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3-081-414-11(1)
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.
TM
SERIES
DCR-TRV70
DCR-TRV60/TRV70
©2003 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam. With your Handycam, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your 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 and CANADA To prevent fire or shock hazard, do CAUTION not expose the unit to rain or TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH moisture.
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CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this If you have any questions about this product, you may call: manual could void your authority to operate Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- this equipment. SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related Note: matters only. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Regulatory Information device, pursuant to Part 15 of th
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Main Features Main Features •Recording moving pictures on a Recording moving pictures tape (p. 25) or still images, and playing •Playing back a tape (p. 39) them back •Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 46, 109) •Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” (p. 122) •Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p.130) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 132) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the tape using the USB cable (p. 156) Capturing images on
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Main Features Getting Started Main Features Accessing the Internet via a USB device (optional) that supports your camcorder Accessing the Internet, sending/ (DCR-TRV70 only) receiving your e-mail. For details, refer to the Network Function/ Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-TRV70 only) (p. 171) Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording •Back light (p. 34) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 59) •Manual expos
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Table of contents Focusing manually ................................ 63 Main Features ...................................... 4 Using the spot focus function – Spot Focus .................................... 65 Quick Start Guide Interval Recording ................................ 66 – Recording on a tape ............................. 8 Frame by frame recording – Recording on a “Memory Stick” ...... 10 – Frame recording .......................... 67 Recording with all the pixels Getting Started –
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Getting Started Table of contents Recording an image from a tape as a still Connecting your camcorder to a image .............................................. 116 computer using the USB cable Superimposing a still image in the (For Macintosh users) .................. 166 “Memory Stick” on an image Viewing images recorded on “Memory – MEMORY MIX .......................... 118 Stick” on a computer Interval Photo Recording ................... 121 (For Macintosh users) .................. 168 Record
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). 2 3 Open the DC IN AC Adaptor jack cover. 1 (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a cassette 1 Slide OPEN/Z EJECT 2 Push the center of the 3 Close the cassette compartment by in the direction of cassette back to insert pressing on the the arrow to open the the cassette. Insert the cassette lid. cassette into the compart
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide POWER Recording a picture on a tape (p. 25) 2 Set the POWER switch 1 Remove the lens cap. to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. 3 Press OPEN to open the VCR LCD panel. OFF(CHG) CAMERA The picture MEMORY/ appears on NETWORK the screen. 4 Press START/STOP. Your Viewfinder camcorder starts recording. To When the LCD panel is closed, stop recording, press START/ use the viewfinder with your eye STOP again. against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on a “Memory Stick” Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). 2 3 Open the DC IN AC Adaptor jack cover. 1 (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting a “Memory Stick” (p. 104) Insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the b mark facing out as illustrated. Access lamp b mark Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly to eject it. While the access lamp
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Quick Start Guide POWER Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” (p. 109) 1 Remove the lens cap (p. 25). 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. 3 Press OPEN to Make sure that the open the LCD LOCK switch is set to panel. the left (unlock) The picture position. appears on the screen. VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY/ NETWORK Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the 4 Keep pressing PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. eyecup
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POWER — 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-TRV70 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-TRV70 only.” As you read through this
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Getting Started Using this manual Precautions on connecting with other equipment When connecting your camcorder to another equipment such as the VCR or the computer with the USB cable or i.LINK cable, be sure to confirm the insert direction of the connector plug before connecting your camcorder to another equipment. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in the wrong direction, the terminal area may break. This may cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd qf 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 25) cord (1) (p. 16) 8 Lens hood (1) (p. 32) 2 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 102) (1) (p. 15, 16) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 143) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 148) (p. 215) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 203) 5
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing or removing the battery pack Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) before installing, removing or exchanging the battery pack. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 BATT release button 2 If you use the large capacity battery pack If you instal
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POWER Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series). See page 197 for details on “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the DC plug’s v mark facing up. (3) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Note on the CHARGE lamp The CHARGE lamp flashes in the following cases: – The battery pack is not properly installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack Full charge NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 NP-FM70 240 NP-QM71/QM71D 260 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 360 Approximate minutes at 25°C (77°F) to charge an empty battery pack The charging time may increase if the battery’s temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambien
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Checking the status of the battery pack – Battery Info (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DISPLAY/BATT INFO. The battery charge level (the percentage of the current remaining battery time to the recording time when fully charged) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about seven seconds. If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO, the indicator is displayed for about 2
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Connecting to a wall outlet Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet the way described in “Charging the battery pack” on page 16. You can go on using your camcorder without fear of the battery running out. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off. Notes •The AC Adaptor can supply power from a wall outlet even if the batt
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Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The “CLOCK SET” indicator will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the date and time, “--- -- ----” and “--:--:--” are recorded on the tape or the “Memory Stick” as the data code. If you do not use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings may be cleared from memory (bars may appear) b
