Sony Digital8 DCR-TRV720 User manual

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
whenex er you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DCR-TRV. Model No. AC.
Serial No. Serial No.
DCR-TRV820
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Digital8
DCR-TRV72 0/TRV820
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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 vears to
come.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
[30 NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK),
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This _,ymbo] is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the prod uct's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
This _,yrnbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures
above 140 F (60-C) such as in a car F trked in
the sun or under direct sunlight.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your un wanted lithium ion batteries
to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center.
Note: [n some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call
1-800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call
416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium
ion battery.
[f you have any questions about this product, you
may call :
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY
(7669) or write to :
Sony Customer Information Center ] Sony Drive,
Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
CAUTION
You are ca utioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
•our authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV720
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc.
Address: ] Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Ntme: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV820
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: ] Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ, 07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rifles. Operation is suhject to the following two
conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLYINSERT.
"Memory Stick"
For customers in CANADA
This (-lass B digital apparatus complic, s with
CanadianlCES-003.
For customers in the U.S.A
This device, complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions.: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interf_rence received, including
interference that mav cause undesired
operation.

Table of contents
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Quick Start Guide ...............................(,
Checking supplied accessories .............. 8
Getting started
Using this manual ................................... 9
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11
Installing the battery pack ............. 11
Charging the battery pack ............. 12
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 15
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 16
Recording - Basics
Recording a picture ............................... 17
Shooting backlit subjects
- BACK LIGHT ........................ 21
Shooting in the dark
- NightShot/Super Nightshot
.................................................... 21
Self-timer recording ....................... 23
Checking the recording
- END SEARCH /EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review ...................................... 24
Playback - Basics
Playing back a tape ............................... 25
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 28
Advanced Recording
Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording ................. 30
Using the wide mode ........................... 33
Using the fader function ...................... 34
Using special effects
- Picture effect ................................. 37
Using special effects
- Digital effect ................................. 38
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 41
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 43
Focusing manually ................................ 44
Superimposing a title ........................... 45
Making your own titles ........................ 47
Inserting a scene .................................... 49
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with picture effects
........................................................... _0
Playing back a tape with digital effects
Enlarging recorded images
- PB ZOOM ..................................... 52
Quickly locating a scene using the
zero set memory function ............ 53
Searching a recording by date
- Date search ................................... 54
Searching for a photo
- Photo search/Photo scan ........... 56
Editing
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 58
Using with analog video unit and PC
- Signal convert ftmction ............... 60
Recording video or TV programs ....... 61
Inserting a scene from a VCR
- Insert Editing ............................... 63
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ................ 65
Resetting the date and time ................. 73
"Memory Stick" operations
Using "Memory Stick'-introduction ... 74
Recordh_g still images on "Memory Stick"
- Memory Photo recording ............. 70
Superimposing a still image in the
"Memory Stick" on a moving image
- MEMORY MIX ............................ 84
Recording an image from a tape as a still
image ................................................ 87
Copying still images from a tape
- Photo save .................................... 80
Viewing a still image
- Memory Photo playback ............ 01
Copying the image recorded on
"Memory Stick" to tapes ............... 04
Enlarging still images recorded on
"Memory Stick"s
- Memory PB ZOOM ..................... 96
Playing back images in a continuous loop
- SLIDE SHOW ............................... 07
Preventing accidental erasure
- hnage protection .......................... 99
Deleting images ................................... 100
Writing a print mark - PRINT MARK .. 103

