Sony Handycam DCR-TRV361 User manual

0SON_ 3-087-921-12(1)
Digital Video Camera Recorder
DCR- TRV3611TRV460
SEr_es _EMDRY _TICK
© 2004 Sony Corporation

Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for l_ture
reference.
WARNING
TO prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTK_: TO REDUCETHE RI_ C_ B_G_JC _,1_
DO NO'rREIIOVI_ _ (OR B,_lq.
NO U6EP_BB_C_LE pART6 _61D_
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsul_led
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sul_cient magnitude to consti_te a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
li_eralure accompanying the
appliance.
fJ Notice
•If St_lic e]eetrduty or electromagnetic inlerference
causes data transfer to discontinue midway (f_il),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the
USB c_ble _gain.
For customers in the U.S.A. and
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
RECYCLINGLITHIUM-IONBMTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are recgelable. ._
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to lhe
collection and recycling location
nearest you. For more inform_lion
regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call roll
free 1-800-822-8837, or visit htlp://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-
Ion batteries.
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For customers in the U.S.A.
If you ]/ave any quesrions about this product, you may
call:
Sony Customer futbrmation Cemcr 1-800-222-SONY
(7669)
The number below is for FCC rdaled matters only.
Regulatory [rdbrmation
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DCR-TRV4b0
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics hm.
Address: 680 Kinderkamaek Road, Oradell, NJ
07649 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 20!-930-6972
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjecl to the following two cmrdifions:
( 1) This device may not cause harmfi_! interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including futer ference thai may cause
undesired operation.
Owner'sRecord
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved fu this manual could void your
authorily to operate this equipment.
O Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits fur a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These funits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installarion. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio tYequency energy and, if not fus_alled and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harm tld interference to radio communications.
1towever, there is no guarantee that interference wil!
not occur fu a particular installarion. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference m radio or television
receprion, which can be determined by turning the
equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the inler ference by one or more of the
tbllowing measures:
Reorim/t or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
r_ceiver.
- Commct the equipment _ an outlet oll a circuit
different from that to which the _ceiver is
connected.
- Consult a Sony dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The intert_ace cable supplied must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the funRs tbr a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
Notes on use
Note on a Cassette tape
You can record on standard 8 mm [] and Ifig I'||m,
Digital8 [2 video cassettes in Digital8 [2 system only
on your camcorder. See page 115 for details.
Notes on recording
•Before slarlfug to record, test the recordfug function
to make su_ the picture and sound ate recorded
without any problems.
• Compen safion for the contents of _cordings cannot
be provided, even if _cording or playback is n_
possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,
storage media, etc.
• TV color systems differ depending on the country/
regions. To view your _cordings on a TV, you need
an NTSC system-based TV.
• Television pmgrmns, films, video tapes, and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contrary to the
copyright laws.
Notes on the LCD panel, viewfinder, and
lens
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-precision
technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are
eperafional for effective use.
However, there may be some tiny black points and/
or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)
thai appear constantly Ol/the LCD screen and fue
viewfinder.
These points are normal results of the manufacturing
process and do not affect the recording in any way.
,,,_conffnued
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• Exposing the LCD screen, the view finder, or the lens
to di_ct sunlight _r long pedods of time may cause
malfunctions. Be capful when placing the camera
near a window or outdoors.
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your
camcorder to mal function. Take pictures of the sun
only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
Note on connecting other device
Before connecting your cam€order to other device
such as a VE'R or a computer with a USB or i.LINK
cs[)]e, be sure to fuser t the connector plug in the proper
direction. If you insert the connector plug forcibly in
the wrong direction, the terminal may be damaged, or
this may cause a malfunction of your camcorder.
Notes on using this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder
used on this manual are caplured usfug a digital still
camera, and thus may appear different from wbat
you see.
• Instructions with no specific model names are tbr all
models.
Instructions with specific model names are tbr the
fudicaled models only.
Before you start reading this manual, check the
model name of your camcorder.
Notes on using the camcorder
• Hold your camcorder correctly.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
• You can change the language to be used for screen
display on your cameorder (p. 22)
• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.
\
Viewfinder LCD panel
Battery pack
• To ensure a good grip, Pasten the grip belt as shown
in the following illustration.
• When you are using the touch panel, place your hand
on the back side oflhe LCD panel to support it.
Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.
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Table of Contents z.:, 'oato,esavai,ablefor only.
_] : Features available for "Memory Stick"
only.
Read this first ............................................................................................. 2
Quick Start Guide
Recording movies ...................................................................................... 8
Recording still images .............................................................................. 10
Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 12
Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items .............................................................. 13
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ............................................................ 14
Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 17
Step 3: Turning the power on ................................................................... 17
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ...................................... 18
Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 18
Step 5: Setting the date and time ............................................................. 19
Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 20
Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 20
Inserting a "Memory Stick" ........................................................................................ 21
Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 22
Recording
Recording movies .................................................................................... 24
Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 26
Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 26
Using the built-in light ................................................................................................ 27
Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 28
Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 28
Recording still images _ - Memory photo recording ............................. 29
Selecting image quality ............................................................................................. 31
Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 31
Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" while recot_Jing movies on a tape ....... 32
Recording with ease - Easy Handycam .................................................. 33
Recording a movie _ .............................................................................................. 33
Recording a still image _ ........................................................................................ 34
Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 34
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Adjusting the exposure ............................................................................. 35
Adjusting the exposurefor backlit subjects ...............................................................35
Fixing theexposure for the selected subject- Flexiblespot meter ...........................35
Adjusting the exposure manually ...............................................................................36
Recording in dark places - NightShot plus, etc ....................................... 37
Adjusting the focus ................................................................................... 38
Adjusting the focus for anoff-center subject - SPOT FOCUS ..................................38
Adjusting the focus manually .....................................................................................39
Recording a picture using various effects ................................................ 40
Fading inand out of a scene [] - FADER ..............................................................40
Using special effects [] - Digital effect ...................................................................41
Overlaying still imageson movies on atape - MEMORY MIX ..................................42
Searching for the starting point [] .......................................................... 44
Searching for the lastsceneof the most recent recording
- END SEARCH ..................................................................................................44
Searching manually- EDIT SEARCH .......................................................................45
Reviewing the mostrecently recorded scenes - Rec review ....................................45
Playback
Viewing movies recorded on a tape [] ................................................... 46
Playing back in various modes ..................................................................................47
Viewing recordings with added effects - Digital effect ..............................................48
Viewing recordings on a "Memory Stick" _ ........................................... 49
Playing back in various modes from a "Memory Stick", .............................................50
Playing back with ease - Easy Handycam .............................................. 51
Making full use dEasy Handycam operation ...........................................................52
Various playback functions ...................................................................... 53
Magnifying pictures - Tape playback zoom/Memory playback zoom .......................53
Displaying the screen indicators ................................................................................54
Displaying the date/time and camera settings data- Datacode ..............................54
Playing the picture on a TV ...................................................................... 56
Locating a scene on a tape for playback [] ........................................... 57
Searching quickly for a desired scene -Zero set memory ........................................57
Searching for a scene by date of recording- Date search .......................................57
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Advanced operations
Using the Menu
Selecting menu items ......................... 59
Using the _ (CAMERA SET) menu
- PROGRAM AE/16:9 WIDE,
etc ................................................ 61
Using the _ (MEMORY SET) menu
- QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL
ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc......... 65
Using the _ (PICT. APPLI.) menu
- PICT. EFFECT/SLIDE SHOW/
FRAME REC/INTERVAL REC,
etc ................................................ 68
Using the _@ (EDIT/PLAY) menu
- END SEARCH/TITLE, etc......... 73
Using the/_ (STANDARD SET) menu
- REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/
AUDIO MIX/USB-CAMERA,
etc ................................................ 76
Using the _@ (TIME/LANGU.) menu
-CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME,
etc ................................................ 82
Customizing Personal Menu .............. 83
Dubbing/Editing
Connecting to a VCR or TV ............... 86
Dubbing to another tape [] ............... 87
Recording pictures from a VCR or
mv ................................................. 88
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a
"Memory Stick". ............................ 89
Dubbing still images from a "Memory
Stick" to a tape ............................. 90
Dubbing selected scenes from a tape
- Digital program editing .............. 91
Deleting recorded pictures _ ............ 98
Marking recorded images with specific
information _] -Image protection/
Print mark ..................................... 99
Printing recorded images (PictBridge
compliant printer) _ .................. 101
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................... 103
Warning indicators and messages ...110
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad .......... 114
Usable cassette tapes ...................... 115
About the "Memory Stick". ................ 116
About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery
pack ............................................ 118
About i.LINK ..................................... 119
Maintenance and precautions .......... 120
Specification ..................................... 123
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls ........... 126
Index ................................................ 132
Refer also to other operating instructions
supplied wi_l_your camcorder:
")Computer Applications Guide
•Editing images with your computer
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Quick Start Guide
Recordingmovies
Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
OLift up the viewfinder. OSlide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2Insert a cassette into the camcorder.
Slide the IL_ OPEN/
EJECT lever in the
direction ofthe arrow
to open the lid.
'['hecassette compartment
comes out automatically.
Insert the cassette with
its window*side facing
up, then push the center
of the back of the
cassette.
Press _.
Close the cassette lid after
the cassette compartment
slides back in by itself.
1= OPEN/EJECT lever Window-side
8 Quick Start Guide

Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
The date and time is not set up in lhe delYult setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
(]D Remove the lens cap.
Lens cap is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 126).
OPress OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
down to light up the
CAMERA.TAPE lamp.
['he power lurns on.
_) Press REC START/
STOP.
Recording star|s. To
change to standby mode,
press REC START/STOP
again.
4View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
_]_ Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
Touch _1 (rewind).
Touch _(play) to
start the playback.
To stop, press [_.
To turn offthe power, slide the
POWER switch up to (CIIG)
OFF.
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Quick Start Guide I9

Recordingstill images
Attach the charged battery pack to the camcorder.
To charge the battery, see page 14.
0Lift up the viewfinder. 0Slide the battery pack in the direction
of the arrow until it clicks.
2Insert a "Memory Stick" into the camcorder.
insert it so that the <mark
is at the bottom left corner.
Push in until it clicks.
10 Quick Start Guide

3Start recording while checking the subject on the LCD screen.
'1'he date and time is not set up in fl_e del_ault setting. To set the date and time, see page 19.
_) Remove the lens cap.
Lens c_p is not attached
when you purchase your
camcorder (p. 126).
0Press OPEN and
open the LCD panel.
While pressing the
green button, slide
the POWER switch
repeatedly until the
CAMERA-MEMORY
lamp lights up.
The power turns on.
_) Press PHOTO lightly.
A short beep sound is heard
when the focus is adjusted.
Press PHOTO fully.
Ashutter sound is heard and
CHe CJ,M_ _.....
|he still image is recorded.
4View the recorded picture on the LCD screen.
_) Slide the POWER
switch repeatedly
until the PLAY/EDIT
lamp lights up.
Touch i_.
The most recently recorded
image is displayed.
Touch [3_ (next) or
[_ (previous) to
view images in
sequence.
To turn oft'the power, slide the
POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
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Recording/Playingback with ease
By switching to Easy Handycam operation, recording/playback operation
becomes even easier.
Easy Handycam operation allows easy recording/playback for even first
time users by providing only the basic functions for recording/playback.
Press EASY when recording/
playing back.
EASY lights up in blue (0) and
screen font size increases (0) during E_y
Easy Itandycam operation.
For details, see instructions for each operation.
See page 33 lbr recording, page 51 lbr playback.
12 Quick Start Guide

Gettingstarted
Step1: Checking
supplieditems
Make sure you have following items supplied
with your camcorder.
The number in parentheses indicates thenumber
of 1hatitem supplied.
"Memory Stick" 8MB (1)
(DCR-TRV361)
"Memory Stick" media is only supplied with
DCR-TRV361.
There is no "Memory Stick" media supplied
wi|h DCR-TRV460.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed.
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB cable (1)
_0
AC Adaptor (t)
Power cord (1)
Lens cap (1)
See page 126 on how to attach the lens cap.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30 (1)
CD-ROM "SPVD-012 USB Driver" (1)
Cleaning cloth (1)
Camera Operations Guide
(This manual) (t)
Computer Applications Guide (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
See page 127 on how to attach the shoulder
s|rap.
Getting started 13

Step 2: Chargingthe
battery pack
You can charge the battery by attaching the
"InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series)
to your camcorder.
I_ Notes
•You canl_o_ use b_tterles o_her than the
"lnfoLITl tlUM" battery pack (M s_ries) (p. 118).
•Do not shOlt-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor
or boltery terminals with any melallic ol_jeets. This
may cause a m_l function.
• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC
Adaptor. Disconnect lhe AC Adaptor from the wall
oullet immediately if any malfunction occurs.
Lift up the viewfinder.
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
Bakery pack
DC tN jack
Power col'd
3"0 the wall outlet
AC Adaptor
3 With the • mark on the DC plug
facing up, connect the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack on your camcorder.
•mark ---,'_/
4Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor.
Connect the power cord to the wall
outlet.
14 Gettingstarted

