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Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on Memory Sticks) You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for editing onto Memory Sticks. Making the program
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Insert the tape for playback, and a Memory Stick for recording into your camcorder.
(3) Press MENU and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in
, then press the dial (p. 209).
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE and select the desired image size, then press the dial.
(6) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback. You can fine-adjust one frame at a time with EDITSEARCH.
(7) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select MARK, the press the dial. The IN point of the first program is set, and the top part of the program mark changes to light blue.
(8) Search for the end of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback.
(9) Press MARK on the Remote Commander, or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The OUT point of the first program is set, then the bottom part of the program mark changes to light blue.
(10)Repeat steps 6 to 9, then set the program. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s When one program is set, the program mark changes to light blue. You can set 20 programs in maximum. 6,8 REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE 7 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE N X 0:08:55:06 1 OUT MENU 9 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:08:58:06 N X 2 IN 10 VIDEO EDIT MARK UNDO ERASE ALL START IMAGESIZE 0:10:01:23 N X 4 IN TOTAL 0:00:00 SCENE 0 2min 320 TOTAL 0:00:12 SCENE 1 2min 320
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END TOTAL 0:00:31 SCENE 3 2min 320
[MENU] : END 151 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on Memory Sticks) Erasing the program you have set Erase OUT first and then IN from of the last program.
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select UNDO, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. The last set program mark flashes, then the setting is canceled. To cancel erasing Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2. Erasing all programs
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ERASE ALL, then select EXECUTE, then press the dial. All the program marks flash, then the settings are canceled. To cancel erasing all programs Select RETURN with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial in step 2. To cancel a program you have set Press MENU. The program is stored in memory until the tape is ejected. Notes You cannot dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of cassette memory. You cannot operate recording during the Digital program editing on Memory Sticks. On a blank portion of the tape You cannot set IN or OUT on a blank portions of the tape. If there is a blank portion between IN and OUT on the tape The total time code may not be displayed correctly. During making a program If you eject the cassette, NOT READY appears on the screen. The program will be erased. 152 Recording edited pictures from a tape as a moving picture Digital program editing (on Memory Sticks) Performing the program (Dubbing on a Memory Stick)
(1) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings, then select MEMORY, then press the dial.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select START, then select EXECUTE, then press the dial. Search for the beginning of the first program, then start dubbing. The program mark flashes. The SEARCH indicator appears during search, and the EDITING indicator appears during writing of data on your camcorder, and REC appears during dubbing on the screen. The program mark changes to light blue after dubbing is complete. When the dubbing ends, your camcorder automatically stops. To stop dubbing during editing Press x using the video operation buttons. The program you made is recorded on a Memory Stick up to the place where you pressed x. To end the Digital program editing Your camcorder stops when the dubbing ends. Then the display returns to VIDEO EDIT in the menu settings. Press MENU to end the Digital program editing. NOT READY appears on the LCD screen when:
The program to operate the Digital program editing has not been made. The Memory Stick is not inserted. The write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK. When Memory Stick does not have enough space to record LOW MEMORY appears on the screen. However, you can record pictures up to the time indicated. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 153 Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE Using the search function, you can automatically capture only still images from tapes and record them on a Memory Stick in sequence. Before operation Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE in
, then press the dial (p. 204). PHOTO BUTTON appears on the screen.
(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The still images from the tape are recorded on the Memory Stick. The number of still images copied is displayed. END is displayed when copying ends. 3 2 PHOTO SAVE 0:00:00:00 PHOTO SAVE 0:30:00:00 4/15 640 STD SAV I NG 0 8/15 640 STD END 4 O T O P H
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PHOTO SAVE FILE NO. RETURN READY PHOTO SAVE 0:00:00:00 4/15 640 STD PHOTO BUTTON
[MENU] : END
[PHOTO] : START [MENU] : END MENU To stop copying Press MENU or x. When the Memory Stick becomes full MEMORY FULL appears on the screen, and copying stops. Insert another Memory Stick and repeat the procedure from step 2. 154 Copying still images from a tape PHOTO SAVE 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 knock your camcorder. As well do not turn the power off, eject a Memory Stick. Otherwise, image data may become damaged. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK NOT READY appears when you select the item in the menu settings. When you change Memory Sticks during copying Your camcorder resumes copying from the last image recorded on the previous Memory Stick. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 155 Viewing still images Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can also play back six images including moving pictures in order at a time by selecting the index screen. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press PLAY or
(3) Press /+ on your camcorder to select the desired still image. PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
: To see the previous image
+: To see the next image 2 PLAY PB To stop Memory Photo playback Press CAM, VCR on your camcorder or MEMORY PLAY button on the Remote Commander. 156 Viewing still images Memory Photo playback You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
When playing back image data modified on your computer. When playing back image data shot with other equipment. Notes on the file name The directory number may not be displayed and only the file name may be displayed if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard.
- DIRECTORY ERROR may appear on screen if the structure of the directory does not conform to the DCF standard. While this message appears, you can play back images but cannot record them on the Memory Stick. The file name flashes on the screen if the file is corrupted or the file is unreadable. To play back recorded images on a TV screen Before operation, connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. When operating memory photo playback on a TV or on the LCD screen, image quality may appear to have deteriorated. This is not a malfunction. The image data is as good as ever. Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be output from the TV speakers. Still image You can select still images also with /+ on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. When no image is recorded on the Memory Stick When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander, NO FILE appears. Screen indicators during still image playback Image size Image number/Total number of recorded images 1000006 1360 6/100 MEMORY PLAY Print mark Protect JUL 4 2002 12:05:56 AM
+
CAM INDEX FN Recording date/time/various settings Data Directory Number, File Number When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is displayed instead of CAM Recording data You can view recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) when you press DATA CODE on PAGE2. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. To make screen indicators disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 157 Viewing still images Memory Photo playback Playing back six recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back six recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when searching for a particular image. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX to display the index screen. A red B mark appears above the image that is displayed before changing to the index screen mode. T : To display the previous six images t : To display the following six images B mark
-MARK 1 4 MARK DEL 2 EXIT 3 5 6 T 1 / 40 t To return to FN Press EXIT. To return to the normal playback screen (single screen) Press the image you want to display. Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in which images are recorded on the Memory Stick. These numbers are different from the data file names. Image data modified on your computer or shot with other equipment These files are sometimes not displayed on the index screen. 158 Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback You can play back moving pictures recorded on a Memory Stick. You can also play back six images including still images in order at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press PLAY or
(3) Press /+ to select the desired moving pictures. PB.
: To see the previous picture
+ : To see the next picture
(4) Press MPEG N X to start playback.
(5) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME.
: To turn down
+ : To turn up When you close the LCD panel, sound is muted. VOLUME 2 PLAY PB To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG N X. You may not be able to play back images with your camcorder:
When playing back image data modified on your computer. When playing back image data shot with other equipment. To play back recorded picutres on a TV screen Before operation connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable Turn the audio volume of the TV down before operation, or noise (howling) may be supplied with your camcorder. output from the TV speakers. Moving picture You can select moving pictures also with /+ on PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. When no image is recorded on the Memory Stick When you press MEMORY PLAY on the Remote Commander, NO FILE appears. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 159 Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback Playing back a moving picture from the desired part The moving picture recorded on Memory Stick is divided into 23 parts. You can select every each one point and play back pictures. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press PLAY or
(3) Press +/ to select the desired moving pictures. PB.
: To see the previous picture
+ : To see the next picture
(4) Press </, to select the point where you want to play back.
< :To see previous part
, :To see next part 320 1/2 0 : 00 : 00 MOV00001 MPEG N X
+
CAM INDEX FN
(5) Press MPEG N X to start playback. To stop MPEG movie playback Press MPEG N X. When recording time is too short The moving picture may not be divided into 23 parts. 160 Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback Screen indicators during moving picture playback Image size Picture number/Total number of recorded pictures MOV00001 MPEG N X JUL 4 2002 12 : 05 : 56
+
320 1/20 0 : 01 : 00 Protect CAM INDEX FN When the POWER switch is set to VCR, VCR is displayed instead of CAM. Recording date/time. (Various settings are displayed as .) Data directory number/File number Recording date/time You can view recording date/time when you press DATA CODE on PAGE2. Various settings are not recorded. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation.
