Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20 ©2000 Sony Corporation 3-059-592-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. AC- DCR-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20 ©2000 Sony Corporation 3-059-592-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. AC- DCR-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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...Your Camcorder Recording - Picture effect .. 37 Using special effects - Title search 49 Searching a recording by title - Photo save 111 Viewing a still picture - Digital effect ... 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ... 45 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - Date search 50 Searching for a photo - introduction 93 Recording still images on a tape - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 24 Playback - Memory photo recording 100...
...Your Camcorder Recording - Picture effect .. 37 Using special effects - Title search 49 Searching a recording by title - Photo save 111 Viewing a still picture - Digital effect ... 38 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43 Focusing manually 44 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with picture effects ... 45 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - Date search 50 Searching for a photo - introduction 93 Recording still images on a tape - END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review 24 Playback - Memory photo recording 100...
Operating Instructions
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... operating your camcorder, check the model number by date - As you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch) TRV6 - Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV20 only". We recommend that are : • Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by (Cassette Memory). 8 Using this mark in operation are marked by title - date search (p. 50) •Photo search (p. 52). The functions you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory...
... operating your camcorder, check the model number by date - As you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on the POWER switch) TRV6 - Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV20 only". We recommend that are : • Searching the boundaries of recorded tape by (Cassette Memory). 8 Using this mark in operation are marked by title - date search (p. 50) •Photo search (p. 52). The functions you use mini DV cassettes with cassette memory...
Operating Instructions
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... comcorder leaves the factory. When you record in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set to OFF (CHG). LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . 17 Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note on one tape. •When you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to the lens side. If you use the END SEARCH function (p. 24).
... comcorder leaves the factory. When you record in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set to OFF (CHG). LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . 17 Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note on one tape. •When you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to the lens side. If you use the END SEARCH function (p. 24).
Operating Instructions
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... Connect using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to obtain high-quality pictures. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you do not need to watch the playback picture on the LCD screen. If your camcorder to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the TV using the AC power...
... Connect using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your TV or VCR is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to obtain high-quality pictures. You can operate the video control buttons in the same way as when you do not need to watch the playback picture on the LCD screen. If your camcorder to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the TV using the AC power...
Operating Instructions
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... cordless IR receiver is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is connected. Point the super laser link emitter at the TV's remote sensor. •You can easily view the picture on your TV or VCR, you press SUPER LASER LINK. is lit) Your camcorder consumes power. Basics Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless...
... cordless IR receiver is switched. •The above feature may be disconnected momentarily when the video input is connected. Point the super laser link emitter at the TV's remote sensor. •You can easily view the picture on your TV or VCR, you press SUPER LASER LINK. is lit) Your camcorder consumes power. Basics Viewing the recording on TV Using the AV cordless...
Operating Instructions
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.... The CAPTURE indicator appears. You cannot select another still picture. The picture may fluctuate. The sound during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. To change the mode or setting. • When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder returns to print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until a still picture appears. Your camcorder records a picture on "Memory Stick"s. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Recording a still image on a 60-minute tape...
.... The CAPTURE indicator appears. You cannot select another still picture. The picture may fluctuate. The sound during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. To change the mode or setting. • When recording a still picture, do not shake your camcorder returns to print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder until a still picture appears. Your camcorder records a picture on "Memory Stick"s. (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Recording a still image on a 60-minute tape...
Operating Instructions
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... the LCD screen or in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. 47 Display the title Pictures in the PB ZOOM Pictures in the viewfinder. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on tapes - You can enlarge still and moving playback pictures. The image is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions do not work . Set the POWER switch...
... the LCD screen or in the PB ZOOM mode are not output through the DV IN/OUT jack. 47 Display the title Pictures in the PB ZOOM Pictures in the viewfinder. (2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to "Memory Stick"s. (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on tapes - You can enlarge still and moving playback pictures. The image is automatically canceled when you operate the following functions do not work . Set the POWER switch...
Operating Instructions
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.... I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 57 When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector 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 remote sensor on , then set its POWER switch to VCR/ VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
.... I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 6-9 OTHERS ED I R TEST RETURN [MENU] : END 57 When you connect a video camera recorder, set the input selector 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 remote sensor on , then set its POWER switch to VCR/ VTR. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH...
Operating Instructions
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... display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R i . Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set...
... display the menu. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select EDIT SET, then press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select CONTROL, then press the dial. (7) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to DV input. I N CUT -OUT I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R i . Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) When you connect a digital video camera recorder, set...
Operating Instructions
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... program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 27). (6) Press MARK on the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only), or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When the program is set PROGRAM. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the Program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL...
... program mark changes to light blue. (9) Repeat steps 5 to insert using the video operation buttons, then pause playback (p. 27). (6) Press MARK on the Remote Commander (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only), or the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. When the program is set PROGRAM. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the Program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL...
Operating Instructions
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... tab is set i.LINK). 65 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. You cannot record on the LCD screen or in memory until the tape is complete. When you set to expose the red mark. •The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.) •The button to cancel recording pause is not...