Table of contents
Printing operations
(DCR-TRV820 only)
Using the printer -Introduction ....... 104
Making prints - Standard print ........ 112
Making prints of split screens
- Split printing .............................. 119
Additional Information
Digital8 _} system, recording and
playback ......................................... 121
About i.LINK ....................................... i23
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ...................................... 125
Troubleshooting .................................. 127
Self-diagnosis display ......................... i33
Warning indicators and messages.... 134
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 136
Maintenance information and
precautions .................................... 137
Specifications ....................................... 143
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls .... 145
Quick Function Guide ........................ 153
Index ..................................................... i54
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Quick Start Guide
This chapter introduces you to the basic features of }Tour
canrcorder. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more
information.
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Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 11).
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Open the DC IN
jackcover.
Connect the plug with
its • mark facing up.
Open the lid of the
cassette compartment,
and press EJECT. The
compartment opens
automatically.
_ Insert a cassette
into the cassette
compartment
with its window
facing out and the
write-protect tab
on the cassette up.
Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the _ mark
on the cassette
compartment. The
cassette compartment
automatically goes
down.
Close the lid of the
cassette compartment.

I_{]_Remo_ethelenscap.
panel
whilepressingOPEN.
Thepictureappears
ontheLCDscreen.
1 [OSetthePOWER
switchtoCAMERA
whilepressingthe
smallgreenbutton.
O Presstheredbutton.
Yourcamcorder
startsrecording.To
stoprecording,press
theredbuttonagain.
Viewfinder
WhentheLCDpanelisclosed,usethe
viewfinderplacingyoureyeagainstitseyecup.
_Press_ torewindthetape.
REW8
_Press _ to start playback.
PLAY
_1]_ et the POWER
switch to VTR while
pressing the small
green button.
Note
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD
panel, or the battery pack.

Checking supplied accessories
Make sure that the _]]owing accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
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[] Wireless Remote Commander (i) []
(p. i51) []
[] AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power
adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) []
[] NP-F330 battery pack (i) (p. 11, 12)
[] CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 125)
The lithium battery is already installed
in your camcorder.
[] Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 151) []
[] A/V connecting cable (i) (p. 28) []
[] Shoulder strap (1) (p. 147)
[] Lens cap (1) (p. 17) []
[] PC serial cable (1) (p. 93)
"Memory Stick" (1) (p. 74)
Application software: PictureGear 4.1
Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 93)
Print paper (p. 109)
Standard type
(20 sheets x 1)
Sticker type/Standard size
(10 sheets × 1)
Sticker type/9 split size (10 sheets × 1)
DCR-TRV820 only
Print cartridge (2) (p. i06)
DCR-TRV820 only
Head cleaner (1) (p. i39)
DCR-TRV820 only
Platen roller cleaner (1) (p. 140)
DCR-TRV820 only

-- Getting started --
Using this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this nranual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV820 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Anv
diff_,rences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV820
only."
As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in -_"
capital letters. ,_.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. _.
When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that the _.
operation is being carried out.
Type of difference
DCR- TRV720 TRV820
Printer -- •
• Provided
Not provided
With your digital camcorder, you can use Hill.lib/DigitalS} video cassettes. Your
camcorder records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 t} system. Also, your
camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 Hi,l/standard _ (analog) system.
You, however, cannot use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on page 50
to 57 for playback in the HiSHiI_/standard 8_ system. To enable smooth transition,
we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the HiSHi_/standard 8m
with the Digital_ system on a tape.
TV color systems differ from country to country. To view your recordings on a TV, you
need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the
copyright laws.
Contents of the printing cannot be compensated for if printing is not made due to a
malfunction of vour camcorder, etc.

