SONY DCRTRV480 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

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Operations Guide

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Digital Video Camera Recorder

DCR-TRV380/TRV480

SERIES

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Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the

product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute 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

literature accompanying the

appliance.

Notice

· If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data

transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the

application or disconnect and connect the

communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

For customers in the U.S.A. and

CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your

used rechargeable batteries to the

collection and recycling location

nearest you. For more information

regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll

free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-

Ion batteries.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may

call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY

(7669).

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

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 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 in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Notes:

· 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.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the

equipment in order to comply with the limits for a

digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

· This product contains mercury. Disposal of this

product may be regulated if sold in the United States.

For disposal or recycling information, please contact

your local authorities or the Electronics Industries

Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

Notes on use

Note on a cassette tape

You can record on standard 8 mm

and Hi8

Digital8

video cassettes in Digital8

system only

on your camcorder. See page 137 for details.

Notes on recording

· Before starting to record, test the recording function

to make sure the picture and sound are recorded

without any problems.

· Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot

be provided, even if recording or playback is not

possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder,

storage media, etc.

· TV color systems differ depending on the country/

region. 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

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

operational for effective use.

However, there may be some tiny black points and/

or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color)

that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the

viewfinder.

These points are normal results of the manufacturing

process and do not affect the recording in any way.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.: DCR-TRV480

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA

92127 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 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.

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· Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens

to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera

near a window or outdoors.

· Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your

camcorder to malfunction. Take pictures of the sun

only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

Note on connecting other device

Before connecting your camcorder to other device

such as a VCR or a computer with a USB or i.LINK

cable, be sure to insert 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 captured using a digital still

camera, and thus may appear different from what

you see.

· Instructions with no specific model names are for all

models.

Instructions with specific model names are for the

indicated models only.

Before you start reading this manual, check the

model name of your camcorder.

· The on-screen displays in each local language are

used in illustrating the operating procedures. Change

the screen language before using your camcorder if

necessary (p. 24).

· The screens shown in this manual are from a

Windows XP computer. The screens may vary

depending on the OS.

Notes on using the camcorder

· Hold your camcorder correctly.

· To ensure a good grip, fasten the grip belt as shown

in the following illustration.

· When you are using the touch panel, place your hand

on the back side of the LCD panel to support it.

Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen.

· Be careful not to press buttons on the LCD frame

accidentally when you open or close the LCD panel,

or when you adjust the angle of the LCD panel.

· Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

LCD panel

Battery pack

Viewfinder

Read this first ............................................................................................. 2

Quick Start Guide

Recording movies .................................................................................... 10

Recording still images .............................................................................. 12

Recording/Playing back with ease ........................................................... 14

Getting started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.............................................................. 15

Charging the battery pack ........................................................................ 16

Using an outside power source ................................................................................. 19

Step 3: Turning the power on................................................................... 19

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder...................................... 20

Adjusting the LCD panel ........................................................................................... 20

Adjusting the viewfinder ............................................................................................ 20

Step 5: Setting the date and time............................................................. 21

Step 6: Inserting the recording media ...................................................... 22

Inserting a cassette tape ........................................................................................... 22

Inserting a "Memory Stick" ........................................................................................ 23

Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................ 24

Recording

Recording movies .................................................................................... 26

Recording for a longer time ....................................................................................... 28

Using zoom ............................................................................................................... 29

Using the built-in light ................................................................................................ 29

Recording in mirror mode ......................................................................................... 30

Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 31

Recording still images

Memory photo recording............................. 32

Selecting image quality ............................................................................................. 33

Using the self-timer ................................................................................................... 34

Recording a still image on a "Memory Stick" while recording movies on a tape ....... 35

Recording with ease Easy Handycam .................................................. 35

Recording a movie

............................................................................................. 35

Recording a still image

....................................................................................... 36

Making full use of Easy Handycam operation ........................................................... 37

: Features available for tape only.

: Features available for "Memory Stick"

only.

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