape by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. If you connect audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape already recorded in the 12-bit sound mode by specifying the start and end points. The original sound will not be erased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Select one of the following connections to add audio. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC
(PLUG IN POWER)
: Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can check recorded picture and sound by connecting your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Recorded sound is not output from the speaker. Check the sound by using a TV or headphones. Connecting the microphone to the intelligent accessory shoe Intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) 106 Audio dubbing Connecting the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack Audio equipment AUDIO L LINE OUT R L AUDIO R White Red Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. AUDIO/
VIDEO E d i t i n g
: Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) Dubbing with the built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Note When dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through the S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. You can check the recorded sound by using headphones. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order:
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Intelligent accessory shoe AUDIO/VIDEO jack Built-in microphone 107 Audio dubbing Adding audio on a recorded tape Choose a connection described on the previous pages, and connect audio equipment or microphone to your camcorder. Then follow the procedure below.
(1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.
(2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder.
(3) Locate the recording start point by pressing N. Then press X at the point where you want to start recording to set your camcorder to the playback pause.
(4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander. The green X indicator appears on screen.
(5) Press X and start playing back the audio you want to record at the same time. The new sound is recorded in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. While audio is being recorded, the red appears on the screen.
(6) Press x at the point where you want to stop recording. AUDIO DUB To add audio more precisely Press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point where you want to stop recording later in the playback. Carry out from steps 3 to 5. Recording automatically stops at the point where ZERO SET MEMORY was pressed. 108 Audio dubbing Monitoring the new recorded sound
(1) Play back the tape on which you added audio.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select AUDIO MIX in in the menu settings, then press the dial. VCR SET HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX A/VcDV OUT RETURN ST1 ST2
[MENU] : END
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the balance between the original sound (ST1) and the new sound (ST2), then press the dial. E d i t i n g Five minutes after you disconnect the power supply or remove the battery pack, the AUDIO MIX setting returns to original sound (ST1) only. The default setting is original sound only. Notes New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz). New audio cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. You cannot add audio on the blank portion of the tape. If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) is connected to your camcorder You cannot add audio to a recorded tape. We recommend that you add audio on a tape recorded with your camcorder If you add audio on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV40/TRV50), the sound quality may become worse. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. 109 Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the title. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for five seconds from the point where you superimposed it. VACATION
(1) In the recording , recording standby, playback or playback pause, press with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 205). MENU, then select TITLE in
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired title, then press the dial.
, then press the dial. The title flashes.
(4) Change the color, size, or position, if necessary. 1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select COLOR, SIZE or POSITION, then press the dial. The selected item appears. 2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laid out as desired.
(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again to complete the setting. In the recording, playback or playback pause:
The TITLE SAVE indicator appears on the screen for five seconds and the title is set. In the standby:
The TITLE indicator appears. When you press START/STOP to start recording, TITLE SAVE appears on the screen for five seconds, and the title is set. MENU 2 3 4 PRESET TITLE HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END
[MENU] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN
[MENU] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS!
OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN
[MENU] : END TITLE VACATION
[EXEC] : SAVE [MENU] : END SIZE SMALL TITLE SIZE LARGE VACATION VACATION
[EXEC] : SAVE [MENU] : END 110 Superimposing a title If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot superimpose or erase the title. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. To use a custom title If you want to use a custom title, select in step 2. If the tape has a blank portion You cannot superimpose a title on the portion. If the tape has a blank portion between recorded portions Titles may not be displayed correctly. Titles superimposed with your camcorder Titles are displayed by only the The point you superimposed the title may be detected as an index signal when DV format video equipment with an index titler. searching a recording with other video equipment. If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to superimpose a title because the cassette memory becomes full. In this case, delete data you do not need. To not display titles Set TITLE DSPL to OFF in the menu settings (p. 205). Title setting The title color changes as follows:
The title size changes as follows:
WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED y CYAN y GREEN y BLUE SMALL y LARGE You cannot input 13 characters or more in LARGE size. If you input more than 12 characters, the title size returns to SMALL even if you select LARGE. If you select SMALL, you have nine choices for the title position. If you select LARGE, you have eight choices for the title position. One cassette can have up to about 20 titles, with each title comprising five characters However, if the cassette memory is full with date, photo and cassette label data, one cassette can have only up to about 11 titles each comprising five characters. Cassette memory capacity is as follows:
six date data 12 photo data one cassette label If the The cassette memory is full. Erase unwanted titles. FULL mark appears E d i t i n g 111 Superimposing a title Erasing a title
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLEERASE in
, then press the dial (p. 205).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the dial. ERASE OK ? indicator appears.
(4) Make sure that the title is the one you want to erase, and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The ERASING flashes on the screen. When the title is erased, the COMPLETE is displayed. CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN
[MENU] : END 2 3 TITLE ERASE 1 HELLO!
2 CONGRATULATIONS!
3 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
4 PRESENT 5 GOOD MORNING 6 WEDDING
[MENU] : END 4 TITLE ERASE 4 PRESENT ERASE OK?
RETURN OK TITLE ERASE 4 PRESENT ERASE OK?
RETURN EXECUTE
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MENU To cancel erasing a title Select RETURN in step 4 or 5. 112 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TITLE in
, then press the dial (p. 205).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET,
, then press the dial. then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(7) Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have selected all characters and completed the title.
(8) To finish making your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select
[SET], then press the dial. E d i t i n g 3 4 5 7 TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END TITLE SET CUSTOM1 SET CUSTOM2 SET RETURN TITLE SET
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END 1 TITLE SET 2 TITLE SET
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END 3 TITLE SET 4 TITLE SET S MENU
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END 113 Making your own titles To change a title you have stored In step 4, select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on which title you want to change, then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. Enter the new title as desired. If you take five minutes or longer to enter characters in the standby while a cassette is in your camcorder The power automatically goes off. The characters you have entered remain stored in memory. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once and then to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. We recommend setting the POWER switch to VCR or removing the cassette so that your camcorder does not automatically turn off while you are entering title characters. To delete the title Select [C]. The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. 114 Labeling a cassette If you use a cassette with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. Labels can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the label is displayed for about five seconds.
(1) Insert the cassette you want to label.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(3) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select TAPE TITLE in
, then press the dial (p. 205). Tape title display appears.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the column of the desired character, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired character, then press the dial.
(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you finish the label.
(7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], then press the dial. The label is stored in memory. E d i t i n g 3 MENU READY CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN CM SET TITLE
[MENU] : END TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN
[MENU] : END TAPE TITLE 4~6 TAPE TITLE TAPE TITLE
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END TAPE TITLE TAPE TITLE M
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END 115 Labeling a cassette To erase the label you have made In step 4 turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial. The last character is erased. To change the label you have made Insert the cassette to change the label, and operate in the same way to make a new label. If you set the write-protect tab of the cassette to lock You cannot label the tape. Slide the write-protect tab to release the write protection. If the tape has too many index signal You may not be able to label a cassette because the cassette memory becomes full. In this case, delete data you do not need. If you have superimposed titles in the cassette When the label is displayed, up to four titles also appear. When the ----- indicator has fewer than 10 spaces The cassette memory is full. The ----- indicates the number of characters you can select for the label. To enter a space Select [ Z& ? ! ], then select the blank part. Erasing all the data in cassette memory You can erase all the data in cassette memory at once.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL in
, then press the dial (p. 205).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE. CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN
[MENU] : END RETURN OK CM SET TITLE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE ERASE ALL RETURN
[MENU] : END RETURN EXECUTE
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. ERASING flashes on the screen. When all the data is erased, COMPLETE is displayed. To cancel deleting Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 3 or 4. 116 Memory Stick Operations Using a Memory Stick Introduction You can record and play back images on a Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as your computer etc., using the USB cable for Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder. On file format Still image (JPEG) Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg). Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg). Typical image data file name Still image This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. 100-0001:
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer. Moving picture MOV00001:
This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your computer. Using a Memory Stick Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. model. The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the We recommend backing up important data on the hard disk of your computer. Image data may be damaged in the following cases:
If you eject the Memory Stick or turn the power off during reading or writing. If you use Memory Sticks near static electricity or magnetic fields. Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts of the terminal. Stick the label at the labeling position. Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to Memory Sticks. Do not disassemble or modify Memory Sticks. Do not let Memory Sticks get wet. Do not use or keep Memory Sticks in locations that are:
Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun. Under direct sunlight Very humid or subject to corrosive gases When you carry or store a Memory Stick, put it in its case. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 117 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Memory Sticks formatted on computer Memory Sticks formatted on Windows OS or Macintosh computers are not guaranteed compatible with your camcorder. Notes on image data compatibility Image data files recorded on Memory Sticks by your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.) If you cannot use the Memory Stick that is used with other equipment, format it with this camcorder (p. 204). However, formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick. Memory Stick and All other product names mentioned here may be the trademarks or registered are trademarks of Sony Corporation. trademarks of their respective companies. TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 118 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Inserting a Memory Stick Insert a Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing as illustrated. Access lamp Memory Stick slot B mark Ejecting a Memory Stick Press the Memory Stick once lightly. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the Memory Stick or recording the data on the Memory Stick. Do not turn the power off, eject a Memory Stick. Otherwise, image data may become damaged. MEMORY STICK ERROR is displayed If Reinsert Memory Stick a few times. The Memory Stick may be damaged if the indicator is still displayed. If this occurs, use another Memory Stick. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 119 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Using a touch panel Most operation buttons for use of Memory Sticks are displayed on the LCD screen. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV50 only) to operate each function.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen. You can switch the memory playback/memory camera by pressing PLAY/CAM.
(3) Press FN. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(4) Press PAGE2 to go to PAGE2. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(5) Press PAGE3 to go to PAGE3. Operation buttons appear on the LCD screen.
(6) Press a desired operation item. Refer to relevant pages for each function. 3~6 FN In the memory camera 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK 1360 SFN PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 1/12 EXIT SELF TIMER SPOT FOCUS PLAY INDEX SPOT METER 1360 SFN PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 1/12 EXIT LCD BRT PLAY INDEX MEM M I X 2 1360 SFN 1/12 PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT In the memory camera In the memory playback (still image) SLIDE SHOW PLAY INDEX 9PIC PRINT PLAY INDEX FN
+
CAM INDEX FN 120 Using a Memory Stick Introduction To return to FN Press EXIT. To execute settings Press OK. To cancel settings Press OFF to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Notes When using the touch panel, press operation buttons with your thumb supporting the LCD screen from the back side of it or press those buttons lightly with your index finger. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-
TRV50 only) Do not press the LCD screen too hard. Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You can control the display with DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL on your camcorder. When operation buttons do not work even if you press them, an adjustment is required (CALIBRATION) (p. 230). When the LCD screen gets dirty, clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth. When executing each item The green bar appears above the item. If the items are not available The color of the items changes to gray. Press FN to display the following buttons:
In the memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SELFTIMER, SPOT FOCUS, PLAY, INDEX, SPOT METER LCD BRT, PLAY, INDEX, MEM MIX SLIDE SHOW, PLAY, INDEX, 9PIC PRINT In the memory playback PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 PB ZOOM, CAM, INDEX, DELETE, + , LCD BRT, CAM, INDEX, DATA CODE, + , SLIDE SHOW, CAM, INDEX, 9PIC PRINT, + , M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 121 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Selecting the still image quality You can select the image quality in still image recording. The default setting is SUPER FINE.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then select STILL SET in with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial
(p. 203).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY , then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality , then press the dial. 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK 3 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN
[MENU] : END SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD REMAIN 12 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN
