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...For customers in the U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV6, DCR-TRV11 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return your authority to operate this device must accept any... operation. With your Digital Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory "Memory Stick" Service Center.
...For customers in the U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV6, DCR-TRV11 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you can return your authority to operate this device must accept any... operation. With your Digital Handycam, you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only). (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). Congratulations on your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory "Memory Stick" Service Center.
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... 85 Resetting the date and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Tape Photo recording 30 Adjusting the white balance manually ... 33 Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Making your camcorder abroad .......... 137 Maintenance information and precautions...
... 85 Resetting the date and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Tape Photo recording 30 Adjusting the white balance manually ... 33 Using the wide mode 34 Using the fader function 35 Using special effects - Insert editing 71 Audio dubbing 73 Superimposing a title 77 Making your camcorder abroad .......... 137 Maintenance information and precautions...
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... Make sure 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 adaptor (1), ... 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...
... Make sure 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 adaptor (1), ... 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...
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...timer starts counting down from on "Memory Stick"s Press SELFTIMER, then press PHOTO in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. To cancel self-timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. Digital effect - This mode is about 10 feet (3 m). ...PROGRAM AE - Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. To record still pictures on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is set to record yourself. (1) Press ...
...timer starts counting down from on "Memory Stick"s Press SELFTIMER, then press PHOTO in the viewfinder. (2) Press START/STOP. To cancel self-timer recording Press SELFTIMER so that the indicator disappears from 10 with the self-timer. Digital effect - This mode is about 10 feet (3 m). ...PROGRAM AE - Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Memory mode (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. To record still pictures on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder while your camcorder is set to record yourself. (1) Press ...
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... during those seven seconds is recorded for about seven seconds. The still picture is set or in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) while the digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 100) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only). (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby...
... during those seven seconds is recorded for about seven seconds. The still picture is set or in the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) while the digital effect function is then recorded for about seven seconds and your camcorder can record still pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 100) (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only). (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) In the standby...
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... externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. The image is automatically canceled when you operate the following...still and moving playback pictures. R : The image moves downward r : The image moves upward (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. PB ZOOM You can also dub the enlarged pictures to tapes or copy to "Memory Stick"s. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode..., press PB ZOOM on tapes - Digital effect While displaying the menu...
... externally input scenes using the PB ZOOM function with your camcorder. The image is automatically canceled when you operate the following...still and moving playback pictures. R : The image moves downward r : The image moves upward (3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the enlarged image, then press the dial. PB ZOOM You can also dub the enlarged pictures to tapes or copy to "Memory Stick"s. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode..., press PB ZOOM on tapes - Digital effect While displaying the menu...
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... still pictures. To duplicate mini DV still pictures on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 111). *1) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only *2) DCR-TRV20 only Note on the recorded still images you set the POWER switch to VCR, IMAGE SIZE is set to LOCK. • Format again if the message " " appears. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is finished. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode...
... still pictures. To duplicate mini DV still pictures on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 111). *1) DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only *2) DCR-TRV20 only Note on the recorded still images you set the POWER switch to VCR, IMAGE SIZE is set to LOCK. • Format again if the message " " appears. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is finished. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode...
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... follows: 1995 y 2000 T t 2079 If you do not set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to... •12:00 PM stands for noon. If you do not use your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may...
... follows: 1995 y 2000 T t 2079 If you do not set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) In the standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to... •12:00 PM stands for noon. If you do not use your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may...
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...DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as in a car parked in the viewfinder of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 93 You can easily play back still images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder... or PC card adaptor for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Typical image data file name 100-0001: This...
...DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. You can exchange image data with other equipment such as in a car parked in the viewfinder of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 93 You can easily play back still images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder... or PC card adaptor for "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. Typical image data file name 100-0001: This...
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... you format the "Memory Stick." • Stick the supplied label on "Memory Stick"s by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Note that these images will be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows is not required. and other countries. • All other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or...
... you format the "Memory Stick." • Stick the supplied label on "Memory Stick"s by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder. Note that these images will be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows is not required. and other countries. • All other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or...
Operating Instructions
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... the arrow. Then, close the "Memory Stick" compartment. 1 2 Access lamp MEMORY OPEN "Memory Stick" compartment Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" compartment in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. The "Memory Stick" comes out. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 95 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - MEMORY RELEASE When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power...
... the arrow. Then, close the "Memory Stick" compartment. 1 2 Access lamp MEMORY OPEN "Memory Stick" compartment Ejecting a "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" compartment in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. The "Memory Stick" comes out. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 95 "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - MEMORY RELEASE When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. Do not turn the power...
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... to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. Image quality is set to SUPER FINE mode at the factory. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality, then...
... to select QUALITY, then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still picture recording. Image quality is set to SUPER FINE mode at the factory. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality, then...
