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... supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-808 RMT-811 3 4 5 6 7 DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11 8 9 or 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 149) RMT-808: DCR-TRV6 RMT-811: DCR-TRV11/TRV20 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 149) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder...
... supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-808 RMT-811 3 4 5 6 7 DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11 8 9 or 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 149) RMT-808: DCR-TRV6 RMT-811: DCR-TRV11/TRV20 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 149) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder...
Operating Instructions
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...same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the TV to the audio input jack on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. Set the input selector on the TV screen, we recommend that you do ... jack Connect using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). If you connect the red plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (not supplied) to LINE. Open the jack cover. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 28 When monitoring the playback picture...
...same way as when you monitor playback pictures on the TV to the audio input jack on the VCR by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. Set the input selector on the TV screen, we recommend that you do ... jack Connect using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). If you connect the red plug, the sound is L (left) signal. If your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (not supplied) to LINE. Open the jack cover. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 28 When monitoring the playback picture...
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...printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. 32 Refer to the S VIDEO jack and the S ...video input of the video printer. Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video...
...printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with your camcorder. Connect it to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the video input of the video printer. 32 Refer to the S VIDEO jack and the S ...video input of the video printer. Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video...
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...the screen size is automatically selected. In the wide mode, you connect your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. If you connect a TV compatible with ID-1... TV to the full mode, you cancel the wide mode, set 16:9WIDE to other equipment using an A/V 34 connecting cable. When you can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] In the standby mode, set your camcorder to OFF in the widthwise...
...the screen size is automatically selected. In the wide mode, you connect your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFF in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only) During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. If you connect a TV compatible with ID-1... TV to the full mode, you cancel the wide mode, set 16:9WIDE to other equipment using an A/V 34 connecting cable. When you can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch pictures of normal images [d]. [a] [b] 16:9WIDE [c] [d] In the standby mode, set your camcorder to OFF in the widthwise...
Operating Instructions
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..., Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to LINE, if available. (1) Insertablanktape(oratapeyouwanttorecordover)...the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on both your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording,thensettheinputselectortoLINE. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting...
..., Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to LINE, if available. (1) Insertablanktape(oratapeyouwanttorecordover)...the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on both your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording,thensettheinputselectortoLINE. Before a dubbing Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (Default setting...
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... other video equipment, the picture may jitter. 55 Set the input selector on both your camcorder and the connected DV product. Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not work during digital editing: - Refer to the S video jacks of cassette memory.
... other video equipment, the picture may jitter. 55 Set the input selector on both your camcorder and the connected DV product. Dubbing a tape Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not work during digital editing: - Refer to the S video jacks of cassette memory.
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...program. (p. 64) Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape). (p. 65) Step 1: Connecting the VCR Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on pages 54, 55. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR. ...Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation. (p. 57,60) Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR. (p. 62) When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3. Scenes can connect both an AV cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable...
...program. (p. 64) Operation 2 Performing a Digital program editing (dubbing a tape). (p. 65) Step 1: Connecting the VCR Connect your camcorder and the VCR as shown on pages 54, 55. Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR. ...Digital program editing You can duplicate selected scenes (programs) for operation. (p. 57,60) Step 3 Adjusting the synchronicity of the VCR. (p. 62) When you dub using the same VCR again, you can skip steps 2 and 3. Scenes can connect both an AV cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable...
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Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - Editing 4 5 3 MENU OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T ED I TSET [MENU] : END ... OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Set the IR SETUP code (1) Set the POWER switch to select the IR SETUP code of your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR. When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the... to VCR on your VCR (P.58), then press the dial. Using the infrared rays emitter To edit using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below.
Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - Editing 4 5 3 MENU OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPL AY V I DEO ED I T ED I TSET [MENU] : END ... OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Set the IR SETUP code (1) Set the POWER switch to select the IR SETUP code of your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR. When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to the... to VCR on your VCR (P.58), then press the dial. Using the infrared rays emitter To edit using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below.
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...OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - L I NK OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 5 OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPL... END I NK 61 Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - L I R i . Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the ...
...OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - L I NK OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set the input selector to select i.LINK, then press the dial. 5 OTHERS BEEP MELODY COMMANDER D I SPL... END I NK 61 Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - L I R i . Editing Dubbing only desired scenes - When you connect using i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied), follow the procedures below. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder . (2) Turn the ...
