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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV350 TM SERIES DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 ©2003 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. -TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Serial No. AC- 3-079-467-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DCR-TRV350 TM SERIES DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 ©2003 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. -TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. Serial No. AC- 3-079-467-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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...Viewing still images (p. 163) •Viewing moving pictures (p. 166) Main Features •Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 185) •Converting an analog signal ...from your camcorder on your computer Main Features On the model name indication In this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to capture images onto your...
...Viewing still images (p. 163) •Viewing moving pictures (p. 166) Main Features •Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 197) •Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (p. 185) •Converting an analog signal ...from your camcorder on your computer Main Features On the model name indication In this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to capture images onto your...
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...the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 61) •Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64) •Digital effect (In recording mode) (p. 65) •Title (p. 75, 77) •MEMORY MIX (p. 140) Functions for giving a natural appearance to ...your recordings •SPORTS (p. 68) •LANDSCAPE (p. 68) •Manual focus (p. 71) Functions for use on recorded tapes •END SEARCH (p. 43) •EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 43) •DATA CODE (p. 47) ...
...the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 61) •Picture effect (In recording mode) (p. 64) •Digital effect (In recording mode) (p. 65) •Title (p. 75, 77) •MEMORY MIX (p. 140) Functions for giving a natural appearance to ...your recordings •SPORTS (p. 68) •LANDSCAPE (p. 68) •Manual focus (p. 71) Functions for use on recorded tapes •END SEARCH (p. 43) •EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 43) •DATA CODE (p. 47) ...
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... with picture effects .... 83 Playing back a tape with digital effects 85 Enlarging recorded images - NightShot - Tape PB ZOOM ...... 87 Quickly locating a scene - Recording on a tape - Frame recording 74 Superimposing a title 75 Making your own titles 77 Using the built-in... the dark - Display function 47 Viewing recordings on TV 51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape 53 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14...
... with picture effects .... 83 Playing back a tape with digital effects 85 Enlarging recorded images - NightShot - Tape PB ZOOM ...... 87 Quickly locating a scene - Recording on a tape - Frame recording 74 Superimposing a title 75 Making your own titles 77 Using the built-in... the dark - Display function 47 Viewing recordings on TV 51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" while recording on a tape 53 Recording still images on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14...
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... a tape or live from your camcorder on tapes 106 Recording video or TV programs 119 Inserting a scene from a tape as a moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - Introduction 126 Recording still images on an image - MEMORY MIX 140 Recording moving picture 150 Interval Photo recording 154 Recording edited pictures as still images 136 Superimposing a still image in the...
... a tape or live from your camcorder on tapes 106 Recording video or TV programs 119 Inserting a scene from a tape as a moving pictures on a "Memory Stick" - Introduction 126 Recording still images on an image - MEMORY MIX 140 Recording moving picture 150 Interval Photo recording 154 Recording edited pictures as still images 136 Superimposing a still image in the...
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... properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to...
... properly with its v mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on a tape of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces you to the basic features to...
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...the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on the LCD screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your eyesight (p. 35). Monitoring the playback... picture on the LCD screen (p. 45) 2 Press m to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. REW 3 Press N to your eye against this...
...the LCD panel, or the battery pack. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on the LCD screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. V POWER ME CR OFF(CHG) CAM Viewfinder View a picture placing your eyesight (p. 35). Monitoring the playback... picture on the LCD screen (p. 45) 2 Press m to record the date and time for a picture, set up your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. REW 3 Press N to your eye against this...
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... the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing...
... the power cord (p. 24) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover. Recording on a "Memory Stick" Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Power cord Connect the plug with the b mark facing...
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... OFF(CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. If you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The last recorded image is black and white. The cap is not set up yet. The picture appears on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. When you... viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock is not attached when you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to the left (unlock) position. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green...
... OFF(CHG) CAM CR ME 4 Press PHOTO lightly. 5 Press PHOTO deeper. If you purchase your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The last recorded image is black and white. The cap is not set up yet. The picture appears on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap. When you... viewfinder, the LCD panel or the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock is not attached when you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to the left (unlock) position. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY or VCR while pressing the small green...
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z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z z - - Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. z z - - - - - z z Provided - - The DCR-TRV350 is the model used for the seven models ... this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - ...
z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z z - - Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Types of your camcorder are clearly indicated in capital letters. z z - - - - - z z Provided - - The DCR-TRV350 is the model used for the seven models ... this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack DV jack USB jack "Memory Stick" slot LANC jack SteadyShot Remote sensor RFU jack MIC jack Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - ...
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... (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system Digital8 Usable cassette tapes Recording system Playback system *2) Hi8 Hi8 *3) Hi8 Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm *1) If you record on a tape. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including ...another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on a Hi8 video cassette in the standard 8 mm system. Note on TV color systems TV color systems...
... (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system Digital8 Usable cassette tapes Recording system Playback system *2) Hi8 Hi8 *3) Hi8 Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm Standard 8 mm *1) If you record on a tape. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including ...another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm with the Digital8 system on a Hi8 video cassette in the standard 8 mm system. Note on TV color systems TV color systems...
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... LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60...% of the sun in low light conditions 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. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder.
... LCD screen, the finder or the lens to malfunction. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder become wet may cause your camcorder exposed to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60...% of the sun in low light conditions 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. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder.
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... display the BATTERY INFO longer Press BATT INFO again while the BATTERY INFO is not installed properly. - The BATTERY INFO is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as a rough standard. The information is displayed...
... display the BATTERY INFO longer Press BATT INFO again while the BATTERY INFO is not installed properly. - The BATTERY INFO is displayed as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from the wall outlet as soon as a rough standard. The information is displayed...
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When the battery is used repeatedly or self-discharged after charging (p. 242). 22 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 105 50 NP-FM50 170 85 NP-FM70 355 175 NP-QM71/QM71D 415 205 NP-FM90 ...) 165 80 NP-FM50 265 130 NP-FM70 540 265 NP-QM71/QM71D 640 315 NP-FM90 820 400 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 955 465 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 120 60 195 100 400 205 465 235 600 305 695 355 Approximate minutes when you repeat...
When the battery is used repeatedly or self-discharged after charging (p. 242). 22 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 105 50 NP-FM50 170 85 NP-FM70 355 175 NP-QM71/QM71D 415 205 NP-FM90 ...) 165 80 NP-FM50 265 130 NP-FM70 540 265 NP-QM71/QM71D 640 315 NP-FM90 820 400 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 955 465 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 120 60 195 100 400 205 465 235 600 305 695 355 Approximate minutes when you repeat...
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The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in other ... reduced You can charge the battery in a cold environment. system. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. (1) Open the...
The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder for tapes recorded in the Digital8 The playing time of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in other ... reduced You can charge the battery in a cold environment. system. Recommended charging temperature We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 mm by about 20%. Connecting to a wall outlet When you power it from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. (1) Open the...
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...or the "Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on and set the date and time is automatically recorded for noon. The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. you set AUTO DATE to your camcorder for the first time, ...Press TIME to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Note on the tape . If you start recording (Auto date function). Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 2000 2003 2079 To check the preset ...
...or the "Memory Stick" Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on and set the date and time is automatically recorded for noon. The auto date function automatically displays the date once a day. you set AUTO DATE to your camcorder for the first time, ...Press TIME to simultaneously display the date and time indicator. The date and/or time indicator disappears. Note on the tape . If you start recording (Auto date function). Getting Started Step 2 Setting the date and time The year changes as follows: 2000 2003 2079 To check the preset ...
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... tab on the cassette to play back standard 8 mm tape on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the indicated time on other than the mark. •Your camcorder...
... tab on the cassette to play back standard 8 mm tape on Hi8 tape. If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the indicated time on other than the mark. •Your camcorder...
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... SP REC 0:00:01 4 2 Camera recording lamp Microphone Notes •The data code (date/time when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. This sets your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. The recording lamp lights up . Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses. ... Install the power source and insert a cassette. However, they are not displayed during recording. 30 The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. - The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START...
... SP REC 0:00:01 4 2 Camera recording lamp Microphone Notes •The data code (date/time when recorded) are recorded automatically onto the tape. This sets your camcorder lights up in microphone during recording. The recording lamp lights up . Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically focuses. ... Install the power source and insert a cassette. However, they are not displayed during recording. 30 The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. - The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START...
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... the SP and LP modes on one tape. - The LOCK switch is smooth as long as the default setting. However, check the following: - When you record some scenes in the LP mode •The time code may not be written properly between scenes. •The transition between the last scene you.... Select SP or LP in the LP mode on one tape or you change the battery pack, set to CAMERA again. Basics Recording a picture Note on your camcorder. Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP mode on your camcorder does not...
... the SP and LP modes on one tape. - The LOCK switch is smooth as long as the default setting. However, check the following: - When you record some scenes in the LP mode •The time code may not be written properly between scenes. •The transition between the last scene you.... Select SP or LP in the LP mode on one tape or you change the battery pack, set to CAMERA again. Basics Recording a picture Note on your camcorder. Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP mode on your camcorder does not...
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... (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. (5) Remove the battery pack. When recording with the LCD panel closed. 32 Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to the lens side (from your camcorder to see. Note When using your camcorder Remove the ...opened up to 90 degrees. After using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder is opened Recording time becomes a little shorter compared with when recording with the LCD panel opened up to 90 degrees. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder...
... (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. (5) Remove the battery pack. When recording with the LCD panel closed. 32 Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to the lens side (from your camcorder to see. Note When using your camcorder Remove the ...opened up to 90 degrees. After using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder is opened Recording time becomes a little shorter compared with when recording with the LCD panel opened up to 90 degrees. If this happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder...