Sony DCR-TRV520 - Manuals

Getting started 5 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 128) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC poweradaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. ...

Quick Start Guide 6 Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinformation. Open the DC INjack cover. Connect the plug withits v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette (p. 15) Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the...

8 — Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model numberby looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV520 is the model used forillustrati...

10 Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATTRELEASE down. After installing the battery pack Do not carry you...

11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (L series). ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied withyour cam...

12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes inthe display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not in...

13 Getting started Playing time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack Playing time Playing time on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 70 (65) 95 (85) NP-F530 115 (105) 155 (140) NP-F550 145 (130) 190 (170) NP-F730 260 (235) 315 (285) NP-F730H/F750 295 (265) 385 (345) NP-F930 405 (370) 495 (450) NP-F950...

14 Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC power adaptor. ( 1 ) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC INjack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. ( 2 ) Connec...

15 Getting started We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. ( 1 ) Prepare the power supply (p. 10). ( 2 ) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassettecompartment opens automatically. ( 3 ) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on t...

16 5 3 4 1 2 40min REC 0:00:01 SP VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA (CHARGE ) VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA (CHARGE ) — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. ( 1 ) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lenscap to the grip strap. ( 2 ) Ins...

17 Recording – Basics Note on LOCK When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORYaccidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting. To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scenesmooth as long as ...

18 After recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). ( 2 ) Close the LCD panel. ( 3 ) Eject the cassette. Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.“T...

19 Recording – Basics SP 0:00:01 12:05:56 AM JUL 4 2000 40 min REC To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting theviewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfi...

20 Recording a picture NightShot Lightemitter Shooting backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with alight background, use the backlight function. Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.The . indicator appears on the LCD screen ...

21 Recording – Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recordedin the NightShot mode. ( 1 ) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and “NIGHTSHOT” indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. ( 2 ) Press S...

22 Self-timer recording Recording with the self-timer starts in 10 seconds automatically. This mode is usefulwhen you want to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for thisoperation. ( 1 ) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen o...

23 Recording – Basics Checking the recording – END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transitionbetween the last recorded scene and the next scene you record is smooth. END SEARCH You can go to the end of the recorded section...

24 — Playback – Basics — Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder. You can control playback usingthe Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. ( 1 ) Install the power source and ...

25 Playback – Basics To display the screen indicators – Display function Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with yourcamcorder.The indicators appear on the LCD screen.To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. DISPLAY Playing back a tape Using the data code ...

26 Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR. To view a still image (playback pause) Press X during playback. To resume playback, press X or N . To advance the tape Press M in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N . To rewind the tape Press m in...

27 Playback – Basics Viewing the recording on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR by using the A/V connectingcable supplied with your camcorder. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. If your TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the ...

28 Using the AV cordless IR receiver Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not supplied) to your TV or VCR, youcan easily view the picture on your TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions ofthe AV cordless IR receiver. Before operation Attach the power supply such as the AC power...

29 Advanced Recording Operations Notes • During the tape photo recording, you cannot change the mode or setting.• The PHOTO button does not work: – while the digital effect function is set or in use.– while the fader function is in use. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. Mo...

30 Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recording Self-timer tape photo recording You can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when youwant to record yourself. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) In the standby mode, press (self-...

31 Advanced Recording Operations Printing the still image You can print a still image by using the video printer (not supplied). Connect the videoprinter using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder.Connect the A/V connecting cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack and connect the yellowplug of...

32 You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9 WIDE).Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV525) duringrecording in 16:9 WIDE mode [ a ] . The picture during playing back in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520), on a normal TV [ b ] or a wide-screen...

33 Advanced Recording Operations You can fade the picture in or out to give your recording a professional appearance. Using the fader function MONOTONE When fading in, the picture gradually changes from black-and-white to color.When fading out the picture gradually changes from color to black-and-wh...

34 Using the fader function ( 1 ) When fading in [ a ] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. When fading out [ b ] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.The indicator changes as follows:FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t...

36 You can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV. NEG. ART [ a ] : The color and brightness of the image is reversed. SEPIA : The image is sepia. B&W : The image is monochrome (black-and-white). SOLARIZE [ b ] : The light intensity is clearer, and the...

37 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital effect You can add special effects to recorded image using the various digital functions. Thesound is recorded normally. STILL You can record a still image so that it is superimposed on a moving image. FLASH (FLASH MOTION) You can reco...

38 ( 1 ) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode. The digital effect indicatorappears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode.The indicator changes as follows:STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL y SLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE ( 3 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicator ligh...

39 Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects – Digital Effect Notes • The following functions do not work during digital effect: – Fader– Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE– Tape photo recording– Super NightShot • The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode: – Exposure– PROGRAM AE...

40 Using the PROGRAM AE function You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people’s faces, for example, from appearing excessively whitewhen shooting subjects lit by strong light in the theater. Soft portrait mode Thi...

41 Advanced Recording Operations ( 1 ) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The PROGRAM AEindicator appears. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired mode.The indicator changes as follows: To turn the PROGRAM AE function off Press PROGRAM AE. Notes • In the spotlight, sports les...

42 You can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases:– The subject is backlit– Bright subject and dark background– To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes) faithfully ( 1 ) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY mode.The exposure indicator appears on the...

43 Advanced Recording Operations You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting: – subjects through glass coated with water droplets.– horizontal stripes.– subjects with little contrast with backgrounds such as wa...

44 Superimposing a title You can select one of eight preset titles and two custom titles (p. 46). You can also selectthe language, color, size and position of titles. ( 1 ) Press TITLE to display the title menu in the standby mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (...

45 Advanced Recording Operations To superimpose the title while you are recording Press TITLE while you are recording, and carry out steps 2 to 5. When you press theSEL/PUSH EXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded. To select the language of a preset title If you want to change the language, selec...

46 Making your own titles You can make up to two titles and store them in your camcorder. Each title can have upto 20 characters. ( 1 ) Press TITLE in the standby or VTR mode. ( 2 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the first lin...

47 Advanced Recording Operations To change a title you have stored In step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2, depending on which title you want to change,then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [ C ], then press the dial to delete the title. The last character is erased. ...

48 You can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and endpoints. The previously recorded frames between these start and end points will beerased. Use the Remote Commander for this operation. ( 1 ) While your camcorder is in the standby mode, keep pressing EDITSEARCH,and...

49 Advanced Playback Operations During playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: NEG.ART,SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until thedesired picture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W or SOLARIZE) appe...

50 During playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL,FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL. ( 1 ) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dialuntil the desired digital effect indicator (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL)flashes. ( 2 ) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dia...

51 Advanced Playback Operations You can enlarge moving and still images recorded on tapes.Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can enlarge still images recordedon “Memory Stick”s. ( 1 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back. The image isenlarged, and R r appears ...

52 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function Your camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scenehaving a counter value of “0:00:00”.Use the Remote Commander for this operation.Use this function, for example, to view a desired scene later on during playb...

53 Advanced Playback Operations You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and startplayback from that point (Date search) . Use the Remote Commander for this operation. Use this function to check where recording dates change or to edit the tape at eachrecording date...

54 Searching a recording by date – Date search Notes • The date search works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.• If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, your camcorder may not accurately find the point where the recording date changes. If a tape has a blank portion in the recor...

55 Advanced Playback Operations You can search for the recorded still image recorded on tape (photo search) . You can also search for still images one after another and display each image for fiveseconds automatically (photo scan) . Use the Remote Commander for these operations. Searching for a phot...

56 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly, until the photo scanindicator appears.The indicator changes as follows:DATE SEARCH t PHOTO SEARCH t PHOTO SCAN ( 3 ) Press . or > . Each...

57 Editing Using the A/V connecting cable Connect your camcorder to the VCR using the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the VCR, and insertthe recorded tape into your camcorder. (2) Set the input selector on the VCR to ...

58 S VIDEO LANC DV Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) Simply connect the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of the DV products. With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-qualityediting. ...

59 Editing Using with analog video unit and PC– Signal convert function You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a PC whichhas the i. LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to...

60 Recording video or TV programs Using the A/V connecting cable You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a recorder. ( 1 ) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into your camcorder. Ifyou are recording a t...

63 Editing To change the insert end point Press ZERO SET MEMORY again after step 5 to erase the ZERO SET MEMORYindicator and begin from step 3. Notes • The zero set memory function works only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.• The picture and sound recorded on the section between the insert...

64 — Customizing Your Camcorder — Changing the menu settings To change the mode settings in the menu settings, select the menu items with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon,then the menu item and then the mode. ( 1 ) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY...

65 Customizing Your Camcorder Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SETCAMERA SETVTR SETLCD/VF SET (DCR-TRV525)LCD SET (DCR-TRV520)MEMORY SETTAPE SETSETUP MENUOTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is the default setting. Menu items differ according to the position of the...

66 Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND TBC* TBC stands for “Time Base Corrector”. DNR* DNR stands for “Digital Noise Reduction”. AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V t DV OUT Mode z STEREO 1 2 z ON OFF z ON OFF — z AUTO / z OFF ON Meaning To play back a stereo tape or dual sound tracktape with main and...

68 Changing the menu settings Icon/item REC MODE AUDIO MODE q REMAIN DATA CODE Mode z SP LP z 12BIT 16BIT z AUTO ON z DATE/CAM DATE Meaning To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode To increase the recording time to 1.5 times theSP mode To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (twostereo sounds) To ...

69 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV INPUT LTR SIZE DEMO MODE Mode — z OFF ON z VIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3 OFF z NORMAL 2 × z ON OFF Meaning To reset the date or time (p. 71) — To automatically turn on the Sony TV whenusing the super laser link function ...

71 Customizing Your Camcorder The year changes as follows: If you do not set the date and time “--- -- ----” “--:--:--” is recorded on the tape and the “Memory Stick”. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.• 12:00 AM stands for midnight.• 12:00 P...

72 You can record and play back still images on the “Memory Stick” supplied with yourcamcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete still images. You can exchangeimage data with other equipment such as a personal computer etc., using the serial portadaptor for “Memory Stick” (not supplied) or...

73 “Memory Stick” operations Formatting the supplied “Memory Stick” Formatting with this camcorder is not required. The “Memory Stick” has beenformatted in the FAT-format at factory. “Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder • Sample images are recorded in the “Memory Stick” (p. 84). Note that the...

74 Inserting “Memory Stick” ( 1 ) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. ( 2 ) Insert the “Memory Stick” with the v mark facing toward the “Memory Stick” compartment as illustrated until it clicks. ( 3 ) Close the lid of the cassette compartment. To eject the “Memory Stick” Open the lid of the ca...

75 “Memory Stick” operations Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Selecting image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. Default setting is FINE. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR or MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU...

76 Using “Memory Stick”–introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you want to record high qualityimages. The image is compressed to about 1/6. STANDARD (STD) This is the standard image quality. The image iscompressed to about 1/10. Differences in image qualit...

77 “Memory Stick” operations You can select the FIELD or FRAME mode in still image recording. Your camcordercompensates for camera-shake when recording moving subjects in the FIELD mode.Your camcorder records still images in high quality in the FRAME mode. Select theFIELD or FRAME in the menu settin...

78 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work:wide mode, digital effect, picture effect, title, low lux mode of PROGRAM AE. When you are recording a still image You can neither turn off the power nor pre...

79 “Memory Stick” operations Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is set to theright (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press...

80 Recording still images on “Memory Stick”– Memory Photo recording Continuous shooting settings Setting Meaning (indicator on the screen) OFF Your camcorder shoots one image at a time. (no indicator) MULTI SCRN Your camcorder shoots 9 still images at about 0.3 sec intervals and displays the images ...

81 “Memory Stick” operations VTR OFF MEMORY CAMERA (CHARGE ) 1 Self-timer memory photo recording You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s with the self-timer. This mode is usefulwhen you want to record yourself. You can use the Remote Commander for thisoperation. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to ...

84 Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on a movingimage – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to superimpose Do either of the following: – Press MEMORY+/– before step 7.– Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial before step 7, and repeat the procedure from step 4. To change the mode setting Press...

85 “Memory Stick” operations Recording an image from a tape as a still image Your camcorder can read moving image data recorded on a tape in the Digital8 system, and record it as a still image on a “Memory Stick.”Your camcorder can also take in moving image data through the input connector andrecord...

86 S VIDEO LANC DV S VIDEO VIDEO OUT TV VCR S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from other equipment ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR and set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. ( 2 ) Play back the recorded tape, or turn the TV on to see th...

87 “Memory Stick” operations Copying still images from a tape – Photo save Using the search function, you can automatically take in only still images from tapesrecorded in the Digital8 system and record them on a “Memory Stick” in sequence. Before operation • Insert a tape recorded in the Digital8 s...

88 To stop copying Press MENU to stop copying. When the memory of the “Memory Stick” is full MEMORY FULL appears on the LCD screen, and the copying stops. Insert another“Memory Stick” and repeat the procedure from step 2. When the access lamp is lit or flashing Never shake or strike your camcorder. ...

89 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback You can play back still images recorded on a “Memory Stick”. You can also play back 6images at a time by selecting the index screen. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to ...

90 Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Screen indicators during still image playback Playing back 6 recorded images at a time (index screen) You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful whensearching for a particular image. Press MEMORY INDEX.A red B ma...

91 “Memory Stick” operations Viewing a still image – Memory Photo playback Note When displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. Thisindicates the order in which images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”. Thesenumbers are different from the data file names. Files modified with ...

92 Copying the image recorded on “Memory Stick” to tapes You can copy still images or titles recorded on “Memory Stick”s and record them toHi8 /Digital8 tapes. Before operation Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording and a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to VTR. ( 2 ...

93 “Memory Stick” operations During copying You cannot operate the following buttons:MEMORY PLAY, MEMORY INDEX, MEMORY DELETE, MEMORY MIX, MEMORY +,and MEMORY –. Note on the index screen You cannot record the index screen. If you press the EDITSEARCH buttons during pause mode Memory playback stops. ...

94 You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.” Before operetion Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the Lock is set tothe right (unlock) position . ( 2 ) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you are playing back ima...

95 “Memory Stick” operations You can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especiallywhen checking recorded images or during a presentation. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK is se...

96 To view the recorded images on TV Connect your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder before operation. If you change the “Memory Stick” during operation The slide show does not operate. If you change the “Memory Stick”, be sure to followthe steps again from t...

97 “Memory Stick” operations Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection To prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set ...

98 You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” Before operation Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder. Deleting selected images ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Play back the image you want to delete (p. 89)....

99 “Memory Stick” operations Deleting all the images You can delete all the unprotected images in the “Memory Stick”. ( 1 ) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VTR. Make sure that the LOCK is set tothe right (unlock) position. ( 2 ) Press MENU to make the menu display appear. ( 3 ) Turn the SEL/PUSH E...

100 While DELETING appears Do not turn the POWER switch or press any buttons. If the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set to LOCK You cannot delete images. Deleting images

101 “Memory Stick” operations Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK You can specify the recorded still image to print out. This function is useful for printingout still images later.Your camcorder conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard forspecifying the still images to print out. B...

102 — Additional Information — Digital8 system, recording and playback What is the “Digital8 system”? This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette . Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. * The recording time when yo...

103 Additional Information When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from a dual sound tracktape recorded in the DV system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menusettings (p. 64). Sou...

104 The DV jack on this unit is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. This sectiondescribes the i.LINK standard and its features. What is “i.LINK”? i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and otherdata in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK j...

105 Additional Information About i.LINK i.LINK Functions on this unit For details on how to dub when this unit is connected to other video equipment havingDV jacks, see page 86.This unit can also be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made bySONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) ...

106 When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power sourceattached. Otherwise, you will need to reset the date, time and other items in the menusettings hold in memory by the lithium battery. Insert the battery with the positive (+) side facing out. When the battery becomes ...

107 Additional Information Changing the lithium battery ( 1 ) Open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment. ( 2 ) Push the lithium battery in the direction of the arrow and pull it out from theholder. ( 3 ) Install a Sony CR2025 or Duracell DL-2025 lithium battery with the ...

108 If you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table totroubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source andcontact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If “C: ss : ss ” appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or the d...

109 Additional Information Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The contrast between the subject and background is too high. This is not a malfunction. • This is not a malfunction. • Slow shutter, low lux or Super NightShot mode is activated. This is not a malfunction. • If 10 minutes elapse af...

110 In the recording and playback modes Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead. c Install a charged battery pack. (p. 10, 11) • The AC power adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet. c Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet. (p....

111 Additional Information When operating using the “Memory Stick” Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA or OFF (CHARGE). c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 77) • The “Memory Stick” is not inserted. c Insert a “Memory Stick”. (p. 74) • The “Memory Stick” has already been r...

112 Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions • COMMANDER is set to OFF in the menu settings. c Set it to ON. (p. 64) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are inserted in the battery holder with the + – polarities incorrectly matching the + – marks. ...

113 Additional Information C:21:00 Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are using a battery pack that is not an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. c Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for atleas...

114 C:21:00 100–0021 Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in thedisplay window, check the following:See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Warning indicators Warning indicator as to tape Slow flashing:• The tape i...

115 Additional Information Warning messages • CLOCK SET Reset the date and time. (p. 71) • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (p. 13) BATTERY ONLY • 8mm TAPE t SP REC Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC in the LP mode.* (p. 68) • Q Z TAPE END The tape has r...

116 Using your camcorder abroad You can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptorsupplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. When charging the battery pack, use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [ a ] , if necessary, depending on the design of th...

117 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture maycondense inside your camcorder, on the surface of the tape, or on the lens. In thiscondition, the tape may stick to the head d...

119 Additional Information Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only) ( 1 ) 1 Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2 Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3 turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. ( 2 ) Clean the surface with a commercially ...

120 Precautions Camcorder operation • Operate your camcorder on 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 inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked ...

121 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord itself. • Do not operate the unit with a damage...

122 DV input/output 4-pin connector Headphone jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LANC / DIGITAL I/O jack Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)Transfer rate:Max 115.2 KbpsRS-232C based MIC jack Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm) LCD screen Picture DCR-TRV520:3.5 type2 7/8 × 2 in. (72.2 × 50.4 mm) DCR-TRV525:3 type2 1...

123 Quick Reference — Quick Reference — Identifying the parts and controls 1 LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 17) 2 OPEN button (p. 16) 3 VOLUME buttons (p. 24) 4 BATT RELEASE lever (p. 10) 5 POWER switch (p. 16) 6 START/STOP button (p. 16) 7 Hooks for shoulder strap (p. 125) 8 DC IN jack (p. 11) This mark in...

124 9 Video control buttons (p. 24, 26) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) The control buttons light up when youset the POWER switch to VTR. 0 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 23) qa S.LASER LINK button (p. 28) qs Focus ring (p. 43) qd Microphon...

125 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls Attaching the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulderstrap. ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 90) es MEMORY DELETE button (p. 98) ed FADER button (p. 33) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) eg PROGRA...

126 Identifying the parts and controls el Intelligent accessory shoe r; DATA CODE button (p. 25) ra DISPLAY button (p. 25) rs Lithium battery compartment (p. 107) rd PB ZOOM button (p. 51, 94) rf TITLE button (p. 44) rg Power Zoom lever (p. 18) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe • The intellige...

127 Quick Reference Fastening the grip strap Fasten the grip strap firmly. Identifying the parts and controls tl S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 27) y; i (headphones) jack ya AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 27, 31, 57, 86) ys MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack Connect an external microphone(not supplied). This jack also acce...

128 Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorderfunction identically to the buttons on your camcorder. Identifying the parts and controls To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – polarities on the bat...

129 Quick Reference Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window qg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52) / Time code indicator (p. 19) /Self- diagnosis display indicator (p. 113) / Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29) qh Remaining tape indicator (p. 19) qj ZERO SET MEMORY indica...

130 Quick Function Guide Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode) • In a dark place NIGHTSHOT (p. 20) • In insufficient light Low lux mode (p. 40) • In dark environments such as sunset, fireworks, Sunset & moon mode (p. 40) or general night views • Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGH...

131 Quick Reference Index A, B AC power adaptor .................. 11Adjusting viewfinder ............. 19AFM HiFi Sound .................. 103AUDIO MIX ............................ 66AUDIO MODE ........................ 68A/V connecting cable .............................. 27, 31, 57, 86 BACK LIGHT ...