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DCR-TRV Model No. 3-067-425-11 (1) Digital 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. Serial No. Serial No. AC- Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV17 DCR-TRV15/TRV17 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below.
DCR-TRV Model No. 3-067-425-11 (1) Digital 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. Serial No. Serial No. AC- Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV17 DCR-TRV15/TRV17 ©2001 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...you have any questions about this manual could void your Digital Handycam, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). For customers in...may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. ...Digital Handycam is subject to persons. You will soon be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in the sun or under direct sunlight. Never expose the battery pack to your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony...
...you have any questions about this manual could void your Digital Handycam, you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only). For customers in...may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. ...Digital Handycam is subject to persons. You will soon be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in the sun or under direct sunlight. Never expose the battery pack to your purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony...
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... video unit and your computer (p. 79) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 134) (DCR-TRV17 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 26) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 27) • PROGRAM AE (p. 49) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 52) Functions to give images more impact • Digital...
... video unit and your computer (p. 79) •Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 134) (DCR-TRV17 only) Other uses Functions to adjust exposure in the recording mode • Back light (p. 26) • NightShot/Super NightShot (p. 27) • PROGRAM AE (p. 49) • Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 52) Functions to give images more impact • Digital...
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... the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 54 Frame by date - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - introduction 103 Recording still images on a tape - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH...
... the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 54 Frame by date - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - introduction 103 Recording still images on a tape - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH...
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.... You can only use a tape with cassette memory . Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by (Cassette Memory). 10...Date search (p. 62) •Photo search (p. 64) The functions you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Getting started - Otherwise, the model name is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 148). ...differences DCRMEMORY mark*1) (on the DV format. The DCR-TRV17 is based on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided - The functions...
.... You can only use a tape with cassette memory . Using this manual The instructions in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by (Cassette Memory). 10...Date search (p. 62) •Photo search (p. 64) The functions you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Getting started - Otherwise, the model name is designed to use a printer (optional) (p. 148). ...differences DCRMEMORY mark*1) (on the DV format. The DCR-TRV17 is based on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided - The functions...
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... flashes on the screen. the outdoors in the dark - Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the daytime). and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . Recording - In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in bright places... (ex. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you cannot use the NightShot function in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually...
... flashes on the screen. the outdoors in the dark - Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the daytime). and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on . Recording - In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to shoot a subject in bright places... (ex. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you cannot use the NightShot function in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually...
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... AUTO in the n indoor mode. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, select WHT BAL in in the menu settings (p. 97). (2) Select the desired white balance mode in the n indoor mode. When you record in the menu settings. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows... a white subject for replacement. •You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 41 Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance.
... AUTO in the n indoor mode. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, select WHT BAL in in the menu settings (p. 97). (2) Select the desired white balance mode in the n indoor mode. When you record in the menu settings. This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows... a white subject for replacement. •You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house, or vice versa. 41 Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance.
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... to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press EXPOSURE. If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - The subject is backlit -
... to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. night scenes) faithfully (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press EXPOSURE. If you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work. To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - The subject is backlit -
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... To focus precisely It is easier to focus on . 53 when the subject is not effective when shooting - To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder... through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press FOCUS lightly.
... To focus precisely It is easier to focus on . 53 when the subject is not effective when shooting - To record distant subjects When you press FOCUS down firmly, the lens focuses on near objects even though you release FOCUS, your camcorder... through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the background •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod (1) In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press FOCUS lightly.
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...Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 97). 1 CAMERA MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE WHT BAL [MENU] : END 2 3 4 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ...DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN 96 Customizing Your Camcorder - First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) or VCR mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to...
...Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 97). 1 CAMERA MENU MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT D EFFECT WHT BAL AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END VCR MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT [MENU] : END MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE WHT BAL [MENU] : END 2 3 4 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER ...DISPLAY REC LAMP RETURN 96 Customizing Your Camcorder - First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) or VCR mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to...
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...balance (p. 41). To activate the digital zoom. CAMERA To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 42). WHT BAL - Up to 120× zoom is the default setting. More than 10× to 10× zoom CAMERA is performed digitally (p. 24). To compensate for camera-shake. Natural pictures are displayed as... icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV17 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV17 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. To activate the digital zoom. CAMERA To cancel the SteadyShot function. CAMERA MEMORY To...
...balance (p. 41). To activate the digital zoom. CAMERA To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 42). WHT BAL - Up to 120× zoom is the default setting. More than 10× to 10× zoom CAMERA is performed digitally (p. 24). To compensate for camera-shake. Natural pictures are displayed as... icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV17 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV17 only) CM SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch. To activate the digital zoom. CAMERA To cancel the SteadyShot function. CAMERA MEMORY To...
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... assured if the above environment is used for the following formats. Notes •Operations are installed on your computer. DCR-TRV17 only You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is required. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be installed...environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is stored in this manual. 134 Application software For details on the type of their respective companies. •Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not ...
... assured if the above environment is used for the following formats. Notes •Operations are installed on your computer. DCR-TRV17 only You can view data recorded on the "Memory Stick" is required. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be installed...environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me or Windows 2000 Professional standard installation is stored in this manual. 134 Application software For details on the type of their respective companies. •Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not ...
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... 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 25)/Exposure indicator (p. 52)/Data file name indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 125) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 47)/MEMORY MIX indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 125)/ FADER indicator (p. 44) 5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 42) 6 Picture effect indicator (p. 45)...off indicator (p. 97) qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 53) qd Recording mode indicator (p. 25, 101) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 21)/Video control mode indicator (p. 33)/Image size indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 108)/Image quality mode indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 107) qg ...
... 2 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 25) 3 Zoom indicator (p. 25)/Exposure indicator (p. 52)/Data file name indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 125) 4 Digital effect indicator (p. 47)/MEMORY MIX indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 125)/ FADER indicator (p. 44) 5 16:9WIDE indicator (p. 42) 6 Picture effect indicator (p. 45)...off indicator (p. 97) qs Manual focus/Infinity indicator (p. 53) qd Recording mode indicator (p. 25, 101) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 21)/Video control mode indicator (p. 33)/Image size indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 108)/Image quality mode indicator (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 107) qg ...