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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. DCR-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV17 DCR-TRV15/TRV17 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. Serial No. AC-
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. DCR-TRV Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV17 DCR-TRV15/TRV17 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. Serial No. AC-
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...the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Your Digital Handycam is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may cause undesired operation....expressly approved in household or business trash may be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received,...
...the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Your Digital Handycam is intended to alert the user to the following two conditions.: (1) This device may cause undesired operation....expressly approved in household or business trash may be producing home video that may be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received,...
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...Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 120) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 129) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 132) (DCR-TRV17 only) Capturing images on your computer •Using with analog video...45) • Digital effect (p. 46) • Digital program editing (p. 68) • Title (p. 89, 92) • MEMORY MIX (p. 124) (DCR-TRV17 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • Landscape...
...Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Recording moving pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 120) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 129) (DCR-TRV17 only) •Viewing a moving picture recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 132) (DCR-TRV17 only) Capturing images on your computer •Using with analog video...45) • Digital effect (p. 46) • Digital program editing (p. 68) • Title (p. 89, 92) • MEMORY MIX (p. 124) (DCR-TRV17 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • Landscape...
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... pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 66) 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
... pack (1) (p. 12, 13) 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35, 66) 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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... "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a VCR - Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - 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 a "Memory...
... "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a VCR - Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - 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 a "Memory...
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... (p. 30) •Date search (p. 62) •Photo search (p. 64) The functions you use a printer (optional) (p. 148). The DCR-TRV17 is provided with cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory are operated only with memory functions. Before you read through this manual are shown in operation..., for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is based on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is designed to CAMERA. The functions which require different operations depending on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided -
... (p. 30) •Date search (p. 62) •Photo search (p. 64) The functions you use a printer (optional) (p. 148). The DCR-TRV17 is provided with cassette memory. Tapes with cassette memory are operated only with memory functions. Before you read through this manual are shown in operation..., for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is based on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is designed to CAMERA. The functions which require different operations depending on the POWER switch) (USB) jack Intelligent accessory shoe TRV15 - - 8 pin TRV17 z z 15 pin*2) z Provided -
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... Recording time DCR-TRV15 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 125 65 200 110 415 225 630 345 725 395 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 90 45 150 75 310 165 475 255 550 290 DCR-TRV17 ...Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 120 60 195 105 400 220 600 330 695 380 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 40 135...
... Recording time DCR-TRV15 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 125 65 200 110 415 225 630 345 725 395 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 90 45 150 75 310 165 475 255 550 290 DCR-TRV17 ...Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 120 60 195 105 400 220 600 330 695 380 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** 80 40 135...
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...battery pack (M series). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV15 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP...135 220 450 685 785 DCR-TRV17 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on the battery remaining indicator is correct. The recording and playing times of a... normally charged battery are about 90% of those of a fully charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony...
...battery pack (M series). Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV15 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP...135 220 450 685 785 DCR-TRV17 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on the battery remaining indicator is correct. The recording and playing times of a... normally charged battery are about 90% of those of a fully charged battery. "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in an ambient temperature of Sony...
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If you set the date and time settings. First, set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) unless you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 166). Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings ... displayed each time that you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the...
If you set the date and time settings. First, set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) unless you do not use your camcorder will have been discharged (p. 166). Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time settings ... displayed each time that you set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn the...
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... OFF (CHG). • When you use the END SEARCH function (p. 30). To resume the standby mode, set to MEMORY accidentally. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the... onto tape. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. If you record in the SP and LP modes on the Remote Commander during playback. This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . 22 When you...
... OFF (CHG). • When you use the END SEARCH function (p. 30). To resume the standby mode, set to MEMORY accidentally. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition smooth even after ejecting the... onto tape. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. If you record in the SP and LP modes on the Remote Commander during playback. This is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . 22 When you...
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...lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 5 seconds after the power is performed digitally. TRV17 only). Indicators displayed in the menu settings (p. 97). The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. •You cannot use...bar shows the digital zooming zone. Recording - Basics Recording a picture To use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to the "W" side until the focus is set to MEMORY (DCR- The digital zoom function is sharp. Notes on . To activate digital zoom, select the digital power in D...
...lens surface in the telephoto position, or about 1 cm (about 5 seconds after the power is performed digitally. TRV17 only). Indicators displayed in the menu settings (p. 97). The digital zooming zone appears when you move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. •You cannot use...bar shows the digital zooming zone. Recording - Basics Recording a picture To use the digital zoom when the POWER switch is set to the "W" side until the focus is set to MEMORY (DCR- The digital zoom function is sharp. Notes on . To activate digital zoom, select the digital power in D...
