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Camera Operations Guide [US] 3-087-921-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV361/TRV460 TM SERIES © 2004 Sony Corporation
Camera Operations Guide [US] 3-087-921-12(1) Camera Operations Guide Read this first Digital Video Camera Recorder DCR-TRV361/TRV460 TM SERIES © 2004 Sony Corporation
Camera Operations Guide
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... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder. However, there may be determined by one or more of such materials may be copyrighted... CAUTION You are designed to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. b Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide...a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in a particular installation. Notes on a cassette tape You can be contrary to the...
... (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual could void your camcorder. However, there may be determined by one or more of such materials may be copyrighted... CAUTION You are designed to comply with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV460 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. b Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide...a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can record on standard 8 mm and Hi8 , Digital8 video cassettes in a particular installation. Notes on a cassette tape You can be contrary to the...
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... started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 127 on how to attach the shoulder strap. "Memory Stick" 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361) "Memory Stick" media is only supplied with DCR-TRV460. There is already installed. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that...
... started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. Shoulder strap (1) See page 127 on how to attach the shoulder strap. "Memory Stick" 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361) "Memory Stick" media is only supplied with DCR-TRV460. There is already installed. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that...
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For DCR-TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you...QM71D NP-QM91/ 475 230 QM91D Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on other devices in the Digital8 system. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) 16 Getting started This table shows ...of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder in following conditions. - Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 105 50 (supplied) NP-...
For DCR-TRV460: The playing time of tapes recorded on Approximate number of minutes available when you...QM71D NP-QM91/ 475 230 QM91D Recording time when recording with the LCD screen on other devices in the Digital8 system. The battery pack is fully discharged. (For Battery information only.) 16 Getting started This table shows ...of minutes available when you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder in following conditions. - Battery pack Continuous Typical* recording recording time time NP-FM30 105 50 (supplied) NP-...
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...). To record for tape only) are recorded automatically on the recording media without a break even when you can view this camcorder. When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is effective, but use of time you turn the power off). - Recording for a longer...1 cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder. z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in the SP mode. Occasional use it is possible to record on ...:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 * Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only.
...). To record for tape only) are recorded automatically on the recording media without a break even when you can view this camcorder. When the CAMERA-TAPE mode is effective, but use of time you turn the power off). - Recording for a longer...1 cm (approx. 80 cm (approx. 1/2 inch)* 2 5/8 feet)* * The minimum distance required between your camcorder. z Tips • To ensure smooth transition on your camcorder and the subject to get a sharp focus in the SP mode. Occasional use it is possible to record on ...:25:20 02:50:40 05:41:20 11:22:40 * Supplied with DCR-TRV361 only.
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... (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. If the item is about 10 seconds. Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that of pictures you cannot... Recording 31 If you can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted on the screen, touch / . The number of [STANDARD] is not displayed on your camcorder. Selecting image quality Using the self-timer Recording Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] (p. 65). Image quality and number of images...
... (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. If the item is about 10 seconds. Refer to the following list for the approximate number of pictures that of pictures you cannot... Recording 31 If you can be recorded on a "Memory Stick" formatted on the screen, touch / . The number of [STANDARD] is not displayed on your camcorder. Selecting image quality Using the self-timer Recording Select the (MEMORY SET) menu, [STILL SET], then [ QUALITY] (p. 65). Image quality and number of images...
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...Still image Movie 2 Slide the POWER switch to be superimposed and a tape in or fade out. Using special effects - b Notes • For DCR-TRV460: The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT FADER functions do not work with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). [LUMI. Color Slow Shutter function - ...complete. The recorded image appears on the "Memory Stick" - To cancel the operation Follow steps 2 and 3, then touch [OFF] in your camcorder. ,continued Recording 41 The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is finished. When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] and [DOT ...
...Still image Movie 2 Slide the POWER switch to be superimposed and a tape in or fade out. Using special effects - b Notes • For DCR-TRV460: The OVERLAP, WIPE and DOT FADER functions do not work with a serial-still-image effect (strobe effect). [LUMI. Color Slow Shutter function - ...complete. The recorded image appears on the "Memory Stick" - To cancel the operation Follow steps 2 and 3, then touch [OFF] in your camcorder. ,continued Recording 41 The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is finished. When you touch [OVERLAP], [WIPE] and [DOT ...
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... 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. b Note • For DCR-TRV460: The Rec review function does not work for the tapes recorded on . (p. 59) Searching manually - b Notes • The END SEARCH function will not... work for the start . Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Slide the POWER switch to the standby mode. Rec review You can view a few seconds of ...
... 60min STBY 0:00:00 EDIT You can do this operation by selecting [END SEARCH] in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. b Note • For DCR-TRV460: The Rec review function does not work for the tapes recorded on . (p. 59) Searching manually - b Notes • The END SEARCH function will not... work for the start . Then, your camcorder is not played back during the search. 1 Slide the POWER switch to the standby mode. Rec review You can view a few seconds of ...
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...on other devices in slow mode. 4 Touch , then . ,continued Playback 47 Playback If you may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on the screen. z Tip • For DCR-TRV460: When you stop playback. If the item is not a malfunction. ** Pictures output from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu.... normal playback mode, touch (play back tapes recorded on the screen, touch / . This is not displayed on other devices in the Digital8 system. To play back frame by frame (frame) during playback. play back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback. ...
