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...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 ...8226;Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer Main Features On the model name indication In this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. Instructions with no icons are for the indicated models only. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : ...
...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 ...8226;Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer Main Features On the model name indication In this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. Instructions with no icons are for the indicated models only. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : ...
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... 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) •Tape... (p. 87) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 89) •Easy Dubbing (p. 98) •Digital program editing (p. 106) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
... 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) •Tape... (p. 87) •ZERO SET MEMORY (p. 89) •Easy Dubbing (p. 98) •Digital program editing (p. 106) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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...Warning indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 ...Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. •Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in this manual...
...Warning indicators and messages .... 233 Additional Information About video cassette 237 About the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 ...Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •Pentium is trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation. •Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are not mentioned in each case in this manual...
Operating Instructions
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... that the operation is the model used for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to CAMERA. z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/Hi8/8 OUT OUT IN/OUT OUT...z z Provided - e.g. z z - - - - - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on 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...
... that the operation is the model used for illustration purposes. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to CAMERA. z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8 Digital8/Hi8/8 OUT OUT IN/OUT OUT...z z Provided - e.g. z z - - - - - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on 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...
Operating Instructions
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... with the Digital8 system on a tape. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play back the tape on your camcorder. Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm tape on ... may be copyrighted. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the standard 8 mm system. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8...
... with the Digital8 system on a tape. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play back the tape on your camcorder. Mosaic noise may appear when you play back standard 8 mm tape on ... may be copyrighted. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you do not mix pictures recorded in the standard 8 mm system. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8...
Operating Instructions
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Consider this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names. OFF (CHG) : Common to all models e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Instructions with no icons are for all models. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Using this manual Note on models. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 :... switch vary depending on connecting other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder. MEMORY : e.g. If you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder to PLAYER. On the model name...
Consider this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to indicate model names. OFF (CHG) : Common to all models e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Instructions with no icons are for all models. Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Using this manual Note on models. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 :... switch vary depending on connecting other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder. MEMORY : e.g. If you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder to PLAYER. On the model name...
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... [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 17 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 to malfunction. Letting your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly...% 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. Keep your camcorder to malfunction.
... [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 17 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 to malfunction. Letting your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly...% 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. Keep your camcorder to malfunction.
Operating Instructions
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... colors. •If focusing is difficult with your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. While recording, be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter... function, press COLOR SLOW S again. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. This may cause your fingers, etc. Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter The Color Slow Shutter function enables you keep NIGHTSHOT set...
... colors. •If focusing is difficult with your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. (2) Press COLOR SLOW S. While recording, be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter... function, press COLOR SLOW S again. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. This may cause your fingers, etc. Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter The Color Slow Shutter function enables you keep NIGHTSHOT set...
Operating Instructions
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Press DATE and/or TIME again. CCD-TRV418 DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press TIME to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set the ...date and time to record the time. Press DATE ...
Press DATE and/or TIME again. CCD-TRV418 DATE TIME When you do not record the date and time in the picture Record the date and time in CAMERA mode. Note The date and time indicators recorded manually cannot be deleted. Press TIME to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. Set the ...date and time to record the time. Press DATE ...
Operating Instructions
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...in the following modes. When using MEMORY MIX on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on a "Memory Stick." - PORTRAIT - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: - This is because your...PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to AUTO in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P...
...in the following modes. When using MEMORY MIX on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is set to focus only on a "Memory Stick." - PORTRAIT - If this happens, turn the PROGRAM AE function off: - This is because your...PROGRAM AE function (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select PROGRAM AE in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to AUTO in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P...
Operating Instructions
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Normally, exposure is backlit. - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. ... To return to the automatic exposure mode: - night scenes) faithfully. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure indicator appears on models (p. 16). 70 If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When shooting bright subjects against dark backgrounds. - If ...
Normally, exposure is backlit. - Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. ... To return to the automatic exposure mode: - night scenes) faithfully. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY mode, press EXPOSURE.* The exposure indicator appears on models (p. 16). 70 If you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When shooting bright subjects against dark backgrounds. - If ...
Operating Instructions
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...the POWER switch to another position or OFF (CHG) on your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was connected to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your computer - The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you have any trouble...for Sony" is available where you can find detailed operating information. (1) Click the button located in the top right corner of the screen. Viewing Images on Your Computer Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from the list of contents. For more information, refer to your camcorder. ...
