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...the user to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your purchase of lithium ion batteries in the United States and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If you may be producing... home video that may be prohibited. Regulatory Information Declaration of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV130 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics...
...the user to operate this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to your purchase of lithium ion batteries in the United States and Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If you may be producing... home video that may be prohibited. Regulatory Information Declaration of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV130 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics...
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...4 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 17 Recording ... 55 Playing back a tape with digital effects 56 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 Playback - Digital effect ... 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 44 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 46 ...
...4 Quick Start Guide 6 Getting started Using this manual 8 Checking supplied accessories 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 11 Installing the battery pack 11 Charging the battery pack 12 Connecting to a wall outlet 15 Step 2 Setting the date and time ........ 16 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 17 Recording ... 55 Playing back a tape with digital effects 56 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 Playback - Digital effect ... 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 44 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 46 ...
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... up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 17) 1 Open the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Close the lid of the cassette compartment. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start...
... up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette compartment. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 17) 1 Open the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Close the lid of the cassette compartment. See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. The cassette compartment automatically goes down. Quick Start...
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To stop recording, press the red button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 18) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER ...Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 ...
To stop recording, press the red button again. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 18) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER ...Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 16). The picture in the viewfinder is black and white. Your camcorder starts recording. PLAY CAMERA Note Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen. 4 ...
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 108) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 105) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 18, 104) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 108) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 11, 12) 4 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 108) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 105) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 18, 104) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
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BATT BATT RELEASE 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down .
BATT BATT RELEASE 11 To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. Slide the battery pack down .
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...power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). See page 93 for your camcorder. Do this once a year. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it fully ...discharges again. Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power ...
...power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). See page 93 for your camcorder. Do this once a year. Notes • Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it fully ...discharges again. Your camcorder operates only with the metal parts of the DC plug of the AC power ...
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... 765 420 680 375 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximatecontinuousrecordingtimeat25°C(77°F).Thebatterylifewillbe shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximatenumberofminuteswhenrecordingwhileyourepeatrecordingstart/ stop, zooming and turning the power on the battery remaining indicator is not installed properly The CHG lamp does not light up while...
... 765 420 680 375 Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximatecontinuousrecordingtimeat25°C(77°F).Thebatterylifewillbe shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. * Approximatenumberofminuteswhenrecordingwhileyourepeatrecordingstart/ stop, zooming and turning the power on the battery remaining indicator is not installed properly The CHG lamp does not light up while...
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..." is "InfoLITHIUM"? Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the mark. What is a trademark of minutes when ...Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 105 90 NP-F530 175 150 NP-F550 210 185 NP-F730 365 305 NP-F730H/F750 440 375 NP-F930 575 480 NP-F950 675 570 NP-F960 790 680 Approximate number of Sony Corporation....
..." is "InfoLITHIUM"? Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. "InfoLITHIUM" battery packs have the mark. What is a trademark of minutes when ...Your camcorder operates only with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 105 90 NP-F530 175 150 NP-F550 210 185 NP-F730 365 305 NP-F730H/F750 440 375 NP-F930 575 480 NP-F950 675 570 NP-F960 790 680 Approximate number of Sony Corporation....
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...even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 15 Notes •The... AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack ...
...even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to cut off . Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 15 Notes •The... AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. •Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. This means that you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack ...
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.... However, the picture will be written properly between the last scene you record some scenes in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as you do not eject the cassette .... Basics Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between scenes. When you use the viewfinder. When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to the lens side. Recording - Recording date and time The recording date and...
.... However, the picture will be written properly between the last scene you record some scenes in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . Indicators in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as you do not eject the cassette .... Basics Recording a picture To enable smooth transition You can make the transition between scenes. When you use the viewfinder. When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it to the lens side. Recording - Recording date and time The recording date and...
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... brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in (p. 81) in the menu settings. Select LCD B.L. in light accidentally. 20 After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to avoid...
... brightness of the LCD screen with LCD BRIGHT in (p. 81) in the menu settings. Select LCD B.L. in light accidentally. 20 After using your camcorder Remove the battery pack from your camcorder to OFF (CHARGE). (2) Close the LCD panel. (3) Eject the cassette. (4) Attach the lens cap. After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to avoid...
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... cannot reset the time code. 23 You cannot rewrite only the time code. Date indicator This is displayed for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are not recorded on tape. Basics Recording a picture Indicators...in the recording mode The indicators are recording. JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Time indicator This is displayed for a while. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This ...
