Operating Instructions
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Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 178) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p....6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 173) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 103) DCR-TRV17 only 9 USB cable (1) (p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004, USB Driver) (1) (p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5
Getting started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 178) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p....6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 173) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 21) 8 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 103) DCR-TRV17 only 9 USB cable (1) (p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004, USB Driver) (1) (p. 135) DCR-TRV17 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 5
Operating Instructions
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... analog video unit and personal computer - Date search 62 Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan 64 Editing Dubbing a tape 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Memory photo recording ......... 112 Recording...
... analog video unit and personal computer - Date search 62 Searching for a photo - Photo search/Photo scan 64 Editing Dubbing a tape 66 Dubbing only desired scenes - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s - Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Memory photo recording ......... 112 Recording...
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...different operations depending on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". As you can only use a printer (optional) (p. 148). Note on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided - You can... operate only with cassette memory are for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is indicated in capital letters. Before you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. When you carry out an ...
...different operations depending on the POWER switch is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". As you can only use a printer (optional) (p. 148). Note on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided - You can... operate only with cassette memory are for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is indicated in capital letters. Before you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. When you carry out an ...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV or headphones. Editing Audio dubbing You can add sound to your camcorder to a TV with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) Intelligent Accessory Shoe 85 The original sound will not be erased. If you connect the audio equipment, you can record an audio sound to add to add an audio sound.
... the TV or headphones. Editing Audio dubbing You can add sound to your camcorder to a TV with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) Intelligent Accessory Shoe 85 The original sound will not be erased. If you connect the audio equipment, you can record an audio sound to add to add an audio sound.
Operating Instructions
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...;MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. Note When dubbing...
...;MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone No connection is necessary. Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in microphone, pictures are not output through S VIDEO jack or the AUDIO/VIDEO jack. Check the recorded picture on the screen. Note When dubbing...
Operating Instructions
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... are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is set to the intelligent accessory shoe. To search using cassette memory. VCR CAMERA To erase all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV17 only) Check the contents of images with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then...(p. 94). Formatting erases all the data in recording order (p. 148) To make your own title. (p. 89, 92) VCR CAMERA To erase the title you have superimposed. TITLEERASE - Select FORMAT with print marks in cassette memory. ERASE ALL - VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes on the "Memory Stick" ...
... are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is set to the intelligent accessory shoe. To search using cassette memory. VCR CAMERA To erase all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV17 only) Check the contents of images with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then...(p. 94). Formatting erases all the data in recording order (p. 148) To make your own title. (p. 89, 92) VCR CAMERA To erase the title you have superimposed. TITLEERASE - Select FORMAT with print marks in cassette memory. ERASE ALL - VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes on the "Memory Stick" ...
Operating Instructions
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... wall outlet when you use your camcorder on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when... or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in or out. •Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the...or damaging the terminals. Be particularly careful of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. To remove dust, clean the terminals with ... of the cassette. These holes are fingerprints on it out by a Sony dealer before operating it . Doing so might cause heat to remove dust...
... wall outlet when you use your camcorder on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when... or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in or out. •Do not open the tape protect cover or touch the...or damaging the terminals. Be particularly careful of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. To remove dust, clean the terminals with ... of the cassette. These holes are fingerprints on it out by a Sony dealer before operating it . Doing so might cause heat to remove dust...
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... Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using LCD DCR-TRV15: 3.3 W DCR-TRV17: 3.7 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV15: 2.5 W DCR-... power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length 3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera/Memory (DCR-TRV17 only) mode: 42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in.) Color temperature Auto...
... Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette with the mark printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using LCD DCR-TRV15: 3.3 W DCR-TRV17: 3.7 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV15: 2.5 W DCR-... power zoom lens Filter diameter 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length 3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera/Memory (DCR-TRV17 only) mode: 42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in.) Color temperature Auto...
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- The lens for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is an abbreviation of a subject penetrating into the lens. 171 Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. It adopts the MTF* measurement... system for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this product is equipped with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. The value number indicates the amount of light of Modulation Transfer Function....
- The lens for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is an abbreviation of a subject penetrating into the lens. 171 Note on the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. It adopts the MTF* measurement... system for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this product is equipped with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. The value number indicates the amount of light of Modulation Transfer Function....
Operating Instructions
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... button (p. 30) qg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 36) qh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 85) qj Camera recording lamp (p. 21) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV17 only) . •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn...
... button (p. 30) qg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 36) qh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 85) qj Camera recording lamp (p. 21) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV17 only) . •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn...
Operating Instructions
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...Camera chromakey 124 Cassette memory 10, 158 Charging battery 13 Charging built-in rechargeable battery .......... 166 Clock set 18 Continuous 114 Cut recording 56 Data code 32 Date search 62 DEMO 101 DIGITAL EFFECT 46, 58 Digital......... 160 Infrared rays emitter ... 27, 36, 71 Insert editing 83 Intelligent accessory shoe ...... 85 Interval recording 54 JPEG 103 Labeling a cassette 94 (LANC 173 LUMINANCEKEY 46 M, N Main... 27 S VIDEO jack 35, 40, 66, 80, 118, 122 T, U, V Tape counter 25, 60 Tape PB ZOOM 59 Tape photo recording 38 Telephoto 24...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
...Camera chromakey 124 Cassette memory 10, 158 Charging battery 13 Charging built-in rechargeable battery .......... 166 Clock set 18 Continuous 114 Cut recording 56 Data code 32 Date search 62 DEMO 101 DIGITAL EFFECT 46, 58 Digital......... 160 Infrared rays emitter ... 27, 36, 71 Insert editing 83 Intelligent accessory shoe ...... 85 Interval recording 54 JPEG 103 Labeling a cassette 94 (LANC 173 LUMINANCEKEY 46 M, N Main... 27 S VIDEO jack 35, 40, 66, 80, 118, 122 T, U, V Tape counter 25, 60 Tape PB ZOOM 59 Tape photo recording 38 Telephoto 24...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan