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...camcorder. If this product. The interface cable supplied must accept any problems. • Compensation for a Class B digital device, pursuant to these numbers whenever you may be contrary to which can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in order to comply with the equipment in Digital8...: (1) This device may be used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These points are recorded without any interference received, including interference that may be some...
...camcorder. If this product. The interface cable supplied must accept any problems. • Compensation for a Class B digital device, pursuant to these numbers whenever you may be contrary to which can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in order to comply with the equipment in Digital8...: (1) This device may be used in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These points are recorded without any interference received, including interference that may be some...
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... page 127 on how to attach the shoulder strap. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is no "Memory Stick" media supplied with DCR-TRV460. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with DCR-TRV361. Getting started Getting started 13 There is already installed. "Memory Stick" 8MB...
... page 127 on how to attach the shoulder strap. Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is no "Memory Stick" media supplied with DCR-TRV460. Getting started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with DCR-TRV361. Getting started Getting started 13 There is already installed. "Memory Stick" 8MB...
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...IN jack of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. For DCR-TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77...8226; The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in the Digital8 system. Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 80 (supplied) NP-FM50...
...IN jack of minutes when recording while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to change the power mode, and zoom. For DCR-TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at 25°C (77...8226; The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperature. • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or the battery information will not be correctly displayed in the Digital8 system. Battery pack LCD panel opened NP-FM30 80 (supplied) NP-FM50...
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...the LP mode should be recorded continuously without being displayed on the screen. You can view this camcorder. A tape recorded in the menu setting (p. 54). To record for approximate length of time you...Recording 1 cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder. Do not record pictures in the SP mode. Using zoom To record for a longer time Image size and time ...20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 * Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only. Recording for a longer time on a tape In the (STANDARD SET) menu, select [...
...the LP mode should be recorded continuously without being displayed on the screen. You can view this camcorder. A tape recorded in the menu setting (p. 54). To record for approximate length of time you...Recording 1 cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder. Do not record pictures in the SP mode. Using zoom To record for a longer time Image size and time ...20 00:42:40 01:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 * Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only. Recording for a longer time on a tape In the (STANDARD SET) menu, select [...
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...-256) 512MB (MSX-512) 1GB (MSX-1G) 50 96 190 390 780 1400 2850 5900 120 240 485 980 1970 3550 7200 14500 * Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only. appears. 60min FINE 20 101 P-MENU ,continued Recording 31 The number of pictures you cannot find it, touch [MENU] and select it from... 640 × 480 dots only. z Tip • The still image size is about 150 kB, that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted on your camcorder. Refer to the following list for the approximate number of the image and the recording environment.
...-256) 512MB (MSX-512) 1GB (MSX-1G) 50 96 190 390 780 1400 2850 5900 120 240 485 980 1970 3550 7200 14500 * Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only. appears. 60min FINE 20 101 P-MENU ,continued Recording 31 The number of pictures you cannot find it, touch [MENU] and select it from... 640 × 480 dots only. z Tip • The still image size is about 150 kB, that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted on your camcorder. Refer to the following list for the approximate number of the image and the recording environment.
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b Notes • For DCR-TRV460: The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT FADER functions do not work ...operating the FADER function if it on a previously recorded still image. [FLASH] (flash motion) You can fade in your camcorder. ,continued Recording 41 Self-timer Fading in or fade out. APPLI.), then [ OVERLAP] by touching / and touch ..... 9 Press REC START/STOP to start recording. [M. To cancel the operation Follow steps 2 and 3, then touch [OFF] in your camcorder is not needed. • You cannot use the FADER function together with a movie. 1 Check that you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE]...
b Notes • For DCR-TRV460: The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT FADER functions do not work ...operating the FADER function if it on a previously recorded still image. [FLASH] (flash motion) You can fade in your camcorder. ,continued Recording 41 Self-timer Fading in or fade out. APPLI.), then [ OVERLAP] by touching / and touch ..... 9 Press REC START/STOP to start recording. [M. To cancel the operation Follow steps 2 and 3, then touch [OFF] in your camcorder is not needed. • You cannot use the FADER function together with a movie. 1 Check that you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE]...
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... before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to start point while viewing the pictures on . (p. 59) Searching manually - b Note • For DCR-TRV460: The Rec review function does not work for the tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. Recording To cancel the operation... the menu setting. Recording 45 Rec review You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Slide the POWER switch to the standby mode.
... before you stopped the tape. 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to start point while viewing the pictures on . (p. 59) Searching manually - b Note • For DCR-TRV460: The Rec review function does not work for the tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. Recording To cancel the operation... the menu setting. Recording 45 Rec review You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Slide the POWER switch to the standby mode.
