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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.
DCR-TRV5
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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Welcome ! TM Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam Vision camcorder. With your Handycam Vision, you can capture life’s precious moments with superior picture and sound quality. Your Handycam Vision 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. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
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Before you begin DCT-TRV5 (E) Table of contents 3 Table of contents —for playing back/editing— Before you begin 4 Watching on a TV screen ...................... 48 Using this manual .................................... 4 Searching the boundaries of recorded Checking supplied accessories ............... 6 tape with date – date search .......... 50 Searching the boundaries of recorded Getting started7 tape with title – title search ............ 53 Charging and installing the battery Searching for
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Before you begin Using this manual As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. As indicated with ³ in the illustrations, you can hear the beep sound to confirm your operation. Note on Cassette Memory This camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with this camcorder. We recommend you to use a tape with cassette memory . The functions which depend on whether the tape has
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Before you begin Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care • The LCD screen and/or the color viewfinder are manufactured using high- precision technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and/or in the viewfinder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Over 99.99% are operational for effective use. • Do not let the camcorde
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Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 23 4 6 5 8 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 5 R6 (size AA) battery for Remote (p. 87) Commander (2) (p. 87) 2 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 7) 6 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 48, 60) 3 AC-V615 AC power adaptor (1) 7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 84) (p. 7, 22) 8 Lens cap (1) (p. 11) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 4 DK-415 connecting cord (1) (p. 22) Contents of the recording cannot
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Getting started Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Before using your camcorder, you first need to charge and install the battery pack. To charge the battery pack, use the supplied AC power adaptor. This camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack on a flat surface without vibration. (1) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (2) Align the surface of
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Charging and installing the battery pack Battery life While using with viewfinder Battery pack Continuous recording time * Typical recording time ** NP-F330 (supplied) 80 (70) 45 (40) NP-F550 165 (140) 90 (80) NP-F530 130 (115) 70 (65) While using with LCD Battery pack Continuous Typical Playing recording time * recording time ** time with LCD NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 35 (30) 65 (60) NP-F550 130 (115) 75 (65) 135 (120) NP-F530 100 (90) 55 (50) 105 (95) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time
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Getting started Charging and installing the battery pack Installing the battery pack (1)Set the POWER switch to OFF to prevent misoperation of the camcorder. (2)To open the lid of the battery compartment, slide the OPEN (BATT) release lever. (3)Insert the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. (4)Close the lid. POWER 12 3 4 To remove the battery pack Open the lid of the battery compartment. Then release the battery release lever, and remove the battery pack. Battery release lever When remov
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Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassette with logo* only. Make sure that the power source is installed. (1)While pressing the small blue button on the EJECT switch, slide it in the direction of the arrow. The cassette lid and compartment open. (2)Insert a cassette with the window facing out into the cassette compartment. (3)Close the lid by pressing the mark button. * is a trademark. EJECT 1 2 3 PUSH Notes • The cassette lid may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other t
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Basic operations Basic operations Camera recording Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette is inserted and that the START/STOP MODE switch (p. 14) is set to . Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camcorder is working correctly. When you use the camcorder for the first time, power on it and reset the date and time to your time before you start recording (p. 66). (1)Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fi
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Camera recording To focus the viewfinder lens If you cannot see the indicators in the viewfinder clearly, or after someone else has used the camcorder, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Note on Standby mode If you leave the camcorder in Standby mode for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted, the camcorder turns off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. T
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Basic operations Camera recording Note on remaining tape indicator The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape. Though the indicator does not appear at the time of recording, it will appear in a few seconds. Using the zoom feature Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more professional-looking recordings, use the zoom function sparingly. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (sub
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Camera recording Selecting the start/stop mode Your camcorder has two modes besides normal start/stop mode. These modes enable you to take a series of quick shots resulting in a lively video. (1)Set START/STOP MODE to the desired mode. : Recording starts when you press START/STOP, and stops when you press it again (normal mode). ANTI GROUND SHOOTING : The camcorder records only while you press down START/STOP so that you can avoid recording unnecessary scenes. 5SEC : When you press START/STOP, t
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Basic operations Camera recording Shooting with the LCD screen You can also record the picture while looking at the LCD screen. When using the LCD screen, the viewfinder turns off automatically except in mirror mode. You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker during CAMERA mode. (1)While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (2)Adjust angle of the LCD panel. The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to this side and about 180 degrees to the other side. You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen
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Camera recording Letting the subject monitor the shot You can turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way and you can let the subject monitor the shot while shooting with the viewfinder. Turn the LCD panel up vertically. When you turn the LCD panel 180 degrees, the indicator appears on the LCD screen (mirror mode) and the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear. You can also use the Remote Commander. To cancel mirror mode Turn the LCD panel down toward the camcorder body. N
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Basic operations Hints for better shooting For hand-held shots, you will get better results by holding the camcorder according to the following suggestions: • Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls with your thumb. [a] [a] • Place your elbows against your side. • Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it. • Place your eye against the viewfinder eyecup. • Be sure not to touch the built-in microphone. • Use the LCD pa
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Hints for better shooting Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod Try placing the camcorder on a table top or any other flat surface of suitable height. If you have a tripod for a still camera, you can also use it with the camcorder. When attaching a non-Sony tripod, make sure that the length of the tripod screw is less than 6.5 mm. Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage the camcorder. Cautions on the LCD panel and on the viewfinder • Do not pick
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Basic operations Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. (1) Insert the recorded tape with the window facing out. (2) While pressing OPEN, open the LCD panel. (3) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to VTR. (4) Press 0 to rewind the tape. (5) Press ( to start playback. (6) Adjust the volume using VOL +/–. You can also monitor the picture on a TV screen, after connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR. 4 5 1 POWE
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Playing back a tape Using headphones Connect headphones (not supplied) to the 2 jack. You can adjust the volume of the headphones using VOL +/–. To view the playback picture in the viewfinder Close the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns on automatically. When using the viewfinder, you can monitor the sound only by using headphones. To view on the LCD screen again, open the LCD panel. The viewfinder turns off automatically. Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P duri
