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Sony DCR-TRV145E User Manual

Sony DCR-TRV145E
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©2003 Sony Corporation
3-079-468-14 (1)
Digital
Video Camera Recorder
Video Camera Recorder
DCR-TRV145E/TRV147E/TRV245E/TRV250E/
TRV345E/TRV355E/TRV356E
CCD-TRV218E/TRV418E
DCR-TRV355E
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement le
mode d’emploi et de le conserver pour toute référence future.
SERIES
TM

Table of Contents

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Sony DCR-TRV145E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Optical Zoom20x
Digital Zoom800x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Image SensorCCD
CCD sensor size1/6 inch
MicrophoneStereo
TypeCamcorder
Recording MediaMiniDV
Video Resolution720 x 576 pixels
Effective Pixels0.8 Megapixels
LCD Screen2.5" LCD screen
ViewfinderElectronic
Weight (without battery)450 grams

Summary

Sony Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Provides instructions for operating the digital video camera recorder.

Mode d oun emploi

Fournit des instructions pour faire fonctionner le cam ounscope.

Welcome!

WARNING

Safety warnings to prevent fire or shock hazards.

ATTENTION

Note on electromagnetic field influence on the camcorder.

NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Information regarding the AC power adaptor plug and fuse replacement.

For the Customers in Europe

Product compliance statement for European customers regarding EMC Directive.

Checking Supplied Accessories

Main Features

On the model name indication

Explanation of camcorder-shape icons used to indicate model names.

Recording moving or still images, and playing them back

Guide to recording and playback of images on tape and Memory Stick.

Capturing images on your computer

Instructions for transferring images to a computer.

Main Features

Other uses

Details on various functions for adjusting exposure and image impact.

Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings

Features for enhancing the natural look of recordings.

Functions for use on recorded tapes

Operations available for recorded tapes.

Quick Start Guide

Recording on a tape

Basic features for recording on a tape.

Recording on a M emory Stick

Basic features for recording on a Memory Stick.

Getting Started

Using this manual

Instructions on how to use the manual and understand its content.

Types of differences between models

Comparison of features across different camcorder models.

Precautions on camcorder care

Guidelines for maintaining the camcorder and its components.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable

Instructions for connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Procedure for installing the battery pack.

Charging the battery pack

Instructions on how to charge the battery pack.

Charging time/Temps de charge

Approximate charging times for various battery packs.

Playing time/Temps de lecture

Approximate playing times for different cassette types.

Connecting to a wall socket

Instructions for powering the camcorder via a wall socket.

Step 2 Setting the date and time

Set the date and time...

Procedure for setting the camcorder's date and time.

Auto date function

Automatically records date/time for 10 seconds after recording starts.

Step 3 Inserting a cassette

To eject the cassette

Procedure for safely ejecting a cassette.

To prevent accidental erasure

How to prevent accidental erasure of tape contents.

Recording Basics

Recording a picture

Basic steps for recording a picture with the camcorder.

Adjusting the LCD screen

Instructions for adjusting the angle and position of the LCD screen.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

How to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

Using the zoom feature

Guide to using the camcorder's zoom functionality.

Adjusting the viewfinder lens

How to adjust the viewfinder lens for clear viewing.

Shooting with the Mirror Mode

Using the mirror mode to check self-image during shooting.

Indicators displayed in the recording mode

Explanation of indicators shown on the screen during recording.

Shooting a backlit subject BACK LIGHT

Using the backlight function for subjects with light behind them.

Shooting in the dark NightShot

Using NightShot for shooting in dark environments.

Self-timer recording

Instructions for using the self-timer function for automatic recording.

Superimposing the date and time on pictures

How to superimpose date and time onto recorded pictures.

Checking recordings

Functions for checking recorded footage for smooth transitions.

Playback Basics

Playing back a tape

Basic steps for playing back recorded tapes.

To display the screen indicators Display function

How to show or hide screen indicators during playback.

About data code

Information recorded with images (date/time, settings).

Various playback modes

Description of different playback modes like pause, search, slow speed.

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording still images on a M emory Stick while recording on a tape

Recording still images on Memory Stick during tape recording.

Recording still images on a tape Tape Photo recording

Recording still images as photographs onto a tape.

Using the wide mode

Recording in 16:9 wide or CINEMA mode for widescreen TVs.

Using the fader function

Creating professional fade-in and fade-out effects.

Using special effects Picture effect

Applying digital picture effects like sepia, B&W, and solarize.

Using special effects Digital effect

Adding digital effects like STILL, FLASH, LUMI, and TRAIL.

