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... Yellow IN S VIDEO VIDEO A/V connecting cable : Signal flow (supplied) Red If your TV is R (right) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is already connected to a VCR AUDIO Connect your camcorder. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 35 Connect your camcorder to...TV or the VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect the S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. Basics Viewing the recording on both your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the ...
... Yellow IN S VIDEO VIDEO A/V connecting cable : Signal flow (supplied) Red If your TV is R (right) signal. If you connect the red plug, the sound is already connected to a VCR AUDIO Connect your camcorder. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. 35 Connect your camcorder to...TV or the VCR. Open the jack cover. Connect the S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. Basics Viewing the recording on both your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks on TV Connect your camcorder to your TV with the ...
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... Stick" index screen (DCR-TRV17 only). Set the input selector to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording. The following functions do not need to LINE. Connect an S video cable (optional) to -digital connection, video and audio signals...
... Stick" index screen (DCR-TRV17 only). Set the input selector to connect the yellow (video) plug of the VCR. (3) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (2) Prepare the VCR for recording. The following functions do not need to LINE. Connect an S video cable (optional) to -digital connection, video and audio signals...
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...press the stop button on the VCR to LCD in digital form for high-quality editing. Editing Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. The ... Press X on your camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR. 81 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Connect an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. Before operation Set DISPLAY to start recording from. 4 REC PAUSE DV IN/OUT is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you...
...press the stop button on the VCR to LCD in digital form for high-quality editing. Editing Recording video or TV programs If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to the S (S1) video jacks of both your camcorder and the VCR. The ... Press X on your camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR. 81 This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Connect an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. Before operation Set DISPLAY to start recording from. 4 REC PAUSE DV IN/OUT is LCD.) (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you...
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... up to superimpose a title because the memory is as an index signal when searching a recording with five characters each. The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected ...position. If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to about 20 titles, if one title consists of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly. If you erase the title in the middle of five characters However, if the cassette ...
... up to superimpose a title because the memory is as an index signal when searching a recording with five characters each. The titles superimposed with your camcorder •They are displayed by only the DV format video equipment with index titler function. •The point you superimposed the title may be detected ...position. If the tape has too many index signals You may not be able to about 20 titles, if one title consists of the recorded parts The title may not be displayed correctly. If you erase the title in the middle of five characters However, if the cassette ...
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Changing the menu settings Icon/item FRAME REC INT. To deactivate Interval recording function. ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 79). L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. and VF B.L. •... Notes on the LCD screen, turn and VCR press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To activate Interval recording function (p. 54). VCR CAMERA MEMORY - To activate Cut recording function (p. 56). POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VCR VCR A/VtDV OUT z OFF ON LCD BRIGHT - To adjust the color on LCD B.L. To...
Changing the menu settings Icon/item FRAME REC INT. To deactivate Interval recording function. ST1 ST2 To output digital images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 79). L. z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on the LCD screen normal. and VF B.L. •... Notes on the LCD screen, turn and VCR press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. To activate Interval recording function (p. 54). VCR CAMERA MEMORY - To activate Cut recording function (p. 56). POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA VCR VCR A/VtDV OUT z OFF ON LCD BRIGHT - To adjust the color on LCD B.L. To...
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... duplicate mini DV still pictures on formatting (DCR-TRV17 only) •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have superimposed. VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 127). VCR To search without the recording date and MEMORY time To make prints with the recording date (p. 148) To make prints with the recording date and time (p. 148) To superimpose...
... duplicate mini DV still pictures on formatting (DCR-TRV17 only) •Supplied or optional "Memory Stick"s have superimposed. VCR CAMERA * DCR-TRV17 only Notes on "Memory VCR Stick"(p. 127). VCR To search without the recording date and MEMORY time To make prints with the recording date (p. 148) To make prints with the recording date and time (p. 148) To superimpose...
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...exchange image data with your camcorder. 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 the "Memory Stick" is set to "Memory Stick"s. •Do not disassemble or modify... shape of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 103 DCR-TRV17 only You can easily play back images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of the write-protect tab may be damaged in MPEG format (extension .mpg). Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data...
