Sony DVCR

3-058-872-13 (1)

DigitalVideo CameraRecorder

Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly,and retain it for future reference.

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DCR-TRV120E/TRV125E/TRV320E

DCR-TRV320E

2000 Sony Corporation

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Welcome!Congratulations on your purchase of this SonyDigital Handycam camcorder. With your DigitalHandycam, you can capture lifes preciousmoments with superior picture and soundquality.Your Digital Handycam is loaded with advancedfeatures, but at the same time it is very easy touse. You will soon be producing home video thatyou can enjoy for years to come.

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet.Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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NOTICE ON THE SUPPLIED AC POWERADAPTOR FOR CUSTOMERS IN THEUNITED KINGDOMA moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fittedto this equipment for your safety andconvenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need tobe replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTAor BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has adetachable fuse cover, be sure to attach thefuse cover after you change the fuse. Neveruse the plug without the fuse cover. If youshould lose the fuse cover, please contactyour nearest Sony service station.

ATTENTIONThe electromagnetic fields at the specificfrequencies may influence the picture and soundof this digital camcorder.

For the customers in GermanyDirective: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

92/31/EECThis equipment complies with the EMCregulations when used under the followingcircumstances:Residential areaBusiness districtLight-industry district(This equipment complies with the EMCstandard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

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Table of contents

Windows is registered trademark or trademark ofMicrosoft Corporation, registered in the United Statesand other countries.

Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be the

trademarks or registered trademarks of theirrespective companies.

Furthermore, and are not mentioned in eachcase in this manual.

Checking supplied accessories ...................... 5

Quick Start Guide ................................... 6

Getting startedUsing this manual ......................................... 10Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........... 12

Installing the battery pack ..................... 12Charging the battery pack ..................... 13Connecting to the mains ........................ 18

Step 2 Inserting a cassette ............................ 19

Recording BasicsRecording a picture ....................................... 21

Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT ................................ 27

Shooting in the dark NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 28

Self-timer recording(DCR-TRV320E only) ...................... 30

Checking the recording END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review .................. 31

Playback Basics Playing back a tape ........................................ 33Viewing the recording on TV ...................... 38

Advanced Recording OperationsRecording a still image on a tape

Tape Photo recording ......................... 41Using the wide mode .................................... 45Using the fader function ............................... 46Using special effects Picture effect ........... 49Using special effects Digital effect ........... 51Using the PROGRAM AE function ............. 54Adjusting the exposure manually ............... 56Focusing manually ........................................ 57Superimposing a title .................................... 59Making your own titles ................................ 61Inserting a scene ............................................ 63

Advanced Playback OperationsPlaying back a tape with picture effects ..... 64Playing back a tape with digital effects ...... 65Enlarging recorded images PB ZOOM.... 66Quickly locating a scene using the zero set

memory function .................................... 67Searching a recording by date

Date search ........................................... 68Searching for a photo Photo search/

Photo scan ................................................ 70

EditingDubbing a tape ............................................... 72

Customizing Your CamcorderChanging the menu settings ........................ 76Resetting the date and time .......................... 89

Memory Stick operationsUsing Memory Stickintroduction ......... 91Recording still images on Memory Stick

Memory Photo recording ................... 96Superimposing a still image in the Memory

Stick on a moving image MEMORY MIX................................... 101

Recording an image from a tape as a stillimage ...................................................... 105

Copying still images from a tape Photo save ........................................... 107

Viewing a still image Memory photo playback .................. 109

Enlarging still images recorded on MemorySticks Memory PB ZOOM .............. 113

Playing back images in a continuous loop SLIDE SHOW ..................................... 114

Preventing accidental erasure Image protection ................................ 116

Deleting images ........................................... 118Writing a print mark

PRINT MARK .................................... 121

Additional InformationDigital8 system, recording and

playback ................................................. 123About i.LINK................................................ 125Changing the lithium battery in your

camcorder .............................................. 127Troubleshooting ........................................... 129Self-diagnosis display ................................. 134Warning indicators and messages ............ 135Using your camcorder abroad ................... 145Maintenance information and precautions

................................................................. 146Specifications ................................................ 152

Quick ReferenceIdentifying the parts and controls ............. 154Quick Function Guide ................................ 163Index .............................................................. 165

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BACKLIGHT ............. 27

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EDITSEARCH/ .......... 31

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............................. 51 PROGRAM AE ... 54 ............. 56 ................................. 57 ........................................ 59 ...... 61 .......................................... 63

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PB ZOOM ............................................ 66

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Memory Stick Memory Stick ... 91c

Memory Stick c ......................... 96

Memory Stick MEMORY MIX ............ 101

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- Memory Stick PB ZOOM ........................ 113

SLIDE SHOW .... 114

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Checking suppliedaccessories

Make sure that the following accessories aresupplied with your camcorder.

1Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 159)2AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1),

Mains lead (1) (p. 13)3NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)

DCR-TRV120E/TRV320ENP-F550 battery pack (1) (p. 12, 13)DCR-TRV125E only

4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 127)The lithium battery is already installed inyour camcorder.

5 R6 (Size AA) battery for RemoteCommander (2) (p. 160)

6A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 38)7 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 156)8 Lens cap (1) (p. 21)9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 112)

DCR-TRV320E only0 Memory Stick (1) (p. 91)

DCR-TRV320E onlyqaApplication software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite

(CD-ROM) (1) (p. 112)DCR-TRV320E only

qs 21-pin adaptor (1) (p. 39)

Contents of the recording cannot becompensated if recording or playback is notmade due to a malfunction of the camcorder,video tape, etc.

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Quick Start Guide

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of yourcamcorder. See the page in parentheses ( ) for moreinformation.

Open the DC INjack cover.

Connect the plug withits v mark facing up.

Inserting a cassette (p. 19)

Connecting the mains lead (p. 18)Use the battery pack when using your camcorder outdoors (p. 12).

3Close the cassettecompartment by pressingthe mark on thecassette compartment.The cassette compartmentautomatically goes down.Close the lid of thecassette compartment.

1Open the lid of thecassette compartment,and press EJECT. Thecompartment opensautomatically.

2 Insert a cassetteinto the cassettecompartment withits window facingout and the write-protect tab on thecassette up.

AC power adaptor (supplied)

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Recording a picture (p. 21)

ViewfinderWhen the LCD panel is closed, use theviewfinder placing your eye against its eyecup.The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

Monitoring the playback picture on the LCDscreen (p. 33)

NoteDo not pick up your camcorder byholding the viewfinder, the LCD panelor the battery pack.

1Set the POWERswitch to PLAYERwhile pressing thesmall green button.

2Press m to rewind the tape.

3Press N to start playback.

3Open the LCD panelwhile pressing OPEN.The picture appears onthe LCD screen

2 Set the POWERswitch to CAMERAwhile pressing thesmall green button.

4Press the red button.Your camcorderstarts recording. Tostop recording, pressthe red button again.

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Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the threemodels listed in the table below. Before you startreading this manual and operating yourcamcorder, check the model number by lookingat the bottom of your camcorder. TheDCR-TRV320E is the model used for illustrationpurposes. Otherwise, the model name isindicated in the illustrations. Any differences inoperation are clearly indicated in the text, forexample, DCR-TRV320E only.As you read through this manual, buttons andsettings on your camcorder are shown in capitalletters.e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.When you carry out an operation, you can hear abeep sound to indicate that the operation is beingcarried out.

z Provided/ Not provided/

* The model with MEMORY marked on thePOWER switch is provided with memoryfunctions. See page 91 for details.

