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To deactivate Cut recording function.

To activate Cut recording function (p. 56).

To activate Interval recording function (p. 54).

To deactivate Interval recording function.

To set waiting time and recording time for
Interval recording function (p. 54).

To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track
tape with main and sub sound (p. 159).

To play back a stereo tape with the left sound or
a dual sound tape with main sound.

To play back a stereo tape with the right sound
or a dual sound track tape with sub sound.

To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and
stereo 2 (p. 87).

To output digital images and sound in analog
format using your camcorder.

To output analog images and sound in digital
format using your camcorder (p. 79).

To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen with
the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal.

To brighten the LCD screen.

To adjust the color on the LCD screen, turn and
press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.

To set the brightness on the viewfinder screen to
normal.

To brighten the viewfinder screen.

A/VtDV OUT

z

OFF

ON

ON

z

OFF

SET

z

STEREO

1

2

—

z

OFF

ON

—

z

BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

—

z

BRT NORMAL

BRIGHT

CAMERA

CAMERA

VCR

VCR

VCR

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

ST1

ST2

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

To get low-
intensity

To get high-
intensity

To darken

To lighten

Notes on the SteadyShot function
•The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function.

Notes on LCD B.L. and VF B.L.
•When you select “BRIGHT”, battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during

recording.

•When you use power sources other than the battery pack, “BRIGHT” is automatically

selected.

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

* DCR-TRV17 only

z

SINGLE

MULTI SCRN

z 

FINE

STANDARD

z

320 

×

 240

160 

×

 112

z 

AUTO

ON

ON

z

OFF

ON

z

OFF

—

—

Not to record continuously.

To record nine still picutures continuously
(p. 114).

To record still pictures in the fine image quality
mode (p. 106).

To record still pictures in the standard image
quality mode (p. 106).

To record moving pictures in 320 

×

 240 size

(p. 108)

To record moving pictures in 160 

×

 112 size

(p. 108)

To display the remaining capacity of the
“Memory Stick” in the following cases:
• For 5 seconds after setting the POWER switch

to MEMORY

• For 5 seconds after inserting a “Memory Stick”

into your camcorder in MEMORY or VCR
mode

• When the capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

less than 1 minute in MEMORY mode

• For 5 seconds after completing a moving

picture recording

To always display the remaining capacity of the
“Memory Stick”

To write a print mark on the recorded still
images you want to print out later (p. 146).

To cancel print marks on still pictures.

To protect selected still pictures against

accidental erasure (p. 143).

Not to protect still pictures.

To play back images in a continuous loop (p. 142).

To delete all the unprotected images (p. 144).

MEMORY

VCR
MEMORY

VCR
MEMORY

VCR
MEMORY

VCR
MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

MEMORY

MEMORY

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z

RETURN

OK

—

z

RETURN

SAME

MULTI

MARKED

z

OFF

DATE

DAY&TIME

—

—

z

ON

OFF

z

ON

OFF

—

—

To cancel formatting.

To format an inserted “Memory Stick.”

1. Select FORMAT with the SEL/PUSH EXEC

dial, then press the dial.

2. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select OK,

then press the dial.

3. After “EXECUTE” appears, press the SEL/

PUSH EXEC dial. “FORMATTING” flashes

during formatting. “COMPLETE” appears

when formatting is finished.

To duplicate mini DV still pictures on “Memory

Stick”(p. 127).

To cancel prints of split screen

To make prints of same split screen (p. 148)

To make prints of different split screen (p. 148)

To make prints of images with print marks in

recording order (p. 148)

To make prints without the recording date and

time

To make prints with the recording date (p. 148)

To make prints with the recording date and time

(p. 148)

To superimpose a title or make your own title.

(p. 89, 92)

To erase the title you have superimposed

(p. 91).

To display the title you have superimposed.

Not to display the title.

To search using cassette memory (p. 61).

To search without using cassette memory.

To label a cassette (p. 94).

To erase all the data in cassette memory.

MEMORY

VCR

MEMORY

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

VCR

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

* DCR-TRV17 only

Notes on formatting (DCR-TRV17 only)
•Supplied or optional “Memory Stick”s have been formatted at factory. Formatting

with this camcorder is not required.

•Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows

“FORMATTING.”

•You cannot format the “Memory Stick” if the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.

•Format again if the message “

” appears.

Formatting erases all information on the “Memory Stick” (DCR-TRV17 only)
Check the contents of the “Memory Stick” before formatting.
• Formatting erases sample images on the “Memory Stick.”
• Formatting erases the protected image data on the “Memory Stick.”

Note on PRINT SET (DCR-TRV17 only)
9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is
connected to the intelligent accessory shoe.

qREMAIN

z

SP

LP

z

12BIT

16BIT

z

AUTO

ON

  

  —

z

OFF

ON

z

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

OFF

z

NORMAL

2

×

z

ON

OFF

To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.

To increase the recording time to 1.5 times the

SP mode.

To record in the 12-bit mode (two stereo

sounds).

To record in the 16-bit mode (the one stereo

sound with high quality).

To display the remaining tape bar:

• for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is

turned on and calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

• for about 8 seconds after a cassette is inserted

and your camcorder calculates the remaining

amount of tape.

• for about 8 seconds after N is pressed in

VCR mode.

• for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed

to display the screen indicators.

• for the period of tape rewinding, forwarding

or picture search in the VCR mode.

To always display the remaining tape indicator.

To set the date or time (p. 18).

—

To automatically turn on a Sony TV when using

the laser link function (P. 37).

To switch the video input on a Sony TV when

using the laser function (P. 37).

—

To display selected menu items in normal size.

To display selected menu items at twice the

normal size.

To make the demonstration appear.

To cancel the demonstration mode.

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

CAMERA

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

Notes on the LP mode
• When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the tape

on your camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may

occur in pictures or sound.

• When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette

so that you can get the most out of your camcorder.

• You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the

tape to be audio dubbed.

• When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP

mode, the playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly

between scenes.

Notes on AUDIO MODE
• You cannot dub audio sound on a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you cannot adjust the balance in

AUDIO MIX.

Notes on DEMO MODE
• You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in your camcorder.

• DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10

minutes after you have set the POWER switch to CAMERA without a cassette inserted.

Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

• When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, the “NIGHTSHOT” indicator appears on the LCD screen or

in the viewfinder and you cannot select DEMO MODE in the menu settings.

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Note
If you press DISPLAY with DISPLAY set to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings, the
picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD screen even when your
camcorder is connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.

When recording a close subject
When REC LAMP is set to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the front of the
camcorder may reflect on the subject if it is close. In this case, we recommend you set
REC LAMP to OFF.

In more than five minutes after removing the power source
The “AUDIO MIX”, “COMMANDER”, “HiFi SOUND”, and “WHT BAL” items are
returned to their factory settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the battery is removed.

To display date, time and various settings
during playback (p. 32, 130).

To display date and time during playback
(p. 32, 130, 132).

To set the clock to the local time. Turn the SEL/
PUSH EXEC dial to set a time difference. The
clock changes by the time difference you set
here. If you set the time difference to 0, the clock
returns to the originally set time.

To output the melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder.

To output the beep instead of the melody.

To cancel the melody and beep sound.

To activate the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder.

To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
remote control misoperation caused by other
VCR’s remote control.

To show the display on the LCD screen and in
the viewfinder.

To show the display on the TV screen, LCD
screen and in the viewfinder.

To light up the camera recording lamp at the
front of your camcorder.

To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the person is not aware of the recording.

To make program and perform video editing
(p. 76).

To adjust and set the synchronicity of your
camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in edit set
mode (p. 69).