(p. 42) To make screen indicator disappear Press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 161 Copying images recorded on Memory Sticks to tape You can copy images recorded on Memory Sticks and record them to tape. Before operation Insert a tape for recording into your camcorder. Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Using the video control buttons, search a point where you want to record the desired images. Set the tape to playback pause.
(3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. The tape is set to the recording pause.
(4) Press
(5) Press +/ to select the desired image. PB. The last recorded image is displayed.
: To see the previous image
+ : To see the next image
(6) Press X to start recording and press X again to stop. z appears on the screen during recording.
(7) If you have more to copy, repeat steps 5 and 6. 4 3 PB REC To stop copying in the middle Press x. 2 PAUSE 162 Copying images recorded on Memory Sticks to tape During copying You cannot operate the following functions:
MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY DELETE MEMORY +/
Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause Memory playback stops. Image data modified on your computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy modified images with your camcorder. When copying movies After step 6, press the MPEG N X and play back the image. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 163 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Sticks Memory PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on a Memory Stick. You can select and view a desired part from the enlarged still image. Also, you can copy the desired part of the enlarged still image to tapes or Memory Sticks. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Press FN to display PAGE1 during the memory playback (p. 120). When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN and select PAGE2 during the memory playback (p. 24).
(2) Press PB ZOOM. PB ZOOM screen appears.
(3) Press the area that you want to enlarge in the frame on the PB ZOOM screen. The area you pressed moves to the center of the screen, and the playback image is enlarged approximately at twice the size. If you press the other area, the area moves to the center of the screen.
(4) Adjust the zoom ratio by the power zoom lever. You can enlarge the image from approximately 1.1 times up to five times its size. W : Decreases the zoom ratio T : Increases the zoom ratio 4 PB ZOOM 5.0 1360 3/14 MEMORY PLAY W T 1000003 END 1 FN 2 PB ZOOM PB ZOOM 1360 3/14 MEMORY PLAY 1000003 END To cancel PB ZOOM Press END. 164 Enlarging still images recorded on Memory Sticks Memory PB ZOOM The PB ZOOM is canceled when the following operations:
MENU MEMORY PLAY MEMORY INDEX MEMORY +/
Moving pictures recorded on Memory Sticks The PB ZOOM does not work. To record the still image processed by Memory PB ZOOM on Memory Sticks Press the PHOTO button to record the still image processed by PB ZOOM. (Images are recorded at 640 480 size.) In the PB ZOOM mode If you press DISPLAY/TOUCH PANEL button, the frame on the PB ZOOM screen disappears. You cannot move the part you pressed to the center of the screen. Edge of the enlarged image The edge of the enlarged image cannot be displayed at the center of the screen. To record an image proceeded on PB ZOOM on tapes Record an image following the procedure on page 162. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 165 Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(3) Press SLIDE SHOW.
(4) Press START. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on a Memory Stick in sequence. 2 FN 4 SLIDE SHOW 1000001 1360 1 / 6 PAUSE
+
END 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK To stop the slide show Press END. To pause during a slide show Press PAUSE. To return to FN Press END to return to PAGE3, then press EXIT. To start the slide show from a particular image Select the desired image using /+ buttons before step 4. To view recorded images on TV Before operation connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. If you change the Memory Stick during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the Memory Stick, be sure to follow the steps again from the beginning. 166 Preventing accidental erasure Image protection You can protect selected images to prevent accidental erasure of important images. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX on your camcorder to display the index.
(3) Press - MARK. The screen to protect the image appears.
(4) Press the image you want to protect. The - appears on the protected image. 2 INDEX 3,4
-MARK
-MARK 1 4 MARK DEL 2 EXIT 3 5 6
-MARK
-
RET. 1 4 2 5 EXIT 3 6 T 1 / 40 t T 2 / 40 t To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel image protection Press the image you want to cancel image protection in step 4 again. The -
disappears. Note Formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick, including the protected image data. Before formatting a Memory Stick, check its contents. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot protect images. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 167 Deleting images DELETE You can delete images stored in a Memory Stick. You can delete all images or only selected images. Deleting selected images Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Play back the image you want to delete.
(3) Press FN to display PAGE1.
