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...mini DV tapes 116 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Photo search/ Photo scan 52 Changing the menu settings 85 Resetting the date and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11...Customizing Your Camcorder Recording - introduction 93 Recording still images on a tape - Memory PB ZOOM 118 Playing back images in a continuous loop - Digital program ...mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - Memory photo playback 113 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Using with digital...
...mini DV tapes 116 Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - Photo search/ Photo scan 52 Changing the menu settings 85 Resetting the date and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11...Customizing Your Camcorder Recording - introduction 93 Recording still images on a tape - Memory PB ZOOM 118 Playing back images in a continuous loop - Digital program ...mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - Memory photo playback 113 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Using with digital...
Operating Instructions
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...can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you use mini DV cassettes with memory functions. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is provided with your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation are shown in the text...DCR-TRV20 only". Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are : • Searching the boundaries of your own titles (p. 81) • Labeling a cassette (p. 83). We recommend that are marked by title - - TRV11...
...can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. When you carry out an operation, you use mini DV cassettes with memory functions. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is provided with your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. Any differences in operation are shown in the text...DCR-TRV20 only". Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on whether the tape has the cassette memory or not are : • Searching the boundaries of your own titles (p. 81) • Labeling a cassette (p. 83). We recommend that are marked by title - - TRV11...
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... automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . Doing so may cause malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use mini DV cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to use this function properly (p. 124). The cassette...
... automatically goes down. (5) After the cassette compartment going down . Doing so may cause malfunction. •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use mini DV cassette with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to use this function properly (p. 124). The cassette...
Operating Instructions
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...mini DV tape (photo search). The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . You can also search for still... pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of the photo having the date that can search 13 photos or more using the scanning photo function. 52 Your camcorder... number is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander to 12 photos. Factory setting is up to select the date for a still picture you selected. 3 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 /...
...mini DV tape (photo search). The indicator changes as follows: TITLE SEARCH t DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN t no indicator (4) Press . You can also search for still... pictures one after another and display each picture for five seconds automatically regardless of the photo having the date that can search 13 photos or more using the scanning photo function. 52 Your camcorder... number is ON. (3) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander to 12 photos. Factory setting is up to select the date for a still picture you selected. 3 SEARCH MODE PHOTO SEARCH 1 SEP / 5 /...
Operating Instructions
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...the VCR. (3) SetthePOWERswitchtoVCR. (4) Playbacktherecordedtapeonyourcamcorder. (5) StartrecordingontheVCR.RefertotheoperatinginstructionsofyourVCR. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack on VCRs that support the following buttons not to the operating instructions of the A/V ...VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. Refer to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit...
...the VCR. (3) SetthePOWERswitchtoVCR. (4) Playbacktherecordedtapeonyourcamcorder. (5) StartrecordingontheVCR.RefertotheoperatinginstructionsofyourVCR. Dubbing a tape Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the audio input jack on VCRs that support the following buttons not to the operating instructions of the A/V ...VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED Betamax, mini DV, DV, Digital8 If your camcorder. Refer to record the indicators on the dubbed tape: • The DISPLAY button • The DATA CODE button • The SEARCH MODE button on the Remote Commander You can edit...
Operating Instructions
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.... 2. To play back images in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" (p. 96). Select FORMAT with 640×480 size (p. 98). To duplicate mini DV still pictures on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 111). *1) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only *2) DCR-TRV20 only Note on the "Memory Stick." Formatting with 1152...8226; Formatting erases the protected image data on IMAGE SIZE (DCR-TRV20 only): When you set CONTINUOUS to MULTI SCRN or you want to select OK, then press the dial. 3. To record still pictures with this camcorder is finished. "FORMATTING" flashes during formatting. MEMORY To ...
.... 2. To play back images in the standard image quality mode, using the "Memory Stick" (p. 96). Select FORMAT with 640×480 size (p. 98). To duplicate mini DV still pictures on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 111). *1) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only *2) DCR-TRV20 only Note on the "Memory Stick." Formatting with 1152...8226; Formatting erases the protected image data on IMAGE SIZE (DCR-TRV20 only): When you set CONTINUOUS to MULTI SCRN or you want to select OK, then press the dial. 3. To record still pictures with this camcorder is finished. "FORMATTING" flashes during formatting. MEMORY To ...
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...;When you have superimposed (p. 80). VCR To search without using cassette memory (p. 49). Notes on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you have superimposed. Notes on AUDIO MODE •You cannot dub audio sound on one stereo sound with high quality). VCR CAMERA To erase all the data...
...;When you have superimposed (p. 80). VCR To search without using cassette memory (p. 49). Notes on your camcorder, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master mini DV cassette so that you have superimposed. Notes on AUDIO MODE •You cannot dub audio sound on one stereo sound with high quality). VCR CAMERA To erase all the data...
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.... CHROM M. LUMI M. MEMORY MIX Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. Superimposing a still picture in the standby mode. to select the still picture you want to select the desired...
.... CHROM M. LUMI M. MEMORY MIX Before operation •Insert a mini DV tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a recorded "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to adjust the effect. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. Superimposing a still picture in the standby mode. to select the still picture you want to select the desired...
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... Stick". As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image - "CAPTURE" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is automatically set... 1 POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 108 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO Image size of the "Memory Stick." If " " appears on the LCD screen or in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily.
