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3-080-162-12(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-TRV80
DCR-TRV75/TRV80
©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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Note: For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital If you have any questions about this product, device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222- These limits are designed to provide SONY (7669) reasonable protection against harmful The number below is for the FCC related interference in a residential installation. This matters only. equipment generates, uses, and can ra
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Main Features Main Features •Recording moving pictures on the Recording moving pictures tape (p. 25) or still images, and playing •Playing back the tape (p. 37) them back •Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 44, 107) •Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (p. 120) •Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 128) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 130) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the tape using the USB cable (p. 154) Capturing
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Main Features Getting Started Main Features •You can access the Internet using a Bluetooth device (optional) or a dedicated accessory that serves Accessing the network as a USB Network Adaptor and using BIP (optional) etc. (DCR-TRV80 only) •You can use the following functions by connecting to a Bluetooth device (optional) using BIP. – Remote Camera – Image Transport For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR- TRV80 only) (p. 1
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Table of contents Focusing manually ................................ 61 Main Features ...................................... 4 Using spot focus function – Spot Focus .................................... 63 Quick Start Guide Interval Recording ................................ 64 – Recording on tape ................................ 8 Frame by frame recording – Recording on “Memory Stick” ......... 10 – Frame recording .......................... 65 Recording with all the pixels Getting Started – Pr
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Getting Started Table of contents Superimposing a still image in Capturing images from an analog “Memory Stick” on an image video unit on a computer – MEMORY MIX .......................... 116 – Signal convert function ............. 167 Interval Photo Recording ................... 119 Using the Network function Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV80 only) – MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 120 For details, refer to the Network Function/ Self-timer recording ........................
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on tape Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting the cassette 3 Close the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the center of the compartment by EJECT in the cassette back to insert pressing on the direction of the arrow the cassette. Insert the cassette and open the lid. cassette straight as far compart
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide POWER Recording a picture on the 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 len
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide – Recording on “Memory Stick” Connecting the power cord Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 15). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with its v mark facing up. Inserting the “Memory Stick” (p. 102) Insert the “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as it can go with the B mark facing up as illustrated. Access lamp B mark Press the “Memory Stick” once lightly to eject it. While the access lamp is li
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Quick Start Guide POWER POWER Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 107) 1 Remove the lens cap (p. 25). 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. 3 Press OPEN Make sure that the to open the LOCK switch is set to LCD 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 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. eye against the 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-TRV80 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-TRV80 only.” As you read through this
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Getting Started Using this manual Note on connecting to other devices If you connect your camcorder to a VCR or computer using the USB cable or the i.LINK cable, make sure that the jack is connected in the right direction. Pushing it forcibly may damage the jack or cause your camcorder to malfunction. Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) •The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pi
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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. 30) 2 NP-FM50 rechargeable battery pack 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 100) (1) (p. 15, 16) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 141) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 146) (p. 215) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 203) 5
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing 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 install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 15
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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 of “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 Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC Adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the AC Adaptor if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicato
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time Playing time Playing time Battery pack with the LCD panel closed on the LCD screen NP-FM50 (supplied) 200 140 NP-FM70 415 295 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 340 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 520 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Checking status of battery pack – Battery Info (1) Set the
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Note The BATTERY INFO indicator is not displayed in the following cases: – The battery pack is not properly installed. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. – The battery pack is fully discharged. Battery Info The number displayed as Battery Info is the approximate recording time. While the remaining battery time is being calculated “CALCULATING BATTERY INFO...” is displayed. Connecting to a wall outlet Connect in the same way as when charg
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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 released (bars may appear) because the