(4) Press DELETE. DELETE? appears on the LCD screen.
(5) Press OK. The selected image is deleted. 3 4 FN DELE TE DELETE 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1360 3 / 40 DELETE?
OK CAN CEL To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel deleting an image Press CANCEL in step 5. Notes To delete a protected image, first cancel image protection. Once you delete an image, you cannot restore it. Before deleting an image, carefully check the image. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. 168 Deleting images DELETE Deleting selected images on the index screen Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX to display the index screen.
(3) Press DEL. Then press the images you want to delete. The number of the selected image is highlighted.
(4) Press EXEC. DELETE? appears on the LCD screen.
(5) Press OK. The selected images are deleted. 2 3 INDEX DEL
-MARK 1 4 MARK DEL 2 EXIT 3 5 6 RET. 1 4 DEL
-
EXEC 2 EXIT 3 5 6 T 1 / 40 t T 3 / 40 t To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel deleting an image Press CANCEL in step 5. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 169 Deleting images DELETE Deleting all images You can delete all unprotected images in a Memory Stick. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DELETE ALL in
, then press the dial (p. 204).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK, then press the dial. OK changes to EXECUTE.
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EXECUTE, then press the dial. DELETING flashes on the screen. When all unprotected images are deleted, COMPLETE is displayed. 2 3 4 MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN READY MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN RETURN OK
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN RETURN OK MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN RETURN EXECUTE
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN DELETING MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET FILE NO. DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN COMPLETE
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END MENU To cancel deleting all the images in the Memory Stick Select RETURN in step 3 or 4. While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. 170 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK You can specify a recorded still image to print out by writing a print mark. This function is useful for printing out still images later. Your camcorder conforms to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for specifying still images to print out. Before operation Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only) or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press INDEX to display the index screen.
(3) Press
(4) Press the image you want to write a print mark. The MARK. The screen to write a print mark appears. appears on the selected image. 2 INDEX 3,4
-MARK 1 4 MARK DEL 2 EXIT 3 5 6 RET. 1 4 MARK 2 5 EXIT 3 6 MARK T 1 / 40 t T 2 / 40 t To return to FN Press EXIT. To cancel writing print marks Press the image you want to cancel the print mark in step 4 again . The disappears. If the write-protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK You cannot write print marks on still images. Moving pictures You cannot write print marks on moving pictures. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 171 Using the optional printer You can use the optional printer on your camcorder to print images on print paper. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the printer. There are various ways of printing still images. The following describes the setup for print by selecting in the menu settings and the set up for print setup by selecting 9PIC PRINT on the touch panel on your camcorder. Before operation Insert a recorded Memory Stick into your camcorder. Attach the optional printer to your camcorder as illustrated. Printer FN MENU Setting with the menu You can print DATE/TIME on print paper.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press MENU, then turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select DATE/TIME in
, then press the dial (p. 205).
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode. DATE DAY & TIME JUL 4 2002 4 12:00AM 172 Using the optional printer Setting with the touch panel You can make 9 stickers on a single sheet when you print images recorded on a Memory Stick in 9PIC PRINT.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press FN and select PAGE3.
(3) Press 9PIC PRINT.
(4) Press the desired mode. SAME PICS MULTI PICS or MARKED PICS*
* Nine still images with print marks are printed together. Moving pictures recorded on Memory Stick You cannot print moving pictures. When Memory Stick has no files NO STILL IMAGE FILE appears on the screen. When there are no files with a PRINT MARK NO PRINT MARK appears on the screen. Images processed by 9PIC PRINT You cannot insert a DATE/TIME indicator. Images recorded in the MULTI SCRN You cannot print images recorded in the multi screen mode on sticker type print paper. M e m o r y S t i c k O p e r a t i o n s 173 Viewing Images Using your Computer Viewing images on your computer Introduction There are the following ways of connecting the camcorder to a computer in order to view images saved on a Memory Stick or recorded on tape on your computer. To view images on a computer which has a Memory Stick slot, first eject the Memory Stick from the camcorder and then insert it into the computers Memory Stick slot. Camcorder Connection jack Connection cable USB jack DV jack USB jack USB cable
(supplied) i.LINK cable
(DV connecting cable ) (optional) USB cable
(supplied) Computer environment requirements USB connector, editing software DV connector, editing software USB connector, editing software Tape stills and movies Memory Stick stills and movies When connecting to a computer via the USB jack, complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. For details about your computers connectors and editing software, contact the computer manufacturer. Viewing images recorded on a tape When connecting to a computer using the USB jack For more information, see page 177.
(USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) 174 Viewing images on your computer Introduction When connecting to a computer using the DV jack Your computer must have a DV connector and editing software installed that can read video signals. is marked on this side DV IN/OUT DV connector
: Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick When connecting to a computer using the USB jack There are two methods of USB connection, NORMAL and PTP. The default setting is NORMAL. Here we explain how to use the camcorder with a standard USB connection
(NORMAL). See page 177 when using Windows and page 193 when using Macintosh.
(USB) jack V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r USB connector USB cable (supplied) You can also use a Memory Stick Reader/Writer (optional). When connecting to a computer without a USB jack Use an optional floppy disk adaptor for Memory Stick or a PC card adaptor for Memory Stick. When purchasing an accessory, check its catalog beforehand for the recommended operating environment. 175 Viewing images on your computer Introduction Notes on using your computer Memory Stick Memory Stick operations on your camcorder cannot be assured if a Memory Stick formatted on your computer is used on your camcorder, or if the Memory Stick in your camcorder was formatted from your computer when the USB cable was connected. Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick. Compressed files cannot be played back on your camcorder. Software Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. When you load an image modified using retouching software from your computer to your camcorder or when you directly modify the image on your camcorder, the image format will differ so a file error indicator may appear and you may be unable to open the file. Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. 176 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the camcorder to the computer. If you connect the camcorder to the computer first, you will not be able to install the USB driver correctly. When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computers USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. If you connect your camcorder and your computer using the USB cable, you can view pictures live from your camcorder and pictures recorded on a tape on your computer
(USB streaming function). Furthermore, if you download pictures from your camcorder to your computer, you can process or edit them in image processing software and append them to e-mail. You can view images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer. Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing tape images on the computer OS:
Microsoft Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS. You cannot hear sound if your computer is running Windows 98, but you can read still images. CPU:
Minimum 500 MHz Intel Pentium III or faster (800 MHz or faster recommended) Application:
DirectX 8.0a or later Sound system:
16 bit stereo sound card and stereo speakers Memory:
64 MB or more Hard disk:
Available memory required for installation:
at least 200MB Available hard disc memory recommended:
at least 1GB (depending on the size of the image files edited) Display:
4 MB VRAM video card, Minimum 800 600 dot Hi color (16 bit color, 65 000 colors), Direct Draw display driver capability (At 800 600 dot or less, 256 colors and less, this product will not operate correctly.) Others:
This product is compatible with DirectX technology, so it is necessary to install DirectX. The USB connector must be provided as standard. You cannot use this function in the Macintosh environment. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 177 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing Memory Stick images on the computer OS:
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional Standard installation is required. However, operation is not assured if the above environment is an upgraded OS. CPU:
MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard. Windows Media Player must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Notes Operations are not guaranteed for the Windows environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments used simultaneously. mentioned above. Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 178 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Installing the USB driver Start the following operation without connecting the USB cable to your computer. Connect the USB cable according to Making the computer recognize the camcorder. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional, log in with permission of Administrators.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears.
(3) Move the cursor to USB Driver and click. This starts USB driver installation.
(4) Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
(5) Remove the CD-ROM and then restart the computer, in accordance with the instructions on the screen. Note If you connect the USB cable before USB driver installation is complete, the USB driver will not be properly registered. Carry out installation again in accordance with the steps on page 182. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users If you go to USBCONNECT in the menu settings and select PTP, you can copy Memory Stick images from the camcorder onto your computer without installing the USB driver. This is ideal for simply copying images from a camcorder onto a computer. Refer to page 207 for details. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 179 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users Making the computer recognize the camcorder Viewing images recorded on a tape Refer to page 181 for details on viewing Memory Stick images on your computer. You need to install PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer. Install it from the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. To install and use this software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorized as Administrators.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. If you are using your computer, close all running applications.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software starts up and the title screen appears. If the title screen does not appear, double-click My Computer and then ImageMixer
(CD-ROM Drive). The application software screen appears after a while.
(3) Move the cursor to PIXELA ImageMixer and click. The Install Wizard program starts up and the Select Settings Language screen appears.
(4) Select the language for installation.
(5) Follow the on-screen messages. The installation screen disappears when installation is complete.
(6) Click DirectX. Follow the on-screen messages to install DirectX. Restart your computer when the installation is completed.
(7) Connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(8) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(9) Select USB STREAM in
(10)With the CD-ROM inserted, connect the USB jacks of the camcorder and to ON in the menu settings (p. 207). computer using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.
(USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied) 180 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users
(11)Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts three times because three different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. For Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users
(12)After the File Needed screen appears. Open Browse... t My Computer t ImageMixer t Sonyhcb.sys, and click OK. Viewing images recorded on Memory Sticks Before operation Set USBCONNECT in NORMAL.) to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is
(1) Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder.
(2) Connect the AC power adaptor and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only).
(3) Connect the
(USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your computer recognizes the camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts.
(USB) jack Push into the end USB connector USB cable (supplied)
(4) Follow the on-screen messages so that the Add Hardware Wizard recognizes that the USB drivers have been installed. The Add Hardware Wizard starts two times because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. You cannot install the USB driver if a Memory Stick is not in your camcorder. Be sure to insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder before installing the USB driver. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 181 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users If you cannot install the USB driver The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Perform the following procedure to correctly install the USB driver. Viewing images recorded on a tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to VCR. 3 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the
(USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. 4 Open your computers Device Manager. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional:
Select Start t Control Panel t System t Hardware, and click the Device Manager button. If there is no System inside Pick a category after clicking Control Panel, click Switch to classic view instead. Windows 2000 Professional:
Select My Computer t Control Panel t System t Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button. Windows 98SE/Windows Me:
Select My Computer t Control Panel t System, and click Device Manager. 182 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users 5 Select and delete the underlined devices below. Windows 98SE Windows Me V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 183 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Windows users 6 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 7 Restart your computer. Step 2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in Installing the USB driver on page 179. Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC power adaptor, and set the POWER switch to MEMORY/
NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only). 4 Connect the USB connector on your computer to the
(USB) jack on your camcorder using the USB cable supplied with your camcorder. 5 Open your computers Device Manager. Windows 2000 Professional:
Select My Computer t Control Panel t System t Hardware, and click the Device Manager button. Other OS:
Select My Computer t Control Panel t System, and click Device Manager. 6 Select Other devices. Select the device prefixed with the ? mark and delete. Ex: (?)Sony Handycam 7 Turn the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) on your camcorder, and then disconnect the USB cable. 8 Restart your computer. Step2: Install the USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM Perform the entire procedure described in Installing the USB driver on page 179. 184 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer For Windows users Capturing images with PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony You need to install the USB driver and PIXELA ImageMixer to view images recorded on a tape on your computer (p. 179). To install and use the software in Windows 2000 Professional, you must be authorized as Power Users or Administrators. For Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, you must be authorized as Administrators. Viewing images recorded on a tape
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Connect the AC power adaptor, and insert a cassette into your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 207).
(4) Select Start t Programs t PIXELA t ImageMixer t PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony.
(5) Click on the screen. The PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony startup screen appears on your computer. The title screen appears. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 185 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer For Windows users
(6) Select
. Preview window
(7) Connect the
(USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable.
(USB) jack Push into the end USB connector
(8) Press N to start playback. The picture from the tape appears on preview window on your computer. USB cable (supplied) 186 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer For Windows users Viewing pictures live from your camcorder
(1) Follow the steps 1, 2 on page 185.
(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Select USB STREAM in to ON in the menu settings (p. 207).
(3) Follow the steps 4 to 7 on pages 185, 186. The picture from your camcorder appears on preview window on your computer. Capturing still images Preview window Thumbnail list widow
(1) Select
(2) Looking at the preview window, move the cursor to
. and press it at the point you want to capture. The still image on the screen is captured. Captured images are displayed in the thumbnail list window. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 187 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer For Windows users Capturing moving pictures Preview window Thumbnail list widow
(1) Select
(2) Look at the preview window and click on
. you want to capture. changes to
. at the first scene of the movie
(3) Look at the preview window and click on at the last scene you want to capture. The captured images appear in the thumbnail list window. Notes The following may occur while using your camcorder, and are not due to any malfunction. The image shakes up and down. Some images are not displayed correctly due to noise, etc. Images of different color systems to that of the camcorder are not displayed correctly. When your camcorder is in the standby with a cassette inserted, it turns off automatically after five minutes. We recommend setting DEMO MODE to OFF in the menu settings when your camcorder is in the standby, and no cassette is inserted. Indicators in the camcorder LCD screen do not appear on images that are captured into your computer. 188 Viewing images recorded on a tape on your computer For Windows users If image data cannot be transferred by the USB connection The USB driver has been registered incorrectly as your computer was connected to your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was completed. Reinstall the USB driver following the procedure on page 182. If any trouble occurs Close all running applications, then restart your computer. Carry out the following operations after quitting the application:
Disconnect the USB cable. Change the POWER switch to the other position or set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) on your camcorder. Seeing the on-line help (operating instructions) of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony A PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony on-line help site is available where you can find the detailed operating method of PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony.
(1) Click located in the upper-right corner of the screen. The ImageMixers Manual screen appears.
(2) You can find the information you need from the list of contents. To close on-line help Click at the top right of the screen. If you have any questions about PIXELA ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony ImageMixer Ver.1.0 for Sony is a trademark of PIXELA corporation. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your camcorder. Note on using your computer Communications with your computer Communications between your camcorder and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 189 Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer For Windows users Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view Memory Stick images on your computer.
(p. 179) An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back moving pictures in Windows environment. Set USBCONNECT in to NORMAL in the menu settings. (The default setting is NORMAL.)
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Windows to load.
(2) Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only).
(4) Connect the
(USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
(USB) jack USB connector USB cable (supplied)
(5) Open My Computer on Windows and double-click the newly recognized drive (Example: Removable Disk (E:)). The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed. 190 Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer For Windows users
(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see Image file storage destinations and image files. Desired file type Still image Moving picture*
Double-click in this order Dcim folder t 100msdcf folder t Image file Mssony folder t Moml0001 folder t Image file*
* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick, the image and sound may break off. Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camcorder are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users
(The drive recognizing your camcorder is [E:].) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder 100MSDCF MOML0001 File Meaning DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG Still image file Moving picture file V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 191 Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer For Windows users Disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). For Windows 2000 Professional/Me, Windows XP Home Edition/Professional users To unplug the USB cable, eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) follow the procedure below.
(1) Move the cursor to the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the Task Tray and click to cancel the applicable drive.
(2) After the Safe to remove message appears, disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG). 192 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users When connecting to a computer using the USB cable You must install a USB driver onto your computer in order to connect the camcorder to the computers USB connector. The USB driver can be found on the CD-ROM supplied, along with the application software required for viewing images. Recommended computer usage environment when connecting via USB cable and viewing Memory Stick images on the computer Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2 or Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) Standard installation is required. However, note that the upgrade to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models. iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Notes Operations are not guaranteed for the Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. Some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. mentioned above. Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 193 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable For Macintosh users Installing the USB driver Do not connect the USB cable to your computer before installation of the USB driver is completed. For Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 users
(1) Turn on your computer and allow the Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The application software screen appears.
(3) Click the USB Driver to open the folder containing the six files related to Driver.
(4) Select the following two files, and drag and drop them into the System Folder. Sony Camcorder USB Driver Sony Camcorder USB Shim
(5) When the message appears, click OK. The USB driver is installed on your computer.
(6) Remove the CD-ROM from the computer.
(7) Restart your computer. For Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac OS X (v10.0/v10.1) The USB driver need not be installed. Your Mac is automatically recognized as a drive just by connecting your Mac using the USB cable. 194 Viewing images recorded on a Memory Stick on your computer For Macintosh users Viewing images Before operation You need to install the USB driver to view Memory Stick images on your computer.
(p. 194) QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures.
(1) Turn on your computer and allow Mac OS to load.
(2) Insert a Memory Stick into your camcorder, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camcorder.
(3) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-TRV50 only).
(4) Connect the
(USB) jack on your camcorder with the USB connector on your computer using the supplied USB cable. USB MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder.
(5) Double-click the Memory Stick icon on the desktop. The folders inside the Memory Stick are displayed.
(6) Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. Desired file type Still image Moving picture*
Double-click in this order Dcim folder t 100msdcf folder t Image file Mssony folder t Moml0001 folder t Image file*
* Copying a file to the hard disk of your computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick, the image and sound may break off. Disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or set the POWER switch to OFF(CHG) Follow the procedure below.
(1) Close all running applications. Make sure that the access lamp of your camcorder is not lit.
(2) Drag the Memory Stick icon into the Trash. Alternatively, select the Memory Stick icon by clicking on it, and then select Eject disk from the Special menu at the top left of the screen.
(3) Disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). For Mac OS X (v10.0) users Shut down your computer, then disconnect the USB cable and eject the Memory Stick or the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). V i e w n g i I m a g e s U s i n g y o u r C o m p u t e r 195 Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder. Before operation Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then select A/V t DV OUT in to ON with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 202).
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are using. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your computer and software you are using. AUDIO/VIDEO DV IN/OUT VCR Yellow White OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO i.LINK Red
: Signal flow A/Vconnecting cable (supplied) i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (optional) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analog video unit. Notes You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals. Depending on the state of the video signals, the computer may not be able to output the images correctly when you convert video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system. You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of the A/V connecting cable (supplied). If your computer has a USB connector You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transfered smoothly. 196 Using the Network function Accessing the network DCR-TRV50 only You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth equipped device that is complied to the camcorder. Once the access is made, you can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc. This section describes only how to open the Network Menu.
(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY/NETWORK. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to the left (unlock) position.
(2) Press NETWORK.
(Bluetooth) lamp lights up and Network Menu appears. For the details, refer to the Network Function Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder.
(Bluetooth) lamp 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK NETWORK U s i n g t h e N e t w o r k f u n c t i o n 197 Accessing the network How to hold your camcorder when operating in NETWORK mode Hold your camcorder with your hand through the grip belt to keep from dropping it. The operation buttons needed in NETWORK mode are displayed on the LCD screen. Press the buttons with the stylus supplied. After using the stylus Put it back in the holder. Hold the stylus correctly as shown in the illustration and insert it until it clicks. On trademarks The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual. Note Make sure that your camcorder is in the standby with the POWER switch set to MEMORY/NETWORK. During using the network function You cannot use the optional printer. 198 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the default settings with the menu To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-
TRV50 only), press MENU.
(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired item, then press the dial to
(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode, then press the dial
(5) If you want to change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps 2 to 4. For details, see Selecting the mode setting of each item (p. 200). set. set. to set. 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT AUTO SHTR
[MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT
[MENU] : END 2 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN RETURN SP
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END 3 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN RETURN AUTO or TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN RETURN AUTO ON MEMORY/NETWORK*
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END C u s t o m i z i n g Y o u r C a m c o r d e r MANUAL SET FLASH LVL WHT BAL N. S. LIGHT
[MENU] : END or 4 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN RETURN AUTO ON TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN RETURN ON
[MENU] : END
[MENU] : END
* DCR-TRV50 only
(continued on the following page) 199 Changing the default settings with the menu To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. Menu items are displayed as the following icons:
MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET PRINT SET CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ depending on the position of the POWER switch. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. The POWER switch is the name of the switch on the DCR-TRV50. It is referred to as MEMORY on the DCR-TRV40. Icon/item Mode Meaning MANUAL SET P EFFECT FLASH LVL HIGH z NORMAL LOW WHT BAL To add special effects like those in films or on the TV to images (p. 60, 75) Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting Makes the flash level lower than normal. To adjust the white balance (p. 54) N.S. LIGHT z ON OFF AUTO SHTR z ON OFF To use the NightShot Light (p. 35) To cancel the NightShot Light To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions POWER switch VCR CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK CAMERA MEMORY/
NETWORK CAMERA Note on FLASH LVL You cannot adjust FLASH LVL if the external flash (optional) is not compatible with the flash level. 200
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