Before using your camcorder

With your digital camcorder, you can use Hi8/Digital8 video cassettes. Your camcorder

records and plays back pictures in the Digital8 system. Also, your camcorder plays back tapesrecorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog)system. You, however, cannot use the functionsin Advanced Playback Operations on page 64to 71 for playback in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. To enable smooth transition, werecommend that you do not mix picturesrecorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with theDigital8 system on a tape.

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Types of differences/ DCR- TRV120E TRV125E TRV320EMEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) z MEMORY* ( POWER)Self-timer z Digital zoom 100 125 100

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Note on TV colour systems

TV colour systems differ from country tocountry. To view your recordings on a TV, youneed a PAL system-based TV.

Copyright precautions

Television programmes, films, video tapes, andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such materials maybe contrary to the provision of the copyrightlaws.

Precautions on camcorder care

The LCD screen and the viewfinder aremanufactured using high-precisiontechnology. However, there may be sometiny black points and/or bright points (red,blue, green or white) that constantly appearon the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.These points occur normally in themanufacturing process and do not affect therecorded picture in any way. Effective ratioof pixels and/or screen are 99.99% or more.

Do not let your camcorder get wet. Keep yourcamcorder away from rain and sea water.Letting your camcorder get wet may cause yourcamcorder to malfunction. Sometimes thismalfunction cannot be repaired [a].

Never leave your camcorder exposed totemperatures above 60C (140F), such as in acar parked in the sun or under direct sunlight[b].

Do not place your camcorder so as to point theviewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward thesun. The inside of the viewfinder, LCD screenor lens may be damaged [c].

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Installing the battery pack

Install the battery pack to use your camcorderoutdoors.

Slide the battery pack down until it clicks.

To remove the battery packSlide the battery pack out in the direction of thearrow while pressing BATT RELEASE down.

After installing the battery packDo not carry your camcorder by holding thebattery pack. If you do so, the battery pack mayslide off your camcorder unintentionally,damaging your camcorder.

Step 1 Preparing thepower supply

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Step 1 Preparing the powersupply

Charging the battery pack

Use the battery pack after charging it for yourcamcorder.Your camcorder operates only with theInfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series).(1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the

AC power adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder to the DC IN jack with the plugs vmark facing up.

(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC poweradaptor.

(3) Connect the mains lead to the mains.(4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).

Charging begins. The remaining battery timeis indicated in minutes on the displaywindow.

When the remaining battery indicator changes tou, normal charge is completed. To fully chargethe battery (full charge), leave the battery packattached for about 1 hour after normal charge iscompleted until FULL appears in the displaywindow. Fully charging the battery allows you touse the battery longer than usual.

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After charging the battery packDisconnect the AC power adaptor from the DCIN jack on your camcorder.

NotesPrevent metallic objects from coming into

contact with the metal parts of the DC plug ofthe AC power adaptor. This may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor.

Keep the battery pack dry.When the battery pack is not to be used for a

long time, charge the battery pack once fully,and then use it until it fully discharges again.Keep the battery pack in a cool place.

When the battery pack is charged fullyThe LCD back light of the display window isturned off.

Remaining battery time indicatorThe remaining battery time indicator in thedisplay window roughly indicates the recordingtime with the viewfinder.

Battery packThe supplied battery pack is charged a little.

Until your camcorder calculates the actualremaining battery time min appears in the display window.

While charging the battery pack, no indicatorappears or the indicator flashes in the displaywindow in the following cases: The battery pack is not installed correctly. The AC power adaptor is disconnected. Something is wrong with the battery pack.

Charging time/

Approximate number of minutes to charge anempty battery pack1) Supplied with DCR-TRV120E/TRV320E2) Supplied with DCR-TRV125E


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NP-F330 1) 150 (90)

NP-F530/F550 2) 210 (150)

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Recording time/ DCR-TRV120E/TRV125E

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Battery pack/ the viewfinder/ the LCD screen/

Continuous 3) Typical 4) Continuous 3) Typical 4)

3) 4) 3) 4)

NP-F330 1) 100 (90) 55 (50) 90 (80) 50 (45)NP-F530 165 (150) 95 (85) 145 (130) 80 (75)NP-F550 2) 200 (180) 115 (100) 175 (160) 100 (90)NP-F730 335 (300) 190 (170) 300 (270) 170 (155)NP-F750 410 (365) 235 (210) 365 (325) 210 (185)NP-F930 535 (480) 305 (275) 475 (430) 270 (245)NP-F950 630 (570) 360 (325) 555 (500) 315 (285)NP-F960 740 (665) 420 (380) 660 (590) 375 (335)

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NP-F330 1) 100 (90) 55 (50) 80 (70) 45 (40)NP-F530 170 (155) 95 (90) 125 (115) 70 (65)NP-F550 2) 205 (185) 115 (105) 155 (140) 90 (80)NP-F730 350 (310) 200 (175) 275 (250) 155 (140)NP-F750 425 (380) 240 (215) 325 (285) 185 (160)NP-F930 555 (500) 315 (285) 430 (385) 245 (220)NP-F950 650 (590) 370 (335) 495 (450) 280 (255)NP-F960 765 (685) 435 (390) 595 (535) 340 (305)

Approximate number of minutes when you use afully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the timeusing a normally charged battery.

1) Supplied with DCR-TRV120E/TRV320E2) Supplied with DCR-TRV125E3) Approximate continuous recording time at

25C (77F). The battery life will be shorter ifyou use your camcorder in a cold environment.

4) Approximate number of minutes whenrecording while you repeat recording start/stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.The actual battery life may be shorter.

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Playing time/ DCR-TRV120E/TRV125E

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Playing time Playing timeBattery pack/ on LCD screen/ with LCD closed/

NP-F330 1) 85 (75) 95 (85)NP-F530 140 (125) 160 (145)NP-F550 2) 170 (155) 195 (175)NP-F730 290 (260) 325 (290)NP-F750 355 (315) 395 (355)NP-F930 460 (415) 515 (465)NP-F950 540 (485) 610 (550)NP-F960 640 (580) 720 (645)

Playing time Playing timeBattery pack/ on LCD screen/ with LCD closed/

NP-F330 1) 75 (70) 100 (90)NP-F530 120 (110) 165 (150)NP-F550 2) 150 (135) 200 (180)NP-F730 270 (245) 335 (300)NP-F750 315 (275) 410 (365)NP-F930 420 (375) 535 (480)NP-F950 485 (440) 630 (570)NP-F960 580 (520) 740 (665)

Approximate number of minutes when you use afully charged battery

Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate the timeusing a normally charged battery. The battery lifewill be shorter if you use your camcorder in acold environment.

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The remaining battery time indicatorThe indicator may not be correct, depending onthe conditions in which you are recording. Whenyou close the LCD panel and open it again, ittakes about 1 minute for the correct remainingbattery time to be displayed.

The power may go off although the batteryremaining indicator indicates that the batterypack has enough power to operate.Charge the battery pack fully again so that theindication on the battery remaining indicator iscorrect.

What is InfoLITHIUM?The InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery packwhich can exchange data such as batteryconsumption with compatible electronicequipment. This unit is compatible with theInfoLITHIUM battery pack (L series). Yourcamcorder operates only with theInfoLITHIUM battery. InfoLITHIUM batterypacks have the mark.InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of SonyCorporation.


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Connecting to the mains

When you use your camcorder for a long time,we recommend that you power it from the mainsusing the AC power adaptor.(1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the

AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on yourcamcorder with the plugs v mark facing up.

(2) Connect the mains lead to the AC poweradaptor.

(3) Connect the mains lead to the mains .

