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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
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... - Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 Insert editing 83 Audio dubbing 85 Superimposing a title 89 Making your own titles 92 Labeling a cassette 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 96 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using...
... - Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 Insert editing 83 Audio dubbing 85 Superimposing a title 89 Making your own titles 92 Labeling a cassette 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 96 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using...
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...) • Superimposing a title (p. 89) • Making your camcorder. See page 106 for illustration purposes. Note on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided - Tapes with your own titles (p. 92) • Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details,...at the bottom of differences DCRMEMORY mark*1) (on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is designed to CAMERA. The DCR-TRV17 is the model used for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is based on your camcorder, check the model number by (Cassette Memory). 10 As...
...) • Superimposing a title (p. 89) • Making your camcorder. See page 106 for illustration purposes. Note on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided - Tapes with your own titles (p. 92) • Labeling a cassette (p. 94) For details,...at the bottom of differences DCRMEMORY mark*1) (on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is designed to CAMERA. The DCR-TRV17 is the model used for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is based on your camcorder, check the model number by (Cassette Memory). 10 As...
Operating Instructions
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... Editing Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to your camcorder to add an audio sound. The original sound will not be erased. The recorded sound is not output from ...a speaker. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can check the recorded picture and... sound by using the TV or headphones. Check the sound by connecting your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. Connecting ...
... Editing Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to your camcorder to add an audio sound. The original sound will not be erased. The recorded sound is not output from ...a speaker. Connecting the microphone with the MIC jack MIC (PLUG IN POWER) : Signal flow Microphone (optional) You can check the recorded picture and... sound by using the TV or headphones. Check the sound by connecting your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points. Connecting ...
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... AUDIO R Red Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone 86 Audio... dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in ...
... AUDIO R Red Do not connect the video (yellow) plug. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in microphone 86 Audio... dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in ...
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..."Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. VCR Not to select OK, then press the dial. 3. To label a cassette (p. 94). VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 127). MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. To cancel prints of split screen MEMORY To make... write-protect tab on PRINT SET (DCR-TRV17 only) 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is set to the intelligent accessory shoe. Formatting with print marks in cassette memory. Formatting erases all the data in recording order (p. 148) To make prints...
..."Memory Stick"s have been formatted at factory. VCR Not to select OK, then press the dial. 3. To label a cassette (p. 94). VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 127). MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. To cancel prints of split screen MEMORY To make... write-protect tab on PRINT SET (DCR-TRV17 only) 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is set to the intelligent accessory shoe. Formatting with print marks in cassette memory. Formatting erases all the data in recording order (p. 148) To make prints...
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...battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get into contact with your fingers.... Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is ...Be particularly careful of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it from the wall outlet when ...
...battery pack) or 8.4 V (AC power adaptor). •For DC or AC operation, use the accessories recommended in this operating instructions. •If any solid object or liquid get into contact with your fingers.... Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is ...Be particularly careful of the tape and if the recording tab is not a malfunction. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by a Sony dealer before operating it from the wall outlet when ...
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... the battery pack) During camera recording using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM ...DCR-TRV15: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV17: 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) main unit only DCR-TRV15: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) DCR-TRV17: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60, lens cap Supplied accessories...; (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 ...
... the battery pack) During camera recording using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM ...DCR-TRV15: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV17: 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) main unit only DCR-TRV15: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) DCR-TRV17: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60, lens cap Supplied accessories...; (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 ...
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... with this product is an abbreviation of a subject penetrating into the lens. 171 When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. The lens for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. The value number indicates the amount of light of Modulation Transfer Function. - It...
... with this product is an abbreviation of a subject penetrating into the lens. 171 When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. The lens for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. The value number indicates the amount of light of Modulation Transfer Function. - It...
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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...
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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