...the POWER switch to another position or OFF (CHG) on your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was connected to the instruction manual of the CD-ROM supplied with your computer - The ImageMixer's Manual screen appears. (2) You can find the information you have any trouble...for Sony" is available where you can find detailed operating information. (1) Click the button located in the top right corner of the screen. Viewing Images on Your Computer Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from the list of contents. For more information, refer to your camcorder. ...
Operating Instructions
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...details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 211). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR/PLAYER* MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT 1 [MENU] : END MEMORY* MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE AUTO SHTR 1 2 [MENU] : END 2 ... REMAIN ON FRAME REC I N T. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the... 4 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN AUTO FRAME REC ON INT. Customizing Your Camcorder -
...details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 211). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT FLASH MODE AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR/PLAYER* MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT 1 [MENU] : END MEMORY* MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE FLASH MODE AUTO SHTR 1 2 [MENU] : END 2 ... REMAIN ON FRAME REC I N T. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR/PLAYER or MEMORY mode, press MENU to display the menu settings.* (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the... 4 TAPE SET REC MODE AUDIO MODE REMAIN AUTO FRAME REC ON INT. Customizing Your Camcorder -
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P EFFECT - (in recording) P EFFECT - (in bright conditions. VCR To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 65, 85). CAMERA MEMORY To fire the flash automatically. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. CAMERA To add special effects, like ...the electronic shutter when shooting in playback) *2) D EFFECT *3) - Icon/item MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE Mode - FLASH MODE *3) z ON AUTO AUTO SHTR *2) z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch *1) To suit your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in films or on the ...
P EFFECT - (in recording) P EFFECT - (in bright conditions. VCR To add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 65, 85). CAMERA MEMORY To fire the flash automatically. The screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. CAMERA To add special effects, like ...the electronic shutter when shooting in playback) *2) D EFFECT *3) - Icon/item MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE Mode - FLASH MODE *3) z ON AUTO AUTO SHTR *2) z ON OFF Meaning POWER switch *1) To suit your camcorder model The menu display may be different from that in films or on the ...
Operating Instructions
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...problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder for autofocus. Cause and/or Corrective Action • The POWER switch is dead or nearly dead. c Set it to OFF (p. 212). • The setting is set to CAMERA. c Set the autofocus mode (p. 71). •...In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. See page 232. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The viewfinder lens is stuck to focus manually (p. 71). • The video heads ...
...problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder for autofocus. Cause and/or Corrective Action • The POWER switch is dead or nearly dead. c Set it to OFF (p. 212). • The setting is set to CAMERA. c Set the autofocus mode (p. 71). •...In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. See page 232. c Install a charged battery pack (p. 18, 19). • The viewfinder lens is stuck to focus manually (p. 71). • The video heads ...
Marketing Specifications
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... be found on the camcorder. CCD-TRV318 Analog Handycam® Camcorder Everything the budding camcorder user needs can control up to adjust the camera's focus, allowing more creativity and/or effects. NightShot® infrared system lets you never miss the shot. Sony's exclusive InfoLithium® battery system displays the exact number of the recorded scene. Picture Effects Get...
... be found on the camcorder. CCD-TRV318 Analog Handycam® Camcorder Everything the budding camcorder user needs can control up to adjust the camera's focus, allowing more creativity and/or effects. NightShot® infrared system lets you never miss the shot. Sony's exclusive InfoLithium® battery system displays the exact number of the recorded scene. Picture Effects Get...
Marketing Specifications
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...Sony. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. CCD-TRV318 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/6", 320K Gross Pixels CCD Video Actual: 200K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 1.6 - 2.4 Focal Distance: 2.5 - 50mm 35mm Conversion: 42 - 840mm Filter Diameter: 37mm Optical Zoom: 20X Digital Zoom: 560X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual... Weight: 1 lb 12 oz (800g) Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap ... Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit VCL-0637H ...
...Sony. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without notice. CCD-TRV318 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/6", 320K Gross Pixels CCD Video Actual: 200K Pixels Still Actual: N/A F: 1.6 - 2.4 Focal Distance: 2.5 - 50mm 35mm Conversion: 42 - 840mm Filter Diameter: 37mm Optical Zoom: 20X Digital Zoom: 560X Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual... Weight: 1 lb 12 oz (800g) Supplied Accessories: AC-L15 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger, NP-FM30 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery, Mono A/V Cable, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap ... Case ACC-KITFM50 Handycam Camcorder Starter Kit VCL-0637H ...