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...still images you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you can select 1152×864 or 640×480 image size in your camcorder. The image is compressed to about 1/10. Differences in image quality mode ... KB 640 × 480 image size Image quality mode SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV20 only) FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 190 KB About 100 KB About 60 KB Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback. "Memory Stick" Operations 97 The image is the standard image quality...
...still images you want to record high quality images. The image is compressed to about 1/6. FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you can select 1152×864 or 640×480 image size in your camcorder. The image is compressed to about 1/10. Differences in image quality mode ... KB 640 × 480 image size Image quality mode SUPER FINE (DCR-TRV20 only) FINE STANDARD Memory capacity About 190 KB About 100 KB About 60 KB Image quality mode indicator The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback. "Memory Stick" Operations 97 The image is the standard image quality...
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... END Image size settings Setting Meaning 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. DCR-TRV20 only You can select either one of two image sizes: 1152×864 or 640×480. (In VCR mode, you can select only 640×480.) (1) Set the POWER switch to select ...that size, the full image may not appear. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Selecting the image size - Indicator Recording 1152 SFN Playback 1152 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 SFN 640 Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152×864 size are played back on a unit that...
... END Image size settings Setting Meaning 1152 × 864 Records 1152 × 864 still images. DCR-TRV20 only You can select either one of two image sizes: 1152×864 or 640×480. (In VCR mode, you can select only 640×480.) (1) Set the POWER switch to select ...that size, the full image may not appear. Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction Selecting the image size - Indicator Recording 1152 SFN Playback 1152 640 × 480 Records 640 × 480 still images. 640 SFN 640 Note When images recorded on a camcorder in 1152×864 size are played back on a unit that...
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... number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 1152×864 image size and SUPER FINE are selected with DCR-TRV20 only. 4MB type (supplied): Image size 640... 640 × 480 SUPER FINE (SFN) 329 images FINE (FINE) 659 images STANDARD (STD) 988 images 1152 × 864 104 images 208 images 304 images "Memory Stick" Operations 99 Using a "Memory Stick" -
... number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode and image size you select and the complexity of the subject. 1152×864 image size and SUPER FINE are selected with DCR-TRV20 only. 4MB type (supplied): Image size 640... 640 × 480 SUPER FINE (SFN) 329 images FINE (FINE) 659 images STANDARD (STD) 988 images 1152 × 864 104 images 208 images 304 images "Memory Stick" Operations 99 Using a "Memory Stick" -
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DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can be recorded on "Memory Stick"s. Make sure that the LOCK switch is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 / 100 CAPTURE Number of images can record still pictures on a "Memory Stick." The brightness of the picture and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle...
DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only You can be recorded on "Memory Stick"s. Make sure that the LOCK switch is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 PHOTO 3 PHOTO 1 / 100 CAPTURE Number of images can record still pictures on a "Memory Stick." The brightness of the picture and focus are adjusted, being targeted for the middle...
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... flashes.) While you press the button. Wide TV mode - Digital effect - Title - "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on the screen when you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. SUPER NIGHTSHOT - When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to...
... flashes.) While you press the button. Wide TV mode - Digital effect - Title - "Memory Stick" Operations Recording still images on the screen when you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO. SUPER NIGHTSHOT - When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander Your camcorder immediately records the image that is set to...
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...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to four pictures continuously. When you can record nine still pictures continuously on a single page. [a] [b] While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number of still pictures depending on the image size. When the image size is set ...continuously. Recording still images on the capacity of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] (DCR-TRV20 only) When the image size is set to 1152 × 864, you can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the "Memory Stick." Memory photo recording ...
...SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to four pictures continuously. When you can record nine still pictures continuously on a single page. [a] [b] While pressing down PHOTO, your camcorder continuously record maximum number of still pictures depending on the image size. When the image size is set ...continuously. Recording still images on the capacity of the two modes described below before recording. Continuous mode [a] (DCR-TRV20 only) When the image size is set to 1152 × 864, you can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the "Memory Stick." Memory photo recording ...
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... Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) ON Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. (DCR-TRV20 ( ) only) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick"s - Image size 640 × 480 1152 ×...
... Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) ON Your camcorder shoots up to 16 still images at about 0.5 sec intervals. (DCR-TRV20 ( ) only) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots nine still images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick"s - Image size 640 × 480 1152 ×...
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... (1) Set the POWER switch to the intelligent accessory shoe. This mode is useful when you install it deeper to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press SELFTIMER in the viewfinder. Self-timer starts counting down from on "Memory Stick"s - You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the video flash.... (3) Press PHOTO. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - The POWER switch is set to be recorded You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. Recording still images on the LCD screen or in the standby mode. In the last two seconds of the countdown,...
... (1) Set the POWER switch to the intelligent accessory shoe. This mode is useful when you install it deeper to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press SELFTIMER in the viewfinder. Self-timer starts counting down from on "Memory Stick"s - You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the video flash.... (3) Press PHOTO. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - The POWER switch is set to be recorded You can make a memory photo recording with the self-timer. Recording still images on the LCD screen or in the standby mode. In the last two seconds of the countdown,...