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)
OFF.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts.
_o
Afterchargingthebattery
The CItG (charge) lamp turns off when lhe
battery is thlly charged. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the DC IN jack.
To removethe batterypack
POWER switch
BATT(battery)
release button .......... --_ t
t
t
t
t
1 Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
2Lift up the viewfinder.
3 Slide thebattery pack out in the direction
of the arrow pressing the BATT (battery)
release button down.
ONote
•Ifyou do not use the ba_lery pack for a long time, use
up the battery pack complelely before storing it. See
page 119 about storage of the baltery pack.
Tochecktheremainingbattery- Battery
Info
DSPL/BATT INFO
OPEN POWER switch
You can check the battery's current charge level
and its current remaining recording time both
during charging or when the power is turned ot'£
1Set the POWER switch to (CHG) OFF.
2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
3 Press DSPL/BATT INFO.
The battery information appears {br about 7
seconds.
Keep the button pressed to view it for about
20 seconds.
BATTERY INFO ]_._I
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
REC T_ME AVAILABLE
LCD SCREEN: _VI EWFINDEI:I:
Battery charge level: Displays
approximate remaining amount of
power left in the battery pack.
Approximate possible recording time
using the LCD panel.
Approximate possible recording time
using the viewfinder.
,_continued
Getting started 15

Charging time
Approximate number of minutas required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack
at 25°C (77°F). (I0 30°C (50 86°F)
recommended.)
NP-FM30 (supplied) 145
NP-FM50 15(1
NP-QM71/QM71D 26(1
NP-QM91/QM91D 36(1
Recording timewhenrecordingwiththe
LCDscreenon
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged baltery pack al
25°C (77°F).
NP-FM30 8(1 40
(supplied)
NP-FM50 130 60
NP-QM71/ 315 15(1
QM71D
NP-QM91/ 475 23(1
QM91D
Recordingtimewhenrecordingwiththe
viewfinder
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged baltery pack al
25°C (77°F).
NP-FM30 105 50
(supplied)
NP-FM50 170 85
NP-QM71/ 415 205
QM71D
NP-QM91/ 625 310
QM91D
* Approximate number of minutes when recording
while you repeatedly record, starg/stop, slide tile
POWER switch to change the power mode, and
zoom. The actual batlery lilb may be shorter.
Playing time
Approximate number of minutes available
when you use a fully charged battery pack at
25°C (77°F).
This table shows the playing time for tapes
recorded in the Digital8 D system.
For DCR-TRV460:
The playing time of t3pes recorded on other
devices in lhe Hi8 Hi[]/standard 8 mm []
syslem is reduced by about 20%.
NP-FM30 8(1 120
(supplied)
NP-FM50 135 195
NP-QM71/ 335 465
QM71D
NP-QMgl/ 5(15 695
QM91D
Notes
•The power will no_ be supplied from tile battery pack
when the AC Adaptor is connected to 1he DC 1Njack
of your camcorder, even if its power cord is
disconnected from tile wall outlet.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low temperature.
• The CHG (charge) I_mp flashes during charging, or
the b_ttery information will nol be correctly
displayed in tbllowing conditions.
The b_ltery pack is no1 _ltached correctly.
The b_ltery pack is damaged.
The b_ltery pack is fully discharged. (For B_ttery
information only.)
16 Gettingstarted

You can use the AC Adaptor as the power
source when you do not want the battery to
run out. While you are using the AC Adaptor,
the battery pack will not lose its charge even
when it is attached to your camcorder.
PRECAUTION
Even if your camcorder is tamed olt; AC power
(house current) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlel via the AC Adaplor.
Connect your camcorder as shown in
"Charging the battery pack" (p. 14).
Step3:Turningthe
poweron
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 19).
While pressing the green button, slide the _.
POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode, slide
the switch repeatedly until the respective lamp _-
lbr the desired power mode lights up.
•CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record oll a
"Memory Stick."
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick."
Toturnoffthe power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CItG) OFF.
O r_ O
_O
Getting started 17