PRECAUTIONThe set is not disconnected from the AC powersource (the mains) as long as it is connected tothe mains, even if the set itself has been turnedoff.

NotesThe AC power adaptor can supply power even

if the battery pack is attached to yourcamcorder.

The DC IN jack has source priority. Thismeans that the battery pack cannot supply anypower if the mains lead is connected to the DCIN jack, even when the mains lead is notplugged into the mains.

Using a car batteryUse Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied).

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We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 videocassettes.(1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 12)(2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and

press EJECT. The cassette compartment opensautomatically.

(3) Insert a cassette with its window facing outand the write-protect tab on the cassette up.

(4) Close the cassette compartment by pressingthe mark on the cassette compartment.The cassette compartment automatically goesdown.

(5) Close the lid of the cassette compartment.

To eject a cassetteFollow the procedure above, and eject thecassette in step 3.

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NotesDo not press the cassette compartment down.

Doing so may cause malfunction.Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8

system. The recording time when you use your

camcorder is 2/3 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the menusettings, indicated time on Hi8 tape.

If you use standard 8 tape, be sure to playback the tape on this camcorder. Mosaic-patternnoise may appear when you play back standard8 tape on other camcorders (including otherDCR-TRV120E/TRV125E/TRV320E).

The cassette compartment may not be closedwhen you press any part of the lid other thanthe mark.

Do not pick up your camcorder by holding thelid of the cassette compartment.

To prevent accidental erasureSlide the write-protect tab on the cassette toexpose the red mark.

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Recording Basics

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs

on its sides and attach the lens cap to the gripstrap.

(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette.See Step 1 and Step 2 for moreinformation (p. 12 to 20).

(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA whilepressing the small green button. Yourcamcorder is set to the standby mode.

(4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.The viewfinder automatically turns off.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder startsrecording. The REC indicator appears. Thecamera recording lamp located on the front ofyour camcorder lights up. To stop recording,press START/STOP again.The recording lamp lights up in theviewfinder when you record with theviewfinder.

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NotesFasten the grip strap firmly.Do not touch the built-in microphone during

recording.

Note on Recording modeYour 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. 76). In the LP mode, you can record 1.5 timesas long as in the SP mode. When you record atape in the LP mode on your camcorder, werecommend that you play back the tape on yourcamcorder.

Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV320E only)When you slide LOCK to the left, the POWERswitch can no longer be set to MEMORYaccidentally. The LOCK is released as a defaultsetting.

To enable smooth transitionYou can make the transition between the lastscene you recorded and the next scene smooth aslong as you do not eject the cassette if you turnoff your camcorder. When you change thebattery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF(CHARGE).

If you leave your camcorder in the standbymode for 3 minutesYour camcorder automatically turns off. This isto save battery power and to prevent battery andtape wear. To resume the standby mode, set thePOWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, thenturn it to CAMERA again.

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Adjusting the LCD screen

To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, presseither of the two buttons on LCD BRIGHT.The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to theviewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lensside.If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces theother way, the indicator appears on the LCDscreen and in the viewfinder (Mirror mode).

When closing the LCD panel, set it verticallyuntil it clicks, and swing it into the camcorderbody.

NoteWhen using the LCD screen except in the mirrormode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.

When you use the LCD screen outdoors indirect sunlightThe LCD screen may be difficult to see. If thishappens, we recommend that you use theviewfinder.

Picture in the mirror modeThe picture on the LCD is a mirror-image.However, the picture will be normal whenrecorded.

During recording in the mirror modeYou cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY onthe Remote Commander.

Indicators in the mirror modeThe STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC asz. Some of other indicators appear mirror-reversed and others are not displayed.

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Recording a picture

After recording

(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).(2) Close the LCD panel.(3) Eject the cassette.

Using the zoom feature

Move the power zoom lever a little for a slowerzoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.Using the zoom function sparingly results inbetter-looking recordings.T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther

away)

Zoom greater than 25 is performed digitally. Toactivate digital zoom, select the digital zoompower in D ZOOM in the menu settings. (p. 76)The picture quality deteriorates as the picture isprocessed digitally.

The right side of the bar shows thedigital zooming zone.The digital zooming zone appears whenyou select the digital zoom power inD ZOOM in the menu settings./ . D ZOOM , .

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Notes on digital zoomDigital zoom starts to function when zoom

exceeds 25.The picture quality deteriorates as you go

toward the T side.

When you shoot close to a subjectIf you cannot get a sharp focus, move the powerzoom lever to the W side until the focus issharp. You can shoot a subject that is at leastabout 80 cm (about 2 feet 5/8 inch) away fromthe lens surface in the telephoto position, orabout 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the wide-angle position.

To record pictures with theviewfinder adjusting theviewfinder

If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed,check the picture with the viewfinder. Adjust theviewfinder lens to your eyesight so that theindicators in the viewfinder come into sharpfocus.

Lift up the viewfinder and move the viewfinderlens adjustment lever.

, 25.

.

, W . , 80 1 .

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Indicators displayed in therecording mode

The indicators are not recorded on tape.

Time code (for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only)

The time code indicates the recording orplayback time, 0:00:00 (hours:minutes:seconds) in CAMERA mode and 0:00:00:00(hours:minutes:seconds:frames) in PLAYERmode. You cannot rewrite only the time code.When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears.You cannot reset the time code or the tapecounter.

Recording a picture

STBY/REC indicator/ STBY/REC

Remaining tape indicatorThis appears after you start to record for a while./ .

Remaining battery time indicator/

Time code/Tape counter indicator/ /

Format indicator/

Recording mode indicator/

Time indicator/ This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch isset to CAMERA or MEMORY. (DCR-TRV320E only)/ , POWER CAMERA MEMORY. ( DCR-TRV320E)

Date indicator/ This is displayed for five seconds after the POWER switch isset to CAMERA or MEMORY. (DCR-TRV320E only)/ , POWER CAMERA MEMORY. ( DCR-TRV320E)

,

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BACK LIGHT

Shooting backlit subjects BACK LIGHT

When you shoot a subject with the light sourcebehind the subject or a subject with a lightbackground, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY(DCR-TRV320E only) mode.The . indicator appears on the LCD screen or inthe viewfinder.To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

If you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlitsubjectsThe backlight function will be canceled.

BACKLIGHT

, .

BACK LIGHT CAMERA MEMORY ( DCR-TRV320E) . .. BACK LIGHT .

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Using SUPER NIGHTSHOTThe Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to16 times brighter than those recorded in theNightShot mode.

(1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in CAMERA mode. and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the

LCD screen or in the viewfinder.(2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. and SUPER

NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on the LCDscreen or in the viewfinder.To cancel the Super NightShot mode, pressSUPER NIGHTSHOT again.

Using the NightShot LightThe picture will be clearer with the NightShotLight on. To enable NightShot Light, setN.S.LIGHT to ON in the menu settings (p. 76).

Recording a picture

NightShot Light emitter/

NIGHTSHOT

OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT

Shooting in the dark NightShot/Super NightShot

The NightShot function enables you to shoot asubject in a dark place. For example, you cansatisfactorily record the environment ofnocturnal animals for observation when you usethis function.

While your camcorder is in CAMERA orMEMORY (DCR-TRV320E only) mode, slideNIGHTSHOT to ON.

and NIGHTSHOT indicators flash on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder.To cancel the NightShot function, slideNIGHTSHOT to OFF.

/

., .

, CAMERA MEMORY ( DCR-TRV320E), NIGHTSHOT ON. NIGHTSHOT . NIGHTSHOT OFF.

