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... Operation is for years to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to come. ... may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above... to your purchase of the FCC Rules. You will soon be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in household or business trash may...
... Operation is for years to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to come. ... may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any questions about this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to temperatures above... to your purchase of the FCC Rules. You will soon be producing home video that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in household or business trash may...
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... battery 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
... battery 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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...titles 92 Labeling a cassette 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 96 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH... 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a tape as a moving pictures on tapes - Memory photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE ...
...titles 92 Labeling a cassette 94 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 96 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH... 18 Step 3 Inserting a cassette 20 Recording - Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a tape as a moving pictures on tapes - Memory photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from a VCR - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE ...
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...-diagnosis display 155 Warning indicators and messages .... 156 Additional Information Usable cassettes 158 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 160 About i.LINK 162 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 164 Maintenance information and precautions 165 Specifications 169 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 171 Index Back cover 7 PRINT MARK 146... Types of contents Superimposing a still picture in a continuous loop - MPEG movie playback 132 Viewing images using computer ...... 134 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 138 Enlarging still images...
...-diagnosis display 155 Warning indicators and messages .... 156 Additional Information Usable cassettes 158 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 160 About i.LINK 162 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 164 Maintenance information and precautions 165 Specifications 169 Quick Reference Identifying the parts and controls .... 171 Index Back cover 7 PRINT MARK 146... Types of contents Superimposing a still picture in a continuous loop - MPEG movie playback 132 Viewing images using computer ...... 134 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 138 Enlarging still images...
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...lid until it clicks. 8 Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the cassette to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. Open the DC IN ...line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) ...
...lid until it clicks. 8 Inserting a cassette (p. 20) 1 Slide OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of the cassette to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. Open the DC IN ...line deeply into the cassette compartment with its v mark facing up. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. EJECT 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the arrow and open the lid. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) ...
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... NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press m to start playback. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. REW 3 Press N to rewind the ...tape. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 31) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button...
... NOTE Do not pick up your eye against its eyecup. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press m to start playback. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. REW 3 Press N to rewind the ...tape. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 31) 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button...
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...Cassette Memory). 10 Types of the features that are clearly indicated in capital letters. You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. The functions which require different operations depending on the POWER switch is being carried out. Getting started - Not provided ...the text, for illustration purposes. 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 - e.g. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". Any differences in the illustrations....
...Cassette Memory). 10 Types of the features that are clearly indicated in capital letters. You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. The functions which require different operations depending on the POWER switch is being carried out. Getting started - Not provided ...the text, for illustration purposes. 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 - e.g. Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". Any differences in the illustrations....
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...parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology ...rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause your camcorder away from country to country. Sometimes this manual Note ...recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11 Letting your camcorder get wet. Unauthorized recording...
...parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. These points are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology ...rain and sea water. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may cause your camcorder away from country to country. Sometimes this manual Note ...recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 11 Letting your camcorder get wet. Unauthorized recording...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down. 1 2 2 BATT release button If you use the large capacity battery pack If you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 12
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... charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in minutes on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect... remaining battery time is completed. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). This may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 13 Your...
... charging the battery allows you to use the battery longer than usual. 2 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in minutes on your camcorder. Note Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect... remaining battery time is completed. When the remaining battery indicator changes to OFF (CHG). This may differ from the DC IN jack on your camcorder with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. 13 Your...
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The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder is charged fully "FULL" appears in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - Step 1 Preparing the power supply When the battery pack is displayed. min" appears in the display window. Charging...) 360 (300) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). 14 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder.
The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder is charged fully "FULL" appears in the display window. Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - Step 1 Preparing the power supply When the battery pack is displayed. min" appears in the display window. Charging...) 360 (300) Approximate minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). 14 Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder.
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... 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 65 275 145 425 225 490 255 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder...
... 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 65 275 145 425 225 490 255 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder...
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...when playing back at 25 °C (77 ºF). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. This unit is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90%...fully again so that the indication on LCD screen 85 140 295 450 520 Playing time with LCD closed 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 a ...
...when playing back at 25 °C (77 ºF). Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? What is a trademark of Sony Corporation. This unit is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90%...fully again so that the indication on LCD screen 85 140 295 450 520 Playing time with LCD closed 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 a ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is...cord is connected to the operating instractions of the DC Adaptor/Charger for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder for further information. 17 While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover ...disconnected from the wall outlet as soon as it . Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as...
Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). Refer to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is...cord is connected to the operating instractions of the DC Adaptor/Charger for a long time, we recommend that you use your camcorder for further information. 17 While using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, pulling the cover ...disconnected from the wall outlet as soon as it . Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack on your camcorder with this unit, disconnect the plug from the AC power source (wall outlet) as long as...
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... about four months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) unless you use your camcorder for the first time. First, 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 ...
... about four months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/ MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) unless you use your camcorder for the first time. First, 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 ...
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Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV17 only). Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time If you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the data code of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV17 only). Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time If you do not set the date and time is recorded on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
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.... The camera recording lamp located on its sides and attatch the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Basics - In the LP mode, you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder. 21 When you record a tape in microphone during recording. Basics - Your camcorder starts recording. Recording - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically...
.... The camera recording lamp located on its sides and attatch the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Basics - In the LP mode, you . (1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on the front of your camcorder. 21 When you record a tape in microphone during recording. Basics - Your camcorder starts recording. Recording - Recording a picture Your camcorder automatically...
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...camcorder. However, they are not displayed while recording... written properly between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as... it into the camcorder body. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you...camcorder leaves the factory. However, check the following: • Do not mix recordings ...record...is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . 22 When you record in the SP...camcorder in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . Recording data The recording date (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded...
...camcorder. However, they are not displayed while recording... written properly between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as... it into the camcorder body. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you...camcorder leaves the factory. However, check the following: • Do not mix recordings ...record...is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off . 22 When you record in the SP...camcorder in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off . Recording data The recording date (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded...
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... your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to ON in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. PROGRAM AE - In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. To enable the NightShot Light, set to shoot a subject in normal recording, the...;Do not use the following functions: - For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you cannot use the NightShot function in the NightShot mode. (1) In CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot The...
... your camcorder to malfunction. •When you to ON in a dark place. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. PROGRAM AE - In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. To enable the NightShot Light, set to shoot a subject in normal recording, the...;Do not use the following functions: - For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you cannot use the NightShot function in the NightShot mode. (1) In CAMERA mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the dark - NightShot/Super NightShot The...
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...search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder returns to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you have recorded on the tape. The last five seconds of the recorded section after you eject the cassette. EDITSEARCH You... You can go backward Release EDITSEARCH to the end of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder will be played back for the next recording start point. If a tape has a blank portion in the standby mode. The section you record is played back. + : to go forward - 7: to...
...search for a few seconds, and then your camcorder returns to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last recorded scene and the next scene you have recorded on the tape. The last five seconds of the recorded section after you eject the cassette. EDITSEARCH You... You can go backward Release EDITSEARCH to the end of the recorded section are played back and your camcorder will be played back for the next recording start point. If a tape has a blank portion in the standby mode. The section you record is played back. + : to go forward - 7: to...