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Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in minutes to be displayed accurately depending on the conditions in which you close...The indicator may not be displayed. However, they are not displayed while recording. When you are recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code. The . To display the recording date and time, press DATA CODE on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press BACK LIGHT. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again...
Time code The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds) in CAMERA mode and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in minutes to be displayed accurately depending on the conditions in which you close...The indicator may not be displayed. However, they are not displayed while recording. When you are recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code. The . To display the recording date and time, press DATA CODE on the screen. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press BACK LIGHT. To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again...
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...NightShot Light emitter Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) In CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the ... use the NightShot function in a dark place. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. indicator flashes on the screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the daytime). For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you cannot...
...NightShot Light emitter Using Super NightShot The Super NightShot mode makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) In CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is difficult with the ... use the NightShot function in a dark place. In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. indicator flashes on the screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting in the daytime). For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you cannot...
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...Digital effect - Self-timer recording Recording with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Fader - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Recording...you cannot use the Super NightShot function. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 1,5 MENU 3 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F... Press MENU to display the menu settings in MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV17 only) You cannot use the following functions: - REC RETURN ...
...Digital effect - Self-timer recording Recording with a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. Fader - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is automatically adjusted depending on the brightness. Recording...you cannot use the Super NightShot function. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 6 START/STOP START/STOP 1,5 MENU 3 CAMERA SET SE L F T I MER OF F... Press MENU to display the menu settings in MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV17 only) You cannot use the following functions: - REC RETURN ...
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... restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Recording - Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV17 only) You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer...
... restart the countdown, press START/STOP again. To record still images using the self-timer Press PHOTO in the standby mode. Note The self-timer recording mode is finished. - Self-timer recording is automatically cancelled when: - Recording - Self-timer memory photo recording (DCR-TRV17 only) You can also record still images on "Memory Stick"s with the self-timer...
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...CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. This mode is useful when you record on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is also recorded. The CAPTURE indicator appears. while the digital...the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s. (DCR-TRV17 only) 38 while the fader function is recorded for about 765 pictures in use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The still picture is ...
...CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. This mode is useful when you record on a 60-minute tape. Besides the operation described here, your camcorder can record still pictures on "Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is also recorded. The CAPTURE indicator appears. while the digital...the LP mode on "Memory Stick"s. (DCR-TRV17 only) 38 while the fader function is recorded for about 765 pictures in use the tape photo recording function using a video printer (optional). The still picture is ...
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This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. 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. In the hold... mode. •You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. When you record in the menu settings. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. Your camcorder may not adjust the ...
This adjustment makes white subjects look white and allows more natural color balance. 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. In the hold... mode. •You bring your camcorder to the outdoors from the interior of a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. When you record in the menu settings. Adjusting the white balance manually You can manually adjust and set the white balance. Your camcorder may not adjust the ...
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...DCR-TRV17 only) 44 You cannot use the fader function while using the bounce function, you cannot use the fader function. Focus - Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Exposure - Digital effect - At this stage, the picture may not be recorded... clearly, depending on the tape condition. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader ...
...DCR-TRV17 only) 44 You cannot use the fader function while using the bounce function, you cannot use the fader function. Focus - Using the fader function (1) When fading in [a] In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. Exposure - Digital effect - At this stage, the picture may not be recorded... clearly, depending on the tape condition. When fading out [b] In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader ...
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... not work in the low lux mode: - Wipe - Dot • While setting the NIGHTSHOT to focus only on distant subjects in the following mode: - Spotlight - Digital effect - MENU 2-4 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EF FECT SPOT L I GHT D EF FECT PORTRA I T WH T B A L S POR T S AUTO SHTR BEACH&SK I RETURN ...off Set PROGRAM AE to select the desired mode. Low lux - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial (p. 97). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH ...
... not work in the low lux mode: - Wipe - Dot • While setting the NIGHTSHOT to focus only on distant subjects in the following mode: - Spotlight - Digital effect - MENU 2-4 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EF FECT SPOT L I GHT D EF FECT PORTRA I T WH T B A L S POR T S AUTO SHTR BEACH&SK I RETURN ...off Set PROGRAM AE to select the desired mode. Low lux - Using the PROGRAM AE function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial (p. 97). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH ...
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Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - 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. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn ...automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. 52 To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. The subject is backlit - Bright subject and dark background ...
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: - 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. The exposure indicator appears. (2) Turn ...automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Note When you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. 52 To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE again. The subject is backlit - Bright subject and dark background ...