SUPERNIGHTSHOT 16 , , .

(1) NIGHTSHOT ON CAMERA. NIGHTSHOT.

(2) SUPER NIGHTSHOT. SUPERNIGHTSHOT. SUPER NIGHTSHOT .

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NotesDo not use the NightShot function in bright

places (ex. outdoors in the daytime). This maycause your camcorder to malfunction.

When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON innormal recording, the picture may be recordedin incorrect or unnatural colours.

If focusing is difficult with the autofocus modewhen using the NightShot function, focusmanually.

While using the NightShot function, you cannot use the following functions: Exposure PROGRAM AE

While using the Super NightShot function,you can not use the following functions: Fader Digital effect Exposure PROGRAM AE

Shutter speed in the Super NightShot modeThe shutter speed will be automatically changeddepending on the brightness of the background.The motion of the picture will be slow.

NightShot LightNightShot Light rays are infrared and so areinvisible. The maximum shooting distance usingthe NightShot Light is about 3 m (10 feet).

(, ). .

NIGHTSHOT ON .

, .

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: PROGRAM AE

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(self-timer)/( )

2 PLAYERO

FFM

EMORYCAMERA

(CHARGE )

1

DCR-TRV320E 10 . , . .(1) ( )

. ( ).

(2) START/STOP. 10 . , .

START/STOP. .

PHOTO 2. (. 43)

( ), c , .

: . POWER

OFF (CHARGE) PLAYER.

Self-timer recording

DCR-TRV320E onlyRecording with the self-timer starts in 10 secondsautomatically. This mode is useful when youwant to record yourself. You can also use theRemote Commander for this operation.(1) Press (self-timer) in the standby mode.

The (self-timer) indicator appears on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press START/STOP.Self-timer starts counting down from 10 witha beep sound. In the last two seconds of thecountdown, the beep sound gets faster, thenrecording starts automatically.

To stop the self-timer recordingPress START/STOP.Use the Remote Commander for convenience.

To record still images using the self-timerPress PHOTO in step 2. (p. 43)

To cancel self-timer recordingPress (self-timer) so that the indicatordisappears from the LCD or viewfinder screenwhile your camcorder is in the standby mode.

NoteThe self-timer recording mode is automaticallycancelled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or

PLAYER.

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You can use these buttons to check the recordedpicture or shoot so that the transition betweenthe last recorded scene and the next scene yourecord is smooth.

END SEARCH

You can go to the end of the recorded sectionafter you record.

Press END SEARCH in the standby mode.The last 5 seconds of the recorded section areplayed back and returns to the standby mode.You can monitor the sound from the speaker orheadphones.

EDITSEARCH

You can search for the next recording start point.

Hold down the +/ (7) side of EDITSEARCH inthe standby mode. The recorded section is playedback.

+: to go forward : to go backward

Release EDITSEARCH to stop playback. If youpress START/STOP, re-recording begins fromthe point you released EDITSEARCH. Youcannot monitor the sound.

ENDSEARCH

EDIT SEARCH

, .

END SEARCH

.

END SEARCH . 5 , . .

EDITSEARCH

.

+/ (7) EDITSEARCH . .

+ : :

EDITSEARCH . START/STOP, , EDITSEARCH. .

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Checking the recording END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec Review

END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/

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You can check the section which you havestopped most recently.

Press the (7) side of EDITSEARCHmomentarily in the standby mode.The section you have stopped most recently willbe played back for a few seconds, and then yourcamcorder will return to the standby mode. Youcan monitor the sound from the speaker orheadphones.

NotesEND SEARCH, EDITSEARCH and Rec Review

work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

If you start recording after using the end searchfunction, occasionally, the transition betweenthe last scene you recorded and the next scenemay not be smooth.

Once you eject the cassette after you haverecorded on the tape, the end search functiondoes not work.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recordedportions.The end search function may not work correctly.

.

(7) EDITSEARCH . . .

END SEARCH, EDITSEARCH

, Digital8 .

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Playback Basics

Playing back a tape

You can monitor the playback picture on theLCD screen. If you close the LCD panel, you canmonitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.You can control playback using the RemoteCommander supplied with your camcorder.(1) Install the power source and insert the

recorded tape.(2) Set the POWER switch to PLAYER while

pressing the small green button. The videocontrol buttons light up.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN.(4) Press m to rewind the tape.(5) Press N to start playback.(6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two

buttons on VOLUME. The speaker on yourcamcorder is silent when the LCD panel isclosed.

To stop playbackPress x.

3

1

5PLAY

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2

6

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FFM

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When monitoring on the LCD screenYou can turn the LCD panel over and move itback to the camcorder body with the LCD screenfacing out.

To display the screen indicators Display function

Press DISPLAY on your camcorder or theRemote Commander supplied with yourcamcorder.The indicators appear on the LCD screen.To make the indicators disappear, pressDISPLAY again.

Playing back a tape

DISPLAY

DATA CODE

, .

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Playing back a tape

Using the data code functionYour camcorder automatically records not onlyimages on the tape but also the recording data(date/time or various settings when recorded)(Data code).

Press DATA CODE on your camcorder or theRemote Commander in the playback mode.

The display changes as follows:date/time t various settings (SteadyShot,exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain,shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator

Not to display recording dateSet DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings(p. 76).The display changes as follows:date/time t no indicator

Notes on the data code functionThe data code function works only for tapes

recorded in the Digital8 system.Various settings of the recording data are not

recorded when recording images on MemoryStick (DCR-TRV320E)

Recording dataRecording data is your camcorders informationwhen you have recorded. In the recording mode,the recording data will not be displayed.

When you use data code function, bars(-- -- ---- and --:--:--) appear if: A blank section of the tape is being played

back. The tape is unreadable due to tape damage or

noise. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without

the date and time set.

Data codeWhen you connect your camcorder to the TV, thedata code appears on the TV screen.

4 7 200012:05:56

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AUTO

, (/ ).( ).

DATE CODE .

:/ t (, AUTO/MANUAL, , , , ) t

, DATE CODE DATE (. 76). :/ t

, Digital8 .

Memory Stick ( DCR-TRV320E).

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Various playback modes

To operate video control buttons, set thePOWER switch to PLAYER.

To view a still picture (playbackpause)Press X during playback. To resume playback,press X or N.

To advance the tapePress M in the stop mode. To resume normalplayback, press N.

To rewind the tapePress m in the stop mode. To resume normalplayback, press N.

To change the playback directionPress on the Remote Commander duringplayback to reverse the playback direction. Toresume normal playback, press N.

To locate a scene monitoring thepicture (picture search)Keep pressing m or M during playback. Toresume normal playback, release the button.

To monitor the high-speed picturewhile advancing or rewinding thetape (skip scan)Keep pressing m while rewinding or M whileadvancing the tape. To resume rewinding oradvancing, release the button.

To view the picture at slow speed(slow playback)Press y on the Remote Commander duringplayback. For slow playback in the reversedirection, press , then press y on the RemoteCommander. To resume normal playback, pressN.

Playing back a tape

POWER PLAYER.

( ) X. X N.

M. N.

m. N.

. , N.

() m M . .

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Playing back a tape

To view the picture at double speedPress 2 on the Remote Commander duringplayback. For double speed playback in thereverse direction, press , then press 2 on theRemote Commander. To resume normalplayback, press N.

To view the picture frame-by-framePress C on the Remote Commander in theplayback pause mode. For frame-by-frameplayback in the reverse direction, press c. Toresume normal playback, press N.

To search the last scene recorded(END SEARCH)Press END SEARCH in the stop mode. The last 5seconds of the recorded section plays back andstops.

In the various playback modesNoise may appear when your camcorder plays

back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8system.

Sound is muted.The previous recording may appear as a mosaic

image when playing back in the Digital8 system.

Notes on the playback pause modeWhen the playback pause mode lasts for 3

minutes, your camcorder automatically entersthe stop mode. To resume playback, press N.

The previous recording may appear.

Slow playback for tapes recorded in theDigital8 systemThe slow playback can be performed smoothlyon your camcorder; however, this function doesnot work for an output signal from the DV OUTjack.

When you play back a tape in reverseHorizontal noise may appear at the center or topand bottom of the screen. This is not amalfunction.

2 . , 2 . N.

C . c. N.

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Viewing the recordingon TV

If your TV is already connectedto a VCR

Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input onthe VCR by using the A/V connecting cablesupplied with your camcorder. Set the inputselector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV or VCR is a monauraltype

Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connectingcable to the video input jack and the white or thered plug to the audio input jack on the VCR orthe TV. If you connect the white plug, the soundis L (left) signal. If you connect the red plug, thesound is R (right) signal.

Connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR withthe A/V connecting cable supplied with yourcamcorder to watch the playback picture on theTV screen. You can operate the playback controlbuttons in the same way as when you monitorplayback pictures on the LCD screen. Whenmonitoring the playback picture on the TVscreen, we recommend that you power yourcamcorder from the mains using the AC poweradaptor (p. 13). Refer to the operatinginstructions of your TV or VCR.

Open the jack cover. Connect your camcorder tothe TV using the A/V connecting cable. Then, setthe TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR.

: Signal flow/

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

INAUDIO / VIDEO out AUDIO/VIDEO

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TV

If your TV/VCR has a 21-pinconnector (EUROCONNECTOR)

Use the 21-pin adaptor supplied with yourcamcorder.

If your TV or VCR has an S video jackConnect using an S video cable (not supplied) toobtain high-quality pictures. With thisconnection, you do not need to connect theyellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable.Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the Svideo jacks on both your camcorder and the TVor the VCR.

/ 21- (EUROCONNECTOR)

21- , .

S S ( ) . () /. S () S .

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Using the AV cordless IRreceiver

Once you connect the AV cordless IR receiver(not supplied) to your TV or VCR, you can easilyview the picture on your TV. For details, refer tothe operating instructions of the AV cordless IRreceiver.

Before operationAttach the power supply such as the AC poweradaptor to your camcorder, and insert therecorded tape.(1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR

receiver, set the POWER switch on the AVcordless IR receiver to ON.

(2) Turn the TV on and set the TV/VCR selectoron the TV to VCR.

(3) Set the POWER switch on your camcorder toPLAYER.

(4) Press S.LASER LINK. The lamp of S.LASERLINK lights up.

(5) Press N on your camcorder to start playback.(6) Point the super laser link emitter at the AV

cordless IR receiver. Adjust the position ofyour camcorder and the AV cordless IRreceiver to obtain clear playback pictures.

To cancel the super laser linkfunctionPress S.LASER LINK. The lamp on the S.LASERLINK button goes out.

If you turn the power offSuper laser link function turns off automatically.When super laser link is activated (theS.LASER LINK button is lit)Your camcorder consumes power. Press S.LASERLINK to turn off the super laser link functionwhen it is not needed.

is a trademark of Sony Corporation

S.LASER LINK

Super laser link emitter/

Viewing the recording on TV

() . .

, , , .(1)

POWER ON.

(2) TV/VCR VCR.

(3) PLAYER.

(4) S.LASER LINK. S.LASER LINK.

(5) N .

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You can record a still image like a photograph.This mode is useful when you want to record apicture such as a photograph or when you print apicture using a video printer (not supplied).You can record about 510 images in the SP modeand about 765 images in the LP mode on a tapewhich can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.Besides the operation described here, yourcamcorder can record still images on theMemory Sticks (p. 91) (DCR-TRV320E only).(1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO

lightly until a still image appears. TheCAPTURE indicator appears. Recording doesnot start yet.To change the still image, release PHOTO,select a still image again, and then press andhold PHOTO lightly.

(2) Press PHOTO deeper.The still image on the LCD screen or in theviewfinder is recorded for about sevenseconds. The sound during those sevenseconds is also recorded.The still image is displayed on the LCD screenor in the viewfinder untill recording iscompleted.

Advanced Recording Operations

Recording a still image on atape Tape Photo recording

. , ( ). 510 SP 765 LP , 60 SP. , Memory Stick (. 91) ( DCR-TRV320E).(1)

PHOTO , . CAPTURE. . PHOTO, , PHOTO.

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change the mode or setting.The PHOTO button does not work:

while the digital effect function is set or inuse.

while the fader function is in use.When recording a still image, do not shake

your camcorder. Mosaic-pattern noise mayappear on the image.

To use the tape photo recording functionusing the Remote CommanderPress PHOTO in the Remote Commander. Yourcamcorder records an image on the LCD screenor in the viewfinder immediately.

When you use the tape photo recordingfunction during normal CAMERA recordingYou cannot check an image on the LCD screen orin the viewfinder by pressing PHOTO lightly.Press PHOTO deeper. The still image is thenrecorded for about seven seconds, and yourcamcorder returns to the standby mode. Duringthe seven seconds to record, you cannot shootanother still image.

Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording

. PHOTO :

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PHOTO . .

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Self-timer tape photo recording

DCR-TRV320E onlyYou can record still images on tapes with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want torecord yourself. You can also use the RemoteCommander for this operation.(1) In the standby mode, press (self-timer).

The (self-timer) indicator appears on theLCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Press PHOTO firmly.Self-timer starts counting down from 10 witha beep sound. In the last two seconds of thecountdown, the beep sound gets faster, thenrecording starts automatically.

To cancel self-timer recordingPress (self-timer) so that the indicatordisappears from the LCD or viewfinder screenwhile your camcorder is in the standby mode.You cannot cancel self-timer recording with theRemote Commander.

NoteThe self-timer recording mode is automaticallycanceled when: Self-timer recording is finished. The POWER switch is set to OFF (CHARGE) or

PLAYER.

(self-timer)/( )

DCR-TRV320E . , . .(1)

( ).

( ).(2) PHOTO.

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, : . POWER

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LINE INVIDEO S VIDEO

Printing the still image

You can print a still image by using the videoprinter (not supplied). Connect the video printerusing the A/V connecting cable supplied withyour camcorder.Connect the A/V connecting cable to theAUDIO/VIDEO out jack and connect the yellowplug of the cable to the video input of the videoprinter. Refer to the operating instructions of thevideo printer as well.

If the video printer is equipped with S videoinputUse the S video connecting cable (not supplied).Connect it to the S VIDEO jack and the S videoinput of the video printer.


: Signal flow/

Video printer/

AUDIO/VIDEO

( ). /, . / AUDIO/VIDEO . .

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Using the wide mode

You can record a 16:9 wide picture to watch onthe 16:9 wide-screen TV (16:9WIDE).Black bands appear on the LCD screen or in theviewfinder (DCR-TRV320E only) duringrecording in 16:9WIDE mode [a]. The pictureduring playing back in the viewfinder(DCR-TRV120E/TRV125E), on a normal TV [b]or a wide-screen TV [c] are compressed in thewidthwise direction. If you set the screen modeof the wide-screen TV to the full mode, you canwatch pictures of normal images [d].

In the standby mode, set 16:9WIDE to ON in themenu settings (p. 76).

To cancel the wide modeSet 16:9WIDE to OFF in the menu settings.

In the wide mode, you cannot select thefollowing functions: Old movie Bounce

During recordingYou cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Whenyou cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder tothe standby mode and then set 16:9WIDE to OFFin the menu setting.

[a]

[c]

[b]

16:9WIDE

[d]

16:9 16:9(16:9WIDE). 16:9WIDE (DCR-TRV320E) [a]. (DCR-TRV120E/TRV125E) [b] [c] . , [d].

16:9WIDE ON (. 76).

16:9WIDE OFF .

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You can fade the picture in or out to give yourrecording a professional appearance.

Using the faderfunction

MONOTONEWhen fading in, the picture gradually changesfrom black-and-white to colour.When fading out the picture gradually changesfrom colour to black-and-white.

1) You can use this function when D ZOOM is setto OFF in the menu settings.

2) Fade in only

FADER

M.FADER (mosaic)/()

BOUNCE1) 2)

OVERLAP2)

WIPE2)

DOT2)

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(1) When fading in [a]In the standby mode, press FADER until thedesired fader indicator flashes.When fading out [b]In the recording mode, press FADER until thedesired fader indicator flashes.The indicator changes as follows:FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE tMONOTONE t OVERLAP tWIPE t DOTThe last selected fader mode is indicated firstof all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stopsflashing.After the fade in/out is carried out, yourcamcorder automatically returns to thenormal mode.

To cancel the fader functionBefore pressing START/STOP, press FADERuntil the indicator disappears.

1FADER

FADER

(1) [a] , FADER , . [b] , FADER , . :FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE tMONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE tDOT .

(2) START/STOP. . , / , .

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NotesThe overlap, wipe and dot functions work only

for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.You cannot use the following functions while

using the fader function. Also, you cannot usethe fader function while using the followingfunctions: Digital effect Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap,

wipe or dot function only) Super NightShot Tape photo recording

Before operating the overlap, wipe or dotfunctionYour camcorder stores the image on the tape. Asthe image is being stored, the indicator flashesquickly, and the image you are shootingdisappears from the LCD or viewfinder screen.Depending on the tape condition, the image maynot be recorded clearly.

While using the bounce function, you cannotuse the following functions: Focus Zoom Picture effect

Note on the bounce functionThe BOUNCE indicator does not appear in thefollowing mode or functions: D ZOOM is activated in the menu settings Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE

Using the Fader function

, Digital8 .

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You can digitally process images to obtain specialeffects like those in films or on the TV.

NEG. ART [a] : The colour and brightness of theimage is reversed.

SEPIA : The image is sepia.B&W : The image is monochrome

(black-and-white).SOLARIZE [b] : The light intensity is clearer, and

the image looks like anillustration.

SLIM [c] : The image expands vertically.STRETCH [d] : The image expands horizontally.PASTEL [e] : The contrast of the image is

emphasized, and the image lookslike an animated cartoon.

MOSAIC [f] : The image is mosaic.

[a] [b] [c] [d] [e] [f]

, .

NEG. ART [a] : .

SEPIA : .

B&W : (-).

SOLARIZE [b] : , .

SLIM [c] : .

STRETCH [d] : .

PASTEL [e] : , .

MOSAIC [f] : .

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(1) Press PICTURE EFFECT in CAMERA mode.The picture effect indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select thedesired picture effect mode.The indicator changes as follows:NEG.ART y SEPIA y B&W ySOLARIZE y SLIM y STRETCH yPASTEL y MOSAIC

To turn the picture effect functionoffPress PICTURE EFFECT.

While using the picture effect functionYou cannot select OLD MOVIE with DIGITALEFFECT.

When you turn the power offThe picture effect is automatically canceled.

Using special effects Picture effect

2

1

NEG. ART

PICTUREEFFECT

(1) PICTURE EFFECT CAMERA. .

(2) SEL/PUSH EXEC . :NEG.ART y SEPIA y B&W ySOLARIZE y SLIM y STRETCH yPASTEL y MOSAIC

PICTURE EFFECT.

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Using special effects Digital effect

You can add special effects to recorded imagesusing the various digital functions. The sound isrecorded normally.

STILLYou can record a still image so that it issuperimposed on a moving image.

FLASH (FLASH MOTION)You can record still images successively atconstant intervals.

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY)You can swap a brighter area in a still image witha moving image.

TRAILYou can record the image so that an incidentalimage like a trail is left.

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER)You can slow down the shutter speed. The slowshutter mode is good for recording dark imagesmore brightly. However, the image may be lessclear.

OLD MOVIEYou can add an old movie type atmosphere toimages. Your camcorder automatically sets thewide mode to ON, image effect to SEPIA, and theappropriate shutter speed.

STILL

Still image/

Moving image/

LUMI.

Still image/

Moving image/

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STILL , .

FLASH (FLASH MOTION) .

LUMI. (LUMINANCEKEY) .

TRAIL .

SLOW SHTR (SLOW SHUTTER) . . , .

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(1) Press DIGITAL EFFECT in CAMERA mode.The digital effect indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select thedesired digital effect mode.The indicator changes as follows:STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL ySLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE

(3) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The indicatorlights up and the bars appear. In the STILLand LUMI. modes, the still image is stored inmemory.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust theeffect as follows:

STILL The rate of the still image you wantto superimpose on the moving image

FLASH The interval of flash motionLUMI. The colour scheme of the area in the

still image which is to beswapped with a moving image

TRAIL The vanishing time of the incidentalimage

SLOW SHTR Shutter speed. The larger theshutter speed number, theslower the shutter speed.

OLD MOVIE No adjustment necessary

The more bars there are on screen, thestronger the digital effect. The bars appear inthe following modes: STILL, FLASH, LUMI.and TRAIL.

Using special effects Digitaleffect

3

4

LUMI.2

1 LUMI.DIGITALEFFECT

(1) DIGITAL EFFECT CAMERA. .

(2) SEL/PUSH EXEC . :STILL y FLASH y LUMI. y TRAIL ySLOW SHTR y OLD MOVIE

(3) SEL/PUSH EXEC. . STILL LUMI. .

(4) SEL/PUSH EXEC :

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FLASH

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To cancel the digital effectPress DIGITAL EFFECT.

NotesThe following functions do not work during

digital effect: Fader Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE Tape photo recording Super NightShot

The following functions do not work in theslow shutter mode: Exposure PROGRAM AE

The following functions do not work in the oldmovie mode: Exposure Wide mode Picture effect PROGRAM AE

When you turn the power offThe digital effect is automatically canceled.

When recording in the slow shutter modeAuto focus may not be effective. Focus manuallyusing a tripod.

Shutter speed

Shutter speed number Shutter speedSLOW SHTR 1 1/25SLOW SHTR 2 1/12SLOW SHTR 3 1/6SLOW SHTR 4 1/3

Using special effects Digitaleffect

DIGITAL EFFECT.

: PROGRAM

AE

: PROGRAM AE

: PROGRAM AE

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SLOW SHTR1 1/25

SLOW SHTR2 1/12

SLOW SHTR3 1/6

SLOW SHTR4 1/3

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Using the PROGRAMAE function

You can select PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure)mode to suit your specific shooting requirements.

Spotlight modeThis mode prevents peoples faces, for example,from appearing excessively white when shootingsubjects lit by strong light in the theatre.

Soft portrait modeThis mode brings out the subject while creating asoft background for subjects such as people orflowers.

Sports lesson modeThis mode minimizes shake on fast-movingsubjects such as in tennis or golf.

Beach & ski modeThis mode prevents peoples faces fromappearing dark in strong light or reflected light,such as at a beach in midsummer or on a skislope.

Sunset & moon modeThis mode allows you to maintain atmospherewhen you are recording sunsets, general nightviews, fireworks displays and neon signs.

Landscape modeThis mode is for when you are recording distantsubjects such as mountains and prevents yourcamcorder from focusing on glass or metal meshin windows when you are recording a subjectbehind glass or a screen.

Low lux modeThis mode makes subjects brighter in insufficientlight.

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(1) Press PROGRAM AE in CAMERA orMEMORY (DCR-TRV320E only) mode. ThePROGRAM AE indicator appears.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select thedesired mode.The indicator changes as follows:

y y y y y y

To turn the PROGRAM AE function offPress PROGRAM AE.

NotesIn the spotlight, sports lesson and beach & ski

modes, you cannot take close-ups. This isbecause your camcorder is set to focus only onsubjects in the middle to far distance.

In the sunset & moon and landscape modes,your camcorder is set to focus only on distantsubjects.

The following functions do not work in thePROGRAM AE mode: Slow shutter Old movie Bounce

The following functions do not work in the lowlux mode: Digital effect Overlap Wipe Dot Exposure

While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, thePROGRAM AE function does not work. (Theindicator flashes.)

While shooting in MEMORY mode, the low luxmode does not work. (The indicator flashes).(DCR-TRV320E only)

If you are recording under a discharge tubesuch as a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp ormercury lampFlickering or changes in colour may occur in thefollowing modes. If this happens, turn thePROGRAM AE function off. Soft portrait mode Sports lesson mode

Using the PROGRAM AE function PROGRAM AE

1 PROGRAM

2

A

(1) PROGRAM AE CAMERA MEMORY ( DCR-TRV320E). PROGRAM AE.

(2) SEL/PUSH EXEC . :

y y y y y y

PROGRAM AE PROGRAM AE.

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PROGRAM AE:

:

NIGHTSHOT ON, PROGRAM AE . ( ).

MEMORY, . ( ). ( DCR-TRV320E)

, . , PROGRAM AE.

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You can manually adjust and set the exposure.Adjust the exposure manually in the followingcases: The subject is backlit Bright subject and dark background To record dark pictures (e.g. night scenes)

faithfully

(1) Press EXPOSURE in CAMERA or MEMORY(DCR-TRV320E only) mode.The exposure indicator appears on the LCDscreen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust thebrightness.

To return to the automatic exposuremodePress EXPOSURE.

NotesWhen you adjust the exposure manually, the

following function and modes do not work inCAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320E only)mode: Backlight Old movie Slow shutter

When you adjust the exposure manually, thebacklight function does not work in MEMORY(DCR-TRV320E only) mode.

Your camcorder automatically returns to theautomatic mode: if you change the PROGRAM AE mode if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON

Adjusting theexposure manually

1

2

EXPOSURE

. : (,

)

(1) EXPOSURE CAMERA MEMORY ( DCR-TRV320E). .

(2) SEL/PUSH EXEC .

EXPOSURE.

, CAMERA MEMORY( DCR-TRV320E).

, MEMORY ( DCR-TRV320E).

: PROGRAM AE

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You can gain better results by manually adjustingthe focus in the following cases:The autofocus mode is not effective when

shooting. subjects through glass coated with water

droplets. horizontal stripes. subjects with little contrast with backgrounds

such as walls and sky.When you want to change the focus from a

subject in the foreground to a subject in thebackground.

Shooting a stationary subject when using atripod.

(1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in CAMERA orMEMORY (DCR-TRV320E only) mode. The9 indicator appears on the LCD screen or inthe viewfinder.

(2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus.

To return to the autofocus modeSet FOCUS to AUTO.

To record distant subjectsWhen you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. Thelens focuses on infinity and indicator appears.When you release FOCUS, your camcorderreturns to the manual focus mode. Use this modewhen your camcorder focuses on near objectseven though you are trying to shoot a distantobject.

Focusing manually

FOCUS

2

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To focus preciselyAdjust the zoom by first focusing at the T(telephoto) position and then shooting at the W(wide-angle) position. This makes focusingeasier.

When you shoot close to the subjectFocus at the end of the W (wide-angle)position.

9 changes to the following indicators:when recording a distant subject.when the subject is too close to focus on.

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Superimposing a title

You can select one of eight preset titles and twocustom titles (p. 61). You can also select thelanguage, colour, size and position of titles.

(1) Press TITLE to display the title menu in thestandby mode.

(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ,then press the dial.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select thedesired title, then press the dial. The titles aredisplayed in the language you selected.

(4) Change the colour, size, or position, ifnecessary.1 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

the colour, size, or position, then press thedial. The item appears.

2 Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to selectthe desired item, then press the dial.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the title is laidout as desired.

(5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial again tocomplete the setting.

(6) Press START/STOP to start recording.(7) When you want to stop recording the title,

press TITLE.

VACATION

1

2

T I TLE

VACATION

S I ZE SMALL

VACATION

3

4

TITLE

[T I TLE] : END

T I TLE

[T I TLE] : END

PRESET T I TLEHELLO !HAPPY B I RTHDAYHAPPY HOL I DAYSCONGRATULAT I ONS !OUR SWEET BABYWEDD I NGVACAT I ONTHE END

[T I TLE] : END


[T I TLE] : END

PRESET T I TLEHELLO !HAPPY B I RTHDAYHAPPY HOL I DAYSCONGRATULAT I ONS !OUR SWEET BABYWEDD I NGVACAT I ONTHE END RETURN

[T I TLE] : END


[T I TLE] : END

PRESET T I TLEHELLO !HAPPY B I RTHDAYHAPPY HOL I DAYSCONGRATULAT I ONS !OUR SWEET BABYWEDD I NGVACAT I ONTHE END RETURN

[T I TLE] : END

S I ZE LARGE

VACATION

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(1) TITLE .

(2) SEL/PUSH EXEC , .

(3) SEL/PUSH EXEC , . .

(4) , , .1 SEL/PUSH EXEC

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2 SEL/PUSH EXEC , .

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(5) SEL/PUSH EXEC .

(6) START/STOP .

(7) , TITLE.

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Superimposing a title

To superimpose the title while youare recordingPress TITLE while you are recording, and carryout steps 2 to 5. When you press the SEL/PUSHEXEC dial at step 5, the title is recorded.

To select the language of a presettitleIf you want to change the language, select before step 2. Then select the desired languageand return to step 2.

If you display the menu while superimposinga titleThe title is not recorded while the menu isdisplayed.

To use the custom titleIf you want to use the custom title, select instep 2.If you have not made any custom title, ... appears on the display.

Title settingThe title colour changes as follows :

WHITE y YELLOW y VIOLET y RED yCYAN y GREEN y BLUE

The title size changes as follows :SMALL y LARGEYou cannot input more than 12 characters inLARGE size.

The title position changes as follows :1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9The larger the position number, the lower thetitle is positioned.When you select the title size LARGE, youcannot choose position 9.

When you are selecting and setting the titleYou cannot record the title displayed on thescreen.

When you superimpose a title while you arerecordingThe beep does not sound.

While you are playing backYou can superimpose a title. However, the title isnot recorded on tape.You can record a title when you dub a tapeconnecting your camcorder to the VCR with theA/V connecting cable. If you use the i.LINKcable instead of the A/V connecting cable, youcannot record the title.

TITLE 2-5. SEL/PUSH EXEC 5, .

, 2. 2.

, 2. , ....

:

WHITE () y YELLOW () yVIOLET () y RED () yCYAN () y GREEN () yBLUE ()

:SMALL () y LARGE () 12 LARGE.

:1y 2y 3y 4y 5y 6y 7y 8y 9 , . LARGE, 9.

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Making your owntitles

You can make up to two titles and store them inyour camcorder. Each title can have up to 20characters.(1) Press TITLE in the standby or PLAYER mode.(2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ,

then press the dial.(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the

first line (CUSTOM1) or second line(CUSTOM2), then press the dial.

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select thecolumn of the desired character, then pressthe dial.

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select thedesired character, then press the dial.

(6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have selectedall characters and completed the title.

(7) To finish making your own titles, turn theSEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [SET], thenpress the dial. The title is stored in memory.

(8) Press TITLE to make the title menu disappear.

1 2

3

4

6

TITLE


[T I TLE] : END

T I TLE SETCUSTOM1CUSTOM2

[T I TLE] : END

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T I TLE SET

RETURN

[T I TLE] : END

T I TLE SET

RETURN

[T I TLE] : END

T I TLE SET

[T I TLE] : END

P 1

A B C D E 1 2 3 4 5 $ F DM F G H I J 6 7 8 9 0 :K L M N O [ ]P Q R S T [ P ]U V W X Y [ S E T ]Z & ? ! . , /

T I TLE SET

[T I TLE] : END

P 1


T I TLE SET

[T I TLE] : END

P 1


T I TLE SET

[T I TLE] : END

P 1S


T I TLE SET

[T I TLE] : END

P 1


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(1) TITLE PLAYER.


(3) SEL/PUSH EXEC (CUSTOM1) (CUSTOM2), .



(6) 4 5 , .

(7) SEL/PUSH EXEC [SET], . .

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To change a title you have storedIn step 3, select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2,depending on which title you want to change,then press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. Turn theSEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then pressthe dial to delete the title. The last character iserased. Enter the new title as desired.

If you take 3 minutes or longer to entercharacters in the standby mode while acassette is in your camcorderThe power automatically goes off. The charactersyou have entered remain stored in memory. Setthe POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) once, andturn it to CAMERA again, then proceed fromstep 1.We recommend setting the POWER switch toPLAYER or removing the cassette so that yourcamcorder does not automatically turn off whileyou are entering title characters.

If you select [ ]The menu for selecting alphabet and Russiancharacters appear. Select [ ] to return to theprevious screen.

To erase a characterSelect [C]. The last character is erased.

To enter a spaceSelect [Z& ?!], then select the blank part.

Making your own titles

3 CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2, , , SEL/PUSH EXEC. SEL/PUSH EXEC [C], . . .

3 ., , . POWER OFF(CHARGE), CAMERA, 1. POWER PLAYER , .

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Inserting a scene

You can insert a scene in the middle of arecorded tape by setting the start and end points.The previously recorded frames between thesestart and end points will be erased. Use theRemote Commander for this operation.

(1) While your camcorder is in the standby mode,keep pressing EDITSEARCH, and release thebutton at the insert end point [b].

(2) Press ZERO SET MEMORY. The ZERO SETMEMORY indicator flashes and the counterresets to zero.

(3) Keep pressing the 7 side of EDITSEARCHand release the button at the insert start point[a].

(4) Press START/STOP to start recording. Thescene is inserted. Recording stopsautomatically near the counter zero point.Your camcorder returns to the standby mode.

NotesThe zero set memory function works only for

tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.The picture and the sound may be distorted at

the end of the inserted section when it is playedback.

If a tape has a blank portion in the recordedportionsThe zero set memory function may not workcorrectly.

ZERO SETMEMORY

EDITSEARCH

[a] [b]

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(1) , EDITSEARH [b].

(2) ZERO SET MEMORY. ZERO SETMEMORY, .

(3) 7 EDITSEARH [a].

(4) START/STOP . . . .

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During playback, you can process a scene usingthe picture effect functions: NEG.ART, SEPIA,B&W and SOLARIZE.

During playback, press PICTURE EFFECT andturn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until the desiredpicture effect indicator (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&Wor SOLARIZE) appears.For details of each picture effect function, seepage 48.

To cancel the picture effect functionPress PICTURE EFFECT.

NotesThe picture effect function works only for tapes

recorded in the Digital8 system.You cannot process externally input scenes

using the picture effect function.To record pictures that you have processed

using the picture effect function, record thepictures on the VCR using your camcorder as aplayer.

Pictures processed by the picture effectfunctionPictures processed by the picture effect functionare not output through the DV OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF(CHARGE) or stop playing backThe picture effect function is automaticallycanceled.

Advanced Playback Operations

Playing back a tapewith picture effects

, : NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W SOLARIZE.

, PICTURE EFFECT SEL/PUSH EXEC , (NEG.ART, SEPIA, B&W SOLARIZE). . 48.

PICTURE EFFECT.

, Digital8 .

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DV OUT.

POWER OFF (CHARGE) .

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During playback, you can process a scene usingthe digital effect functions: STILL, FLASH, LUMI.and TRAIL.(1) During playback, press DIGITAL EFFECT

and turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial until thedesired digital effect indicator (STILL,FLASH, LUMI. or TRAIL) flashes.

(2) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial.The digital effect indicator lights up and thebars appear. In the STILL or LUMI. mode, theimage where you press the SEL/PUSH EXECdial is stored in memory as a still image.

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust theeffect.For details of each digital effect function, seepage 50.

To cancel the digital effect functionPress DIGITAL EFFECT.

NotesThe digital effect function works only for tapes

recorded in the Digital8 system.You cannot process externally input scenes

using the digital effect function.To record images that you have processed

using the digital effect function, record theimages on the VCR using your camcorder as aplayer.

Pictures processed by the digital effect functionPictures processed by the digital effect functionare not output through the DV OUT jack.

When you set the POWER switch to OFF(CHARGE) or stop playing backThe digital effect function is automatically canceled.

Playing back a tapewith digital effects

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STILL

DIGITALEFFECT

STILL

, : STILL, FLASH, LUMI. TRAIL.(1) ,

DIGITAL EFFECT SEL/PUSH EXEC , (STILL, FLASH, LUMI. TRAIL).

(2) SEL/PUSH EXE. . STILL LUMI. , SEL/PUSH EXE, .

(3) SEL/PUSH EXE . . 50.

DIGITAL EFFECT.

, Digital8 .

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DV OUT.

POWER OFF (CHARGE) .

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You can enlarge moving and still images recordedon tapes.Besides the operation described here, yourcamcorder can enlarge still images recorded onMemory Sticks (DCR-TRV320E only).(1) Press PB ZOOM on your camcorder while you

are playing back. The image is enlarged, and R rappears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

(2) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move theenlarged image, then press the dial.

R : The image moves downwardsr : The image moves upwards

T t becomes available.(3) Turn SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to move the

enlarged image, then press the dial.T : The image moves rightward

(Turn the dial downwards.)t : The image moves leftward

(Turn the dial upwards.)

To cancel PB ZOOM functionPress PB ZOOM.

NotePB ZOOM works only for tapes recorded in the

Digital 8 system.You cannot process externally input scenes

using PB ZOOM function.To record pictures that you have processed using

PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on the VCRusing your camcorder as a player.

Pictures processed by PB ZOOM functionPictures processed by PB ZOOM function are notoutput through the DV OUT jack.

When you set POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE)or stop playing backPB ZOOM function is automatically canceled.

Enlarging recordedimages PB ZOOM

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PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : T t

PB ZOOM

[EXEC] : r R

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