Sony DCR-TRV38 / DCR-TRV38E / DCR-TRV39 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Getting Started
Operation buttons on each display
When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA
PAGE1
SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2
SELFTIMER, DIG EFFT, LCD BRT, VOL, MEM MIX
PAGE3
SUPER NS, COLOR SLW S
When the POWER switch is set to VCR
PAGE1
MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH
PAGE2
PB ZOOM, DIG EFFT, DATA CODE
PAGE3
V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL
When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY
During memory camera
During memory camera
PAGE1
SPOT FOCUS, MENU, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE
PAGE2
SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX
PAGE3
LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL
During memory playback
PAGE1
MENU, CAM, PB FOLDR, DEL
PAGE2
PB ZOOM, CAM, RESIZE, DATA CODE
PAGE3
LCD BRT, CAM, VOL
Notes
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the
•When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger or the
supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it.
•Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-
TRV39 only)
•Do not press the LCD screen too hard.
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
•Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands.
•If FN is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to make it appear. You
can control the display with DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on your camcorder.
When executing each item
The green bar appears above the item.
The green bar appears above the item.
If the items are not available
The color of the items changes to gray.
The color of the items changes to gray.
Touch panel
You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 66).
You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder (p. 66).
Step 3 Using the touch panel
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See relevant “Step 1” and “Step 2.”
(1) Remove the lens cap and pull the lens cap string to fix it.
(2) Prepare the power source (p. 15 to 20) and insert the cassette (p. 8).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
(2) Prepare the power source (p. 15 to 20) and insert the cassette (p. 8).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
This sets your camcorder to standby.
(4) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator
(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.
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
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2
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VCR
MEMORY/
NETWORK
CAMERA
OFF(CHG)
POWER
50min
REC 0:00:01
1
LOCK switch
Microphone
Camera recording
lamp
lamp
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Recording – Basics
Note on recording
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 174). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
back the tape on your camcorder.
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 174). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing
back the tape on your camcorder.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Self-timer recording
You can record images on the tape with the self-timer. See page 47 for details.
You can record images on the tape with the self-timer. See page 47 for details.
Note
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not appear during
recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not appear during
recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
If you leave your camcorder during standby for five minutes while the cassette is
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.
inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery pack and tape wear. To return to standby, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
and then back to CAMERA. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically
while the cassette is not inserted.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode
• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
• The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
mode
• The transition between scenes may not be smooth.
• The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.
When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set
to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting.
Recording a picture
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Indicators displayed during recording
Indicators are not recorded on the tape.
Remaining battery time indicator during recording
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time.
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 one minute
for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time.
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 one minute
for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be displayed.
Time code
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR.
You cannot rewrite only the time code.
The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “0:00:00” (hours : minutes :
seconds) in CAMERA and “0:00:00:00” (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in VCR.
You cannot rewrite only the time code.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
Recording a picture
0:00:01
60min
50
min
REC
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FN
Recording mode
Cassette Memory
This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory.
This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory.
Time
The time appears about five seconds after the
power is turned on.
The time appears about five seconds after the
power is turned on.
Date
The date appears about five seconds after the
power is turned on.
The date appears about five seconds after the
power is turned on.
STBY/REC
Remaining battery time
Time code/Tape counter
Remaining tape
This appears after you insert the cassette.
This appears after you insert the cassette.
FN button
Press this button to display operation buttons on the
LCD screen.
Press this button to display operation buttons on the
LCD screen.
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