[MENU] : END STANDARD REMAIN 36 MENU 122 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Image quality settings Setting SUPER FINE (SFN) FINE (FINE) STANDARD (STD) Meaning This is the highest image quality in your camcorder. The number of still images you can record is less than in FINE mode. Super fine images are compressed to about 1/3. Use this mode when you want to record high quality images. Fine images are compressed to about 1/6. This is the standard image quality in your camcorder. Standard images are compressed to about 1/10. Note In some cases, changing the image quality may not affect the image quality, depending on the type of images you are shooting. Differences in image quality Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality and image size. Details are shown in the table below. (You can select 1360 1020 or 640 480 image size in the menu settings.) 1360 1020 image size Image quality SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 640 480 image size Image quality SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 900 KB About 450 KB About 300 KB Memory capacity About 190 KB About 100 KB About 60 KB Image quality indicator The image quality indicator is not displayed during playback. When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot in the currently selected image quality appears on the screen. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 123 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Selecting the image size You can select either of two image sizes Still images:
1360 1020 or 640 480. (When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VCR, the image size is automatically set to 640 480.) The default setting is 1360 1020. Moving pictures: 320 240 or 160 112 The default setting is 320 240.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position. image) or MOVIE SET (moving picture) in
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET (still
, then press the dial (p. 203).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the dial. The indicator changes as follows:
Still images:
Moving pictures:
1360 320 640 160 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK 3 STILL SET MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN 1360 1360 1020 640 480 REMAIN 12 MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN RETURN 320 320 240 160 112 REMAIN 40sec
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END 4 STILL SET MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN 640 480 REMAIN 60 MOVIE SET MEMORY SET MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE REMAIN RETURN 160 112 REMAIN 2min
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MENU 124 Using a Memory Stick Introduction Image size settings Setting 1360 1020 Meaning Records 1360 1020 still images. 640 480 320 240 160 112 Records 640 480 still images. Records 320 240 moving pictures. Records 160 112 moving pictures. Indicator 1360 640 320 160 Approximate number of still images you can record on a Memory Stick The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. Type of Memory Sticks Image quality Image size SUPER FINE FINE STANDARD 1360 1020 640 480 1360 1020 640 480 1360 1020 640 480 8MB
(supplied) 8 images 40 images 17 images 80 images 25 images 120 images 16MB
(optional) 17 images 80 images 34 images 160 images 50 images 240 images 32MB
(optional) 35 images 160 images 69 images 325 images 100 images 485 images 64MB 128MB
(optional)
(optional) 140 images 71 images 650 images 325 images 140 images 280 images 650 images 1310 images 205 images 415 images 980 images 1970 images Approximate time of moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you select and the complexity of the subject. Type of Memory Sticks Image size 320 240 160 112 8MB
(supplied) 1 min. 20 sec. 5 min. 20 sec. 16MB
(optional) 2 min. 40 sec. 10 min. 40 sec. 32MB
(optional) 5 min. 20 sec. 21 min. 20 sec. 64MB
(optional) 10 min. 40 sec. 42 min. 40 sec. 128MB
(optional) 21 min. 20 sec. 85 min. 20 sec. The table above shows approximate number and times of still images and moving pictures you can record on a Memory Stick formatted by your camcorder. Note When still images recorded on your camcorder in 1360 1020 size are played back on other equipment that does not support 1360 1020 size, the full image may not appear. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 125 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording You can record still images on Memory Sticks. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press PHOTO lightly. The green z mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the image and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the image and are fixed. Recording does not start yet.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still image will be displayed after the shutter sounds. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. The image when you pressed PHOTO deeper will be recorded on the Memory Stick. 2 3 O T O P H
[a][b]
SFN 1360 1 / 12 PLAY INDEX FN SFN 1360 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK O T O P H PLAY INDEX FN
[a]: Number of recorded images
[b]: Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the Memory Stick You can record still images on Memory Sticks in the tape recording or tape recording standby For the details, see page 47. 126 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) The following functions do not work:
Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) While you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. When you press PHOTO lightly in step 2 The image momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the Memory Stick. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this opration (p. 42). When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 127 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording Recording images continuously You can record still images continuously. Before recording, select one of the four modes described below in the menu settings. NORMAL [a]
Your camcorder shoots up to three still images in 1360 1020 size or nine still images in 640 480 size at about 0.5 sec intervals. (
) HIGH SPEED [a]
Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images in 640 480 size at about 0.07 sec intervals.
