Sony DCR-TRV17 Manuale Utente

3-067-425-11 (1)©2001 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future ref

10— Getting started —Using this manualThe instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Beforeyou start reading this m

11Getting startedNote on TV color systemsTV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed an NTSC system-base

12Step 1 Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery packInstall the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.(1) Lift up the viewfinder.(2)

13Getting startedCharging the battery packUse the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM

14When the battery pack is charged fully“FULL” appears in the display window.Remaining battery time indicatorThe remaining battery time you record wit

15Getting startedRecording timeDCR-TRV15Recording with Recording withBattery pack the viewfinder the LCD screenContinuous* Typical** Continuous* Typic

16Playing timeDCR-TRV15Battery packPlaying time Playing timeon LCD screen with LCD closedNP-FM30 (supplied) 100 135NP-FM50 160 220NP-FM70 335 450NP-FM

17Getting startedConnecting to a wall outletWhen you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from awall outlet using the AC

181995 T · · · · t 2001 T · · · · t 2079Set the date and time settings when you use your camcorder for the first time. “CLOCKSET” will be

19Getting startedStep 2 Setting the date and timeIf you do not set the date and time“– –:– –:– –” is recorded on the data code of the tape and the “Me

2Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your DigitalHandycam, you can capture life’s precious moments

20Step 3 Inserting a cassette(1) Install the power source.(2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. Thecassette compartmen

21Recording – Basics— Recording – Basics —Recording a pictureYour camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both kno

22Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only)When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be setto MEMORY accidentally. LO

23Recording – BasicsWhen you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlightThe LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that

24Adjusting the viewfinderIf you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.Adjust the viewfinder lens to your e

25Recording – BasicsTo use zoom greater than 10×Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To activate digital zoom, select the digitalpower in D Z

26Remaining battery time indicatorThe remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. Theindicator may not be correct, dependin

27Recording – BasicsShooting in the dark – NightShot/Super NightShotThe NightShot function enables you to shoot a subject in a dark place. For example

28While using the Super NightShot functionThe shutter speed is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. At that time,the moving picture may

29Recording – BasicsRecording a pictureTo stop the countdownPress START/STOP.To restart the countdown, press START/STOP again.To record still images u

3Note:This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits

30You 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

31Playback – Basics— Playback – Basics —Playing back a tapeYou can monitor the playback picture on the screen. If you close the LCD panel, you canmoni

32To display the screen indicators – Display functionPress DISPLAY on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with yourcamcorder.The indicator

33Playback – BasicsPlaying back a tapeRecording dataRecording data is your camcorder’s information when you have recorded. In therecording mode, the r

34Playing back a tapeTo view the picture frame-by-framePress C on the Remote Commander in the playback pause mode. For frame-by-frameplayback in the r

35Playback – BasicsConnect your camcorder to your TV with the A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder to watch the playback picture on the TV

36Using the AV cordless IR receiverOnce you connect the AV cordless IR receiver (optional) to your TV or VCR, you caneasily view the picture on your T

37Playback – BasicsViewing the recording on TVIf you turn the power offThe super laser link function turns off automatically.If you use a Sony TV•You

38— Advanced Recording Operations —Recording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingYou can record a still picture like a photograph. This mode

39Advanced Recording OperationsRecording a still image on a tape – Tape Photo recordingSelf-timer recordingYou can record still images on tapes with t

4Main FeaturesTaking moving or still images, and playing them back•Recording a picture (p. 21)•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 38)•Playing back

40Printing the still pictureYou can print a still picture by using the video printer (optional). Connect the videoprinter using the A/V connecting cab

41Advanced Recording OperationsAdjusting the white balance manuallyYou can manually adjust and set the white balance. This adjustment makes whitesubje

42You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch on the 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the screen during recording in 16:9WIDE mode

43Advanced Recording OperationsYou can fade in or out to give your recording a professional appearance.MONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually c

44Using 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 r

45Advanced Recording OperationsYou can digitally process images to obtain special effects like those in films or on TV.NEG. ART [a] : The color and br

46Using special effects – Digital effectYou can add special effects to recorded pictures using the various digital functions. Thesound is recorded nor

47Advanced Recording OperationsUsing special effects – Digital effect(1) In CAMERA mode, select D EFFECT in in the menu settings (p. 97).(2) Select

48Using special effects – Digital effectNotes•The following functions do not work during digital effect:–Fader–Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (The low lux

49Advanced Recording OperationsUsing the PROGRAM AE functionYou can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) mode to suit your specific shootingrequirements.

5Getting startedChecking supplied accessoriesMake sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.1 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

50Using the PROGRAM AE function(1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17only) mode.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to sel

51Advanced Recording OperationsIf you are recording under a discharge tube such as a fluorescent lamp, sodiumlamp or mercury lampFlickering or changes

52You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in thefollowing cases:–The subject is backlit–Bright subject and dark bac

53Advanced Recording OperationsYou can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following cases:•The autofocus mode is not effective

6Table of contentsMain Features ... 4Checking supplied accessories... 5Quick Start Guide...

7Getting startedSuperimposing a still picture in a“Memory Stick” on a movingpicture – MEMORY MIX... 124Copying still images from a tape– Pho

Quick Start Guide8Quick Start GuideThis chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for moreinfor

Quick Start Guide9VCRCAMERAMEMORYOFF(CHG)REWPLAYPOWERVCRCAMERAMEMORYOFF(CHG)POWERRecording a picture (p. 21)Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD