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3-080-164-11(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-TRV39
DCR-TRV38/TRV39
©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 the Recording moving pictures tape (p. 26) or still images, and playing •Playing back the tape (p. 38) them back •Recording still images on the “Memory Stick” (p. 45, 106) •Recording moving pictures on the “Memory Stick” (p. 116) •Viewing still images recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 124) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the “Memory Stick” (p. 126) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on the tape using the USB cable (p. 150) Capturing
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Main Features Getting Started Main Features Accessing the Internet You can access the Internet using a using USB HOST dedicated accessory that serves as (DCR-TRV39 only) a USB Network Adaptor. For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165) Other uses Functions for adjusting exposure during recording •Back light function (p. 33) •NightShot/Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 33) •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) •Manual e
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Table of contents Focusing manually ................................ 62 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 Using the viewfinder ............................
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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 .......................... 112 – Signal convert function ............. 163 Interval Photo Recording ................... 115 Using the Network function Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV39 only) – MPEG MOVIE recording ......... 116 Accessing the network ....................... 165 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 1 Slide OPEN/ 2 Push the center of the 3 Close the cassette 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. 26) 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 camcorder starts recording. To Viewfinder stop recording, press START/ When the LCD panel is closed, use the STOP again. viewfinder with your eye 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. 101) 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. 106) 1 Remove the lens cap (p. 26). 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Make sure that the 3 Press OPEN LOCK switch is set to to open the the left (unlock) LCD panel. position. The picture appears on VCR the screen. 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-TRV39 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-TRV39 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 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 26) cord (1) (p. 16) 8 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 99) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack 9 USB cable (1) (p. 137) (1) (p. 15, 16) 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 43) (p. 142) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198) (p. 210) qs UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1),
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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 192 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 DCR-TRV39 Recording with Recording with Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen Continuous Typical* Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 65 35 NP-FM50 150 85 110 60 NP-FM70 310 180 230 135 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 215 270 155 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 320 410 240 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual bat
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Checking status of battery pack – Battery Info (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO. The battery charge level (the percentage of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about seven seconds. If you keep pressing DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO, the Battery Info is displayed for up to about 20 seconds. 3 BATTERY INFO BATT
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Step 1 Preparing the power source Connecting to a wall outlet Connect in the same way as when charging the battery pack (p. 16). 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 battery pack is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has “source priority.” This means that the battery pack cannot supply