VCR
MEMORY

CAMERA
MEMORY

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

VCR
CAMERA
MEMORY

CAMERA
MEMORY

VCR

VCR

z

DATE/CAM

DATE

—

z

MELODY

NORMAL

OFF

z

ON

OFF

z

LCD

V-OUT/LCD

z

ON

OFF

  

  —

  

  —

You can record and play back images on a “Memory Stick” supplied with your
camcorder. You can easily play back, record or delete images. You can exchange image
data with other equipment such as your computer etc. using the USB cable for
“Memory Stick” supplied with your camcorder.

Still image (JPEG)
Your camcorder compresses image data in JPEG format (extension .jpg).
Moving picture (MPEG)
Your camcorder compresses picture data in MPEG format (extension .mpg).

Typical image data file name
Still image
100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

Moving picture
MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder.
Mov00001.mpg: This file name appears on the display of your personal computer.

•You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick”

is set to LOCK.
The position and shape of the write-protect tab may be different depending on the
model.

•We recommend backing up important data.
•Image data may be damaged in the following cases:

– If you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn the power off while reading or writing.
– If you use “Memory Stick”s near static electricity or magnetic fields.

•Prevent metallic objects or your finger from coming into contact with the metal parts

of the connecting section.

•Stick its label on the labeling position.
•Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not disassemble or modify “Memory Stick”s.
•Do not let “Memory Stick”s get wet.
•Do not use or keep “Memory Stick”s in locations that are:

– Extremely hot such as in a car parked in the sun or under the scorching sun.
– Under direct sunlight.
– Very humid or subject to corrosive gases.

•When you carry or store a “Memory Stick,” put it in its case.

Write-protect tab

Labeling position

Terminal

“Memory Stick”s formatted by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a
guaranteed compatibility with this camcorder.

Notes on image data compatibility
• Image data files recorded on “Memory Stick”s by your camcorder conform with the

Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). You cannot
play back on your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-
TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with this
universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

• If you cannot use the “Memory Stick” that is used with other equipment, format it

with this camcorder (p. 100). However, formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick.”

• “Memory Stick” and 

 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

• Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Lift up the viewfinder, and insert a “Memory Stick” in the “Memory Stick” slot as far as
it can go with the v mark facing up as illustrated.

Slide 

> MEMORY EJECT in the direction of the arrow.

If you extend the viewfinder to the end
You cannot insert or eject a “Memory Stick.”

While the access lamp is lit or flashing
Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from
the “Memory Stick” or recording the data on the “Memory Stick.” Do not turn the
power off , eject a “Memory Stick” or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, the image
data breakdown may occur.

The “Memory Stick” may be corrupted. If this occurs, use another “Memory Stick.”

v

> MEMORY EJECT

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You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is FINE.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY or VCR. Make sure that the LOCK switch

is set to the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select STILL SET, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select QUALITY, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image quality, then press

the dial.

MENU

LOCK

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF(CHG)

POW

ER

MEMOR Y S E T

S T I L L S E T
MO V I E S E T
P R I N T MA R K
P RO T E C T
S L I D E S HOW
D E L E T E A L L
F ORMA T

R E T U R N

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

P I C MOD E

MEMOR Y S E T

S T I L L S E T

R E T U R N

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

S I NG L E

QU A L I T Y

P I C MOD E

MEMOR Y S E T

1 2

S T I L L S E T

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

QU A L I T Y

F I N E

R EMA I N

R E T U R N

S T A N D A R D

MEMOR Y S E T

F I N E

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

P I C MOD E

1 2     

S T I L L S E T

QU A L I T Y

R EMA I N

R E T U R N

FINE (FINE)

Use this mode when you want to record high quality
images. The image is compressed to about 1/6.

STANDARD (STD)

This is the standard image quality. The image is
compressed to about 1/10.

Note
In some cases, changing the image quality mode may not affect the image quality,
depending on the types of images you are shooting.

Differences in image quality mode
Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in memory. The
memory capacity allotted to each image varies depending on the selected image quality
mode. Details are shown in the table below.

FINE

About 100 KB

STANDARD

About   60 KB

Image quality mode indicator
The image quality mode indicator is not displayed during playback.

