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Camera Operations Guide [US]
2-515-268-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV380/TRV480
TM
SERIES
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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For customers in the U.S.A. and Read this first CANADA Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES reference. Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the WARNING collection and recycling location To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not nearest you. For more information expose the unit to rain or moisture. regarding recycling of
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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 into 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV The number below is for the FCC related matters only. technician for help. Regulatory
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: Features available for tape only. Table of Contents : Features available for “Memory Stick” only. Read this first ............................................................................................. 2 Quick Start Guide Recording movies .................................................................................... 10 Recording still images .............................................................................. 12 Recording/Playing back with ease ..........................
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................37 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter ...........................38 Adjusting the exposure manually ...............................................................................38 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ............................
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Advanced operations Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV ................... 89 Using the Menu Dubbing to another tape ................. 90 Selecting menu items ............................ 62 Recording pictures from a VCR or TV ... 91 Using the (CAMERA SET) menu Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, Stick” ...............................................92 etc. ..................................................64 Dubbing still images from a “Memory Stick” U
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...................................118 Warning indicators and messages .......132 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad .............136 Usable cassette tapes .........................137 About the “Memory Stick” ....................138 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ...................................140 About i.LINK .........................................141 Maintenance and precautions ..............142 Specification .......................
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Quick Start Guide Recording movies 1 Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder. To charge the battery, see page 16. 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 . Close the cassette lid after EJECT lever in the its window-side facing the cassette compartment direction of the arrow up, then push the center slides back in by itself. and open t
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Quick Start Guide 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 21. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 148). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch down to light up the CAMERA-TAPE lamp. The power turns on. START/STOP d Press REC START/ STOP. Recording starts. To change to st
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Quick Start Guide 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 21. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 148). b Press OPEN and open the LCD panel. c While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the CAMERA-MEMORY lamp lights up. The power turns on. d Press PHOTO lightly. A short beep sound is heard when
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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 size increases (2) during Easy Handycam operation. Easy Handycam operation ON For details, see instructions for each operation. See page 35 fo
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Getting started To check the remaining battery – Battery 6 Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) Info OFF. DISPLAY/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 and its current remaining recording time both Adaptor from the DC IN jack. during charging or when the power is turned off. To remove the
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* 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.) Playing time Battery pack Approximate number of minutes available when you use a fully charged battery pack at NP-FM30 (supplied) 145 25°C (77°F)
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Getting started 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 When using this camcorder for the first time, when it is attached to your camcorder. the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 21). PRECAUTION While pr
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[MENU], (STANDARD SET) menu, then touch [LCD SET] (p. 81). 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, you can adjust the brightness by selecting [LCD BL LEVEL] from the [LCD SET] on the (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 81). Even if you adjust th