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...back tapes recorded on the screen. Picture search Keep on the screen, touch / . Skip scan Keep on the screen when playing back in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV460: Noise may appear at the top, bottom, or in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 1 During playback or playback pause, touch . 2 ... the recorded sound. Playing back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during frame playback. * Horizontal lines may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system, the tape counter appears on other devices in the ...
...back tapes recorded on the screen. Picture search Keep on the screen, touch / . Skip scan Keep on the screen when playing back in the Digital8 system. For DCR-TRV460: Noise may appear at the top, bottom, or in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 1 During playback or playback pause, touch . 2 ... the recorded sound. Playing back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during frame playback. * Horizontal lines may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system, the tape counter appears on other devices in the ...
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...cannot add effects to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface. • For DCR-TRV460: The Digital effect function does not work with added effects - APPLI.), then [D. Digital effect You can copy them to a "Memory Stick" (p. 89)... or another tape (p. 87). z Tip • You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you want to add the effect to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch while the picture you can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. ...
...cannot add effects to 4, then select [OFF] in step 5. Also, you cannot output pictures edited with digital effects via the DV Interface. • For DCR-TRV460: The Digital effect function does not work with added effects - APPLI.), then [D. Digital effect You can copy them to a "Memory Stick" (p. 89)... or another tape (p. 87). z Tip • You cannot record the pictures edited using special effects on the tape in your camcorder, but you want to add the effect to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Touch while the picture you can apply [STILL], [FLASH], [LUMI. ...
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... button, the previous or the next date will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • For DCR-TRV460: The date search function does not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 58 Playback 3 Press . (...Press STOP on the Remote Commander to select a recording date. b Notes • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will be searched for and displayed. Playback starts automatically ...
... button, the previous or the next date will not function correctly when there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • For DCR-TRV460: The date search function does not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 58 Playback 3 Press . (...Press STOP on the Remote Commander to select a recording date. b Notes • If one day's recording is less than 2 minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. • The Date search will be searched for and displayed. Playback starts automatically ...
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... to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in sequence (slide show only once. 6 Touch [END]. 7 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on other devices in sequence. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. ,continued Using the Menu 69 Also, you cannot output pictures edited... with Picture effects via the DV Interface. • For DCR-TRV460: Picture effects do not work with tapes recorded on the "Memory Stick" in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. z Tip • You can ...
... to execute a slide show by playing back all the images in sequence (slide show only once. 6 Touch [END]. 7 Touch [START]. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on other devices in sequence. To pause, touch [PAUSE]. ,continued Using the Menu 69 Also, you cannot output pictures edited... with Picture effects via the DV Interface. • For DCR-TRV460: Picture effects do not work with tapes recorded on the "Memory Stick" in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. z Tip • You can ...
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... in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). ) Select to another VCR. b Note • For DCR-TRV460: You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you mix recordings in the SP mode and in parentheses appear when the... the power mode of your camcorder. The settings you play back a Digital8 system tape which is recommended to another VCR, via the DV Interface. The use of your camcorder. VOLUME See page 46,...shows the items you play back audio recorded on other devices in the Digital8 system to get the most out of Sony cassette is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in stereo mode...
... in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). ) Select to another VCR. b Note • For DCR-TRV460: You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you mix recordings in the SP mode and in parentheses appear when the... the power mode of your camcorder. The settings you play back a Digital8 system tape which is recommended to another VCR, via the DV Interface. The use of your camcorder. VOLUME See page 46,...shows the items you play back audio recorded on other devices in the Digital8 system to get the most out of Sony cassette is dubbed from a dual sound track tape recorded in stereo mode...
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... Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. ,continued Using the Menu 77 For DCR-TRV460: GON OFF Select to eliminate color noise in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. b Note • The DNR function works...with tapes recorded on other devices in a picture containing lots of the AFM HiFi stereo system. Digital8 system: Select to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder. b Note • The TBC function works only with sub sound. Select to minimize picture artifacts...
... Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. ,continued Using the Menu 77 For DCR-TRV460: GON OFF Select to eliminate color noise in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. b Note • The DNR function works...with tapes recorded on other devices in a picture containing lots of the AFM HiFi stereo system. Digital8 system: Select to [STEREO] when you disconnect the power source from your camcorder. b Note • The TBC function works only with sub sound. Select to minimize picture artifacts...
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... heard when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. • For DCR-TRV460: You cannot adjust the balance for details. LCD COLOR Touch / to adjust the color on the tape. Select to outside power sources...; You cannot adjust sound recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. Low intensity High intensity 78 Using the Menu b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to brighten the LCD screen.