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...dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Keep the i.LINK connection, and select IR. 63 Digital program editing 7 3,4 OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE CUT - When the operations of cassette...the tape, the first few seconds of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in...
...dub the titles, display indicators, or the contents of the VCR do not work with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Keep the i.LINK connection, and select IR. 63 Digital program editing 7 3,4 OTHERS ED I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST COMPLETE CUT - When the operations of cassette...the tape, the first few seconds of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be sent with an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable), you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in...
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...in memory until the tape is complete. Editing Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing Press x using the video operation buttons. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set IN or OUT on a blank portion of... changes to operate the Digital program editing has not made. •i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. •The power of the connected VCR is not necessary. To end the program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is...
...in memory until the tape is complete. Editing Operation 2: Performing a Digital program editing (Dubbing a tape) Make sure your camcorder and the VCR automatically stop dubbing Press x using the video operation buttons. When you use a digital video camera recorder, set IN or OUT on a blank portion of... changes to operate the Digital program editing has not made. •i.LINK is selected but an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) is not connected. •The power of the connected VCR is not necessary. To end the program editing function Your camcorder stops when the dubbing is...
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... playback if you record a tape from . 67 Editing Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to start recording from a... want to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on both your camcorder. Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. Select...
... playback if you record a tape from . 67 Editing Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to start recording from a... want to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to LCD in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on both your camcorder. Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. Select...
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... 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. If your camcorder and the VCR. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of the A/V ...connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 68 When the white plug is connected, the left...
... 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. If your camcorder and the VCR. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S (S1) video jacks of the A/V ...connecting cable. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 68 When the white plug is connected, the left...
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... Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. With 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 ... picture to be recorded appears on your camcorder at the scene where you want to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT...
... Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. With 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 ... picture to be recorded appears on your camcorder at the scene where you want to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. Recording video or TV programs Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT...
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If you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. And when you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in the viewfinder. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on both equipment. 70 The DV IN indicator may appear on the LCD screen or in digital form The color of the display may jitter. Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using your camcorder, the picture 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. And when you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you dub a picture in the viewfinder. Before recording Make sure if the DV IN indicator appears on both equipment. 70 The DV IN indicator may appear on the LCD screen or in digital form The color of the display may jitter. Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven. However this does not affect the dubbed picture.
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... accessory shoe • AUDIO/VIDEO jack • Built-in microphone If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse. To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO... blank portions You cannot add an audio. 76 Recording automatically stops at the point where you want to stop recording later in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to lock You...
... accessory shoe • AUDIO/VIDEO jack • Built-in microphone If an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) is connected to your camcorder If you add new sound on a tape recorded with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse. To add new sound more precisely Press ZERO... blank portions You cannot add an audio. 76 Recording automatically stops at the point where you want to stop recording later in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with the DV IN/OUT jack. If you make all the connections The audio input to lock You...
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...;Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with your camcorder or PC card adaptor for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can easily play back still images on the LCD screen or in locations that are: - "Memory...still images. DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to corrosive gases. •When you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn the power off while reading or writing. - Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable...
...;Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with your camcorder or PC card adaptor for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can easily play back still images on the LCD screen or in locations that are: - "Memory...still images. DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the labeling position. •Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to corrosive gases. •When you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn the power off while reading or writing. - Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable...
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The title does not appear while you press the button. The image of the A/V connecting cable to see the desired program. Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on ... the VCR or the TV. 109 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on page 108. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. When recording...
The title does not appear while you press the button. The image of the A/V connecting cable to see the desired program. Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on ... the VCR or the TV. 109 "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on page 108. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. When recording...
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This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack DV S VIDEO LANC : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable.
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110 Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image When recording the image through the DV IN/OUT jack DV S VIDEO LANC : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures With this connection, you do not need to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable.
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DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can play them back with your camcorder before operation, or noise (howling) may appear to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is not a malfunction. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder...also play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired still image. You can see the date of the TV down before operation....
DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can play them back with your camcorder before operation, or noise (howling) may appear to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is not a malfunction. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. Before operation Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder...also play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired still image. You can see the date of the TV down before operation....