Sony DCR-TRV510 User Manual
Digital video camera recorder, Sony
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SONY.
3-866-124-11 (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-
Serial No. __________
Model No. AC--
Serial No. _____
Digital 8
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InfoLITHIUM
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Table of contents
Document Outline
- SONY.
- Welcome!
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
- ii^Customers in the U.S.A. ■' CAUTION
- Ij^^^ustomers in CANADA CAUTION
- Table of contents
- Quick Start Guide
- Using this manual
- Checking supplied accessories
- [T] Wireless Remote Commander (1). •
- [1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 9)
- [U NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 8,9)
- f4l CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 85)
- [5] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 104)
- [g] A/V connecting cabie (1) (p. 25)
- [7] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 102)
- [8] Lens cap (1) (p. 13)
- [9] PC serial cable (1) (p. 68)
- 03 Application software: PictureGear 3.2Lite (1) (p. 68)
- in] Label sheet for cassette (1)
- step 1 Preparing the power supply
- step 2 inserting a cassette
- Recording a picture
- Note
- To enable smooth transition
- If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes while the cassette is inserted
- Note
- When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
- Picture in the mirror mode
- During recording in the mirror mode
- Indicators in the mirror mode
- To stop the self-timer during recording
- To record still pictures using the self-timer
- To cancel self-timer recording
- Notes
- To extend the recording time in the 5SEC mode
- - Format indicator
- • STANDBY/REC indicator 1 in:rw:om— Time code/Tape counter
- Remaining battery time indicator
- Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digitals E) system only)
- BACK LIGHT
- If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects
- NightShot Light - emitter
- Using +SLOW SHUTTER
- Using the NightShot Light
- Checking the recording
- - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review
- To stop playback
- Using the data code function
- To view a still picture (playback pause)
- To advance the tape
- To rewind the tape
- To change the playback direction
- To locate a scene monitoring the picture (picture search)
- To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)
- To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)
- To view the picture at double speed
- To view the picture frame-by-frame
- To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
- Viewing the recording on TV
- Photo recording
- Using the wide mode
- Using the fader function
- Using special effects - Picture effect
- Using special effects - Digital effect
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Adjusting the exposure manually
- Focusing manually
- Inserting a scene
- Playing back a tape with picture effects
- Playing back a tape with digital effects
- "Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function
- Searching a recording by date
- Searching for a photo - Photo search/ Photo scan
- Dubbing a tape
- Recording video or TV programs
- Inserting a scene from a VCR
- Using the flash memory function - introduction
- Recording still images in the built-in flash memory - Memory photo recording
- Recording an image from a recorded tape as a still image
- Cdpying still images from a recorded tape - PHOTO SAVE
- Viewing a still picture - Memory photo playback
- back images in a continuous loop SHOW
- Preventing accidental erasure - PROTECT
- Deleting images - DELETE
- Copying images recorded in the built-in flash memory to tapes
- Changing the MENU settings
- Resetting the date and time
- Digitals system, recording and playback
- Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
- Troubleshooting
- Self-diagnosis display
- Warning indicators and messages
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Specifications
- Identifying the parts and controls
- 03 Video control buttons
- 01 EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 21)
- 01 LASER UNK button (p. 26)
- 03 Focus ring (p. 40)
- 01 Infrared rays emitter (p. 19,26)
- I Microphone
- I FOCUS switch (p. 40)
- I PUSH AUTO button (p. 40)
- I +SLOW SHUTTER button (p. 20)
- I NIGHTSHOT switch (p, 19)
- I Display window (p. 105)
- I Remote sensor (p. 104)
- I Tripod receptacle (base)
- What Is LASER UNK?
- START/STOP MODE switch (p. 18) Intelligent accessory shoe Speaker
- LCD screen (p. 14)
- Lithium battery compartment (p. 86) FADER button (p. 31) * •
- 0 (headphones) jack
- 1 RFU DC OUT (RFU adaptor DC output) jack (p. 25)
- Fastening the grip strap
- [U PHOTO button (p. 27)
- [7] ZERO SET MEMORY button
- To prepare the Remote Commander
- Vievyfinder
- Display window
- Quick Function Guide
- Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
- Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
- Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
- Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
- Functions to use after recording (in the playback mode)
- Functions using the built-in flash memory
- Index