Sony DCR-TRV510 Manuel d'utilisateur

SONY.3-866-124-11 (1)DigitalVideo Camera RecorderOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it fo

step 1 Preparing the power supplyCharging timeBattery packFull charge (Normal charge)NP-F330 (supplied)'150 (90)NP-F530/F550210 (150)NP-F730/F730

Identifying the parts and controis03 Video control buttons(p. 22,24,51,53,74) STOP (stop)REW (rewind)► PLAY (playback)► ► FF (fastforward)II PAU

Identifying the parts and controlsSTART/STOP MODE switch (p. 18) Intelligent accessory shoe SpeakerLCD screen (p. 14)Lithium battery compartment (p. 8

Identifying the parts and controls^ DATA CODE button (p. 23)® DISPLAY button (p. 23) gS DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 35,43) ^ MEMORY PLAY button (p. 65)@

Viewfinder (p. 16)EJECT switch (p. 12)LANC C control jackLANC stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The ii control jack is used for control

Identifying the parts and controisThe buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder function identically to the buttons

Identifying the parts and controlsVievyfinderDisplay windowQ] Tape speed mode indicatorThis indicator appears while playing back in the Hi8/standard 8

Quick Function GuideFunctions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)• In a dark place• In insufficient light• In dark environments such as sunset,

IIndexA. BAdjusting viewfinder...16AC fwwer adaptor...9AFM HiFi Sound...84ANTI GROUND SHOOTING...

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3-866-543-11 (1)PictureGearVersion 3.2 LiteUser's Guide) 1999 by Sony Corporation

step 1 Preparing the power supplyAfter charging the battery packDisconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.Note on the rema

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Table of ContentsBefore UseProgram Features...4P

Before Use G5 rs ;Program FeaturesPictureGear Version 3.2 Lite (hereafter referred to simply as PictureGear) is a software application that makes i

Zoom Display of a SlideA slide selected in the List View can be displayed zoomed in a separate window (Single-Image View). Slides displayed in Single-

Precautions for UseAbout thd'!(‘ing EnvironrtientWS9B№The hardware and software requirements for using PictureGear are as follows:n IBM PC/AT or

How to Use this ManualThis manual describes how to get PictureGear up and rutming. Refer to the PictureGear on-line help to learn more about specific

Installing PictureGearInsert the PictureGear CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. When the CD-ROM drive access lamp turns off, the Choose Setup Language dial

5 Click [Next] if the displayed destination folder is acceptable.If you want to change the destination folder, click [Browse], change the

Click [Finish].The Setup Complete dialog box appears.Checking the Open ReadMe box displays the ReadMe document after installation, so you can see the

Basic OperationStarting the ProgramPictureGear can be started by the following procedure.1 Turn on the PC and load Windows.2 Click the Start button

step 2 inserting a cassetteWe recommend using Hi8 video cassettes HJIO.If you use standard 8 El tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder.

PictureGear can be closed by either of the following methods:• Click File in the menu bar, and then click Close.• Click the Close button at the top ri

Viewing Slides№spiaying Sample SlidesfWhen PictureGear is run the first time, sample slides installed on the hard disk are displayed autom

Orspleiy SfiiLocate the folder in the PictureGear folder list containing the slides you wish to display, and click it.Locating a FolderMan

Using the Folder ListTo display the folders within a drive or folder with a S mark, dick the El mark. It changes to a El mark.To display parts of the

This part describes PictureGear operation when connected with external devices. See the PictureGear on-line help and the device manuals for more detai

The Video Camera Settings dialog box appears.Video Carriera SettingHintIf the "Loading images by background process" box is checked, images

Using the Firsf- /sfii1 Check the connections and confirm that an image is stored in the video camera's internal flash memory.2 In the File menu

Using a Digital Still CameraWith a Sony digital still camera connected to the PC, PictureGear lets you transfer photo images between the PC and the ca

6 Click [Detail].The Digital Still Camera Settings dialog box appears.Digital Still Cameia Settings7 Make the desired settings, and click [OK].Baud

If a message box appears indicating a communications problem, refer to steps 6 and 7 of Connections and Settings, and perform the following steps:• D

Recording - Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its

Using a Memory Stick Serial Port Adapter (for Handycams)With the Sony Memory Stick (MS) Serial Port Adapter (for Handycams) connected to the PC, Pictu

V HintIf the "Loading images by background process" box is checked, images can be Joaded by background processing. Refer to the on-line help

If a message box appears indicating a communications problem, refer to steps 6 and 7 of Connections and Settings, and perform the following steps:• De

storing Images from External DevicesImages read from external devices can be stored on the PC hard disk. Refer to the on-line help for details.1 Clic

MiscellaneousHow to Uninstall PictureGearIf PictureGear is not being used and you need to free up space on the hard disk, it can be uninstalled as fol

In Case of TroubleIf a problem occurs, please check the following items. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact the location indi

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Recording a pictureTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT.The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to t

Recording a pictureYou can make a recording with the seif-timer. This mode is useful when you want to record yourself.(1) Press 0 (self-timer).The 0

Recording a picturevrivyUnr-nrIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to y

Recording a pictureMove the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results

Recording a picture' /•ir-l/C-iTir- :;Vri!V)ERecording starts when you press-START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setti

Recording a pictureeT--->>>'•4* .When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background,

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Recording a pictureUsing +SLOW SHUTTERThe NightShot +Slow shutter mode makes subjects more than four times brighter than those recorded in the N

Checking the recording- END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec ReviewYou can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition be

— Playback - Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. You can control playback using th

Playing back a tapePress DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder.The indicators appear on the LCD screen.To mak

Playing back a tape24*/n; rrnr-. :Ti rr; irrr: * . rTiTW №KTo operate control buttons, set the POWER switch to VTR.To view a still picture (playback p

Viewing the recording on TVConnect your camcorder to your TV or VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with your camcorder to watch the playback p

Viewing the recording on TV'• O rsT?! > rrT' '»-'STI'/iTltlir-:»Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (not suppli

^Advanced Recording Operations -Photo recordingYou can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode is useful when you want to record a picture

Photo recordingYou can print a still picture by using the video printer {not supplied). Connect the video printer using the A/V connecting cable suppl

Using the wide modeYou can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE). The picture with black bands at the top and the

Table of contentsQuick Start Guide 4Getting startedUsing this manual...6Checking supplied accessories...

Using the fader functionYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.[a]FADERM.FADER(mosaic)BOUNCE* (Fade in only)OVERLAP (

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 re

Using the Fader functionNotes• The overlap hmction work only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS system.• You cannot use the following functions while

Using special effects - Picture effectYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on theTV.[a]NEG. ART [a]: SEPI

Using special effects - Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. The sound is recorded norm

Using special effects - Digital effect(1) While your camcorder is in the standby or recording mode, press DIGITAL EFFECT. The digital effect indicato

Using special effects - Digital EffectNotes• The following functions do not work during digital effect:- Fader- Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE- Photo rec

Using the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PRCXjRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.@ Spotlight modeThis mode pre

Using the PROGRAM AE function(1) Press PROGRAM AE in the standby mode. The PROGRAM AE indicator appears.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select th

Adjusting the exposure manuallyYou can manually adjust and set the exposure. When you turn your camcorder on, it will automatically be in the automati

Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for moreinformation

Focusing manuallyYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective when shooting

Inserting a sceneYou can insert a scene in the middle of a recorded tape by setting the start and end points. The previously recorded frames between

— Advanced Playback Operations —Playing back a tape with picture effectsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the picture effect functions: N

Playing back a tape with digital effectsDuring playback, you can process a scene using the digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. and TRAIL.(1)

"Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory functionYour camcorder goes forward or backward to automatically stop at a desired scene havi

Searching a recording by date______________You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback from that po

Searching a recording by dateNotes on the date seach mode• The date search works only for tapes recorded in the DigitalS H system.• If one day's

Searching for a photo - Photo search/ Photo scan___________________________________You can search for the recorded still picture (photo search).You ca

Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scannt7lT:.Tirrr;?r(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly

— Editing on Other Equipment —Dubbing a tapeUsing the AA/ connecting cable or S video connecting cable (not supplied)Connect your camcorder to the VCR

Recording a picture (p. i3)Remove the lens cap.^Jset the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.Ì Open the LCD panel while press

Dubbing a tapeUsing the i.UNK cableSimply connect the VMC-IL4415/IL4435/2DV/4DV i.LINK cable (not supplied) to £ DVIN/OUT and to DVIN/OUT of the DV pr

Recording video or TV programsYou can record a tape from another VCR or a TV program from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Use your camcorder as a r

Inserting a scene from a VCR^ra (Tpr vrr?ri7: ffr!aï.-;fî|in>You can insert a new scene from a VCR onto your originally recorded tape by specifying

Inserting a scene from a VCR(1) Set the POWER switch to VTR.(2) On the VCR, locate just before the insert start point [a], then press II to set the VC

— Flash Memory Operations —Using the flash memory function - introductionYour camcorder has a built-in flash memory with a capacity of 2MB.The built-i

Using the flash memory function - introductionYou can select the image quality mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, your

Using the flash memory function - introductionDifferences in image quaiity modeRecorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored into

Using the flash memory function - introductionYou can select the recording mode in still picture recording. If you do not make any selection, your cam

Recording still images in the built-in flash memory - Memory photo recordingYou can store still images in the built-in flash memory.(1) Set the

Recording still images in the built-in flash memory - Memoryphoto recordingYou can record still pictures continuously. Select one of the two modes in

— Getting started —Using this manualAs you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in capital letters.e.g. Set the

Recording still images in the built-in flash memory - Memoryphoto recording(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.(2) Turn STANDBY to MEMORY.(3) Press

y»~-Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still imageYour camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still i

Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still imageWhen recording the image through the I DV IN/OUT jack(not supplied)w: Signal flowWhen recordin

Cdpying still images from a recorded tape - PHOTO SAVE __________________________Using the search function, you can automatically take in only the sti

Copying still images from a recorded tape - Photo saveNotePhoto save function works only for tap>es recorded in the DigitalS system.To record all t

Viewing a still picture - Memory photo playbackYou can play back still images recorded in the built-in flash memory. You can also play back 6 images a

Viewing a stiii picture - Memory photo playback|index screen)You can play back 6 recorded images at a time. This function is especially useful when se

Viewing a still picture - Memory photo playbackNoteWhen displaying the index screen, the number appears above each image. This indicates the order in

Viewing a still picture - Memory photo playbackI computerYou can view the still pictures which are recorded in the built-in flash memory on the PC sc

Piavi n back images in a continuous loop SHOWYou can automatically play back images in sequence. This function is useful especially when chec

Checking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.am[T] Wireless Remote Commander (1). •(p. 104)[

Preventing accidental erasure - PROTECTTo prevent accidental erasure of important images, you can protect selected images.(1) Display the image you w

Deleting images - DELETE(1) Display the image you want to delete.(2) Press MEMORY DELETE. "DELETE?" appears on the LCD screen.(3) Press M

Deleting images - DELETEYou can delete all the unprotected images in the built-in flasn memory.(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.(2) Set the STANDB

Deleting images - DELETETo cancel deleting all the images in the built-in flash memorySelect RETURN in step 4, then press the control dial.While the D

Copying images recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes________________________You can copy still images recorded in the built-in flash memory a

Copying the image recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapesNote on the index screenYou cannot record the index screen.If you press the EDITSEARCH

— Customizing Your Camcorder —Changing the MENU settingsTo change the mode settings in the MENU settings, select the menu items with theSEL/PUSH EXEC

Changing the MENU settingsNoteWhen you let the subject monitor the shot (Mirror mode), the menu display does not appear.Menu items are displayed as th

Changing the MENU settingsIcon/item ModeMeaningPOWERswitch@ HiFi SOUND •STEREOTo play back a stereo tape or dual sound track VTR tape with main and su

Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemModeMeaningPOWERswitchE] CONTINUOUS• OFFNot to store continuouslyCAMERA*ON To record 3 or 4 pictures continuouslyMU

step 1 Preparing the power supplyInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down.To remove the battery packSlide

Changing the MENU settingsIcon/itemModeMeaningPOWERswitch^ AUPIO MODE• 12BIT To record or play back in the 12-bit mode (two stereo sounds)VTR*CAMERA**

Changing the MENU settingsIcon/item ModeMeaningPOWERswitch^ WORLD TIMETo set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial to set a time d

Resetting the date and timeThe clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory.The date and time are held in memory by the lithium battery. If

— Additional Information —Digitals system, recording and playback______________________________________What is the "Digitals B system"?This

Digitals E) system, recording and playback- ;i : r*ïïi t£H*ÌÌÌ!SRSWhen you use tapes recorded in the Digitals systemWhen you playback a DigitalS H sy

Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder_____________________________________When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other

Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder(1) open the LCD panel and open the lid of the lithium battery compartment.(2) Push the lithium batter

TroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconn

TroubleshootingSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsA vertical band appears when you 'shoot a subject sud\ as lights or a candle flame against a

TroubleshootingSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsThe power does not turn on.• The battery pack is not installed, or is dead or nearly dead.Install

step 1 Preparing the power supplyUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM&quo

TroubleshootingSymptomCause and/or Corrective ActionsThe Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder does not work.• COMMANDER is set to OFF in the

Self-diagnosis displayYour camcorder has a self-diagnosis display function.This function displays the current condition of your camcorder as a 5-di

Warning indicators and messagesIf indicators and messages appear in the viewfinder, on the LCD screen or in the display window, check the following:Se

Using your camcorder abroadYou can use your camcorder in any country or area with the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within 100 V to 24

Maintenance information and precautionsСХ:ПГг V.-)yr.If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense in

Maintenance information and precautionsCleaning the video headTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads. The video head may

Maintenance information and precautionsCamcorder operation• Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor).• For DC or AC

Maintenance information and precautionsAC power adaptor• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when you are not using the unit for a long time. To disc

Specifications-/ .rM'Ar-VVideo recording system2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording systemRotary heads, PCM system Quantization

— Quick Reference —Identifying the parts and controlsHI POWER switch (p. 13)E] LCD BRIGHT buttons (p. 14)[S OPEN button (p. 13)[2 VOLUME buttons (p. 2