User Manuals: Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Camcorder

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Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual (164 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 9.32 MB

Table of Contents
3
Quick Start Guide
4
Connecting the Power Cord
4
Inserting a Cassette
4
Recording a Picture
5
Monitoring the Playback Picture on the LCD Screen
5
Note on Cassette Memory
6
Types of Differences
6
Precautions
7
Checking Supplied Accessories
8
Preparing the Power Supply
9
Installing the Battery Pack
9
After Installing the Battery Pack
9
If You Use the Large Capacity Battery Pack
9
Charging the Battery Pack
10
Charging Time
11
Recording Time
11
Remaining Battery Time Indicator
11
Playing Time
12
After Charging the Battery Pack
12
Connecting to Wall Outlet
13
Using a Car Battery
13
To Eject a Cassette
14
To Prevent Misoperation of Your Camcorder
14
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
14
Note on Recording Mode
16
To Enable Smooth Transition
16
Adjusting the LCD
17
LCD Screen Backlight
17
After Recording
17
When You Shoot Close to a Subject
19
Notes on Digital Zoom
19
Start/Stop Mode
20
Indicators Displayed in the Recording Mode
20
Time Code
20
Remaining Tape Indicator
20
Shooting in the Dark
21
Using +Slow SHTR
22
Using the Night Light
22
Nightshot Light
22
Self-Timer Recording
23
To Stop the Self-Timer During Recording
23
To Record Still Pictures Using the Self-Timer
23
To Cancel Self-Timer Recording
23
Checking the Recording
24
END Search
24
Edit Search
24
End Search Function
24
Playing Back a Tape
25
To Stop Playback
25
When Monitoring on the LCD Screen
25
Using the Data Code Function
26
Recording Data
26
Data Code
26
To Advance the Tape
27
To Rewind the Tape
27
To View the Picture at Slow Speed
27
To View the Picture Frame
27
If Your TV or VCR Has an S Video Jack
28
To Cancel the Laser Link
29
If You Turn the Power off
29
If You Use a Sony TV
29
Photo Recording
30
Printing the Still Picture
31
If the Video Printer Is Equipped with S Video Input
31
Using the Wide Mode
32
During Recording
32
Connection for a TV
32
ID-2 System
32
Using the Fader Function
33
Monotone
33
To Cancel the Fader Function
34
When the Overlap Indicator Appears
35
Note on the Bounce Function
35
Using Special Effects - Picture Effect
36
To Turn the Picture Effect Function off
36
Digital Effect
38
Still
38
Flash
38
Trail
38
To Cancel the Digital Effect
39
When You Turn the Power off
40
When Recording in the Slow Shutter Mode
40
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
41
To Return to the Automatic White Balance Mode
41
To Record When Lighting Conditions Change
41
Using the PROGRAM AE Function
42
Spotlight Mode
42
Soft Portrait Mode
42
Beach & Ski Mode
42
To Turn the Program AE Function off
43
To Return to the Automatic Exposure Mode
44
Focusing Manually
45
To Record Distance Subjects
45
Playing Back a Tape with Picture Effects
46
To Cancel the Picture Effect Function
46
To Cancel the Digital Effect Function
47
Quickly Locating a Scene Using the Zero Set Memory Function
48
Searching a Recording by Date
49
Date Search
49
Searching for a Photo - Photo Search
52
Photo Scan
52
Searching for a Photo Without
53
Scanning Photo
53
Dubbing a Tape
54
Using the A/V Connecting Cable
54
When You Have Finished Dubbing a Tape
54
Using the I.link Cable
55
During Digital Editing
55
Editing Partially on a DV Tape
57
DV Synchro-Editing
57
Errors in Duplicating
58
On a Blank Portion of the Tape
58
Recording Video or TV Programs
59
If Your VCR Is a Monaural Type
59
Inserting a Scene from a VCR
60
Replacing Recording on a Tape
60
To Change the Insert End Point
61
Audio Dubbing
62
Connecting the Microphone with the MIC Jack
62
Connecting the Microphone with the Intelligent Accessory Shoe
62
Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO Jack
63
Dubbing with the Built-In Microphones
63
Adding an Audio Sound on a Recorded Tape
64
Monitoring the New Recorded Sound
64
To Play Back the Sound
64
If You Make All the Connections
65
To Add New Sound more Precisely
65
Superimposing a Title
66
To Use the Custom Title
67
Title Setting
67
Erasing a Title
68
To Erase the Menu Display
68
Making Your Own Titles
69
To Change a Title You Have Stored
70
To Delete the Title
