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Non-standard battery is used.

Condensation.

Video head is dirty.

LOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time

UNLOAD direction. Loading does not
complete within specified time

T reel side tape slacking when unloading.

Winding S reel fault when counting the
rest of tape.

T reel fault.

S reel fault.

T reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum.

FG fault during normal drum operations.

LOAD direction loading motor time-
out.

UNLOAD direction loading motor
time-out.

T reel side tape slacking when
unloading.

Winding S reel fault when counting the
rest of tape.

T reel fault.

S reel fault.

T reel fault.

FG fault when starting capstan.

FG fault when starting drum

FG fault during normal drum
operations

Difficult to adjust focus
(Cannot initialize focus.)

Zoom operations fault
(Cannot initialize zoom lens.)

Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With pitch angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)

Steadyshot function does not work well.
(With yaw angular velocity sensor output
stopped.)

Use the info LITHIUM battery.

Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour.

Clean with the optional cleaning cassette.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Load the tape again, and perform operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Remove the battery or power cable, connect, and perform
operations from the beginning.

Inspect the lens block focus reset sensor (Pin 7 of CN004 of VC-
260 board) when focusing is performed when the focus ring is rotated
in the focus manual mode, and the focus motor drive circuit (IC204
of VC-260 board) when the focusing is not performed.

Inspect the lens block zoom reset sensor (Pin qh of CN004 of VC-
260 board) when zooming is performed when the zoom lens is
operated and the zoom motor drive circuit (IC204 of VC-260 board)
when zooming is not performed.

Inspect pitch angular velocity sensor (SE3102 of JK-204 board)
peripheral circuits.

Inspect yaw angular velocity sensor (SE3101 of JK-204 board)
peripheral circuits.

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This section is extracted from
instruction manual.

•Recording a picture (p. 21)
•Recording a still image on a tape (p. 38)
•Playing back a tape (p. 31)
•Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only)
•Recording moving pictures on “Memory Stick”s (p. 120) (DCR-TRV17 only)
•Viewing a still image recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 129) (DCR-TRV17 only)
•Viewing a moving picture recorded on “Memory Stick” (p. 132) (DCR-TRV17 only)

•Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 79)
•Viewing images recorded on “Memory Stick” using USB cable (p. 134)  (DCR-TRV17

only)

Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode
• Back light (p. 26)
• NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 27)
• PROGRAM AE (p. 49)
• Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 52)

Functions to give images more impact
• Digital zoom (p. 24) The default setting is set to OFF. (To zoom greater than 10

×

, select

the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.)

• Fader (p. 43)
• Picture effect (p. 45)
• Digital effect (p. 46)
• Digital program editing (p. 68)
• Title (p. 89, 92)
• MEMORY MIX (p. 124) (DCR-TRV17 only)

Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings
• Landscape mode (p. 49)
• Sports lesson mode (p. 49)
• Manual focus (p. 53)

Functions to use after recording
• END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec review (p. 30)
• DATA CODE (p. 32)
• SUPER LASER LINK (p. 36)
• Tape PB ZOOM (p. 59)/Memory PB ZOOM (p. 140) (DCR-TRV17 only)
• Zero set memory (p. 60, 83)
• Title search (p. 61)
• HiFi SOUND (p. 98)

Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.

1

 Wireless Remote Commander (1)

(p. 178)

2

 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor

(1), Power cord (1) (p. 13)

3

 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote

Commander (2) (p. 178)

4

 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

5

 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 66)

6

Shoulder strap (1) (p. 173)

7

Lens cap (1) (p. 21)

8

“Memory Stick” (1) (p. 103)
DCR-TRV17 only

9

USB cable (1) (p. 135)
DCR-TRV17 only

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CD-ROM (SPVD-004, USB Driver) (1)
(p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only

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Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a
malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your
camcorder. See the page in parentheses “( )” for more
information.

Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).

Open the DC IN
jack cover.

Connect the plug with its v
mark facing up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

1

Slide OPEN/

 EJECT in the

direction of the arrow
and open the lid.

2

Push the middle
portion of the back of
the cassette to insert.
Insert the cassette in a
straight line deeply
into the cassette
compartment with the
window facing out.

3

Close the cassette
compartment by
pressing the 
mark on the cassette
compartment.
After the cassette
compartment going
down completely,
close the lid until it
clicks.

EJECT

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF(CHG)

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PLAY

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VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF(CHG)

POWER

When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to off. If you want to record
the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 18).

NOTE
Do not pick up your camcorder by
holding the viewfinder, the LCD
panel, or the battery pack.

1

Set the POWER
switch to VCR
while pressing
the small green
button.

2

Press m to rewind the tape.

3

Press N to start playback.

1

Remove the lens cap.

3

To open the LCD
panel, press OPEN.
The picture appears on
the  screen.

Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder
placing your eye against its eyecup.

2

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA
while pressing the small green button.

4

Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts
recording. To stop recording, press START/
STOP again.

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The instructions in this manual are for the two models listed in the table below. Before
you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number
by looking at the bottom of your camcorder. The DCR-TRV17 is the model used for
illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any
differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “DCR-TRV17
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.

DCR-

MEMORY mark*

1)

(on the POWER
switch)

 (USB) jack

Intelligent
accessory shoe

z

Provided

— Not provided

*

1)

The model with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is provided with memory functions.
See page 106 for details.

*

2)

 This intelligent accessory shoe is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 148).

Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You can only use mini DV cassettes with
your camcorder. We recommend that you use a tape with cassette memory 

.

The functions which require different operations depending on whether the tape has
the cassette memory or not are:

•End search (p. 30)
•Date search (p. 62)
•Photo search (p. 64)

The functions you can operate only with the cassette memory are:

• Title search (p. 61)
• Superimposing a title (p. 89)
• Making your own titles (p. 92)
• Labeling a cassette (p. 94)

For details, see page 158.

You see this mark in the introduction of the features that are operated only with
cassette memory.

Tapes with cassette memory are marked by 

 (Cassette Memory).

TRV15

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8 pin

TRV17

z

z

15 pin*

2)

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.

•The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision

•Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep your camcorder away from 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 60 °C (140 °F), such as in

a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b].

•Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD

screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause
malfunctions [c].

•Do not directly shoot the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.

Take pictures of the sun in low light conditions such as dusk [d].

Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

(1) Lift up the viewfinder.
(2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT

down.

If you use the large capacity battery pack
If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its
viewfinder.

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2

1

2

2

BATT  release
button

Use the battery pack after charging it for your camcorder.
Your camcorder operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (M series).
See page 160 for details of “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor supplied with

your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark
facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 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 one 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.

The number in the illustration of the display window may differ from that on your
camcorder.

Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder.

Note
Prevent metallic objects from 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.

VCR

CAMERA

MEMORY

OFF(CHG)

POWER

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When the battery pack is charged fully
“FULL” appears in the display window.

Remaining battery time indicator
The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder is displayed.
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate
recording time with the viewfinder.

Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time
“– – – min” appears in the display window.

NP-FM30 (supplied)

145 (85)

NP-FM50

150 (90)

NP-FM70

240 (180)

NP-FM90

330 (270)

NP-FM91

360 (300)

Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F).

NP-FM30 (supplied)

125

65

90

45

NP-FM50

200

110

150

75

NP-FM70

415

225

310

165

NP-FM90

630

345

475

255

NP-FM91

725

395

550

290

NP-FM30 (supplied)

120

60

80

40

NP-FM50

195

105

135

65

NP-FM70

400

220

275

145

NP-FM90

600

330

425

225

NP-FM91

695

380

490

255

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

* Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be

shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/

stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.

NP-FM30 (supplied)

100

135

NP-FM50

160

220

NP-FM70

335

450

NP-FM90

505

685

NP-FM91

585

785

NP-FM30 (supplied)

85

130

NP-FM50

140

210

NP-FM70

295

430

NP-FM90

450

655

NP-FM91

520

755

Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery

Approximate minutes when playing back at 25 °C (77 ºF). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.

The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those
of a fully charged battery.

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the
battery pack has enough power to operate
Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining
indicator is correct.

What is ”InfoLITHIUM”?
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 (M series). Your camcorder operates only with
the “InfoLITHIUM” battery. “InfoLITHIUM” M series battery packs have the

 mark.

“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 ˚C
to 30 ˚C (50 ˚F to 86 ˚F).

When you use your camcorder 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, pulling the cover out a little and rotating it.

Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN
jack on your camcorder with the plug’s v mark facing up.

(2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor.
(3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

PRECAUTION
The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the set itself has been turned off.

Notes
•Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet.

While using the AC power adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the
plug from the wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power.

•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery 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 a car battery
Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the operating instractions of the DC
Adaptor/Charger for further information.