...exchange image data with your camcorder. 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 the "Memory Stick" is set to "Memory Stick"s. •Do not disassemble or modify... shape of the connecting section. •Stick its case. 103 DCR-TRV17 only You can easily play back images on a "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of the write-protect tab may be damaged in MPEG format (extension .mpg). Moving picture (MPEG) Your camcorder compresses picture data...
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You cannot play back on the "Memory Stick." • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States ... with this camcorder (p. 100). Using a "Memory Stick" - Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on other equipment, format it with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). introduction "Memory Stick...
You cannot play back on the "Memory Stick." • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Windows and ActiveMovie, DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States ... with this camcorder (p. 100). Using a "Memory Stick" - Notes on image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on other equipment, format it with the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). introduction "Memory Stick...
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The image is compressed to about 1/10. The image is compressed to record high quality images. introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in the table below. Details are shown in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image...
The image is compressed to about 1/10. The image is compressed to record high quality images. introduction Image quality settings Setting Meaning FINE (FINE) Use this mode when you are compressed in JPEG format before being stored in the table below. Details are shown in memory. The memory capacity allotted to each image...
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... images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory photo recording 1 LOCK POWER PLAYER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 3 MENU 4 5 MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL...
... images at about 0.5 sec intervals and displays the images on "Memory Stick"s - Memory photo recording 1 LOCK POWER PLAYER OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 3 MENU 4 5 MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL...
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... Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 2 REW PLAY FF 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY "Memory Stick" Operations 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO When the access lamp is incompatible with your camcorder because its format... may occur. The picture recorded on a "Memory Stick". Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. DCR-TRV17 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image...
... Recording does not start yet. (4) Press PHOTO deeper. Recording is complete when the bar scroll indicator disappears. 2 REW PLAY FF 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY "Memory Stick" Operations 3 4 CAPTURE PHOTO PHOTO When the access lamp is incompatible with your camcorder because its format... may occur. The picture recorded on a "Memory Stick". Before operation •Insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. DCR-TRV17 only Your camcorder can read moving picture data recorded on a tape and record it as a still image...
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With this side. Recording an image from a tape as a still image If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. "Memory Stick" Operations 119 Connect an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV IN/OUT DV DV OUT : Signal flow (optional) is marked on this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable.
With this side. Recording an image from a tape as a still image If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. "Memory Stick" Operations 119 Connect an S video cable (optional) to obtain high-quality pictures. This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) DV IN/OUT DV DV OUT : Signal flow (optional) is marked on this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of both your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable.
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This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for dubbing - When attempting to input images that has been repeatedly used for...
This connection produces higher quality DV format pictures. Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture If your camcorder and the TV or VCR. Connect an S video cable (optional) to the S video jacks of the A/V connecting cable. When recording on a tape in a poor recording state, for dubbing - When attempting to input images that has been repeatedly used for...
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... Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation However, note that the update to play back moving pictures). On file format Data recorded on your computer. QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to Mac OS 9.0 should be used simultaneously, some equipment may...format ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be provided as standard. Application software For details on the application software, refer to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. •Depending on the "Memory Stick" using computer - DCR-TRV17 only You can view data recorded ...
... Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0 standard installation However, note that the update to play back moving pictures). On file format Data recorded on your computer. QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to Mac OS 9.0 should be used simultaneously, some equipment may...format ActiveMovie Player (DirectShow) must be provided as standard. Application software For details on the application software, refer to a single computer at the same time, or when using a hub. •Depending on the "Memory Stick" using computer - DCR-TRV17 only You can view data recorded ...
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...stands for any number within the range from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. The meanings of the file names are grouped in folders by recording mode. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camcorder is [D:]) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder ... DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning Still image file Moving picture file 137 Compressed files cannot be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on your computer. •Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder are as follows. Software •Depending on your ...
...stands for any number within the range from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. The meanings of the file names are grouped in folders by recording mode. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camcorder is [D:]) Folder containing still image data Folder containing moving picture data Folder ... DSC0ssss.JPG MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning Still image file Moving picture file 137 Compressed files cannot be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on your computer. •Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on your camcorder are as follows. Software •Depending on your ...
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...a slide show Press MENU. DCR-TRV17 only You can automatically play back images in a continuous loop - Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on TV Connect your camcorder before step 2. To view the recorded images on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 3 MENU 5 ...4 PLAY MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW READY DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET ...
...a slide show Press MENU. DCR-TRV17 only You can automatically play back images in a continuous loop - Your camcorder plays back the images recorded on TV Connect your camcorder before step 2. To view the recorded images on a "Memory Stick" in sequence. 1 LOCK POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 3 MENU 5 ...4 PLAY MEMORY SET STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK PROTECT SL I DE SHOW READY DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END MEMORY SET ...
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DCR-TRV17 only You can specify the recorded still image to MEMORY or VCR. Your camcorder conforms with a print mark. 3,7 4 MENU 5 6 MEMORY SET 10 / 12 STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK OFF PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU]... 10 / 12 STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK ON PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END 146 This function is useful for specifying the still images to make the menu ...is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later.
DCR-TRV17 only You can specify the recorded still image to MEMORY or VCR. Your camcorder conforms with a print mark. 3,7 4 MENU 5 6 MEMORY SET 10 / 12 STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK OFF PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU]... 10 / 12 STILL SET MOVIE SET PR I NT MARK ON PROTECT SL I DE SHOW DELETE ALL FORMAT RETURN [MENU] : END 146 This function is useful for specifying the still images to make the menu ...is displayed beside the data file name of the image with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard for printing out still images later.
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DCR-TRV17 only Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not inserted. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 112) • The "Memory Stick" is not set to LOCK. c Insert a "Memory Stick". (p. 105) • The "Memory Stick" has already been recorded to ... "Memory Stick" is set to play back the image. (p. 129) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is dead. You cannot format the "Memory Stick". c Release the lock. (p. 103) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is not a malfunction. 152 c ...
DCR-TRV17 only Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. Cause and/or Corrective Actions • The POWER switch is not inserted. c Set it to MEMORY. (p. 112) • The "Memory Stick" is not set to LOCK. c Insert a "Memory Stick". (p. 105) • The "Memory Stick" has already been recorded to ... "Memory Stick" is set to play back the image. (p. 129) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is dead. You cannot format the "Memory Stick". c Release the lock. (p. 103) • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is not a malfunction. 152 c ...
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...* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder (p. 103). •The image cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 122). 156 Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" formatting** Fast flashing: • "Memory Stick" is not formatted correctly (p. 100). •The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* Q Warning indicator as to eject the cassette... out (red) (p. 20). Fast flashing: •The "Memory Stick" is not readable with the flash (optional) while charging. * You hear the melody or beep sound. ** DCR-TRV17 only
...* Fast flashing: •Eject the cassette, turn off your camcorder (p. 103). •The image cannot be recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 122). 156 Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick" formatting** Fast flashing: • "Memory Stick" is not formatted correctly (p. 100). •The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* Q Warning indicator as to eject the cassette... out (red) (p. 20). Fast flashing: •The "Memory Stick" is not readable with the flash (optional) while charging. * You hear the melody or beep sound. ** DCR-TRV17 only
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...." *1) DCR-TRV17 only *2) You hear the melody or beep sound. *3) The x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another on the "Memory Stick"though you are trying to print in the 9 PIC PRINT mode. • MEMORY STICK ERROR*1) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 105).*2) • FORMAT ERROR*1) The "Memory Stick" is recorded...
...." *1) DCR-TRV17 only *2) You hear the melody or beep sound. *3) The x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message appear one after another on the "Memory Stick"though you are trying to print in the 9 PIC PRINT mode. • MEMORY STICK ERROR*1) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 105).*2) • FORMAT ERROR*1) The "Memory Stick" is recorded...