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...BATTERY. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Your Digital Handycam is intended to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may be producing home video... two conditions.: (1) This device may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Welcome! For customers in the U.S.A.
...BATTERY. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. Your Digital Handycam is intended to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in household or business trash may be producing home video... two conditions.: (1) This device may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV15, DCR-TRV17 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Welcome! For customers in the U.S.A.
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... (1) (p. 13) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 178) 4 NP-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...
... (1) (p. 13) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 178) 4 NP-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...
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... as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a VCR - Table of recorded tape by title - 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 Stick...
... as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 MPEG movie recording 120 Recording a picture from a VCR - Table of recorded tape by title - 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 Stick...
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...their solutions 149 Self-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 ....... 171 Index Back cover 7 MPEG movie 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 - Memory PB ZOOM 140 Playing back images in a "Memory Stick" on ...
...their solutions 149 Self-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 ....... 171 Index Back cover 7 MPEG movie 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 - Memory PB ZOOM 140 Playing back images in a "Memory Stick" on ...
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... OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. EJECT 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette...
... OPEN/ EJECT in the direction of your camcorder outdoors (p. 12). Insert the cassette in parentheses "( )" for more information. Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. EJECT 2 Push the middle portion of the back of the cassette...
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...POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 18). When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green... button. Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 21) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery...
...POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press m to start playback. Your camcorder starts recording. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 18). When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to CAMERA while pressing the small green... button. Quick Start Guide Recording a picture (p. 21) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery...
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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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...the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. 2 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. ...13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL ...
...the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to the wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to use the battery longer than usual. 2 1 4 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY The number in the illustration of the display window may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. ...13 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL ...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply When the battery pack is displayed. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) ... minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). 14 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - min" appears in the display window. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder is ...
Step 1 Preparing the power supply When the battery pack is displayed. Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time you record with the viewfinder. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) ... minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). 14 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - min" appears in the display window. The remaining battery time indicator in the display window indicates the approximate recording time with the viewfinder is ...
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... 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 65...
... 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 65...
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...recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those of between 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 ˚F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on LCD screen 85 140 295 450 520 Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery...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... of Sony Corporation. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life ...
...recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 90% of those of between 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 ˚F to operate Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on LCD screen 85 140 295 450 520 Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery...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... of Sony Corporation. TM SERIES "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data such as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life ...
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... a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power ...out a little and rotating it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). This means that you use your camcorder for further information. 17 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit, ...
... a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off the power. •The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power ...out a little and rotating it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). This means that you use your camcorder for further information. 17 Connect the AC power adaptor supplied with this unit, ...
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... 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... pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder for the first time.
... 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... pressing the dial by the time signal. If you do not use your camcorder will be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in your camcorder for the first time.
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...the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted ...Your camcorder automatically turns off. Recording data The recording date (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the recording date and time, press DATA CODE on one tape. • When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks,...
...the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to CAMERA again. Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV17 only) When you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for five minutes while the cassette is inserted ...Your camcorder automatically turns off. Recording data The recording date (date/time or various settings when recorded) are recorded automatically onto tape. To display the recording date and time, press DATA CODE on one tape. • When you change the battery pack, set it vertically until it clicks,...
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...Recording - The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. •You cannot use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is displayed about 1/2 inch) away in the menu settings (p. 97). TRV17...shows the digital zooming zone. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Recording mode indicator... The date is performed digitally. When you shoot close to MEMORY (DCR- Basics Recording a picture To use the digital zoom when the POWER ...
...Recording - The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever toward the "T" side. •You cannot use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is displayed about 1/2 inch) away in the menu settings (p. 97). TRV17...shows the digital zooming zone. Remaining battery time indicator Cassette memory indicator This appears when using a tape with cassette memory. Recording mode indicator... The date is performed digitally. When you shoot close to MEMORY (DCR- Basics Recording a picture To use the digital zoom when the POWER ...
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Recording a picture Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. 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 which you press ...they are not displayed while recording. Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be canceled. 26 In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press BACK...
Recording a picture Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the recording time. 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 which you press ...they are not displayed while recording. Shooting backlit subjects - BACK LIGHT When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery time in minutes to be canceled. 26 In CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV17 only) mode, press BACK...
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.... To resume normal playback, press N. Playback - The indicator may not be correct, depending on the Remote Commander. Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . To resume normal playback, press N. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)... data code is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. •The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to reverse the playback direction. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during...
.... To resume normal playback, press N. Playback - The indicator may not be correct, depending on the Remote Commander. Various playback modes To operate video control buttons, set . To resume normal playback, press N. To monitor the high-speed picture while advancing or rewinding the tape (skip scan)... data code is unreadable due to tape damage or noise. •The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set the POWER switch to reverse the playback direction. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To view a still picture (playback pause) Press X during...
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... to AUTO and reset to HOLD after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: •You detach the battery for replacement. •You bring your camcorder to AUTO in the n indoor mode. When you record in the menu settings. n (INDOOR) : •Lighting condition ...or vice versa. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. 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...
... to AUTO and reset to HOLD after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get a better adjustment when: •You detach the battery for replacement. •You bring your camcorder to AUTO in the n indoor mode. When you record in the menu settings. n (INDOOR) : •Lighting condition ...or vice versa. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. 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...
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...the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by selecting AUDIO MIX in in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. (6) Press x on your camcorder at the point where you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the playback pause... mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB. Then press X at the point where you want to stop recording. AUDIO DUB Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the ...
...the POWER switch to VCR on your camcorder. (3) Locate the recording start point by selecting AUDIO MIX in in stereo 2 (ST2) during playback. (6) Press x on your camcorder at the point where you disconnect the power source or remove the battery pack, the setting of AUDIO MIX returns to the playback pause... mode. (4) Press AUDIO DUB. Then press X at the point where you want to stop recording. AUDIO DUB Monitoring the new recorded sound To play back the sound Adjust the ...
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... To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 87). ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 79). VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY To darken To lighten LCD B. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. intensity intensity VF B.L. To... not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. and VF B.L. •When you select "BRIGHT", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT...
... To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 (p. 87). ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 79). VCR VCR CAMERA MEMORY To darken To lighten LCD B. BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen. intensity intensity VF B.L. To... not correct excessive camera-shake. •Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence the SteadyShot function. and VF B.L. •When you select "BRIGHT", battery life is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you use power sources other than the battery pack, "BRIGHT...