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...Digital Handycam is loaded with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV6, DCR-TRV11 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: batteries... presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause ...
...Digital Handycam is loaded with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV6, DCR-TRV11 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. You will soon be of sufficient magnitude to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: batteries... presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be producing home video that you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may cause ...
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... 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 - Tape Photo recording 30 Adjusting the white balance manually ...Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s - 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 - MEMORY MIX 105 Recording...
... 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 - Tape Photo recording 30 Adjusting the white balance manually ...Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick"s - 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 - MEMORY MIX 105 Recording...
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... 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) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder...
... 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) 4 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 28, 54) 6 Shoulder...
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... mark on the cassette compartment. 4 After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing lens side. EJECT 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette...
... mark on the cassette compartment. 4 After the cassette compartment going down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with its v mark facing lens side. EJECT 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette...
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...If you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up and down . 1 2 BATT release lever 2 After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. If you install the NP...-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Take care not to...
...If you use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up and down . 1 2 BATT release lever 2 After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. If you install the NP...-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder by holding the battery pack. Take care not to...
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... switch to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use the battery longer than usual. The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. Fully charging the battery allows you record with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover,...camcorder to the DC IN jack on the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you to , normal charge is completed. VCR OFF(CHG) 1 4 POWER 2 CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with ...
... switch to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully and then use the battery longer than usual. The remaining battery time indicator in a cool place. Fully charging the battery allows you record with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover,...camcorder to the DC IN jack on the display window. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you to , normal charge is completed. VCR OFF(CHG) 1 4 POWER 2 CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with ...
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...is not installed correctly. - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time DCR-TRV6 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP...-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 200 (180) 110 (95) 415 (375) 225 (205) 630 (565) 345...
...is not installed correctly. - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time DCR-TRV6 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP...-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 200 (180) 110 (95) 415 (375) 225 (205) 630 (565) 345...
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...DCR-TRV6 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 145 (130) 305 (270) 460 (410) 535 (480) Playing time with LCD closed 200 (180) 415 (375) 630 (565) 725 (655) DCR-TRV11 Battery...use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a ...charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time...
...DCR-TRV6 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 145 (130) 305 (270) 460 (410) 535 (480) Playing time with LCD closed 200 (180) 415 (375) 630 (565) 725 (655) DCR-TRV11 Battery...use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a ...charged battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time...
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...2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use ...your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power... IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
...2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use ...your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power... IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
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...on the LCD screen and in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) When you change the battery pack, set to OFF (CHG). If you turn off . 17 If you ...to CAMERA again. Note When using the LCD screen except in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to MEMORY accidentally. When you record in...memory, however, you can no longer be written properly between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition smooth even ...
...on the LCD screen and in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) When you change the battery pack, set to OFF (CHG). If you turn off . 17 If you ...to CAMERA again. Note When using the LCD screen except in the LP mode The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to MEMORY accidentally. When you record in...memory, however, you can no longer be written properly between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is to save battery power and to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition smooth even ...
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... displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the viewfinder or...be displayed accurately depending on tapes. Recording date and time The recording date and time are recorded automatically onto the tape. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This ...
... displayed about five seconds after the power is turned on. Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in the viewfinder or...be displayed accurately depending on tapes. Recording date and time The recording date and time are recorded automatically onto the tape. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed in the recording mode The indicators are not recorded on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This ...
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...;Too bright place such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps (OUTDOOR) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: •You detach the battery for replacement. •You bring your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after sunset...
...;Too bright place such as photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps (OUTDOOR) : •Recording a sunset/sunrise, just after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: •You detach the battery for replacement. •You bring your camcorder at a white subject for about 10 seconds after sunset...
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... Remote Commander and start playing back the audio you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start recording to set your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to the original sound (ST1) only.... The default setting is recorded in the menu settings (p. 85). Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander...
... Remote Commander and start playing back the audio you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start recording to set your camcorder. (2) Set the POWER switch to the original sound (ST1) only.... The default setting is recorded in the menu settings (p. 85). Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1) Insert the recorded tape into your camcorder to the playback pause mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB on the Remote Commander...
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...sound track tape with sub sound. z OFF To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder. VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY LCD COLOR To adjust the color on VF B.L. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. VCR CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the viewfinder screen to normal. z BRT... NORMAL To set the brightness on LCD B.L. •When you select "BRIGHT", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. 87 When you use power sources other ...
...sound track tape with sub sound. z OFF To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder. VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY LCD COLOR To adjust the color on VF B.L. BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen. VCR CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the viewfinder screen to normal. z BRT... NORMAL To set the brightness on LCD B.L. •When you select "BRIGHT", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. 87 When you use power sources other ...
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Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning To set the clock to set a time difference. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to the ... TV screen, LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to OFF. To adjust and set here. The clock changes by other menu items are returned to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the subject if it is connected to avoid remote...
Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME BEEP z MELODY COMMANDER NORMAL OFF z ON OFF DISPLAY REC LAMP VIDEO EDIT EDIT SET z LCD V-OUT/LCD z ON OFF Meaning To set the clock to set a time difference. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to the ... TV screen, LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is set the time difference to 0, the clock returns to OFF. To adjust and set here. The clock changes by other menu items are returned to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the subject if it is connected to avoid remote...
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... 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 the United States, and to East Coast Standard time for other models. Note on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for... the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. Resetting the date and time The clock is recorded on the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only...
... 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 the United States, and to East Coast Standard time for other models. Note on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for... the minute by turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial and pressing the dial by the time signal. Resetting the date and time The clock is recorded on the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV11/TRV20 only...
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... in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 95 Do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. MEMORY RELEASE When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. The "Memory Stick" comes out. "Memory Stick" Operations...
... in step 1, press MEMORY RELEASE. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. 95 Do not turn the power off , eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. MEMORY RELEASE When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. The "Memory Stick" comes out. "Memory Stick" Operations...
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...) CAMERA MEMORY 108 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO Image size of the "Memory Stick." When the access lamp is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Recording an image from the mini DV tape freezes. Recording is... eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The picture recorded on the LCD screen or in the playback ... POWER switch to 640 × 480. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image -
...) CAMERA MEMORY 108 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO Image size of the "Memory Stick." When the access lamp is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. Recording an image from the mini DV tape freezes. Recording is... eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. The picture recorded on the LCD screen or in the playback ... POWER switch to 640 × 480. DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a mini DV tape and record it as a still image -
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... FULL" appears on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. When the access lamp is automatically set to 640 × 480. To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. When you select the item in the viewfinder, and... the copying stops. Copying still images from the last image recorded on the previous "Memory Stick." 112 As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Photo save To stop or end copying...
... FULL" appears on the LCD screen or in the menu settings. When the access lamp is automatically set to 640 × 480. To record all the images recorded on the mini DV tape Rewind the tape all the way back and start copying. When you select the item in the viewfinder, and... the copying stops. Copying still images from the last image recorded on the previous "Memory Stick." 112 As well do not turn the power off, eject a "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image data breakdown may occur. Photo save To stop or end copying...
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... function does not work. •The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape with cassette memory. Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on the battery remaining indicator is correct. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The operating temperature is too...
... function does not work. •The tape was ejected after recording when using a tape with cassette memory. Troubleshooting In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The power does not turn on the battery remaining indicator is correct. The battery pack is quickly discharged. • The operating temperature is too...