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Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV Model No. AC-
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV10
DCR-TRV8/TRV10
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that you can enjoy for years to come. For customers in the U.S.A. WARNING CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
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Getting started Table of contents Quick Start Guide .................................. 4 Making your own titles ........................ 68 Labeling a cassette ................................ 70 Getting started Using this manual ................................... 6 Customizing Your Camcorder Checking supplied accessories .............. 8 Changing the MENU settings ............. 72 Resetting the date and time ................. 78 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 9 Installing the battery
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— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV10 is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV10 only.” As you read through this manual
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care • The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high- precision technology.
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 12 or RMT-811 RMT-808 45 3 7 8 9 6 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 8 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 129) (p. 132) 9 Lens cap (1) (p. 15) RMT-811: DCR-TRV10 RMT-808: DCR-TRV8 0 Application software: PictureGear 3.2Lite (CD ROM) (1) (p. 96) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor DCR-TRV10 only (1), Power cord (1) (p. 10) 3 NP-FM50 battery pack (1) (p. 9, 10) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicates the recording time. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV8 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 140 (125) 180 (160) NP-FM70 295 (265) 370 (330) NP-FM90 450 (400) 560 (505) DCR-TRV10 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on LCD screen with LCD closed NP-FM50 (supplied) 135 (120) 180 (160) NP-FM70 275 (250) 370 (330) NP-FM90 425 (380) 560 (505) Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 2, 3 1 WARNING The powe
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Slide Z OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. (3) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. (4) After the cassette compartment
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Recording – Basics OFF VTR CAMERA MEMORY POWER — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to p. 14). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) Slide OPEN in the direc
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Recording a picture Note Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording. Note on Recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the MENU settings. In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape on your camcorder. Note on the lock (DCR-TRV10 only) When you slide the l
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Recording a picture To record pictures with the viewfinder – adjusting the viewfinder 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 viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. 18
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture 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” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W T W T Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to ON in the MENU settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the factory. (p. 72) W T
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Recording a picture START/STOP MODE setting : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (factory setting). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : Your camcorder records only while you press START/STOP. Use this mode to avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC: When you press use this mode to START/STOP, your camcorder records for 5 seconds and then stops automatically. 5SEC START/STOP MODE ANT I GROUND SHOOTING Notes •You cannot use the fader function in the 5SEC or mode. •
