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...•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) ...8226;Converting an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. Before you start reading this manual, camcorder-shape icons are for all models. USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer - CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD...
...•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) ...8226;Converting an analog signal into digital to indicate model names. Before you start reading this manual, camcorder-shape icons are for all models. USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer - CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD...
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... 20×, select 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...;Tape PB ZOOM (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. Main Features 5
... 20×, select 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...;Tape PB ZOOM (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. Main Features 5
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... 160 - USB Streaming ......... 197 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable ......... 187 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer 207 Capturing images from a ... 163 Viewing moving picture 150 Interval Photo recording 154 Recording edited pictures as still images 136 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on tapes 106 Recording video or TV programs 119 Inserting a scene ...
... 160 - USB Streaming ......... 197 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" on your computer 202 Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable ......... 187 Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer 207 Capturing images from a ... 163 Viewing moving picture 150 Interval Photo recording 154 Recording edited pictures as still images 136 Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder to a tape 170 Enlarging still images recorded on tapes 106 Recording video or TV programs 119 Inserting a scene ...
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... other countries. •Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks ... display 232 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 Specifications 253 •...
... other countries. •Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are trademarks ... display 232 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 Specifications 253 •...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-...
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 or RMT-814 3 RMT-708 4 5 6 Stereo or Monaural 7 8 9 q; 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 264) RMT-814: RMT-708: 2 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 19) 3 NP-...
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...2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Quick Start Guide - AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces ...you to the basic features to record on a tape of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up ....
...2 Push the center of your camcorder outdoors (p. 18). Quick Start Guide - AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 28) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in parentheses "( )" for more information. After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid. Recording on a tape This chapter introduces ...you to the basic features to record on a tape of the cassette back and insert the cassette properly with its v mark facing up ....
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...ME Note Do not pick up yet. PLAY CR 1 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 camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is ...closed (p. 32). If you want to start playback. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to record the date and time for a picture...
...ME Note Do not pick up yet. PLAY CR 1 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 camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The picture in the viewfinder is ...closed (p. 32). If you want to start playback. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to record the date and time for a picture...
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... Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 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). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127...
... Stick" slot b mark When ejecting the "Memory Stick," press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 12 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). Open the DC IN jack cover. AC Adaptor (supplied) Inserting a "Memory Stick" (p. 127...
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... the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up yet. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set the clock before recording (p. 26). Monitoring the playback still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap....small green button. The picture appears on the screen. PHOTO PHOTO 2 Set the POWER switch to select the desired image. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not attached when you purchase your eyesight (p. 35). ...
... the battery pack. 13 Note Do not pick up yet. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. Make sure that the LOCK switch is set the clock before recording (p. 26). Monitoring the playback still images on a "Memory Stick" (p. 132) 1 Remove the lens cap....small green button. The picture appears on the screen. PHOTO PHOTO 2 Set the POWER switch to select the desired image. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock is not set up your eye against this part when the LCD panel is not attached when you purchase your eyesight (p. 35). ...
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... models listed in the table below. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder. z - z - - z z Provided - Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. Otherwise, the model name is being... - - Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. e.g. z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - Getting Started - Types of 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...
... models listed in the table below. Set the POWER switch to indicate that the operation is indicated in this manual and operating your camcorder. z - z - - z z Provided - Using this manual The instructions in the illustrations. Otherwise, the model name is being... - - Before you can hear a beep to CAMERA. e.g. z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - Getting Started - Types of 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...
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Note on your camcorder. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you use the tapes and record/playback on the systems below. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play ...Digital8 system on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is automatically detected and the playback system automatically switches to the provision of such materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, you need an NTSC ...
Note on your camcorder. To enable smooth transition, we recommend that you use the tapes and record/playback on the systems below. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other VCRs (including another DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351). *2) When you play ...Digital8 system on a Hi8 video cassette in the LP mode, recording is automatically detected and the playback system automatically switches to the provision of such materials may be copyrighted. Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder, you need an NTSC ...
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... Set the POWER switch to VCR. : e.g. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models. Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER ...POWER switch to MEMORY. 16 Set the POWER switch to all models e.g. MEMORY : e.g. OFF (CHG) : Common to other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder. If you connect your camcorder to all models e.g. CAMERA : Common to...
... Set the POWER switch to VCR. : e.g. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for all models. Before you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER ...POWER switch to MEMORY. 16 Set the POWER switch to all models e.g. MEMORY : e.g. OFF (CHG) : Common to other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder. If you connect your camcorder to all models e.g. CAMERA : Common to...
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... normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD...
... normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder become wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing the BATT (battery) release lever down. BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large-capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM90/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder. 18
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... cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). See page 242 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2... 19 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging...
... cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). See page 242 for your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up when charging begins. BATT INFO 4 V POWER CR OFF(CHG) CAM ME ERMAORY 1 2... 19 Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging...
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... metallic objects from coming into contact with the LCD screen/viewfinder. The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. When you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for another seven seconds. The information is displayed. is displayed...
... metallic objects from coming into contact with the LCD screen/viewfinder. The numeric value displayed in the BATTERY INFO as percentage and recordable time with the metal parts on your camcorder. When you keep pressing BATT INFO, the BATTERY INFO is displayed for another seven seconds. The information is displayed. is displayed...
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Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. What is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. 21 The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack ...
Your camcorder operates only with compatible electronic equipment. What is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. 21 The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack ...
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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 a wall outlet... 8 mm by about 20%. Playback time The table shows the playing time for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to 86... DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in an ambient temperature of tapes recorded in other countries For details, see page 246.
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 a wall outlet... 8 mm by about 20%. Playback time The table shows the playing time for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC Adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to 86... DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder in an ambient temperature of tapes recorded in other countries For details, see page 246.
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... off the power. While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). This means that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect...
... off the power. While using the AC Adaptor, if any power if the power cord is attached to your camcorder. •The DC IN jack has "source priority." Using a car battery Use Sony Car Battery Adaptor (optional). This means that the battery pack cannot supply any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect...
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...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 ... be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. Step 2 Setting the date and time... Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings ...
...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 ... be displayed each time when you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY unless you set the date and time settings.* If you do not use your camcorder for the first time. Step 2 Setting the date and time... Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about three months, the date and time settings ...