... tab is set i.LINK). 65 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. You cannot record on the LCD screen or in memory until the tape is complete. When you set to expose the red mark. •The IR SETUP code is not correct. (When IR is selected.) •The button to cancel recording pause is not...
Operating Instructions
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... Standard time for the models sold in your camcorder operates on the data code of your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 139). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only). If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in...
... Standard time for the models sold in your camcorder operates on the data code of your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 139). Note on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only). If you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in...
Operating Instructions
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Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is automatically set to VCR. (2) Press N. VCR 2 REW PLAY FF 1 POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 108 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO Image size of the "Memory Stick." As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the LCD screen or in the...
Before operation • Insert a recorded mini DV tape into your camcorder. • Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is automatically set to VCR. (2) Press N. VCR 2 REW PLAY FF 1 POWER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 108 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO Image size of the "Memory Stick." As well do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the LCD screen or in the...
Operating Instructions
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... tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. "Memory Stick" Operations Copying still images from the mini DV tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick." The still image from a mini DV tape - "END" is displayed when copying is displayed. Photo save - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function...
... tape. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PHOTO SAVE, then press the dial. "Memory Stick" Operations Copying still images from the mini DV tape is recorded on a "Memory Stick." The still image from a mini DV tape - "END" is displayed when copying is displayed. Photo save - DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Using the search function...
Operating Instructions
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... beginning to record such software. mark on your camcorder that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of tapes marked with the cassette memory function. These are two types of mini DV cassette. Tapes with cassette memory and without a cassette memory function on the tape. The IC memory is 4KB. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the VCR. - - The same result may not work properly. you record using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on a tape recorded by...
... beginning to record such software. mark on your camcorder that has recorded a copyright control signals for copyright protection of tapes marked with the cassette memory function. These are two types of mini DV cassette. Tapes with cassette memory and without a cassette memory function on the tape. The IC memory is 4KB. "COPY INHIBIT" appears on the LCD screen, in the VCR. - - The same result may not work properly. you record using the cassette memory require successive signals recorded on a tape recorded by...
Operating Instructions
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...-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 134).* Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Fast flashing: •Memory Stick is not formatted correctly (p. 88). •The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* •Different size of "Memory Stick" is not readable with the cassette compartment open (p. 138). Warning indicators and messages Additional...
...-diagnosis display function is activated (p. 134).* Moisture condensation has occurred* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Fast flashing: •Memory Stick is not formatted correctly (p. 88). •The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* •Different size of "Memory Stick" is not readable with the cassette compartment open (p. 138). Warning indicators and messages Additional...
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Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with infrared lighting. and 30 seconds Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/4 type CCD (Charge Coupled Device) DCR-TRV6/TRV11: Approx. 680,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340,000 pixels) DCR-TRV20: Approx. 1,070...
Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with infrared lighting. and 30 seconds Viewfinder Electric viewfinder (color) Image device 1/4 type CCD (Charge Coupled Device) DCR-TRV6/TRV11: Approx. 680,000 pixels (Effective: Approx. 340,000 pixels) DCR-TRV20: Approx. 1,070...
Operating Instructions
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... tf tg y; tf OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 15) tg Tripod receptacle Make sure that this product is in -power" microphone. Otherwise, you use headphones, the speaker on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is silent. The lens for video camera and offers a quality as CONTROL L or REMOTE. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions.
... tf tg y; tf OPEN/EJECT lever (p. 15) tg Tripod receptacle Make sure that this product is in -power" microphone. Otherwise, you use headphones, the speaker on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is silent. The lens for video camera and offers a quality as CONTROL L or REMOTE. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with IEEE 13941995 specifications and their revisions.
Operating Instructions
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... sound 87 Manual focus 44 Memory chromakey 105 Memory luminancekey ........ 105 MEMORY MIX 105 Memory PB ZOOM 118 Memory photo recording 100 Memory Stick 93 Menu settings 85 Memory overlap 105 M.FADER 35 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation ........ 138 MONOTONE 35 NIGHTSHOT 22 Normal charge 11 NTSC system 137 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 38 Operation indicators 150 OVERLAP 35, 105 PB ZOOM 47 Photo scan 53 Photo search 52 PICTURE EFFECT 37, 45 Picture search 27 Playback pause 27 Power sources...
... sound 87 Manual focus 44 Memory chromakey 105 Memory luminancekey ........ 105 MEMORY MIX 105 Memory PB ZOOM 118 Memory photo recording 100 Memory Stick 93 Menu settings 85 Memory overlap 105 M.FADER 35 Mirror mode 17 Moisture condensation ........ 138 MONOTONE 35 NIGHTSHOT 22 Normal charge 11 NTSC system 137 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 38 Operation indicators 150 OVERLAP 35, 105 PB ZOOM 47 Photo scan 53 Photo search 52 PICTURE EFFECT 37, 45 Picture search 27 Playback pause 27 Power sources...