Step4: Adjustingthe
LCDpanel and
viewfinder
You can adjust the angle and brightness of
the LCD panel to meet various recording
situations.
Even when there are obstructions between you
and the subject, you can check the subject oll the
LCD screen during recording by adjusting the
angle of the LCD panel.
[MENU], _ (STANDARD SEt) menu,
then touch [LCD SET] (p. 78).
3 Adjust the item with [[[_]1[[[_], then
touch[_.
"_" Tips
•If you mtale the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with lhe LCD
screen Pacing out.
• If you are using the baltery pack |br power source,
you can adjust the brightness by selecling [LCD BL
LEVEL] from lhe [LCD SET] oll the _
(STANDARD SET) menu (p. 78).
• Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the
recorded picture will not be affected.
• You can turn offthe operation confirmation beep by
setting [BEEP] in the _ (STANDARD SET)
menu to [OFF] (p. 81).
Maximum
180 degrees
You can view images using the viewfinder
when you close the LCD panel. Use the
viewfinder when the battery is running out, or
when the screen is hard to see.
Maximum
90 degrees
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it to the desired
position.
To adjustthebrightnessofthe LCD
screen
1Touch _.
2 Touch [LCD BRIGHT].
if the flem is not displayed on the screen,
touch [_/[_. If you cannot find it, touch
Viewfinder lens adjustment tever
Lift up the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens adj astment
lever until the picture is clear.
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To usethe viewfinderduringoperation
When you are recording on a tape or a "Memory
Stick", you can adiust the exposure (p. 35) and
fader (p. 40) while checking the image on the
viewfinder. Have lhe LCD panel rotated 180
degrees and closed wilh the screen facing out.
1 Set the power mode to CAMERAJI'APE
or CAMERA-MEMORY (p. 17).
2 Close the LCD panel with the screen
facing ont.
appears on the screen.
3Touch _.
[get LCD off?] appears on the screen.
4Touch [YES].
The LCD screen is turned off.
5 Touch the LCD screen while checking
the display in the viewfinder.
[EXPOSURE[, etc. are displayed.
6 Touch the button you want to set.
•[EXPOSURE]: Adjust wi|h [i=1/[_
and touch [_].
• [FADER]: Touch it repeatedly to select a
desired el'l_ct (only in the CAMERA-
TAPE mode).
• [_ : The LCD screen lights up.
To hide lhe buttons on lhe LCD screen,
touch [_].
To usethe large-capacitybatterypack
When you use the large-capacity battery pack
(NP-QM71/QM7 ID/QM91/QM91D) on your
camcorder, extend the viewfinder and pull it up
to the optimal angle for viewing.
Step5: Settingthe
date andtime
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not set
the date and time, the [CLOCK SET] screen
appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
ONote
• If you do nol use your camcorder fbr about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable button-type
battery gets discharged mid the date and time
seitings may be cleared from the memory. In thai
case, charge the rechargeable button-type battery
(p. 123) and then set the date and time again.
OPEN _ POWER switch
Torn on your eamcorder (p. 17).
Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.
Proceed to step 7 when you set the clock for
the first time.
3Touch _.
,->continued
Getting started 19
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4Touch [MENU]. Step6:Insertingthe
recordingmedia
Select _@ (TIME/LANGU.) with
[_]/[_], then touch [_].
Select [CLOCK SET[ with [_/[_,
then touch [i_.
7 Set[Yl(year)with[_l[:_,thentoueh
NN.
k_J kx
You can set any year up to the year 2079.
Set [MI(month), [DI(day), hour and
minute in the same way as was done in
step 7, then touch [_].
For midnight, set it to 12:0OAM.
For midday, set it to 12:00PM.
You can record on standard 8 mm m, Hi8
Hi[] and Digital8 [_ cassettes in Digital8 [_
system only. For details on these cassettes
(such as write-protection), see page 115.
0 Notes
• Do not force _he cassette into 1he comparhnent. This
may cause a malfunction of your ¢amcorder.
• The recording time when you use your camcorder is
half of the indicaled time on Hi8 N|[] tape. If you
select lhe LP mode in _he menu settings, the
recording time is 3/4 of the indic_led time on Hi8
|t1 [] _pe.
Slide the L- OPEN/EJECT lever in
the direction of the arrow and open the
lid.
I_OPENIEJECT lever Lid
]'he cassette compartment automatically
comes out and opens up.
20 Getting started