Using this manual
•The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured using high-precision
technology. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points
(red, blue, green or white) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and in the
viewfinder. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not
affect the recorded picture in any way. Effective ratio of pixels and/or screen are
99.99% or more.
• Do not let your canrcorder get w_,t. Kec,p your camcorder away front rain and sea
water. Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired [a].
• Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140'_F (60'C), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight[b].
However, do not leave your canrcorder exposed to temperature above 131 F (55 _C)
when the print cartridge is in your camcorder. (DCR-TRV820 only)
• Do not place your canrcorder so as to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens
toward the sun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [¢].
[a] [b] [c]
Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not
made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, xideo tape, etc.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 63
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery pack out in the, direction of the arrow while pressing_ BATT
RELEASE down.
_BATT
RELEASE
After installing the battery pack
Dt, not carry your camcorder bv_holdin o_the battery pack. If you do so, the battery pack
mav slide off your camcorder unintentionally damaging your camcorder.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series).
(1) Open the DCIN jack co_'er and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with
vour camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's • mark facing up.
(2) _'om_ect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Com_ect the power cord to a wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Charging begins. The remaining
battery time is indicated in minutes on the display window.
When the remaining battery indicator changes to _, normal charge is completed. To
fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached for about 1 hour
after normal charge is completed until FULL appears in the display window. Fully
charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual.
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After charging the battery pack
Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
Notes
• Prevent metallic objects Dom coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug
of the AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power
adaptor.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• When the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once
fully, and then use it until it fully discharges again. Keep the battery pack in a cool
place.
When the battery pack is charged fully
The LCD backlight of the display window is turned off.
Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window roughly indicators the
recording time with the viewfinder.
Battery pack
The supplied battery pack is charged a little.

Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Until your camcorder cakuiates the actual remaining battery time
min" appears in the display window.
While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in
the display window in the following cases:
The battery pack is not installed correctly.
-The AC power adaptor is disconnected.
Something is wrong with the battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F330 (supplied) 150 (90)
NP-F530/F550 210 (150)
NP-F730 /F730H /F750 300 (240)
NP-F930/F950 390 (330)
NP-F960 420 (360)
Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack
Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-F330 (supplied) 105 (95) 60 (55) 70 (65) 40 (35)
NP-F530 175 (160) 100 (90) 110 (100) 60 (55)
NP-F550 210 (190) 120 (110) 140 (125) 80 (7(})
NP-F730 365 (325) 210 (185) 255 (230) 145 (130)
NP-F730H/F750 440 (395) 250 (225) 290 (260) 165 (150)
NP-F930 575 (520) 325 (295) 400 (360) 230 (205)
NP-F950 675 (610) 385 (345) 455 (410) 260 (235)
NP-F960 790 (710) 450 (405) 535 (480) 305 (275)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
** Approximate number of nrinutes when recording while you repeat recording start/
stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life nray be shorter.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Playing time
DCR-TRV720
Battery pack Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied) 70 (60) 100 (90)
NP-F530 110 (95) 170 (155)
NP-F550 140 (125) 205 (185)
NP-F730 250 (225) 350 (310)
NP-F730H/F750 285 (255) 425 (380)
NP-F930 390 (355) 555 (500)
NP-F950 445 (400) 650 (590)
NP-F960 525 (470) 765 (685)
DCR-TRV820
Battery pack Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-F330 (supplied) 60 (55) 90 (80)
NP-F530 100 (85) 145 (130)
NP-F550 125 (110) 175 (160)
NP-F730 215 (195) 300 (270)
NP-F730H/F750 260 (230) 365 (325)
NP-F930 355 (315) 475 (430)
NP-F950 395 (350) 555 (500)
NP-F960 465 (415) 660 (590)
Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery
Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged batterv. The
battery lif{, will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
The remaining batterytimeindicator
The indicator may not be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are
recording. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about i minute for
the correct remaining battery time to be displayed.
If the power may gooff although the battery remaining indicator indicatesthat
the battery pack has enough power tooperate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.
What is"lnfoLITHIU M"?
The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as
battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. This unit is compatible
with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). Your camcorder operates only with the
"InfoLITHIUM" battery. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have _tnrourHmM mark.
"InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
When you use your canrcorder for a long time, we recommend that you power it from a
wall outlet using the AC power adaptor.
(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and colmect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN
jack on your calncorder with the plug's • mark facing up. __.
(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
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2,3
PRECAUTION
The s_t is not disconnc_ct_M from th_ AC power source (house curr_,nt) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.
Notes
• Thc_ AC powder adaptor can supply powc, r c,v_q_if thc_battc_ry pack is attached to your
camcorder.
• The DC IN jack has "source priority". This means that the battery pack cannot supply
any power if the power cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power
cord is not plugged into a wall outlet.
Using acar battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).
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Step 2 Inserting a cassette
We recommend using Hi8 Hi[]/Digital8 |) video cassettes.
(1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11).
(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. The cassette
compartment opens automatically.
(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the
cassette up.
(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the _ mark on the cassette
compartment. The cassette compartment automatically goes down.
(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.
3
To eject a cassette
Follow the procoduro above, and eject tho cassotto in stop 3.
Notes
4,5
• Do not press the cassette compartment down. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 [) s'_stem. "
• The recording time when you use vour camcorder is half of indicated time on Hi8
Hi[] tape. If you select thd LP moc{e in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8
Hi[] tape.
• If you use standard 8 [] tape, be sure to play back the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic
pattern noise may appear when you play back standard 8 [] tape on other camcorders
(including other DCR-TRV720/TRV820).
• The cassette compartment may not be closed when you press any part of the lid other
than the _ mark.
• Do not pick up your camcorder by holding the lid of the cassette compartment.
Toprevent accidental erasure
Slide the write-protect tab on the cassette to expose the red mark.
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-- Recording - Basics --
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attach the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for
more information (p. 11 to 16).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your camcorder is set to the standby :::ode.
(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically
turns off.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
3
LOCK
2
Notes
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• Do not touch tire built-in microphone during recording.
NoteonRecordingmode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) ::rode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 65). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. When you record a tape in the LP mode on
your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder.
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Recording a picture
Noteon LOCK
When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY
accidentally. The LOCK is released as a default setting.
Toenable smooth transition
You can make the transition between the last scene vou recorded and the next scene
smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette if you turn off vour camcorder. When
you change the battery pack set tire POWER switch to OFF (C_HARGE).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes
Your camcorder autonratically turns off. This is to save battery power and to pwvent
battery and tape wear. To resunre the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHARGE) once, then turn it to CAMERA again.
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To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, press either of the two buttons on LCD
BRIGHT.
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the _ indicator appears
on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the
camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCDscreen outdoors indirectsunlight
The LCD screen mav be difficult to see. If this happens, w_, recomnwnd that you use the,
viewfinder.
Picture inthe mirror mode
The picture on the, LCD is a mirror-image. How_wer, the, picture will be normal when
recorded.
During recording inthe mirror mode
You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY on the Remote Commander.
Indicatorsin the mirror mode
The STBY indicator appears as 110 and REC as O. Some of other indicators appear
mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

Recording a picture
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
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Moxe the power zoom lever a little for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. -_
Using the zoom function sparingly results in better-looking recordings.
"T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
"W" side:for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) _"
Zoom greater than 25× is performed digitally. To actix ate digital zoom, select the digital
zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 65)
The picture quality deteriorates as the picture is processed digitally.
The right side of the bar shows the digital I _Q J
zooming zone.
The digital zooming zone appears when you
select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in
the menu settings.
l'lotesondigitalzoom
• Digital zoom starts to function when zoom exceeds 25×.
• The picture quality deteriorates as you go toward the "T" side.
Whenyoushootcloseto asubject
If you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to the "W" side until the
focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least about 2 feet 5/8 inch (about 80 cm)
awav from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1/2 inch (about 1 cm)
away in the wide-angle position.
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Recording a picture
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
The indicators are not recorded on tape.
Remaining battery time indicator
Format indicator
Recording mode indicator
STBY/REC indicator
Time code/Tape counter indicator
Remaining tape indicator
.............................................................................This appears after you start to record for a while.
Tme nd cator
This is displayed for five seconds after the POPPER switch
is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
Date indicator
This is displayc, d for five seconds after the POWER switch
is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.
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Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 |) system only)
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:minutes:
seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in VTR
mode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.
When you play back tapes recorded in the HiS/standard 8 system, the tape counter
appears.
You cannot reset the time code or the tape counter.