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... that the following accessories are 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 ... battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 144) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 8 PC serial cable (1) (p. 115) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 93) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only 0 Application software: PictureGear 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 115) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only qa Lens hood (1) (p. 19...
... that the following accessories are 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 ... battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 144) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 8 PC serial cable (1) (p. 115) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 93) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only 0 Application software: PictureGear 4.1Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 115) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only qa Lens hood (1) (p. 19...
Operating Instructions
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... DV format pictures. 28 Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. If you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V ...TV screen, we recommend that you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is a monaural type Connect the...
... DV format pictures. 28 Refer to the operating instructions of your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV screen. If you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V ...TV screen, we recommend that you monitor playback pictures on the LCD screen. Viewing the recording on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder. S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your TV is a monaural type Connect the...
Operating Instructions
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...and the S video input of the video printer. 32 Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the video printer (not supplied). Connect it...VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the operating instructions of the video printer. S VIDEO Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with your camcorder. Refer to the video input of the video...
...and the S video input of the video printer. 32 Tape Photo recording Printing the still picture You can print a still picture by using the A/V connecting cable supplied with S video input Use the S video connecting cable (not supplied). Connect the video printer using the video printer (not supplied). Connect it...VIDEO jack and connect the yellow plug of the cable to the operating instructions of the video printer. S VIDEO Video printer LINE IN VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO : Signal flow If the video printer is equipped with your camcorder. Refer to the video input of the video...
Operating Instructions
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... ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to OFF in the menu settings. If you connect your camcorder to OFF in the menu settings. The picture during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. Black bands appear on the screen during a playback on a... with video signals. Using the wide mode You can watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). When you connect your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to other equipment using an A/V 34 connecting cable. Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only) During recording You cannot select ...
... ID-1 signals inserted between video signals when you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to OFF in the menu settings. If you connect your camcorder to OFF in the menu settings. The picture during recording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. Black bands appear on the screen during a playback on a... with video signals. Using the wide mode You can watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). When you connect your camcorder to the standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to other equipment using an A/V 34 connecting cable. Bounce (DCR-TRV6/TRV11 only) During recording You cannot select ...
Operating Instructions
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... a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and ...on the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, ...VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording,thensettheinputselectortoLINE. - Set the input selector on the VCR or the TV. S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN S...
... a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and ...on the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems 8 mm, Hi8, ...VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording,thensettheinputselectortoLINE. - Set the input selector on the VCR or the TV. S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO IN S...
Operating Instructions
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.... You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of both your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording. 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: - With digital-to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the DV...
.... You cannot dub the titles, display indicators or the contents of both your camcorder. (2) PreparetheVCRforrecording. 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: - With digital-to the DV input position if the VCR is equipped with the DV...
Operating Instructions
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... dub using the same VCR again, you can connect both an AV cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). 56 Dubbing only desired scenes - Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 54, 55) Step ...VCR for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Using the Digital program editing function Operation 1 Making the 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. You can skip...
... dub using the same VCR again, you can connect both an AV cable and an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). 56 Dubbing only desired scenes - Unwanted scene Unwanted scene Switch the order Before operating the Digital program editing Step 1 Connecting the VCR. (p. 54, 55) Step ...VCR for editing onto a tape without operating the VCR. Using the Digital program editing function Operation 1 Making the 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. You can skip...
Operating Instructions
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...OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to ...LINE. Using the infrared rays emitter To edit using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER... Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector...
...OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Dubbing only desired scenes - Digital program editing Step 2: Setting the VCR for operation - When you connect using the VCR, send the control signal by infrared ray to ...LINE. Using the infrared rays emitter To edit using an AV connecting cable, follow the procedures below. When you connect a video camera recorder, set its POWER... Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the IR SETUP code of your camcorder. (2) Turn the power of the connected VCR on, then set the input selector...
Operating Instructions
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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 power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the ...dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R 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 AY V I DEO ED ...
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 power of the connected VCR on, then set its POWER switch to VCR/VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the ...dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R 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 AY V I DEO ED ...
Operating Instructions
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...start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the menu settings of the tape may... SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END Notes •If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. I N CUT -OUT 0 I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Set CONTROL ...
...start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of your camcorder . •When editing digital video, the operation signals cannot be able to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in the menu settings of the tape may... SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END Notes •If you connect using an i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) With digital-to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the VCR. I N CUT -OUT 0 I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I TSET CONTROL ADJ TEST CUT - Set CONTROL ...
Operating Instructions
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...). 65 When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR are cancelled. TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialto select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectEXECUTE,thenpressthedial. When you set its POWER switch 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...
...). 65 When the dubbing ends, your camcorder and VCR are cancelled. TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialto select ERASE ALL, then press the dial. (2) TurntheSEL/PUSHEXECdialtoselectEXECUTE,thenpressthedial. When you set its POWER switch 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...
Operating Instructions
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...DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. Select a TV program if you want to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder... and the VCR. And in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert ...its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on both your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to... a recorded tape into your camcorder at the scene where you record from a ...
...DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) In step 4, press z REC and MARK simultaneously, then immediately press X. Select a TV program if you want to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder... and the VCR. And in the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert ...its right simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on both your camcorder. (3) Set DISPLAY in to... a recorded tape into your camcorder at the scene where you record from a ...
Operating Instructions
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... left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder... With this connection, you do not need to the S (S1) video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your VCR is output. If your camcorder and the VCR. Recording video or TV programs Note When the picture from the VCR or...
... left channel audio is output, and the red plug is connected, the right channel audio is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video output jack and the white or the red plug to the audio output jack on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder... With this connection, you do not need to the S (S1) video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your VCR is output. If your camcorder and the VCR. Recording video or TV programs Note When the picture from the VCR or...
Operating Instructions
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... to start recording from . 69 With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert... on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on both your camcorder at the scene where you want to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)...the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder and the VCR. 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/...
... to start recording from . 69 With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert... on your camcorder, then immediately press X on your camcorder. (5) Press N on both your camcorder at the scene where you want to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. Using the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only)...the viewfinder. (6) Press X on your camcorder and the VCR. 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/...
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And when you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. 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. If you dub a picture in the viewfinder. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven.
And when you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. 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. If you dub a picture in the viewfinder. However this does not affect the dubbed picture. Recording video or TV programs You can connect one VCR only using your camcorder, the picture may be uneven.
Operating Instructions
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...SET MEMORY was pressed. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to stop recording later in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse. Recording automatically stops at the point where you add new sound on a ... the following order. • MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack • Intelligent 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 want to lock You cannot record on a tape.
...SET MEMORY was pressed. If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to stop recording later in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse. Recording automatically stops at the point where you add new sound on a ... the following order. • MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack • Intelligent 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 want to lock You cannot record on a tape.
Operating Instructions
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"Memory Stick" Operations - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. You can easily play back still images on the "Memory Stick" ...under the scorching sun. - Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). You can exchange image data with other equipment such as in ...•Do not use "Memory Stick"s near magnets or magnet fields. •Prevent metallic objects or your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction - DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the labeling position. ...
"Memory Stick" Operations - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. You can easily play back still images on the "Memory Stick" ...under the scorching sun. - Extremely hot such as a personal computer etc., using the PC serial cable for "Memory Stick" (not supplied). You can exchange image data with other equipment such as in ...•Do not use "Memory Stick"s near magnets or magnet fields. •Prevent metallic objects or your camcorder. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction - DSC00001.jpg: This file name appears on the labeling position. ...
Operating Instructions
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...109 The image of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on "Memory Stick"s. When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack 065 47*%&0 7*%&0 A/V connecting cable : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO... the audio from a mini DV tape. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) ... and 4 on the screen when you are recording a still picture with PHOTO. Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings. Recording a still image from other equipment is on page 108. "Memory ...
...109 The image of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on "Memory Stick"s. When recording the image through the AUDIO/VIDEO jack 065 47*%&0 7*%&0 A/V connecting cable : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO/VIDEO... the audio from a mini DV tape. When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (3) ... and 4 on the screen when you are recording a still picture with PHOTO. Set A/V t DV OUT in to OFF in the menu settings. Recording a still image from other equipment is on page 108. "Memory ...
Operating Instructions
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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. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110
Operating Instructions
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Viewing a still picture - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can play back still images recorded on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is set ..." Operations 2 PLAY 3 To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY again. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with other equipment You may be able to play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Image data...
Viewing a still picture - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can play back still images recorded on the LCD screen, the image quality may appear to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MEMORY PLAY. The last recorded image is set ..." Operations 2 PLAY 3 To stop memory photo playback Press MEMORY PLAY again. To play back recorded images on a TV screen •Connect your camcorder to the TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with other equipment You may be able to play back six images at a time by selecting the index screen. Image data...