Using the PROGRAM AE function

Selecting automatic exposure modes for specific shooting situations.

Adjusting the exposure manually

Manually adjusting exposure for backlit or dark subjects.

Focusing manually

Manually adjusting focus for precise focusing in specific conditions.

Interval recording

Making time-lapse recordings by setting automatic record and standby intervals.

Frame by frame recording Frame recording

Creating stop-motion animated effects using frame recording.

Superimposing a title

Selecting preset or custom titles to superimpose on images.

Making your own titles

Creating and storing up to two custom titles.

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tape with picture effects

Viewing recorded scenes with picture effects like NEG.ART, SEPIA.

Playing back a tape with digital effects

Viewing recorded scenes with digital effects like STILL, FLASH, LUMI.

Enlarging recorded images Tape PB ZOOM

Enlarging recorded images from tape using PB ZOOM.

Quickly locating a scene ZERO SET MEMORY

Searching for scenes using the tape counter zero point.

Searching for a recording by date DATE SEARCH

Searching for recordings based on the date they were recorded.

Searching for a photo PHOTO SEARCH/ PHOTO SCAN

Searching and scanning for still images on tape.

Editing

Dubbing a tape

Copying or editing recordings using a VCR.

Dubbing a tape easily Easy Dubbing

Easy control of VCR dubbing operations using the camcorder.

Dubbing only desired scenes Digital program editing (on tapes)

Duplicating selected scenes for editing onto tape without VCR operation.

Recording video or TV programmes

Recording tapes from other VCRs or TV programs.

Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing

Inserting new scenes into recorded tapes by setting start/end points.

M emory Stick Operations Recording

Using a M emory Stick Introduction

Instructions for recording images onto a Memory Stick.

Recording still images on a M emory Stick Memory Photo recording

Recording still images on Memory Stick in CAMERA mode.

Recording images from a tape as still images

Recording moving picture data from tapes as still images.

Superimposing a still image in the M emory Stick on an image MEMORY MIX

Superimposing still images from Memory Stick onto moving pictures.

Recording moving pictures on a M emory Stick MPEG movie recording

Recording moving pictures with sound onto a Memory Stick.

Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture

Recording moving picture data from tapes onto a Memory Stick.

Interval Photo recording

Taking photos successively at regular intervals.

M emory Stick Operations Playback

Viewing still images Memory Photo playback

Playing back still images recorded on a Memory Stick.

Viewing moving pictures MPEG movie playback

Playing back moving pictures recorded on a Memory Stick.

Selecting a folder to view

Selecting a folder to view images stored on the Memory Stick.

Copying images recorded on a M emory Stick to a tape

Copying still images from Memory Stick to a tape.

Enlarging still images recorded on a M emory Stick Memory PB ZOOM

Enlarging still images from Memory Stick and copying to tape.

Playing back images continuously SLIDE SHOW

Playing back images in sequence automatically.

Preventing accidental erasure Image protection

Protecting selected images to prevent accidental erasure.

Deleting images DELETE

Deleting all images or only selected images from Memory Stick.

Viewing Images on Your Computer

Viewing images on your computer Introduction

Ways to connect camcorder to computer for viewing images.

Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder USB Streaming

Connecting via USB for viewing images from tape or camcorder.

Capturing images with ImageMixer

Using ImageMixer to capture images from tape or camcorder.

Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer

Viewing images from Memory Stick on computer via USB.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (Windows)

System requirements and installation for USB connection.

Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (Macintosh)

System requirements and installation for USB connection on Macintosh.

Customising Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings

Guide to navigating and changing camcorder menu settings.

Selecting the mode setting of each item

Explanation of menu items and their settings based on POWER switch.

Notes on FLASH MODE

Compatibility notes for FLASH MODE with external flash.

Note on AUTO SHTR

Explanation of the Auto Shutter function.

Notes on the SteadyShot function

Information on SteadyShot function limitations.

Notes on the LP mode

Recommendations and potential issues when using LP mode.

Note on AUDIO MODE

Limitations on adjusting audio balance in 16-bit mode.

Note on dubbing a tape to another VCR

Restrictions on AUDIO MODE selection for Digital8 tapes.

Notes on ORC setting

Information regarding ORC setting cancellation and limitations.

Notes on DEMO MODE

Conditions and limitations for using DEMO MODE.

Notes on formatting

Important notes regarding the formatting process.

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and how to correct trouble

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common camcorder issues.

Self-diagnosis display

Information on the camcorder's self-diagnosis function and error codes.

Warning indicators and messages

Explanation of warning indicators and on-screen messages.

Index

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