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Camera Operations Guide [US]
3-087-921-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV361/TRV460
TM
SERIES
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB01REG.fm master:Right For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this CAUTION manual thoroughly, and retain it for future TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE reference. BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. WARNING RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Lithium-Ion batteries are rec
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and For customers in the U.S.A. receiver. If you have any questions about this product, you may – Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit call: different from that to which the receiver is Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY connected. (7669) – Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV The number below is for FCC related matters only. technician for help. Regulatory Inf
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB01REG.fm master:Right Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Note on connecting
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB00TOC.fm master:Right : Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still imag
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB00TOC.fm master:Right Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................35 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ...........................35 Adjusting the exposure manually ...............
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB00TOC.fm master:Right Marking recorded images with specific Advanced operations information – Image protection/ Print mark .....................................99 Using the Menu Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer) ..................101 Selecting menu items .........................59 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, Troubleshooting
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a cassette into the camcorder. a Slide the OPEN/ b Insert the cassette with cPress . EJECT lever in the its window-side facing
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Quick Start Guide D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 126). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the P
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right Recording still images 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 14. a Lift up the viewfinder. b Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 2 Insert a “Memory Stick” into the camcorder. Insert it so that the b mark is at the bottom left corner. Push in until it clicks. b mark Quick St
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Quick Start Guide D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right 3 Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen. The date and time is not set up in the default setting. To set the date and time, see page 19. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 126). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the P
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB02GET.fm master:Right Recording/Playing back with ease By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation becomes even easier. Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback. Press EASY when recording/ playing back. EASY lights up in blue (1) and screen font si
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Getting started Getting started Wireless Remote Commander (1) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. A/V connecting cable (1) The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. “Memory Stick” 8MB (1) (DCR-TRV361) “Memory Stick” media is only supplied with USB cable (1) DCR-TRV361. There is no “Memory Stick” media supplied with DCR-TRV460. Rechargeable battery pac
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right 1 Lift up the viewfinder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the battery by attaching the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) to your camcorder. b Notes You cannot use batteries other than the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series) (p. 118). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic
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Getting started D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right To check the remaining battery – Battery 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) Info OFF. DSPL/BATT INFO The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. OPEN POWER switch After charging the battery The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the You can check the battery’s current charge level battery is fully charged. Disconnect the AC
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right * Approximate number of minutes when recording Charging time while you repeatedly record, start/stop, slide the Approximate number of minutes required when POWER switch to change the power mode, and you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack zoom. The actual battery life may be shorter. at 25°C (77°F). (10 – 30°C (50 – 86°F) recommended.) Play
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Getting started D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right Using an outside power source Step 3: Turning the power on You can use the AC Adaptor as the power You need to slide the POWER switch source when you do not want the battery to repeatedly to select the desired power mode run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor, to record or play. the battery pack will not lose its charge even Wh
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D:\##SAGYO\DTP-shanhai-agari\824719S DCRTRV360-US\824719S DCR-TRV360_US\824719S DCR- TRV360_US\3087921111 DCR-TRV360\01GB03PRE.fm master:Right [MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. 78). Step 4: Adjusting the 3 Adjust the item with / , then touch . LCD panel and z Tips viewfinder If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. Adjusting the LCD panel If you are using the battery pack for power source
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Getting started To use the viewfinder during operation When you are recording on a tape or a “Memory Step 5: Setting the Stick”, you can adjust the exposure (p. 35) and fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the date and time viewfinder. Have the LCD panel rotated 180 degrees and closed with the screen facing out. Set the date and time when using this 1 Set the power mode to CAMERA-TAPE camcorder for the first time. If you do not set or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17). the date and time, the [C
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4 Touch [MENU]. Step 6: Inserting the –:––:–– 60min recording media CAMERA SET PROGRAM AE SPOT METER EXPOSURE Inserting a cassette tape OK 5 Select (TIME/LANGU.) with / , then touch . You can record on standard 8 mm , Hi8 and Digital8 cassettes in Digital8 60min –:––:–– system only. For details on these cassettes DISPLAY MENU ROTATE (such as write-protection), see page 115. A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET b Notes WORLD TIME LANGUAGE Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This