(
) EXP BRKTG (Exposure Bracketing) Your camcorder automatically shoots three images at about 0.5 sec intervals at different exposures. (
) MULTI SCRN (Multi Screen) [b]
Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.4 sec intervals and displays the images on a single page divided into nine boxes. Still images are recorded in 640 480 size. (
)
[a]
[b]
128 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET in
, then press the dial (p. 203).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select BURST, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired setting, then press the dial.
(5) Press MENU to make the menu setting disappear.
(6) Press PHOTO deeper. PHOTO MENU 3 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN OFF MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN OFF NORMAL HIGH SPEED EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN OFF NORMAL HIGH SPEED EXP BRKTG MULTI SCRN MEMORY SET STILL SET BURST QUALITY IMAGESIZE RETURN HIGH SPEED
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s If the capacity of the Memory Stick becomes full Stick. FULL appears on the screen, and you cannot record a still image on this Memory The number of still images in continuous shooting The number of still images you can shoot continuously varies depending on the image size and the capacity of the Memory Stick. During recording still images continuously The flash does not work. When shooting with the self-timer or the Remote Commander Your camcorder automatically records up to the maximum recordable number of still images. 129 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording When selecting NORMAL or HIGH SPEED Recording continues up to the maximum number of still images during pressing PHOTO deeper. Release PHOTO to stop recording. When selecting HIGH SPEED Flickering or changes in color may occur. Also, your camcorder prevents focusing on near objects. If there is space remaining on the Memory Stick for less than three photos You cannot carry out the exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG). when you press PHOTO. FULL is displayed The effect of exposure bracketing (EXP BRKTG) The effect may not appear clearly on the LCD screen. Checking images on a TV monitor or computer display for the expected effect is recommended. Recording images with the flash The flash automatically pops up to strobe. The default setting is auto (no indicator). To change the flash mode, press appears on the screen.
(flash) repeatedly until the flash mode indicator
(flash) Each press of
(flash) changes the indicator as follows:
t t Auto red-eye reduction: The flash fires before recording to reduce the red-eye t No indicator Forced flash:
No flash:
phenomenon. The flash fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. The flash does not fire. The flash is automatically adjusted to the appropriate brightness. You can also change FLASH LVL to the desired brightness in the menu settings (p. 200). Try recording various images to find the most appropriate setting for FLASH LVL. 130 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording Notes The recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.5 m (31/32 feet to 8 1/3 feet). Attaching the lens hood (supplied) or a conversion lens (optional) may block the light from the flash or cause lens shadow to appear. You cannot use an external flash (optional) and the built-in flash at the same time.
(auto red-eye reduction) may not produce the desired effect depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, the subject not looking at the pre-
recording flash or other conditions. The flash effect cannot be obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location. If it is not easy to focus on a subject automatically, for example, when recording in the dark, use HOLOGRAM AF (p. 132) or the focal distance information (p. 70) for focusing manually. If you leave your camcorder for five or more minutes after disconnecting the power supply Your camcorder returns to the default setting (auto).
(auto red-eye reduction) The flash does not fire even if you select auto and during the following operations:
NightShot Exposure Flexible Spot meter Spotlight of PROGRAM AE Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE Landscape of PROGRAM AE When you use an external flash (optional) which does not have the auto red-eye reduction You cannot select the auto red-eye reduction. During recording images continuously The flash does not work. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 131 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording Shooting with an auxiliary light HOLOGRAM AF The HOLOGRAM AF is an auxiliary light source used for focusing on subjects in dark places. Set HOLOGRAM F in When auxiliary light will automatically emit until the subject is focused. appears on the screen in a dark place, press PHOTO lightly. Then the to AUTO in the menu settings. (The default setting is AUTO.) HOLOGRAM AF emitter About HOLOGRAM AF HOLOGRAM AF (Auto-Focus), an application of laser holograms, is a new AF optical system that enables still image shooting in dark places. Having gentler radiation than conventional high-brightness LEDs or lamps, the system satisfies Laser Class 1 (*) specification and thus maintains higher safety for human eyes. No safety problems will be caused by directly looking into the HOLOGRAM AF emitter at a close range. However, it is not recommended to do so, because you may experience such effects like several minutes of image residual and dazzling, that you encounter after looking into a flashlight.
