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3-059-592-11 (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.
DCR-TRV20
DCR-TRV6/TRV11/TRV20
©2000 Sony Corporation
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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 the Customers in the U.S.A. WARNING If you have any questions about this product, you may call : To prevent fire or shock hazar
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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 interfere
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Table of contents Using with analog video unit and PC Checking supplied accessories .................... 5 – Signal convert function ............... 66 Quick Start Guide ............................. 6 Recording video or TV programs ....... 67 Inserting a scene from a VCR Getting started – Insert editing ................................ 71 Using this manual ................................... 8 Audio dubbing ...................................... 73 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..........
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-808 RMT-811 3 4 5 6 DCR-TRV20 DCR-TRV6/TRV11 7 8 9 or qa 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) (p. 149) 8 PC serial cable (1) (p. 115) RMT-808: DCR-TRV6 DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only RMT-811: DCR-TRV11/TRV20 9 “Memory Stick” (1) (p. 93) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 0 Application software: PictureGear
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). Open the DC IN jack cover. Connect the plug with its v mark facing lens side. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in 2 Push the middle 4 After the cassette the direction of the portion of the back of
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide ( ) OFF CHG VCR CAMERA MEMORY OFF(CHG) VCR CAMERA MEMORY POWER Recording a picture (p. 16) 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA 1 Remove the lens cap. while pressing the small green button. 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. 3 To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. Viewfinder The picture appears on When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder the LCD screen. placing your eye against its eyecup. Monitori
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— Getting started — Using this manual The instructions in this manual are for the three 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-TRV20 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-TRV20 only”. As you read through this manu
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Getting started Using this manual Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on camcorder care •The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision technology. However, t
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (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 lever BATT 2 After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder by holding the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack ma
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Getting started ( ) OFF CHG VCR CAMERA MEMORY POWER Step 1 Preparing the power supply 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). (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time “– – – min” appears in the display window. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the following cases: – The battery pack is not installed correctly. – The AC power adaptor is disconnected. – Something is wrong with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge) NP-FM50 (supplied) 150 (90) NP-FM70 240 (180)
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Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Numbers in parentheses “( )” indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter. Playing time DCR-TRV6 Playing time Playing time Battery pack on
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it. Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing the lens side. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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Getting started Step 2 Inserting a cassette (1) Install the power source. (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette to insert. Insert the cassette in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. The cassette compartment automatically g
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OFF(CHG) VCR CAMERA MEMORY POWER — Recording – Basics — Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses for you. (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens cap to the grip strap. (2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 10 to p. 15). (3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. (4) To open the LCD panel, press OPEN. T
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV11/TRV20 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. LOCK switch is set to the left before your comcorder leaves the factory. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: •Do not mix recordings
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Recording a picture When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder. Picture in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD screen is a mirror-image. However, the picture will be normal when recorded. During recording in the mirror mode ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander does not work. Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Some of the other indicators a
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Recording – Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select VF B.L. in the menu settings. (p.85) Attaching the supplied lens hood (DCR-TRV20 only) To rec
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Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings. “T” side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) “W” side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T W T W T To use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally, if you set D ZOOM to 20× or 120× in the menu settings. The digital zoom function is set to OFF at the fa