... cannot reset the time code. 23 You cannot rewrite only the time code. Date indicator This is displayed for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be correct, depending on the conditions in which you are not recorded on tape. Basics Recording a picture Indicators...in the recording mode The indicators are recording. JUL 4 2001 12:05:56 AM Time indicator This is displayed for a while. Remaining battery time indicator Format indicator Recording mode indicator STBY/REC indicator 40min SP REC 0:00:01 Time code/Tape counter indicator Remaining tape indicator This ...
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... the TV screen. The tape is being played back. - The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. When you connect your camcorder's information when you have recorded. The indicator may not be displayed. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. When you...
... the TV screen. The tape is being played back. - The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set. When you connect your camcorder's information when you have recorded. The indicator may not be displayed. Remaining battery time indicator during playback The indicator indicates the approximate continuous playback time. When you...
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... hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in the following cases: - Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. To turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •The...-in light unit. 1 2 3 53 When you leave it off when not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the market. The supplied halogen lamp is turned off. •When you use the conversion lens...
... hole under the built-in light unit using a wire. (2) Turn the bulb housing counterclockwise and detach from the built-in the following cases: - Purchase the Sony XB-3D halogen lamp. To turn on/off when you use the PROGRAM AE or backlight function while shooting in the AUTO mode. •The...-in light unit. 1 2 3 53 When you leave it off when not in use. •When you do not use your camcorder, turn the built-in light off and remove the battery pack to avoid turning on the market. The supplied halogen lamp is turned off. •When you use the conversion lens...
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...between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 POWER switch VCR VCR ST1 ST2 To adjust the brightness on LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is automatically selected. 81 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX Mode z STEREO 1 2 --- VCR CAMERA LCD B. To adjust the color on the... To set the brightness on AUDIO MIX When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you cannot adjust the balance.
...between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 POWER switch VCR VCR ST1 ST2 To adjust the brightness on LCD B.L. •When you select BRIGHT, battery life is automatically selected. 81 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item HiFi SOUND AUDIO MIX Mode z STEREO 1 2 --- VCR CAMERA LCD B. To adjust the color on the... To set the brightness on AUDIO MIX When playing back a tape recorded in the 16-bit mode, you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you cannot adjust the balance.
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... • When you use power sources other menu items are returned to their default settings. To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off the backlight on the display window To turn off so that the subject is automatically selected. 84 The... is not aware of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in memory even when the battery is removed. If you set here. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME - INDICATOR z BL OFF...
... • When you use power sources other menu items are returned to their default settings. To adjust and set the synchronicity of your camcorder To turn the camera recording lamp off the backlight on the display window To turn off so that the subject is automatically selected. 84 The... is not aware of the melody To cancel the melody and beep sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder and a VCR for dubbing in memory even when the battery is removed. If you set here. Changing the menu settings Icon/item Mode WORLD TIME - INDICATOR z BL OFF...
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...Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA again. (p. 18) • The battery pack is activated. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 18) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder has been in the menu settings. Troubleshooting - The image on the screen. • ...8226; The tape is not clear. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to OFF in the standby mode for autofocus. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is not a...
...Actions • The POWER switch is set to CAMERA again. (p. 18) • The battery pack is activated. c Set it to CAMERA. (p. 18) • The tape has run into any problem using your camcorder has been in the menu settings. Troubleshooting - The image on the screen. • ...8226; The tape is not clear. c Remove the cassette and leave your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to OFF in the standby mode for autofocus. c Install a fully charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • The viewfinder lens is not a...
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... no functions except for at least 1 hour to always display the remaining tape indicator. (Continued on . c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation has occured in the remaining...
... no functions except for at least 1 hour to always display the remaining tape indicator. (Continued on . c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 11, 12) • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) • A deviation has occured in the remaining...
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... your camcorder (p. 65) • The camcorder is wrong with the battery pack. c Install the battery pack properly. (p. 11) • Something is connected to acclimatize. (p. 97) • Some troubles have occurred in about 1 minute. c Set it to ON. (p. 84) • Something is not installed properly. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) c Contact your Sony dealer...
... your camcorder (p. 65) • The camcorder is wrong with the battery pack. c Install the battery pack properly. (p. 11) • Something is connected to acclimatize. (p. 97) • Some troubles have occurred in about 1 minute. c Set it to ON. (p. 84) • Something is not installed properly. c Charge the battery pack fully again. (p. 11, 12) c Contact your Sony dealer...