You can select 320 

×

 240 or 160 

×

 112 of the moving picture size.

The default setting is 320 

×

 240.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select 

, then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select  MOVIE SET (moving picture), then

press the dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select IMAGESIZE, then press the dial.
(6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired image size, then press the

dial.
The indicator changes as follows:

320

160

Image size of still pictures
Image size is automatically set to 640 

×

 480.

MENU

LOCK

PLAYER

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF(CHG)

POW

ER

MEMOR Y S E T

MO V I E S E T
P R I N T MA R K
P RO T E C T
S L I D E S HOW
D E L E T E A L L
F ORMA T

R E T U R N

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

MEMOR Y S E T

MO V I E S E T

R E T U R N

R EMA I N

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

I MA G E S I Z E 3 2 0 2 4 0

1 6 0 1 1 2

MEMOR Y S E T

MO V I E S E T

R E T U R N

R EMA I N

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

I MA G E S I Z E

R EMA I N

min

MEMOR Y S E T

MO V I E S E T

R E T U R N

R EMA I N

[ ME NU ]  :  E ND

I MA G E S I Z E 3 2 0 2 4 0

1 6 0 1 1 2

R EMA I N

sec

320

N

I

A

M

E

R

sec

S T I L L S E T

2

42

42

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320 

×

 240

Records 320 

×

 240 moving pictures.

320

320

160 

×

 112

Records 160 

×

 112 moving pictures.

160

160

320 

×

 240

15 seconds

160 

×

 112

60 seconds

The number of images you can record varies depending on which image quality mode you
select and the complexity of the subject.

FINE (FINE)

40 images

STANDARD (STD)

60 images

FINE (FINE)

81 images

STANDARD (STD)

122 images

FINE (FINE)

164 images

STANDARD (STD)

246 images

FINE (FINE)

329 images

STANDARD (STD)

494 images

FINE (FINE)

659 images

STANDARD (STD)

988 images

FINE (FINE)

1319 images

STANDARD (STD)

1978 images

The time of moving pictures you can record varies depending on which image size you
select and the complexity of the subject.

160 

×

 112

320 

×

 240

Recording time

2 min. 40 sec.

40 sec.

160 

×

 112

320 

×

 240

Recording time

5 min. 20 sec.

1 min. 20 sec.

160 

×

 112

320 

×

 240

Recording time

10 min. 40 sec.

2 min. 40 sec.

160 

×

 112

320 

×

 240

Recording time

21 min. 20 sec.

5 min. 20 sec.

160 

×

 112

320 

×

 240

Recording time

42 min. 40 sec.

10 min. 40 sec.

160 

×

 112

320 

×

 240

Recording time

85 min. 20 sec.

21 min. 20 sec.

You can record still pictures on “Memory Stick”s.

Before operation
Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camcorder.

(1) Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to

the left (unlock) position.

(2) Keep pressing PHOTO lightly until the desired still picture appears. The green

z

 mark stops flashing, then lights up. The brightness of the picture and focus

are adjusted, being targeted for the middle of the picture and are fixed.
Recording does not start yet.

(3) Press PHOTO deeper. The image displayed on the screen will be recorded on a

“Memory Stick.” Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator
disappears.

PHO

TO

PHOTO

1 / 100      

FINE

z

FINE

LOCK

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF(CHG)

POW

ER

Number of images can be recorded
on the “Memory Stick”

Number of recorded images

When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
The following functions do not work:
– Wide TV mode
– Digital zoom
– SteadyShot function
– Super NightShot
– Fader
– Picture effect
– Digital effect
– Title
– Low lux mode (The indicator flashes.)
– Sports lesson mode (The indicator flashes.)

While you are recording a still image
You can neither turn off the power nor press PHOTO.

When you press PHOTO on the Remote Commander
Your camcorder immediately records the image that is on the screen when you press
the button.

Note
When recording still images at step 2 with the PHOTO button pressed lightly, the image
momentarily flickers. This is not a malfunction.