...on other devices in slow mode. 4 Touch , then . ,continued Playback 47 Playback If you may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded on the screen. z Tip • For DCR-TRV460: When you stop playback. If the item is not a malfunction. ** Pictures output from the (EDIT/PLAY) menu.... normal playback mode, touch (play back tapes recorded on the screen, touch / . This is not displayed on other devices in the Digital8 system. To play back frame by frame (frame) during playback. play back in various modes To fast forward or rewind during playback. ...
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...Digital effect Follow steps 2 to externally input pictures. 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 a "Memory Stick" (p. 89) or another tape (p. 87). KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when...decrease)/ (increase). 6 Touch twice, then . 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 - Viewing recordings with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system...
...Digital effect Follow steps 2 to externally input pictures. 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 a "Memory Stick" (p. 89) or another tape (p. 87). KEY], and [TRAIL] effects when...decrease)/ (increase). 6 Touch twice, then . 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 - Viewing recordings with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system...
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Playback Playback 55 z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a "Memory Stick" is played back. D Gain* E Shutter speed F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Notes • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a "Memory Stick" are played back. • For DCR-TRV460: The data code function does not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system.
Playback Playback 55 z Tip • Exposure adjustment value (0EV) appears when a "Memory Stick" is played back. D Gain* E Shutter speed F Aperture value * Appears only during tape playback b Notes • Camera setting data do not appear when movies on a "Memory Stick" are played back. • For DCR-TRV460: The data code function does not work with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system.
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... and the tape counter. • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • For DCR-TRV460: The zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you...
... and the tape counter. • Zero set memory will not function correctly if there is a blank section between recorded sections on the tape. • For DCR-TRV460: The zero set memory m REW PLAY STOP DISPLAY ZERO SET MEMORY 1 During playback, press ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander at the point you...
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... on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 58 Playback 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. 3 Press . (previous)/> ...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 the Remote Commander. Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes...
... on other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system. 58 Playback 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. 3 Press . (previous)/> ...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 the Remote Commander. Playback starts automatically from the point where the date changes...
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b Notes • Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting...] is replaced with another one , see page 116. * Memory Stick media is replaced with DCR-TRV361. 1 Touch [YES] twice. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is displayed: - Select to reset the file ...
b Notes • Do not do any of the following while [ Formatting...] is replaced with another one , see page 116. * Memory Stick media is replaced with DCR-TRV361. 1 Touch [YES] twice. The file number is reset when a new folder is created or the recording folder is displayed: - Select to reset the file ...
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...show ). 1 Touch . 2 Touch [PB FOLDER]. 3 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER], then touch . MEMORY MIX See page 43 for details. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on other devices in sequence. PB ZOOM See page 53 for details. 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 ...
...show ). 1 Touch . 2 Touch [PB FOLDER]. 3 Select [ALL FILES] or [CURRNT FOLDER], then touch . MEMORY MIX See page 43 for details. Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on other devices in sequence. PB ZOOM See page 53 for details. 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 ...
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...Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - b Note • For DCR-TRV460: You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you dub tapes recorded in the Digital8 system to record in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system to...can select AUDIO MODE when you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be interrupted when you play back audio recorded on a cassette. The use of Sony cassette is recommended to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a tape in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). ) Select to another...
...Using the (STANDARD SET) menu - b Note • For DCR-TRV460: You cannot select AUDIO MODE when you mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs. • When you dub tapes recorded in the Digital8 system to record in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system to...can select AUDIO MODE when you can currently operate. Unavailable items will be interrupted when you play back audio recorded on a cassette. The use of Sony cassette is recommended to record in the SP (Standard Play) mode on a tape in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds). ) Select to another...
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... movement. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. b Note • The TBC function works only with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. For DCR-TRV460: Hi8 /standard 8 mm system: Select to [STEREO] when you... tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with tapes recorded on which you disconnect the power source from your camcorder. Digital8 system: Select to minimize picture artifacts in the picture. Select to play back a stereo tape with unnatural sound or a dual sound...
... movement. However, you cannot record a dual sound track on your camcorder for more than 5 minutes. b Note • The TBC function works only with tapes recorded on other devices in the Hi8 / standard 8 mm system. For DCR-TRV460: Hi8 /standard 8 mm system: Select to [STEREO] when you... tape with the right channel sound or a dual sound track tape with tapes recorded on which you disconnect the power source from your camcorder. Digital8 system: Select to minimize picture artifacts in the picture. Select to play back a stereo tape with unnatural sound or a dual sound...
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... [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. Select to adjust the color on the tape. Low intensity High intensity ...8 mm system. LCD SET The recorded picture will be affected by about 10 percent during recording. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is reduced by this setting. LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the audio balance between the main sound (...
... [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. Select to adjust the color on the tape. Low intensity High intensity ...8 mm system. LCD SET The recorded picture will be affected by about 10 percent during recording. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to outside power sources, [BRIGHT] is reduced by this setting. LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the audio balance between the main sound (...
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... Hi8 / standard 8 mm . / t : During switching from the DV Interface of your camcorder on your camcorder. For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." 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 a tape that was recorded...
... Hi8 / standard 8 mm . / t : During switching from the DV Interface of your camcorder on your camcorder. For details, refer to the "Computer Applications Guide." 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 a tape that was recorded...
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...the VCR. • When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording 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 ...operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([PICT. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system via the DV Interface, the picture may fluctuate. Otherwise, they will be ...
...the VCR. • When connected using the i.LINK cable, the recorded picture becomes rough when a picture is paused on your camcorder while recording 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 ...operating instructions supplied with Picture effect ([PICT. Dubbing/Editing Dubbing to another tape You can copy and edit the picture played back on your camcorder to other devices in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm system via the DV Interface, the picture may fluctuate. Otherwise, they will be ...