Sony DCR-TRV203 Uživatelský manuál

©1999 by Sony CorporationModel No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-Serial No. Serial No.Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual

10Step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging timeBattery pack Full charge (Normal charge)NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)NP-F530/F550 210 (150)NP-F730/F730

11Getting startedStep 1 Preparing the power supplyPlaying timeDCR-TRV203/TRV210Battery Playing time Playing timepack on LCD screen with LCD closedNP-

12Connecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor.

13Getting startedWe recommend using Hi8 video cassettes H .If you use standard 8 h tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.Your camcord

1456LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBY3POWEROFFVTRCAMERA440minSTBY0:00:0040minREC0:00:0112— Recording – Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcor

15Recording – BasicsAdjusting the LCD screenTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCDBRIGHT.The LCD panel mov

16Recording a pictureTo record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the pictu

17Recording – BasicsUsing the zoom featureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom funct

18START/STOP MODE setting: Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again(factory setting).ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The

19Recording – BasicsShooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with alight b

2Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your DigitalHandycam, you can capture life’s precious moments

20Recording a pictureUsing +SLOW SHUTTERThe NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter thanthose recorded in the NightS

21Recording – BasicsChecking the recording– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so th

22[a] [b]— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You cancontrol playback

23Playback – BasicsTo display the screen indicators – Display functionPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with yourcamcor

24Various playback modesTo operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.To view a still picture (playback pause)Press P during playback. To

25Playback – BasicsViewing the recording on TVIf your TV is already connected to a VCRConnect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using

26Viewing the recording on TVUsing the AV cordless IR receiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, youcan ea

27Advanced Recording OperationsNotes•During photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.•During photo recording, you cannot turn your camco

28VIDEOS VIDEOLINE INVIDEO S VIDEOPrinting the still pictureYou can print a still picture by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the video

29Advanced Recording OperationsMENUUsing the wide modeYou can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE).The picture w

Getting started3Table of contentsQuick Start Guide... 4Getting startedUsing this manual ...

30You can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.Using the fader functionMONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually change

31Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the fader function(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashe

32Note•The overlap function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.•You cannot use the following functions while using the fader funct

33Advanced Recording OperationsYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.NEG. ART [a] : The color and

34Using special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Thesound is recorded nor

35Advanced Recording Operations(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITALEFFECT. The digital effect indicator appears

36Using special effects – Digital EffectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:–Fader–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE–Photo record

37Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.

38(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicatorappears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.The

39Advanced Recording OperationsYou can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, itwill automatically be in the automatic

Quick Start Guide4Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinfor

40You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting–subjects throu

41Advanced Recording OperationsYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and endpoints. The previously recorded fra

42During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE.During playback, press PICTURE EFFE

43Advanced Playback OperationsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.(1) During pla

44Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a tape counter value of “0:00:00”. Use the Remote Commander f

45Advanced Playback OperationsYou can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (Date sear

46Searching a recording by dateNotes on the date seach mode•The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.•If one day’s recor

47Advanced Playback OperationsYou can search for the recorded still picture (photo search).You can also search for still pictures one after another an

48Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scanScanning photo(1)Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2)Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly,

49Editing on Other EquipmentUsing the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable(not supplied)Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V co

Quick Start Guide5LOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYLOCKSTART/STOPSTANDBYRecording a picture (p. 14)ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use theviewfinder placi

50Dubbing a tapeUsing the i.LINK cableSimply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV

51Editing on Other EquipmentRecording video or TV programsYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio output

52Inserting a scene from a VCRReplacing recording on a tape – Insert EditingYou can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape b

53Editing on Other EquipmentTo change the insert end pointPress ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORYindicator and begin fro

541CAMERA234CAMERA SETD ZOOM16 : 9WIDESTEADYSHOTN. S. LIGHT [MENU] : ENDCAMERA SETD ZOOM16 : 9WIDEOTHERSWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPIN

55Customizing Your CamcorderNoteWhen you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does notappear.Menu items are displayed as t

56Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemHiFi SOUNDAUDIO MIXPB MODELCD B. L.LCD COLORVF B. L.(DCR-TRV315only)Moder STEREO12r AUTOH/hr BRT NORMALBRIGHTr BR

57Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the MENU settingsIcon/itemAUDIO MODEÒ REMAINDATA CODECLOCK SETAUTO TV ONTV INPUTLTR SIZEDEMO MODEModer 12BIT16BIT

58Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemWORLD TIMEBEEPCOMMANDERDISPLAYREC LAMPINDICATORModer MELODYNORMALOFFr ONOFFr LCDV-OUT/LCDr ONOFFr BL OFFBL ONMean

59Customizing Your CamcorderThe year changes as follows:Note on the time indicatorThe internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.•12

6— Getting started —Using this manual[a] [b]The instructions in this manual are for the four models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading

60— Additional Information —Digital8 system, recording andplaybackWhat is the “Digital8 system”?This video system has been developed to enable dig

61Additional InformationWhen you playback a dual sound track tapeWhen you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 systemWhen you play back a Digital8 s

62When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other

63Additional InformationChanging the lithium battery(1) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.(2) Push the lithium ba

64If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power

65Additional InformationSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The contrast between the subject and background is toohigh. Your camcorder is not a m

66In the recording and playback modesSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.m Install a

67Additional InformationOthersSymptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the MENU settings.m Set it to ON. (p. 54)• Something

68Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions• You are using a battery pack that is not an“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.m Use an “InfoLITHIUM” bat

69Additional InformationC:21:00Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in thedisplay

Getting started7Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

70Using your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 2

71Additional InformationMaintenance information andprecautionsMoisture condensationIf your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm p

72Maintenance informationCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video headmay be dirty when:

73Additional InformationPrecautionsCamcorder operation•Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).•For DC or AC operat

74Maintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time.To disc

75Additional InformationInput and outputconnectorsS video input/output4-pin mini DINLuminance signal: 1 Vp-p,75 ohms, unbalancedChrominance signal: 0.

76— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controls1 POWER switch (p. 14)2 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 15)3 OPEN button (p. 14)4 VOLUME buttons (p. 22)

77Quick Reference!∞ Video control buttons(p. 22, 24, 44, 51, 53)p STOP (stop)0 REW (rewind)( PLAY (playback)) FF (fastforward)P PAUSE (pause)r REC (re

78Identifying the parts and controlsAttaching the shoulder strapAttach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulderst

79Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controls#ª Intelligent accessory shoe$º DATA CODE button (p. 23)$¡ DISPLAY button (p. 23)$™ DIGITAL EFFECT

8Installing the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.Slide the battery pack down.To remove the battery packSlide the ba

80Fastening the grip strapFasten the grip strap firmly.Identifying the parts and controls$∞ Viewfinder (p. 16)$§ EJECT switch (p. 13)$¶ LANC l control

81Quick ReferenceRemote CommanderThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to the buttons o

82Operation indicatorsViewfinder Display window1 Tape speed mode indicatorThis indicator appears while playing back inthe Hi8/standard 8 system./Mirro

83Quick ReferenceQuick Function GuideFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)•In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 19)•In insufficient light Low

IndexA, BAdjusting viewfinder ... 16AC power adaptor... 9AFM HiFi Sound ... 61ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

9Getting startedStep 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder op