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Camera Operations Guide [GB]
2-515-263-12(1)
Camera
Operations Guide
Read this first
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV480E
TM
SERIES
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Read this first ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies Before operating the unit, please read this may influence the picture and sound of this camcorder. manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). WARNING b Notice To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not If static electricity o
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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 other device Before connecting your camcorder to other device such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the proper direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in Touch the button on the LCD screen. the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or this may ca
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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 ...................................................................................... 8 Recording still images.............................................................................. 10 Recording/Playing back with ease ..........................
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Adjusting the exposure............................................................................. 35 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ............................................................... 35 Fixing the exposure for the selected subject – Flexible spot meter .......................... 36 Adjusting the exposure manually .............................................................................. 36 Recording in dark places – NightShot plus, etc. ...........................
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Advanced operations Dubbing/Editing Connecting to a VCR or TV ...............87 Using the Menu Dubbing to another tape ..............88 Selecting menu items ........................ 60 Recording pictures from a VCR Using the (CAMERA SET) menu or TV ............................................89 – PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE, Dubbing pictures from a tape to a etc ................................................62 “Memory Stick” .............................90 Using the (MEMORY SET) menu Dubbing
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...............................116 Warning indicators and messages ...130 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ..........134 Usable cassette tapes .....................134 About the “Memory Stick” ................135 About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack ................................137 About i.LINK .....................................139 Maintenance and precautions ..........140 Specification ....................................143 Quick Referen
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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 . 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 19. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). 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 sta
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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 Start Guide 10
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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 19. a Remove the lens cap. Lens cap is not attached when you purchase your camcorder (p. 145). 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 33 fo
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Getting started Getting started A/V connecting cable (1) Step 1: Checking supplied items USB cable (1) Make sure you have following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1) AC Adaptor (1) CD-ROM “Picture Package Ver.1.5” (1) Camera Operations Guide (This manual) (1) Mains lead (1) Lens cap (1) See page 145 on how to attach the lens cap. Shoulder strap (1) See page 146 on how to attach the s
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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. 137). Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic objects. This 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in may cause a malfunction. the direction of the arrow until it Use a nearby wall so
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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. 19). PRECAUTION While pr
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3 Adjust the item with / , then touch . Step 4: Adjusting the z Tips LCD panel and If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD viewfinder screen facing out. 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 Adjusting the LCD panel (STANDARD SET) menu (p. 79). Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be aff
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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 5Select (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 134. A. SHUT OFF CLOCK SET b Notes WORLD TIME LANGUAGE Do not force the cassette into the compartment. This P