* HOLOGRAM AF satisfies Class 1(time base 30 000 seconds), specified in all of JIS
(Japan), IEC(EU), and FDA(US) industry standards. Complying with these standards identifies the laser product to be safe, under a condition that a human looks at the laser light either directly or even through a lens for 30 000 seconds. 132 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording Notes A conversion lens (optional) may obstruct the HOLOGRAM AF light and make focusing difficult. If enough light does not reach the subject even if the HOLOGRAM AF emitter is emitted (recommended shooting distance is 2.5 m (8 1/3 feet)), the subject will not be focused. Focusing may be hampered if the light emitted from the HOLOGRAM AF is blocked by an obstruction. Focus is achieved as long as HOLOGRAM AF light reaches to the subject even if its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subject. If HOLOGRAM AF light is dim, it sometimes becomes difficult to focus. If this happens, wipe the HOLOGRAM AF emitter with a soft, dry cloth. No flash The HOLOGRAM AF does not emit when:
Flash is set to NightShot is set to ON Focusing manually Using Spot Focus Sunset & moon of PROGRAM AE Landscape of PROGRAM AE Continuous photo recording When you use the external flash (optional) HOLOGRAM AF emits. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 133 Recording still images on Memory Sticks Memory Photo recording Self-timer memory photo recording You can record images on Memory Sticks with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press SELFTIMER. The
(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. 4 O T O P H PHOTO 2 FN To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.
(self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. You Note The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when:
Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 134 Recording images from a tape as still images Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick. Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a still image on a Memory Stick. Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press N. Moving pictures recorded on the tape are played back.
(3) Press PHOTO lightly until picture you want to capture from the tape freezes and CAPTURE appears on the screen. Recording does not start yet. To change from the image selected to another image, release PHOTO once and press it lightly again.
(4) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the Memory Stick. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 2 REW PLAY FF 3
[a][b]
SFN 640 1 / 12 CAPTURE 4 SFN 640 O T O P H PB INDEX FN O T O P H PB INDEX FN
[a]: Number of recorded images
[b]: Approximate number of images that can be recorded on the Memory Stick M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 135 Recording images from a tape as still images Image size of still images Image size is automatically set to 640 480. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject a Memory Stick. Otherwise, image data may become damaged. appears on the screen If The inserted Memory Stick is incompatible with your camcorder because its format does not conform with your camcorder. Check the format of the Memory Stick. If you press PHOTO lightly in the playback Your camcorder stops momentarily. Sound recorded on a tape You cannot record audio from a tape. Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles on Memory Sticks. Titles do not appear while you are recording a still image with PHOTO. Recording date/time The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on a Memory Stick is recorded. Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press the button. 136 Recording images from a tape as still images Recording a still image from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the external equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3) Follow steps 3 and 4 on page 135. Using the A/V connecting cable S VIDEO M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT Yellow S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VCR
: Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) 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 S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 137 Recording images from a tape as still images Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Note In the following instances, recording is interrupted or and recording is not possible. Record distortion-free images. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has REC ERROR is displayed, When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception been repeatedly used for dubbing when a TV tuner unit is in use 138 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the Memory Stick on the moving picture you are recording. You can record the superimposed images on a tape or a Memory Stick. (However, you can record only superimposed still images on the Memory Stick.) M. CHROM (memory chroma key) You can swap a blue area of a still image such as an illustration or a frame with a moving picture. M. LUMI (memory luminance key) You can swap a brighter area of a still image such as a handwritten illustration or title with a moving picture. Record a title on the Memory Stick before a trip or event for convenience. C. CHROM (camera chroma key) You can superimpose a moving picture on a still image such as an image that can be used as background. Shoot the subject against a blue background. The blue area of the moving picture will be swapped with a still image. M. OVERLAP* (memory overlap) You can make a moving picture fade in on top of a still image recorded on the Memory Stick as the overlap. Still image Moving picture Blue Still image Moving picture Still image Moving picture M. CHROM M C A M C H R O M M. LUMI M C A M L U M I C. CHROM C A M M C H R O M M. OVERLAP*
Still image Moving picture Blue O V E R L A P
* The superimposed image using Memory overlap can be recorded on tapes only. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 139 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick recorded still images into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
(4) Press /+ on the right lower corner of the screen to select the still image which you want to superimpose.
