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...accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply .......... 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting to mini DV tapes 116 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving picture - introduction 93 Recording...and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing 56 Identifying the parts and controls .... 144 Quick Function Guide 151 Index Back cover 4 Signal convert function 66 Recording video or TV programs ....... 67 Inserting a scene...
...accessories 5 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply .......... 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting to mini DV tapes 116 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving picture - introduction 93 Recording...and time 92 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing 56 Identifying the parts and controls .... 144 Quick Function Guide 151 Index Back cover 4 Signal convert function 66 Recording video or TV programs ....... 67 Inserting a scene...
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories 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), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 149...
Getting started Checking supplied accessories 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), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 149...
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...audio equipment or a microphone. Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (not supplied) Intelligent Accessory Shoe 73 Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Connecting the microphone with... the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (not supplied) You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO...
...audio equipment or a microphone. Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (not supplied) Intelligent Accessory Shoe 73 Use the Remote Commander for this operation. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Connecting the microphone with... the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (not supplied) You can check the recorded picture and sound by connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO...
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...the tape to 5. If you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder You cannot add a sound to be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse. Slide the ...sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89). • New sound cannot be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. • MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack • Intelligent accessory shoe • AUDIO/VIDEO jack •...
...the tape to 5. If you add new sound on a tape recorded with your camcorder You cannot add a sound to be recorded on a tape already recorded in the LP mode. • You cannot add audio with another camcorder (including DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20), the sound quality may become worse. Slide the ...sound cannot be recorded on a tape already recorded in the 16-bit mode (32 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz) (p. 89). • New sound cannot be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. • MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack • Intelligent accessory shoe • AUDIO/VIDEO jack •...
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...the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer memory photo recording You can check the picture with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you install it deeper to the intelligent accessory shoe. Recording still images on the LCD screen or in ...to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Memory photo recording Note on the LCD screen or in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the viewfinder....
...the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Self-timer memory photo recording You can check the picture with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you install it deeper to the intelligent accessory shoe. Recording still images on the LCD screen or in ...to OFF (CHG) or VCR. Memory photo recording Note on the LCD screen or in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - You cannot cancel the self-timer recording using the video flash light (not supplied) The video flash light does not work in the viewfinder....
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... 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get into the small holes on the rear of ...time. • Clean the lens with a soft cloth. Do not use your camcorder on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder. Sand or dust may be ...cassette. Be particularly careful of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by...
... 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). • For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. • If any solid object or liquid get into the small holes on the rear of ...time. • Clean the lens with a soft cloth. Do not use your camcorder on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder. Sand or dust may be ...cassette. Be particularly careful of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by...
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...DCR-TRV6: 1 lb 4 oz (580 g) DCR-TRV11: 1 lb 5 oz (620 g) DCR-TRV20: 1 lb 7 oz (680 g) main unit only DCR-TRV6: 1 lb 7 oz (680 g) DCR-TRV11: 1 lb 9 oz (720 g) DCR-TRV20: 1 lb 11 oz (780 g) including the battery pack, NP-FM50, cassette DVM60, lens cap and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 5. Input/Output connectors S video...mm) (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV6) DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV11/TRV20) Special mini-... the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV6: 3.4 W DCR-TRV11: 3.5 W DCR-TRV20: 4.5 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV6: 2.5 W DCR-TRV11: 2.6 W DCR-TRV20: 3.7 W Operating ...
...DCR-TRV6: 1 lb 4 oz (580 g) DCR-TRV11: 1 lb 5 oz (620 g) DCR-TRV20: 1 lb 7 oz (680 g) main unit only DCR-TRV6: 1 lb 7 oz (680 g) DCR-TRV11: 1 lb 9 oz (720 g) DCR-TRV20: 1 lb 11 oz (780 g) including the battery pack, NP-FM50, cassette DVM60, lens cap and shoulder strap Supplied accessories See page 5. Input/Output connectors S video...mm) (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV6) DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC) jack (DCR-TRV11/TRV20) Special mini-... the battery pack) During camera recording using LCD DCR-TRV6: 3.4 W DCR-TRV11: 3.5 W DCR-TRV20: 4.5 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV6: 2.5 W DCR-TRV11: 2.6 W DCR-TRV20: 3.7 W Operating ...
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... button (p. 43) 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 85) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with your camcorder to the hooks for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Quick Reference - Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with this product is a genuine...
... button (p. 43) 6 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 33, 85) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with your camcorder to the hooks for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Quick Reference - Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with this product is a genuine...
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... (p. 21) Quick Reference Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing ...accessory for further information. •The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. LCD BRIGHT +/- Identifying the parts and controls H I J K L M N O 8 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) 9 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 73) 0 Focus ring (p. 44) qa FOCUS switch (p. 44) qs Camera recording...
... (p. 21) Quick Reference Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing ...accessory for further information. •The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. LCD BRIGHT +/- Identifying the parts and controls H I J K L M N O 8 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 24) 9 Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 73) 0 Focus ring (p. 44) qa FOCUS switch (p. 44) qs Camera recording...
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... LIGHT 21 Battery pack 10 Beep 91 BOUNCE 35 C, D Camera chromakey 105 Cassette memory 8, 125 Charging battery 11 Charging vanadium-... 102 Data code 26 Date search 50 DEMO 90 DIGITAL EFFECT 38, 46 DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC 148 Digital program editing ......... 56 DISPLAY 26 Dual sound track ...13 Infrared rays emitter ... 22, 29, 59 Insert editing 71 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 145 JPEG 93 LANC 148 Labeling a cassette 83 LCD screen...145 RESET 133 S S video jack 28, 54, 67 Self-diagnosis display .......... 134 Self-timer recording 23 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
... LIGHT 21 Battery pack 10 Beep 91 BOUNCE 35 C, D Camera chromakey 105 Cassette memory 8, 125 Charging battery 11 Charging vanadium-... 102 Data code 26 Date search 50 DEMO 90 DIGITAL EFFECT 38, 46 DIGITAL I/O/ (LANC 148 Digital program editing ......... 56 DISPLAY 26 Dual sound track ...13 Infrared rays emitter ... 22, 29, 59 Insert editing 71 Intelligent accessory shoe .... 145 JPEG 93 LANC 148 Labeling a cassette 83 LCD screen...145 RESET 133 S S video jack 28, 54, 67 Self-diagnosis display .......... 134 Self-timer recording 23 SEL/PUSH EXEC dial...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan