3-059-562-12 (1)
Digital
Video Camera
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
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DCR-TRV420E/TRV520E/TRV620E
DCR-TRV620E
©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.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWER
ADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted
to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA
or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this digital camcorder.
For the customers in Germany
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
92/31/EEC
This equipment complies with the EMC
regulations when used under the following
circumstances:
·Residential area
·Business district
·Light-industry district
(This equipment complies with the EMC
standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)
DCR-TRV620E
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Table of contents
· Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of
Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States
and other countries.
· Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
· All other product names mentioned herein may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each
case in this manual.
Checking supplied accessories ............................. 5
Quick Start Guide ................................... 6
Getting started
Using this manual ......................................... 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........... 12
Installing the battery pack ..................... 12
Charging the battery pack ..................... 13
Connecting to the mains ........................ 18
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................ 19
Recording Basics
Recording a picture ....................................... 21
Shooting backlit subjects
BACK LIGHT ................................ 27
Shooting in the dark
NightShot/Super NightShot ....... 28
Self-timer recording ............................... 30
Checking the recording END SEARCH /
EDITSEARCH / Rec Review ................ 31
Playback Basics
Playing back a tape ........................................ 33
Viewing the recording on TV ...................... 38
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
Tape Photo recording ......................... 41
Using the wide mode .................................... 45
Using the fader function ............................... 46
Using special effects Picture effect ........... 49
Using special effects Digital effect ........... 51
Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 54
Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 56
Focusing manually ........................................ 57
Superimposing a title .................................... 59
Making your own titles ................................ 61
Inserting a scene ............................................ 63
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 64
Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 65
Enlarging recorded images PB ZOOM ... 66
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set
memory function .................................... 68
Searching a recording by date
Date search ........................................... 69
Searching for a photo
Photo search/Photo scan ................... 71
Editing
Dubbing a tape ............................................... 73
Using with analog video unit and PC
Signal convert function
(DCR-TRV620E only) ............................. 77
Recording video or TV programmes
(DCR-TRV620E only) ............................. 79
Inserting a scene from a VCR
Insert Editing (DCR-TRV620E only)
................................................................... 83
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ........................ 85
Resetting the date and time ......................... 98
"Memory Stick" operations
Using "Memory Stick"introduction ....... 100
Recording still images on "Memory Stick"
Memory Photo recording ................. 105
Superimposing a still image in the
"Memory Stick" on a moving image
MEMORY MIX ................................... 110
Recording an image from a tape as a still
image ...................................................... 114
Copying still images from a tape
Photo save ........................................... 117
Viewing a still image
Memory Photo playback .................. 119
Copying the image recorded on
"Memory Stick" to tapes
(DCR-TRV620E only) ........................... 123
Enlarging still images recorded on "Memory
Stick"s Memory PB ZOOM .............. 125
Playing back images in a continuous loop
SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 126
Preventing accidental erasure
Image protection ................................ 128
Deleting images ........................................... 130
Writing a print mark PRINT MARK ..... 133
Additional Information
Digital8
system, recording and playback
................................................................. 135
About i.LINK ............................................... 137
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder .............................................. 139
Troubleshooting ........................................... 141
Self-diagnosis display ................................. 146
Warning indicators and messages ............ 147
Using your camcorder abroad ................... 157
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................ 158
Specifications ................................................ 163
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls ............. 165
Quick Function Guide ................................ 174
Index .............................................................. 176
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1 .... 12
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2 ........................ 19
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BACKLIGHT .................................. 27
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END SEARCH /
EDITSEARCH / ......... 31
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PROGRAM AE .... 54
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PB ZOOM ............................................. 66
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( DCR-TRV620E) ........ 77
( DCR-TRV620E) ......................... 79
( DCR-TRV620E) ......................... 83
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"Memory Stick"
"Memory Stick" .. 100
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"Memory Stick"
c .. 105
"Memory Stick"
MEMORY MIX ............ 110
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"Memory Stick", ( DCR-
TRV620E) .............................................. 123
"Memory Stick"
PB ZOOM ............................. 125
SLIDE SHOW ..... 126
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PRINT MARK .. 133
Digital8
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i.LINK .................................. 137
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Getting
started
Checking supplied
accessories
Make sure that the following accessories are
supplied with your camcorder.
1
Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 170)
2
AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),
Mains lead (1) (p. 13)
3
NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)
DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E
NP-F550 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)
DCR-TRV420E
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CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 139)
The lithium battery is already installed in
your camcorder.
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R6 (Size AA) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 171)
6
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38)
7
Shoulder strap (1) (p. 167)
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Lens cap (1) (p. 21)
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PC serial cable (1) (p. 122)
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"Memory Stick" (1) (p. 100)
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Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite
(CD-ROM) (1) (p. 122)
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21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 39)
Contents of the recording cannot be
compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
video tape, etc.
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(1) (. 170)
2 AC-
L10A/L10B/L10C (1) (. 13)
3 NP-F330 (1) (. 12, 13)
DCR-TRV520E/TRV620E
NP-F550 (1) (. 12, 13)
DCR-TRV420E
4 R2025 (1) (. 139)
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5 R6 ( )
(2) (. 171)
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(1) (. 38)
7 (1) (. 167)
8 (1) (. 21)
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(1) (. 122)
0 "Memory Stick" (1) (. 100)
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PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (. 122)
qs 21- (1) (. 39)
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