70
Labeling a Cassette
71
To Erase a Character
72
To Change the Label You Have Made
72
Changing the MENU Settings
73
Selecting the Mode Setting of each Items
74
Notes on the Steadyshot Function
74
If You Cancel the Steadyshot Function
74
Notes on the LP Mode
76
Notes on AUDIO MODE
76
Resetting the Data and Time
78
If You Do Not Set the Date and Time
78
Note on the Time Indicator
78
Using a Memory Stick Introduction
79
Still Images
79
Using a Memory Stick
79
On File Format
79
Note on Image Data Compatibility
80
Inserting a Memory Stick
81
To Eject a Memory Stick
81
When the Access Lamp Is Lit or Flashing
81
Selecting Image Quality Mode
82
Image Quality Settings
83
Differences in Image Quality Mode
83
Formatting a Memory Stick
84
Recording Still Images on Memory Sticks
85
Before Operation
85
Recording Images Continuously
86
Continuous Mode
86
Multi Screen Mode
86
Continuous Shooting Settings
88
Number of Images in Continuous Shooting
88
Recording a Still Image from Other Equipment
90
To Stop Copying
92
Viewing a Still Picture
93
Memory Photo Playback
93
Screen Indicators During Still Image Playback
94
Playing Back Recorded Images
94
The Image Quality Mode Indicator
95
Files Modified with Personal Computers
95
Viewing the Recorded Images Using a Personal Computer
96
M. Chrom
97
M. Lumi
97
C. Chrom
97
To Change the Still Picture to Superimpose
99
To Change the Mode Setting
99
To Cancel M.CHROM
99
If You Format the Memory Stick
99
To Cancel Image Protection
100
To Cancel Writing Print Marks
101
Deleting Images
102
Deleting Selected Images
102
Deleting All the Images
102
To Cancel Deleting All the Images in the Memory Stick
104
Copying the Image Recorded on Memory Sticks to Mini DV Tapes
105
To View the Recorded Images on TV
106
If You Change the Memory Stick During Operation
106
Usable Cassettes
108
Selecting Cassette Types
108
When You Play Back
108
Copyright Signal
108
Audio Mode
109
When You Play Back a Dual Sound Track Tape
109
Notes on the Mini DV Cassette
109
Cleaning Gold Plated Connector
109
Troubleshooting
110
In Recording Mode
110
Self-Diagnosis Display
115
Viewfinder
115
Warning Indicators and Messages
116
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
118
NTSC System
118
PAL System
118
PAL-M System
118
Maintenance Information and Precautions
119
Moisture Condensation
119
If Moisture Condensation Occured
119
How to Prevent Moisture Condensation
119
Maintenance Information
120
Cleaning the Video Head
120
Cleaning the LCD Screen
120
Charging the Vanadium-Lithium Battery in Your Camcorder
120
Camcorder Operation
121
On Handling Tapes
121
Camcorder Care
121
AC Power Adaptor
121
Battery Pack
122
Notes on Dry Batteries
122
If Batteries Are Leaking
122
Specifications
123
Identifying the Parts and Controls
124
Camcorder
124
Note on the Carl Zeiss Lens
125
Fastening the Grip Strap
128
Remote Commander
130
Note on the Remote Commander
130
Operation Indicators
131
Display Window
132
Quick Function Guide
133
Functions to Adjust Exposure
133
Functions to Give Images more Impact
133
Functions to Use in Editing
133
Index
134
Before Use
139
Program Features
139
List View and Zoom View
139
Copy and Move Slides
139
Zoom Display of a Slide
140
Print Slides
140
Play Movies in the Movie Playback Window
140
Use a Memory Stick Serial Port Adapter
140
Precautions for Use
141
About Using with Windows NT4.0
141
About Color Display Settings
141
Displaying the Help Contents
142
Installing Picturegear
143
Installing the Movie Support Library
145
Basic Operation
146
Starting the Program
146
Closing Picturegear
147
If the Program Fails to Run
147
Viewing Slides
148
Displaying Sample Slides
148
Initial Folder List
148
Display Slides Other than the Samples
149
Locating a Folder
149
Folder List Indicators
149
Using the Folder List
150
Viewing a Slide Enlarged
150
Playing a Movie
150
Contents of the View Area
150
Using with External Devices
151
Using a Video Camera
151
Connections and Settings
151
Using the First Time
153
Storing Images
153
Using a Digital Still Camera
154
Using a Memory Stick Serial Port Adapter
157
Storing Images from External Devices
160
Storing an Image from the Single-Image Viewer
160
How to Send Images to an External Device
160
Miscellaneous
161
How to Uninstall Picturegear
161
In Case of Trouble
162

Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Service Manual (182 pages)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 37.64 MB

Table of Contents
3
Service Note

6
- Power Supply During Repairs
  6
- To Take out a Cassette When Not Eject
  6
Self-Diagnosis Function

7
- Self-Diagnosis Display
  7
- Service Mode Display
  7
- Display Method
  7
- Switching of Backup no
  7
- End of Display
  7
- Self-Diagnosis Code Table
  8
General

9
Disassembly

46
- Lcd Panel
  46
  - Invertor Trans Unit)
    46
- Front Panel Assembly
  47
- Cabinet (L), Bt Panel Assembly
  47
- Evf
  48
- Board
  48
- Board, VC-217 Board
  49
- Mechanism Deck
  49
- Cs Flame Assembly
  50
- Lens, Outer Connector (Hot Shoe)
  50
  - Board
    50
- Lcd, Control Switch Block
  52
- Circuit Board Location
  54
- Flexible Boards Location
  55
Block Diagrams

56
Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams

59
- Frame Schematic Diagram
  59
  - Schematic Diagrams
    59
  - Schematic Diagram
    59
  - Focus/Zoom Motor Drive
    61
  - Camera
    62
  - Blocking Compress
    63
  - Video Interface
    64
    
    Printed Wiring Boards
    74
  - Function Switch, Ir
    74
  - Back Light Drive
    79
    
    Printed Wiring Boards
    80
  - Timing Generator
    82
  - Color Evf, DC/DC Converter
    84
    
    Printed Wiring Board
    84
  - Color Evf)
    84
Adjustments

87
- Before Starting Adjustment
  87
- Adjusting Items When Replacing Main Parts and Boards
  88
- Camera Section Adjustment
  90
- Preparations before Adjustment
  90
- List of Service Tools
  90
- Preparations
  91
- Precaution
  93
- Setting the Switch
  93
- Order of Adjustments
  93
- Subjects
  93
- Initialization of B, C, D, E, F Page Data
  94
- Initialization of C Page Data
  94
- Modification of C Page Data
  94
- Modification of D Page Data
  96
- Initialization of B Page Data
  98
- Modification of E, F Page Data
  100
- Camera System Adjustments
  105
- Mhz Origin Oscillation Adjustment
  105
- Zoom Key Center Adjustment
  105
- HALL Adjustment
  105
- Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)
  106
- Flange Back Adjustment
  106
  - Than 500M Away)
    107
    
    Flange Back Adjustment(1)
    107
- Flange Back Adjustment (2)
  107
- Flange Back Check
  108
  - DIGITAL ZOOM (Menu Display)
    108
    
