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...video that may cause undesired operation. For the Customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your Digital Handycam, you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. For the Sony... ion battery. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. "Memory Stick" This device complies with superior ...purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Welcome! For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you...
...video that may cause undesired operation. For the Customers in the U.S.A. For customers in the U.S.A. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your Digital Handycam, you can enjoy for the FCC related matters only. For the Sony... ion battery. With your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. "Memory Stick" This device complies with superior ...purchase of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Welcome! For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you...
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... this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications.
... this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no guarantee...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications.
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... analog 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...
... analog 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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...-FM30 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
...-FM30 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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...back a tape with analog video unit and personal computer - Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 ... settings 96 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 54 Frame by title - Memory photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from...
...back a tape with analog video unit and personal computer - Digital program editing 68 Using with digital effects 58 Enlarging images recorded on "Memory Stick"s - MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 ... settings 96 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Digital effect ... 46 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 49 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 52 Focusing manually 53 Interval recording 54 Frame by title - Memory photo recording ......... 112 Recording an image from...
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... playback 132 Viewing images using computer ...... 134 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 138 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving picture - SLIDE SHOW 142 Preventing accidental erasure - Memory photo playback .......... 129 Viewing a moving picture - Memory PB ZOOM 140 Playing back images in a "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 146 Using the printer (optional 148 Troubleshooting Types...
... playback 132 Viewing images using computer ...... 134 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick"s to tapes 138 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving picture - SLIDE SHOW 142 Preventing accidental erasure - Memory photo playback .......... 129 Viewing a moving picture - Memory PB ZOOM 140 Playing back images in a "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick"s - PRINT MARK 146 Using the printer (optional 148 Troubleshooting Types...
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Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV17 only). Note on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
Getting started Step 2 Setting the date and time If you do not set the date and time is recorded on the data code of your camcorder operates on the time indicator The internal clock of the tape and the "Memory Stick" (DCRTRV17 only). Note on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon. 19
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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 (p. 116). 29 The POWER switch is set to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. To record still images using the self-timer...
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 (p. 116). 29 The POWER switch is set to OFF in the menu settings in the standby mode. To record still images using the self-timer...
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...Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is also recorded. Recording does not start yet. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds. while the digital effect function is useful when you record on the Remote Commander. To record...the screen until a still picture appears. Tape Photo recording You can record about 510 pictures in use - You can record a still picture like a photograph. The sound during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Besides the operation described here, your...
...Memory Stick"s (p. 112) (DCR-TRV17 only). (1) In the standby mode, keep pressing PHOTO lightly until recording is also recorded. Recording does not start yet. The still picture is then recorded for about seven seconds. while the digital effect function is useful when you record on the Remote Commander. To record...the screen until a still picture appears. Tape Photo recording You can record about 510 pictures in use - You can record a still picture like a photograph. The sound during normal CAMERA recording Press PHOTO deeper. Besides the operation described here, your...
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.... R : The image moves downwards. Tape PB ZOOM You can also enlarge still play back images recorded on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 140). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 121). t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.) T : The image moves rightward...
.... R : The image moves downwards. Tape PB ZOOM You can also enlarge still play back images recorded on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 140). (1) In the playback or playback pause mode, press PB ZOOM on your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV17 only) (p. 121). t : The image moves leftward (Turn the dial upwards.) T : The image moves rightward...
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... DV IN of cassette memory. Set the input selector to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for recording. Refer to connect the yellow (video) plug of cassette memory or letters on both ...your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for high-quality editing. You can dub the titles, display indicators, the contents of the A/V connecting cable. PB ZOOM - With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on the "Memory Stick" index screen (DCR-TRV17...
... DV IN of cassette memory. Set the input selector to -digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for recording. Refer to connect the yellow (video) plug of cassette memory or letters on both ...your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for high-quality editing. You can dub the titles, display indicators, the contents of the A/V connecting cable. PB ZOOM - With this connection, you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on the "Memory Stick" index screen (DCR-TRV17...
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.... To play back images in the following page) 99 VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY * DCR-TRV17 only (continued on the following cases: • For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on still pictures. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item...
.... To play back images in the following page) 99 VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY * DCR-TRV17 only (continued on the following cases: • For 5 seconds after completing a moving picture recording To always display the remaining capacity of the "Memory Stick" To write a print mark on still pictures. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item...
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... on the "Memory Stick" is finished. MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. TITLEERASE - TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE z ON OFF z ON OFF - Meaning POWER switch To cancel formatting. VCR To search without the recording date and MEMORY time To make prints with the recording date (p. 148) To make prints without using cassette memory (p. 61). VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes...
... on the "Memory Stick" is finished. MEMORY To format an inserted "Memory Stick." 1. TITLEERASE - TITLE DSPL CM SEARCH TAPE TITLE z ON OFF z ON OFF - Meaning POWER switch To cancel formatting. VCR To search without the recording date and MEMORY time To make prints with the recording date (p. 148) To make prints without using cassette memory (p. 61). VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes...
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...DCR-TRV17 only You can record and play back, record or delete images. Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. "Memory Stick" Operations - Using a "Memory Stick" - Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. If you use or keep "Memory Stick... the display of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 103 Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position "Memory Stick" Operations •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on...
...DCR-TRV17 only You can record and play back, record or delete images. Moving picture MOV00001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. "Memory Stick" Operations - Using a "Memory Stick" - Typical image data file name Still image 100-0001: This file name appears on the screen of your camcorder. If you use or keep "Memory Stick... the display of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 103 Using a "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position "Memory Stick" Operations •You cannot record or erase images when the write-protect tab on...
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... • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and... ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other equipment, format it with this manual. 104 Using a "Memory Stick" - You cannot play back on your camcorder conform with the Design rule for Camera...
... • Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and... ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other equipment, format it with this manual. 104 Using a "Memory Stick" - You cannot play back on your camcorder conform with the Design rule for Camera...
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... facing up as illustrated. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 105 If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the...
... facing up as illustrated. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is displayed The "Memory Stick" may occur. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 105 If " MEMORYSTICK ERROR" is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the...
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introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then ... press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. Using a "Memory Stick" - Make sure that the LOCK switch is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 3 4 5 2 6 MENU MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK PROT EC...
introduction Selecting still image quality mode You can select image quality mode in still image recording. The default setting is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then ... press the dial. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY or VCR. Using a "Memory Stick" - Make sure that the LOCK switch is FINE. (1) Set the POWER switch to select the desired image quality, then press the dial. 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 3 4 5 2 6 MENU MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK PROT EC...
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... allotted to about 1/6. Details are shooting. The image is compressed to record high quality images. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in the table below. "Memory Stick" Operations 107 introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you are shown in...
... allotted to about 1/6. Details are shooting. The image is compressed to record high quality images. Differences in image quality mode Recorded images are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in the table below. "Memory Stick" Operations 107 introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you are shown in...
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Using a "Memory Stick" - The default setting is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. introduction Selecting the image size You can select 320 × 240 or 160 × 112...
Using a "Memory Stick" - The default setting is set to the left (unlock) position. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to MEMORY. introduction Selecting the image size You can select 320 × 240 or 160 × 112...
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... size of still pictures Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction 1 LOCK POWER PLAYER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 3 4 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END 2 MENU 5 6 MEMORY S E T MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 320 240 REMA I N RETURN REMA I N 42 sec [ MENU ] : END...
... size of still pictures Image size is automatically set to 640 × 480. "Memory Stick" Operations Using a "Memory Stick" - introduction 1 LOCK POWER PLAYER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 3 4 MEMORY S E T ST I LL SET MOV I E S E T PR I NT MARK P RO T E C T S L I DE SHOW DELETE AL L FORMA T RETURN [ MENU ] : END 2 MENU 5 6 MEMORY S E T MOV I E S E T I MAGES I ZE 320 240 REMA I N RETURN REMA I N 42 sec [ MENU ] : END...