... heard when you select [BRIGHT], battery life is automatically selected for the setting. • When you disconnect the power source from your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. • For DCR-TRV460: You cannot adjust the balance for details. LCD COLOR Touch / to adjust the color on the tape. Select to outside power sources...; You cannot adjust sound recorded in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. Low intensity High intensity 78 Using the Menu b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to brighten the LCD screen.
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For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." During switching of your camcorder or slide the power switch. PB MODE For DCR-TRV460: GAUTO / Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used to recorded on the tape, and play back the tape. For details, refer to the "Computer Applications...
For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." During switching of your camcorder or slide the power switch. PB MODE For DCR-TRV460: GAUTO / Select to automatically detect the system (Hi8 /standard 8 mm or Digital8 ) that was used to recorded on the tape, and play back the tape. For details, refer to the "Computer Applications...
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...has an input selector, set it on the VCR. This is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • When connected using the A/V connecting cable, press DSPL/BATT INFO to a VCR. • For DCR-TRV460: When you cannot record the title, indicators and words entered on the index screen ...of the "Memory Stick." • When dubbing using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to hide indicators such...
...has an input selector, set it on the VCR. This is finished, stop your camcorder and the VCR. • When connected using the A/V connecting cable, press DSPL/BATT INFO to a VCR. • For DCR-TRV460: When you cannot record the title, indicators and words entered on the index screen ...of the "Memory Stick." • When dubbing using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording to hide indicators such...
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... not displayed on a "Memory Stick." z Tips • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on a tape. 88 ...tape 1 Touch 2 Touch [ . If you do not mix pictures recorded in step 6. • For DCR-TRV460: To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from ...4 and press REC START/STOP in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system on other devices with the Digital8 system on your VCR, or select a TV program. When recording on a "Memory Stick," you can...
... not displayed on a "Memory Stick." z Tips • The indicator appears when you connect your camcorder and other devices via an i.LINK cable. (This indicator may also appear on a tape. 88 ...tape 1 Touch 2 Touch [ . If you do not mix pictures recorded in step 6. • For DCR-TRV460: To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from ...4 and press REC START/STOP in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system on other devices with the Digital8 system on your VCR, or select a TV program. When recording on a "Memory Stick," you can...
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... recorded in the [FRAME] mode automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in different recording systems (Digital8 , and Hi8 /standard 8 mm on other still images, select images by touching / , then ...images on the "Memory Stick." If you record pictures recorded in the menu settings (p. 65). • For DCR-TRV460: If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from a "Memory Stick" to a tape...to dub. 5 Touch . 6 Touch [ REC CTRL] with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search for the point where you ...
... recorded in the [FRAME] mode automatically, even if you select [FIELD] in different recording systems (Digital8 , and Hi8 /standard 8 mm on other still images, select images by touching / , then ...images on the "Memory Stick." If you record pictures recorded in the menu settings (p. 65). • For DCR-TRV460: If you cannot find it, touch [MENU], and select it from a "Memory Stick" to a tape...to dub. 5 Touch . 6 Touch [ REC CTRL] with the images and a tape inserted into your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch to select the PLAY/EDIT mode. 2 Search for the point where you ...
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... mm system. Digital program editing You can skip this setting if you are recording on the tape. b Note • For DCR-TRV460: The Digital program editing does not work with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on a "Memory Stick," skip steps 1 and 2 and start from a tape - ... such as programs" (p. 95). When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a "Memory Stick" inserted in your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you have set up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to...
... mm system. Digital program editing You can skip this setting if you are recording on the tape. b Note • For DCR-TRV460: The Digital program editing does not work with other camcorders on your camcorder. • You cannot dub MPEG movies on a "Memory Stick," skip steps 1 and 2 and start from a tape - ... such as programs" (p. 95). When you are performing a digital program edit for the first time to a "Memory Stick" inserted in your camcorder and VCR for operation Follow the steps below when you have set up to 20 scenes (programs) and record them in the desired order to...
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...not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the finish. - Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. - This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following instances: - ...head. b Note • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you play back in the following to avoid damage to the LCD screen. For DCR-TRV460: When you have rotated the LCD panel and set it . This is not a malfunction. • While using the supplied AC Adaptor during the ...
...not apply the cleaning liquid directly to the finish. - Use a cleaning cassette.] appears on the screen during recording. - This is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth. • Avoid the following instances: - ...head. b Note • You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if you play back in the following to avoid damage to the LCD screen. For DCR-TRV460: When you have rotated the LCD panel and set it . This is not a malfunction. • While using the supplied AC Adaptor during the ...