    STEADY SHOT (Menu Display)
    108
    
    WIDE (Menu Display)
    108
    
    Optical Axis Adjustment
    109
- Picture Frame Setting
  110
  - AGC GAIN Calibration Adjustment
    110
- Color Reproduction Adjustment
  111
  - MAX GAIN Adjustment
    111
- Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input
  112
- Auto White Balance Adjustment
  112
- White Balance Check
  113
- Angular Velocity Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment
  113
- Color Electronic Viewfinder System
  114
  - Adjustment
    114
- VCO Adjustment (DD-123 Board)
  114
- Bright Adjustment (DD-123 Board)
  115
- Contrast Adjustment (DD-123 Board)
  115
- Backlight Consumption Current Adjustment
  116
  - (DD-123 Board)
    116
- White Balance Adjustment (DD-123 Board)
  116
  - WHITE BALANCE (Menu Display)
    116
- Lcd System Adjustment
  117
- VCO Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
  117
- D Range Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
  118
- Bright Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
  118
  - Contrast Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
    119
- V-COM Level Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
  119
  - V-COM Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
    120
- White Balance Adjustment (PD-110 Board)
  120
- Mechanism Section Adjustment
  121
- How to Enter Record Mode
  121
  - Without Cassette
    121
- How to Enter Playback Mode Without
  121
  - Cassette
    121
- Tape Path Adjustment
  121
- Preparation for Adjustment
  121
- Procedure after Operations
  121
- Video Section Adjustments
  122
- Preparations before Adjustments
  122
- Equipment Required
  122
- Precautions on Adjusting
  123
- Adjusting Connectors
  124
- Connecting the Equipment
  124
- Checking the Input Signals
  124
  - (Except AEP/UK Model)
    124
- Alignment Tapes
  125
- Input/Output Level and Impedance
  125
- System Control System Adjustment
  126
- Initialization of B, C, D, E, F Page Data
  126
- Battery End Check (VC-217 Board)
  126
- Servo and Rf System Adjustment
  127
- Cap FG Duty Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  127
- T Reel FG Duty Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  127
- PLL F & LPF F
  127
- Switching Position Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  128
- AGC Center Level and APC & AEQ Adjustment
  128
- Preparations before Adjustments
  128
- AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  128
- APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  129
- Processing after Completing Adjustments
  129
- PLL F & LPF F
  129
- Video System Adjustments
  130
- Base Band Block Adjustments
  130
- Chroma BPF Fo Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  130
- S VIDEO out y Level Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  130
  - DISPLAY (Menu Display)
    130
  - DISPLAY (CK-84 Board)
    130
- S VIDEO out Chroma Level Adjustment
  131
  - (VC-217 Board)
    131
- AV out Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-217 Board)
  131
- PLL Adjustment (VC-217 Board)
  132
  - (Except AEP/UK Model)
    132
- BIST Check
  133
- Playback System Check
  133
- Preparation for Playback
  133
- IC1900(TRX) bist(PB) Check
  133
- IC1601(TFD) bist(PB) Check
  133
- IC1600(SFD) bist(PB) Check
  133
- IC1501(VFD) bist(PB) Check
  134
- Recording System Check
  135
- Preparations for Recording
  135
- IC1501(VFD) bist(REC) Check
  135
- IC1600(SFD) bist(REC) Check
  135
- IC1601(TFD) bist(REC) Check
  136
- IC1900(TRX) bist(REC) Check
  136
- Ir Transmitter Adjustments
  137
- IR Video Carrier Frequency Adjustment
  137
  - (CK-84 Board)
    137
- IR Video Deviation Adjustment (CK-84 Board)
  137
- IR Audio Deviation Adjustment (CK-84 Board)
  138
- Audio System Adjustments
  139
- Playback Level Check
  140
- Overall Level Characteristics Check
  140
- Overall Distortion Check
  140
- Overall Noise Level Check
  140
- Overall Separation Check
  140
- Service Mode
  141
- Adjustment Remote Commander
  141
- Using the Adjustment Remote Commander
  141
- Precautions Upon Using
  141
  - The Adjustment Remote Commander
    141
- Data Process
  142
- Service Mode
  143
- Setting the Test Mode
  143
- Emergence Memory Address
  143
- EMG Code (Emergency Code)
  143
- MSW Code
  144
- Bit Value Discrimination
  145
- Switch Check (1)
  145
- Switch Check (2)
  146
- Record of Use Check
  146
Repair Parts List

147
- Exploded Views
  147
- Front Panel Section
  147
- Cabinet (R) Section
  148
- Lcd Panel Section
  149
- Chassis Section
  150
- Cabinet (L) Section
  151
- Evf and Lens Section
  152
- Ls Chassis Block Section
  154
- Mechanism Chassis Block Section-1
  155
- Mechanism Chassis Block Section-2
  156
- Electrical Parts List
  157

Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual (163 pages)

Digital video camera recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6.09 MB

Section 1

3
- Table of Contents
  3
- Quick Start Guide
  4
- Getting Started
  6
- Using this Manual
  7
- Checking Supplied Accessories
  8
- Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply
  10
- Charging the Battery Pack
  12
- Recording - Basics
  15
- Recording a Picture
  16
- Playback-Basics
  25
- Playing Back a Tape
  26
- Viewing the Recording on TV
  29
- Advanced Recording Operations
  30
- Photo Recording
  30
- Using the Wide Mode
  32
- Using the Fader Function
  34
- Using Special Effects - Digital Effect
  40
- Adjusting the White Balance Manually
  41
- Using the PROGRAM AE Function
  42
- Adjusting the Exposure Manually
  44
- Focusing Manually
  45
- Advanced Playback Operations
  46
- Playing Back a Tape with Picture Effects
  46
- Playing Back a Tape with Digital Effectd
  47
- Quickly Locating a Scene Using the Zero Set Memory Function
  48
- Searching the Boundaries of Recorded Tape by Title - Title Search
  51
- Searching for a Photo - Photo Search/Photo Scan
  53
- Editing
  54
- Dubbing a Tape
  54
- Editingpartially Ona DV Tape - DV Synchro-_Ting (DCR-TRV10 Only)
  58
- Recording Video or TV Programs
  59
- Inserting a Scene from a VCR
  60
- Audio Dubbing
  62
- Superimposing a Title
  66
- Making Your Own Titles
  69
- Labeling a Cassette
  71
- Customizing Your
  73
- Changing the MENU Settings
  73
- Memory Stick Operations
  79
- Using a Memory Stick-Introduction
  80
- Recording Still Images on Memory Sticks
  87
- Recording an Image from a Mini DV Tape as a Still Image
  90
- Copying Still Images from a Mini DV Tape - Photo Save
  92
- Playback
  93
- Superimposing a Still Picture in a Memory Stick
  97
- On a Moving Picture - M CHROM
  97
- M.lumi/C.chrom
  97
- Preventing Accidental Erasure
  100
- Image Protection
  100
- Deleting Images
  102
- Sticks to Mini Dvtapes
  105
- Usablecassettes
  108
- Additional Information
  108
- Troubleshooting
  110
- Self-Diagnosis
  115
- Warning Indicators and Messages
  117
- Using Your Camcorder Abroad
  118
- Maintenance Information and Precautions
  122
- Specifications
  123
- Quick Reference
  124
- Identifying the Parts and Controls
  126
- Quick Function Guide
  133
- Index
  134
Section 2

138
- Before Use
  139
- Program Features
  139
- Precautions for Use
  141
- How to Use this Manual
  142
- Installing Picturegear
  143
- Basic Operation
  146
- Starting the Program
  146
- Closing Picturegear
  147
- Viewing Slides
  148
- Using a Video Camera
  151
- Using with External Devices
  151
- Connections and Settings
  153
- Storing Images
  153
- Using the First Time
  153
- Using a Digital Still Camera
  154
- Connections and Settings
  156
- Using a Memory Stick Serial Port Adapter (for Handycams)
  157
- Storing Images from External Devices
  160
- How to Uninstall Picturegear
  161
- In Case of Trouble
  162

Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual (163 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 6.94 MB

Section 1

3
Section 2

138
- Before Use
  139
- Program Features.4
  139
- Precautions for Use
  141
- How to Use this Manual
  142
- Installing Picturegear.8
  143
- Starting the Program.h
  146
- Closing Picturegear.12
  147
- Viewing Slides.13
  148
- Using a Video Camera.16
  151
- Using with External Devices
  151
- Storing Images
  153
- Using the First Time.18
  153
- Using a Digital Still Camera.19
  154
- Connections and Settings
  156
- Using a Memory Stick Serial Port Adapter (for Handycams).22
  157
- Storing Images from External Devices.25
  160
- How to Uninstall Picturegear.26
  161
- In Case of Trouble
  162

Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual (136 pages)

digital video camera recorder

Brand: Sony | Category: Camcorder | Size: 3.22 MB

Digital Video Camera
1
Operating Instructions
1
Table of Contents
3
Quick Start Guide

4
Getting Started

6
- Using this Manual
  6
- Precautions on Camcorder Care
  7
- Checking Supplied Accessories
  8
- Step 1 Preparing the Power Supply
  9
  - Installing the Battery Pack
    9
  - Charging the Battery Pack
    10
    
    Charging Time
    11
    
    Recording Time
    11
    
    Playing Time
    12
  - Connecting to a Wall Outlet
    13
- Step 2 Inserting a Cassette
  14
Recording - Basics

15
Playback - Basics

25
- Playing Back a Tape
  25
  - Using the Data Code Function
    26
  - Various Playback Modes
    27
- Viewing the Recording on TV
  28
Advanced Recording Operations

30
Advanced Playback Operations

46
Editing

54
Customizing Your Camcorder

72
- Changing the MENU Settings
  72
- Resetting the Date and Time
  78
Memory Stick Operations

79
DCR-TRV10 Only

79
Additional Information

109
- Usable Cassettes
  109
- Audio Mode
  110
- Troubleshooting
  111
- Self-Diagnosis Display
  116
- Warning Indicators and Messages
  117
- Warning Messages
  118
- Using Your Camcorder Abroad
  119
- Maintenance Information and Precautions
  120
- Battery Pack
  123
- Specifications
  124
Quick Reference

125
- Identifying the Parts and Controls
  125
  - Remote Commander
    132
  - Operation Indicators
    133
- Quick Function Guide
  135
- Index
  136

Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual (163 pages)

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Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual (163 pages)

Digital Video Camera Recorder

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Sony Digital Handycam DCR-TRV8 Service Manual (22 pages)

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Service Note

Self-Diagnosis Function

General

Disassembly

Block Diagrams

Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams

Adjustments

Repair Parts List

Table of Contents

Section 1

Section 2

Table of Contents

Section 1

Section 2

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Recording - Basics

Playback - Basics

Advanced Recording Operations

Advanced Playback Operations

Editing

Customizing Your Camcorder

Memory Stick Operations

DCR-TRV10 Only

Additional Information

Quick Reference

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