... Stick". As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image - "CAPTURE" appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder The inserted "Memory Stick" is automatically set... 1 POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 108 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO Image size of the "Memory Stick." If " " appears on the LCD screen or in the playback mode Your camcorder stops momentarily.
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The image of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. When you are recording a still picture with PHOTO. Recording a still image from other equipment is on to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn... while you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in to see the desired program. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on the VCR or the TV....
The image of the A/V connecting cable to the video jack on a mini DV tape You cannot record the audio from a mini DV tape. When you are recording a still picture with PHOTO. Recording a still image from other equipment is on to LCD in the menu settings. (2) Play back the recorded tape, or turn... while you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is displayed on the LCD screen or in to see the desired program. "Memory Stick" Operations Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image Sound recorded on the VCR or the TV....
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. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110 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.
Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your camcorder and the VCR. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 110 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.
Operating Instructions
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... Stick" Operations Copying still images from the mini DV tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick" in the viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER... : END 111 Photo save - "PHOTO BUTTON" appears on the LCD screen or in sequence. The number of still images copied is completed. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick." The...
... Stick" Operations Copying still images from the mini DV tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick" in the viewfinder. (5) Press PHOTO deeper. Before operation •Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder and rewind the tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER... : END 111 Photo save - "PHOTO BUTTON" appears on the LCD screen or in sequence. The number of still images copied is completed. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from mini DV tapes and record them on a "Memory Stick." The...
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... still images from step 2. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from a mini DV tape - As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the memory of the "Memory Stick" is automatically set to 640 × 480. Image size of copying Your camcorder ...the access lamp is set to LOCK "NOT READY" appears when you change "Memory Stick"s in the middle of still pictures Image size is full "MEMORY FULL" appears on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. When you select the item in the viewfinder, ...
... still images from step 2. Insert another "Memory Stick" and repeat the procedure from a mini DV tape - As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. When the memory of the "Memory Stick" is automatically set to 640 × 480. Image size of copying Your camcorder ...the access lamp is set to LOCK "NOT READY" appears when you change "Memory Stick"s in the middle of still pictures Image size is full "MEMORY FULL" appears on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. When you select the item in the viewfinder, ...
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... on "Memory Stick"s to record the desired still image. and MEMORY MIX. 116 The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you have more to a mini DV tape. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR...
... on "Memory Stick"s to record the desired still image. and MEMORY MIX. 116 The mini DV tape is set to the recording pause mode. (4) Press MEMORY PLAY to play back the still image you have more to a mini DV tape. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR...
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"Memory Stick" Operations Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to copy them with your camcorder. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 117
"Memory Stick" Operations Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to copy them with your camcorder. Image data modified with personal computers or shot with other equipment You may not be able to mini DV tapes Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press EDITSEARCH during pause mode Memory playback stops. If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent to mini DV tapes, such as the time code indicator. 117
Operating Instructions
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...Additional Information - You cannot use any other video camera recorder, you have ejected the cassette while recording. - The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. you try to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you have...tapes marked with . "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the VCR. - Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to this type of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory have played back the tape in the viewfinder or on the cassette The ...
...Additional Information - You cannot use any other video camera recorder, you have ejected the cassette while recording. - The functions using a digital video camera recorder without cassette memory. you try to the end of the recorded portion before you begin the next recording if you have...tapes marked with . "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the VCR. - Your camcorder can accommodate tapes having a memory capacity of up to this type of mini DV cassettes: with cassette memory have played back the tape in the viewfinder or on the cassette The ...
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... cassette memory. Cleaning gold-plated connector If the gold-plated connector of your camcorder. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be recorded in high quality. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be adjusted...as not to the desired mode in the viewfinder. When the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cottonwool swab, about every 10 times ejection of mini DV cassettes may not operate the function using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape ...
... cassette memory. Cleaning gold-plated connector If the gold-plated connector of your camcorder. The balance between stereo 1 and stereo 2 can be recorded in high quality. Both sounds can be played back. 16-bit mode: A new sound cannot be recorded but the original sound can be adjusted...as not to the desired mode in the viewfinder. When the cassette memory function does not work Reinsert a cassette. Clean up the gold-plated connector with cottonwool swab, about every 10 times ejection of mini DV cassettes may not operate the function using the mini DV cassette Rewind the tape ...
Operating Instructions
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... kilohms/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5mm) Input impedance more than 47 kilohms DV input/output 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV6) DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV11/TRV20) Special mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance...× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length DCR-TRV6/TRV11: 5/32 - 1 5/16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm) DCR-TRV20: 3/16 - 1 11/16 in. (4.2 - 42 mm) When converted to a 35 mm 142 still camera DCR-TRV6/TRV11: Camera/Memory mode: 1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in. (42 - 420 mm) DCR-TRV20: Camera mode: 1 15/16 - 19 in....
... kilohms/Stereo minijack (ø 3.5mm) Input impedance more than 47 kilohms DV input/output 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV6) DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV11/TRV20) Special mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm) MIC jack Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance...× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length DCR-TRV6/TRV11: 5/32 - 1 5/16 in. (3.3 - 33 mm) DCR-TRV20: 3/16 - 1 11/16 in. (4.2 - 42 mm) When converted to a 35 mm 142 still camera DCR-TRV6/TRV11: Camera/Memory mode: 1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in. (42 - 420 mm) DCR-TRV20: Camera mode: 1 15/16 - 19 in....