SONY. =0=_61./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. I]i!Iili®IHandgcam C'_,=,°.,_.,uM0 8ER_ES v DCR-TRV520 MEMORYSTII:K _-M Digital 8 DCR- TRV5201TR V52 5 ©2000 Sony Corporation 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. If you have any questions about this product, you To prevent fire or shock hazard, do may call : not expose the unit to rain or Sony Customer Information Center 1 800-222 SONY (7669) or write to : moisture. Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #TI-ll, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN //_ You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, [30 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) Declaration of Conformity NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE Trade Name: SONY REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, This symbol is intended to alert NJ, 07656 USA the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 within the product's enclosure This device complies with Part15 of the FCC that may be of sufficient Rules. Operation is subject to the following two magnitude to constitute a risk of conditions.: (1) This device may not cause electric shock to persons. harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and Declaration of Conformity maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature Trade Name: SONY accompanying the appliance. Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Never expose the battery pack to temperatures Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. above 140°F (60°C) such as in a car parked in Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, the sun or under direct sunlight. NJ, O7656 USA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATrERY. Telephone No.: 201-930 6972 LITHIUM ION BATTERY. This device complies with Part15 of the FCC DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries harmful interference, and (2) this device must to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. accept any interference received, including I ir_terference that may cause undesired operation. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium 2 ion battery. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For customers in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. "Memory Stick" For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For customers in the U.S.A This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3 Table of contents Checking supplied accessories ....................... 5 Customizing Your Camcorder Quick Start Guide .................................6 Changing the menu settings ......................... 64 Resetting the date and time .......................... 71 Getting started "Memory Stick" operations Using this manual ............................................ 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............ 10 Using "Memory Stick" introduction .......... 72 Installing the battery pack ..................... 10 Recording still images on "Memory Stick" Charging the battery pack ..................... 11 - Memory Photo recording ................... 77 Connecting to a wall outlet ................... 14 Superimposing a still image in the Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................ 15 "Memory Stick" on a moving image - MEMORY MIX ..................................... 82 Recording - Basics Recording an image from a tape as a still image ........................................................ 85 Recording a picture ........................................ 16 Copying still images from a tape Shooting backlit subjects - Photo save ............................................. 87 - BACK LIGHT ............................... 20 Viewing a still image Shooting in the dark - Memory Photo playback .................... 89 - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Copying the image recorded on Self-timer recording ............................... 22 "Memory Stick" to tapes ....................... 92 Checking the recording - END SEARCH / Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ................ 23 Stick's - Memory PB ZOOM ................ 94 Playing back images in a continuous loop Playback - Basics - SLIDE SHOW ....................................... 95 Preventing accidental erasure Playing back a tape ........................................ 24 - Image protection .................................. 97 Viewing the recording on TV ....................... 27 Deleting images .............................................. 98 Writing a print mark PRINT MARK ...... 101 Advanced Recording Operations Additional Information Recording a still image on a tape - Tape Photo recording ......................... 29 Digital8 t} system, recording and playback Using the wide mode .................................... 32 ................................................................. 102 Using the fader function ............................... 33 About i.LINK ................................................ 104 Using special effects - Picture effect ........... 36 Changing the lithium battery in your Using special effects Digital effect ............ 37 camcorder .............................................. 106 Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 40 Troubleshooting ........................................... 108 Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 42 Self-diagnosis display .................................. 113 Focusing manually ......................................... 43 Warning indicators and messages ............. 114 Superimposing a title .................................... 44 Using your camcorder abroad ................... 116 Making your own titles ................................. 46 Maintenance information and Inserting a scene ............................................. 48 precautions ............................................ 117 Specifications ................................................ 122 Advanced Playback Operations Quick Reference Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls ............. 123 Enlarging recorded images PB ZOOM .... 51 Quick Function Guide ................................. 130 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set Index .............................................................. 131 memory function .................................... 52 Searching a recording by date Date search ........................................... 53 Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan ................... 55 • Microsoft ®and Windows ®are either registered Editing trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dubbing a tape ............................................... 57 • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Using with analog video unit and PC Computer, Inc.