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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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. AC- DCR-TRV350 TM SERIES DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 ©2003 Sony Corporation Model No. -TRV Model No. Serial No. 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. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. AC- DCR-TRV350 TM SERIES DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 ©2003 Sony Corporation Model No. -TRV Model No. Serial No. 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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...operation. For the customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with advanced features, but at the ... undesired operation. With your purchase of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be producing home video that you can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the ...
...operation. For the customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with advanced features, but at the ... undesired operation. With your purchase of this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be producing home video that you can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the ...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...) CAM ME Note Do not pick up yet. PLAY CR 1 Set the POWER switch to record the date and time for a picture, set up your eyesight (p. 35). Monitoring the playback picture on models (p. 16). 11 The picture appears on the LCD screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to...on the POWER switch vary depending on the LCD screen (p. 45) 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. ERMAORY ERMAORY Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 30) 1 Remove the lens cap. The cap is closed (p. 32). Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop...
...) CAM ME Note Do not pick up yet. PLAY CR 1 Set the POWER switch to record the date and time for a picture, set up your eyesight (p. 35). Monitoring the playback picture on models (p. 16). 11 The picture appears on the LCD screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to...on the POWER switch vary depending on the LCD screen (p. 45) 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. ERMAORY ERMAORY Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 30) 1 Remove the lens cap. The cap is closed (p. 32). Adjust the viewfinder lens to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. To stop...
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... 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 - - - - - - e.g. z - z - - - Any differences in operation are shown in the table below. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to CAMERA. z z - - - - - Otherwise, the model...
... 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 - - - - - - e.g. z - z - - - Any differences in operation are shown in the table below. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to CAMERA. z z - - - - - Otherwise, the model...
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CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models e.g. Instructions with no icons are for the indicated models only. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When... and they may result in a malfunction of your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder. CAMERA : Common to all models. Before you start reading this when following the operating instructions. Set ...
CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models e.g. Instructions with no icons are for the indicated models only. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When... and they may result in a malfunction of your camcorder to other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder. CAMERA : Common to all models. Before you start reading this when following the operating instructions. Set ...
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...each time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts. (6) Press MENU to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the POWER switch to make the menu settings disappear. 1,6 MENU 2 SETUP MENU... PM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 26 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you set the date...year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
...each time when you use your camcorder for the first time. The clock starts. (6) Press MENU to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the POWER switch to make the menu settings disappear. 1,6 MENU 2 SETUP MENU... PM LTR SIZE LANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN [MENU] : END * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 26 Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you set the date...year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and then press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to...
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MENU 2 LCD SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B.L. Select LCD B.L. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. ...216). •Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p....
MENU 2 LCD SET LCD BR I G HT LCD B.L. Select LCD B.L. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. ...216). •Even if you adjust the LCD screen backlight, the recorded picture will not be affected. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p....
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... from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the menu settings. Notes on models (p. 16). 34 "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T... WT W T To use zoom greater than 20× Zoom greater than 20× is sharp. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Set the POWER switch to a subject If you select the digital zoom power in ...digital zooming zone. When you shoot close to CAMERA or MEMORY.* Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom.
... from the lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 1/2 inch) away in the menu settings. Notes on models (p. 16). 34 "T" side: for telephoto (subject appears closer) "W" side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) W T... WT W T To use zoom greater than 20× Zoom greater than 20× is sharp. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Set the POWER switch to a subject If you select the digital zoom power in ...digital zooming zone. When you shoot close to CAMERA or MEMORY.* Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom.
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...in the viewfinder and on models (p. 16). 35 Set the POWER switch to your eyesight so that the indicators in the recording mode. The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Shooting with the viewfinder. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder lens If you record pictures with the LCD panel ...closed, check the picture with the Mirror Mode The subject uses this feature to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* Lift up the viewfinder ...
...in the viewfinder and on models (p. 16). 35 Set the POWER switch to your eyesight so that the indicators in the recording mode. The viewfinder lens adjustment lever Shooting with the viewfinder. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder lens If you record pictures with the LCD panel ...closed, check the picture with the Mirror Mode The subject uses this feature to CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY.* Lift up the viewfinder ...
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...the POWER switch is set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [i] : Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes. [j] : Tape counter indicator * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 36 Recording a picture Pictures in the mirror mode The ...picture on the LCD screen is displayed for five seconds after you set to CAMERA and insert a cassette for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [h] :...
...the POWER switch is set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [i] : Hi8 format indicator This appears while playing back or recording Hi8 format tapes. [j] : Tape counter indicator * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 36 Recording a picture Pictures in the mirror mode The ...picture on the LCD screen is displayed for five seconds after you set to CAMERA and insert a cassette for five seconds after the POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY.* [h] :...
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indicator appears on models (p. 16). 38 BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on the screen. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and press BACK LIGHT.* The . To cancel the backlight function, press BACK LIGHT again. Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.
indicator appears on models (p. 16). 38 BACK LIGHT When you press EXPOSURE when shooting backlit subjects The backlight function will be canceled. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on the screen. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY, and press BACK LIGHT.* The . To cancel the backlight function, press BACK LIGHT again. Recording a picture Shooting a backlit subject - BACK LIGHT If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.
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...satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to ON in a dark place. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to shoot a subject in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) (p. 213) * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p....NightShot The Super NightShot function makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the dark - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the NightShot mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to the NightShot mode. NightShot - The indicator and "...
...satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to ON in a dark place. To enable NightShot Light, set N.S.LIGHT to shoot a subject in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) (p. 213) * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p....NightShot The Super NightShot function makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the dark - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the NightShot mode. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to the NightShot mode. NightShot - The indicator and "...
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Playback - If you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER while pressing the small green button.* (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to ... N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on models (p. 16). 45 Basics - When you close the LCD panel, you close the LCD panel, sound is muted. - : To turn the volume down + : To ...
Playback - If you can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to VCR/PLAYER while pressing the small green button.* (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to ... N to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either of the two buttons on VOLUME. Playing back a tape You can monitor the playback picture on models (p. 16). 45 Basics - When you close the LCD panel, you close the LCD panel, sound is muted. - : To turn the volume down + : To ...
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... -frame playback in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the slow playback direction Press , then press y on models (p. 16). 49 To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To view pictures at double speed Press ×2 on the Remote Commander ...reverse direction, press c. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to reverse the playback direction. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. * Modes on the POWER switch vary ...
... -frame playback in the stop mode. To resume normal playback, press N. To change the slow playback direction Press , then press y on models (p. 16). 49 To resume rewinding or advancing, release the button. To view pictures at double speed Press ×2 on the Remote Commander ...reverse direction, press c. Basics Playing back a tape Various playback modes To operate the video control buttons, set the POWER switch to reverse the playback direction. The last five seconds of the recorded section are played back and playback stops. * Modes on the POWER switch vary ...
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...on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work in the following modes. PORTRAIT - Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS AUTO SHTR... •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on models (p. 16). 69 SPORTS Even if the PROGRAM AE function is set to ON. Color Slow... - When using MEMORY MIX on a "Memory Stick." - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
...on distant subjects. •The following functions do not work in the following modes. PORTRAIT - Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS AUTO SHTR... •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on models (p. 16). 69 SPORTS Even if the PROGRAM AE function is set to ON. Color Slow... - When using MEMORY MIX on a "Memory Stick." - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
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... NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. night scenes) faithfully. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) ... 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 70 BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting ...the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When recording dark pictures (e.g. If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Adjust the exposure...
... NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. night scenes) faithfully. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) ... 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 70 BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting ...the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. When recording dark pictures (e.g. If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Adjust the exposure...
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...When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to sharpen focus. when the subject is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FOCUS.* The 9 indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to a subject in the following... with water droplets. - To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting: - When you adjust the zoom to focus on models (p. 16). 71 Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when ...
...When you want to change the focus from a subject in the foreground to sharpen focus. when the subject is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press FOCUS.* The 9 indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to a subject in the following... with water droplets. - To focus precisely It is not effective when shooting: - When you adjust the zoom to focus on models (p. 16). 71 Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when ...
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... ¿ i ø " : KLMNO C ] PQRST cP2 ] UVWXY SET ] Z TITLE] : END * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 77 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! Each title can make up to 20 characters. (1) In CAMERA or VCR/PLAYER mode, press TITLE.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the... PRESET TITLE HELLO! The title is stored in your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. Advanced Recording Operations -
... ¿ i ø " : KLMNO C ] PQRST cP2 ] UVWXY SET ] Z TITLE] : END * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on models (p. 16). 77 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS! Each title can make up to 20 characters. (1) In CAMERA or VCR/PLAYER mode, press TITLE.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the... PRESET TITLE HELLO! The title is stored in your own titles, turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select SET, then press the dial. Advanced Recording Operations -
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...[Z& ?!], then select the blank part between & and ?. The characters you have stored In step (3), select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on models (p. 16). 78 The last character is erased. If you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. The last character is erased....characters in memory. If it to delete the title. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to CAMERA again, then start from step (1). Making your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you are entering title characters.*2) To erase a character ...
...[Z& ?!], then select the blank part between & and ?. The characters you have stored In step (3), select CUSTOM1 SET or CUSTOM2 SET, depending on models (p. 16). 78 The last character is erased. If you select [ ] The menu for selecting alphabet and Russian characters appears. The last character is erased....characters in memory. If it to delete the title. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to CAMERA again, then start from step (1). Making your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you are entering title characters.*2) To erase a character ...