: To see the previous image
+: To see the next image
(5) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Press /+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to PAGE1. M. CHROM:
M. LUMI:
C. CHROM:
Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving image Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving image Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image M. OVERLAP: No adjustment necessary The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8) Press START/STOP to start recording. 140 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK MEM MIX OFF CAMCM CHROM MCCAM LUMI MCCAM CHROM OVER-
LAP OK Still image 1000001
+
OK 1000001
+
OK 1000001
+
MEM MIX OFF M. LUMI
+
MEM MIX OFF M. LUMI
+
+
+
3,4 MEM M I X 5 6 2 FN To change the still image to be superimposed Press /+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX OFF to return to PAGE1. Press Notes You cannot use the MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on Memory Sticks. When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder. When you select M. OVERLAP You cannot change the still image or the mode setting. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. To record the superimposed image as a still image Press PHOTO deeper in step 8 (You should set PHOTO REC in menu settings beforehand). to TAPE in the M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 141 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on a Memory Stick as a still image Before operation Insert a Memory Stick recorded still images into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN and select PAGE2.
(3) Press MEM MIX. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image.
(4) Press /+ on the right lower corner of the screen to select the still image which you want to superimpose.
: To see the previous image
+: To see the next image
(5) Press a desired mode. The still image is superimposed on the moving picture.
(6) Press /+ on the left lower corner of the screen to adjust the effect, then press OK to return to PAGE2. M. CHROM:
M. LUMI:
C. CHROM:
Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a still image and superimpose it on a moving image Brightness level used when extracting a still image and superimposing it on a moving image Blue chroma key (only blue background portion) to extract a moving picture and superimpose it on a still image The fewer bars there are on the screen, the stronger the effect.
(7) Press EXIT to return to FN.
(8) Press PHOTO deeper to start recording. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a Memory Stick. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 142 Superimposing a still image in the Memory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK Still image 1 3,4 MEM M I X MEM MIX OFF CAMCM CHROM MCCAM LUMI MCCAM CHROM 5 6 MEM MIX OFF M. LUMI
+
MEM MIX OFF M. LUMI
+
+
+
OK 1000001
+
OK 1000001
+
OK 1000001
+
2 FN To change the still image to be superimposed Press /+ on the right lower corner before step 6. To cancel MEMORY MIX OFF to return to PAGE2. Press Notes You cannot use MEMORY MIX for moving pictures recorded on Memory Sticks. When the overlapping still image has a large amount of white, the thumbnail image of the picture may not be clear. Image size of still pictures Image size is automatically set to 640 480. Image data modified with your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to play back modified images with your camcorder. During recording You cannot change the mode setting. When recording images on a Memory Stick using the MEMORY MIX The PROGRAM AE does not work. (The indicator flashes.) The Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder stores 20 images For M. CHROM: 18 images (such as a frame) 100-0001~100-0018 For C. CHROM: two images (such as a background) 100-0019~100-0020 Sample images Sample images stored in the Memory Stick supplied with your camcorder are protected (p. 167). M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 143 Recording moving pictures on Memory Sticks MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures with sound on Memory Sticks. The picture and sound and recorded up to the capacity of Memory Stick (MPEG MOVIE EX). Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. The picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of Memory Stick. For more information about recording time, see page 125. 2
[a]:
40min REC 320 0:00:03 15min BBB PLAY INDEX FN
[a]
[b]
Recording time that can be recorded on the Memory Stick.
[a] [b]: These indicators are displayed for five seconds after pressing START/STOP. This indicator is not recorded. To stop recording Press START/STOP. 144 Recording moving pictures on Memory Sticks MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) The following functions do not work:
Wide mode Digital zoom SteadyShot Super NightShot Color Slow Shutter Fader Picture effect Digital effect Title Sports lesson of PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) When using an external flash (optional) Turn the power of the external flash off when recording moving pictures on Memory Sticks. Otherwise, the charging sound for the flash may be recorded. Recording date/time The date/time are not displayed while recording. However, they are automatically recorded onto the Memory Stick. To display the recording date/time, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 42). Various settings cannot be recorded. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s During recording on Memory Stick Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. During ejecting the tape, sound is recorded on the Memory Stick. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) The angle of view is slightly larger compared with the angle of view when the POWER switch is set to CAMERA. 145 Recording moving pictures on Memory Sticks MPEG movie recording Self-timer MPEG movie recording You can record moving pictures on Memory Sticks with the self-timer. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(3) Press SELFTIMER. The
(self-timer) indicator appears on the screen.
(4) Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep gets faster, then recording starts automatically. 2 FN START/STOP 4 To stop the countdown Press START/STOP. To restart the self-timer, press START/STOP again. To cancel the self-timer Press SELFTIMER so that the cannot cancel self-timer using the Remote Commander.
(self-timer) indicator disappears on the screen. You Note The self-timer recording is automatically canceled when:
Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG) or VCR. 146 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a moving picture on a Memory Stick. Your camcorder can also capture moving picture data through the input connector and record it as a moving picture on a Memory Stick. Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press N. The picture recorded on the tape is played back. And press X at the scene where you want to start recording from.
(3) Press START/STOP on your camcorder. The picture and sound are recorded up to the remaining capacity of the Memory Stick. For more information about recording time, see page 125. 40min 320 BBB N 0:15:42:43 REC 0:00:03 15min PB INDEX FN
[a]
[b]
M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 3
[a]:
The recording time that can be recorded on the Memory Stick.
[a] [b]: This indicator is displayed for five seconds after pressing START/
STOP. This indicator is not recorded. 2 PLAY PAUSE To stop recording Press START/STOP. 147 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Notes Sound recorded in 48 kHz is converted to 32 kHz sound when recording images from a tape to Memory Sticks. Sound recorded in stereo is converted to monaural sound when recording from tape. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or knock the unit. Also, do not turn the power off , eject a Memory Stick. Otherwise, image data may become damaged. Titles already recorded on cassettes You cannot record titles on Memory Sticks. Titles do not appear while you are recording moving picture with START/STOP. AUDIO ERROR is displayed If Sound that cannot be recorded by your camcorder has been recorded. Connect the A/V connecting cable to input images from external equipment used to play back the image
(p. 149). Recording date/time The recording data (date/time) when it is recorded on Memory Stick is recorded. Various settings are not recorded. Data codes recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a Memory Stick. 148 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Recording a moving picture from external equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see the desired program. The image of the other equipment is displayed on the screen.
(3) Follow the procedure on page 147 from the step 3 onwards at the point where you want to start recording from. Using the A/V connecting cable S VIDEO AUDIO/
VIDEO M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s OUT Yellow White S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO A/V connecting cable (supplied) Red VCR
: Signal flow If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Pictures can be reproduced more faithfully by using an S video cable (optional). With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder and the TV or VCR. 149 Recording pictures from tape as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV DV OUT DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Note In the following instances, pictures. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for example, on a tape that has REC ERROR is displayed and you cannot record When attempting to input images that are distorted due to poor radio wave reception been repeatedly used for dubbing when a TV tuner unit is in use When the input signal is cut off During recording on Memory Stick Do not eject the cassette tape from your camcorder. 150
This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC