Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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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
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review .... 30 Playback - Digital effect ... 46 Using...DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Tape Photo recording 38 Adjusting the white balance manually 41 Using the wide mode 42 Using the fader function 43 Using special effects - Tape PB ZOOM 59 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function 60 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Checking supplied accessories...
... Signal convert function 79 Recording video or TV programs ....... 80 Inserting a scene from a tape as a still image 117 Recording moving picture 121 6 END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review .... 30 Playback - Digital effect ... 46 Using...DCR-TRV17 only) Using a "Memory Stick" - Tape Photo recording 38 Adjusting the white balance manually 41 Using the wide mode 42 Using the fader function 43 Using special effects - Tape PB ZOOM 59 Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function 60 Searching the boundaries of contents Main Features 4 Checking supplied accessories...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is being carried out. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". The DCR-TRV17 is designed to use mini DV cassettes with the cassette memory are marked by looking at the bottom.... As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is the model used for the two models listed in capital letters. When you carry out an ...for illustration purposes. You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. We recommend that you can only use a printer (optional) (p. 148). You see page 158.
... with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch is being carried out. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV17 only". The DCR-TRV17 is designed to use mini DV cassettes with the cassette memory are marked by looking at the bottom.... As you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for details. *2) This intelligent accessory shoe is the model used for the two models listed in capital letters. When you carry out an ...for illustration purposes. You can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. We recommend that you can only use a printer (optional) (p. 148). You see page 158.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... by specifying starting and ending points. Check the sound by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. The original sound will not be erased. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Editing Audio dubbing You can add sound to your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Select... the following connections to the original sound on a tape by using the TV or headphones. If you connect the audio equipment, you can record an audio sound to add to add an audio sound. Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) Intelligent...
... by specifying starting and ending points. Check the sound by connecting audio equipment or a microphone. The original sound will not be erased. The recorded sound is not output from a speaker. Editing Audio dubbing You can add sound to your camcorder to a TV with the A/V connecting cable. Select... the following connections to the original sound on a tape by using the TV or headphones. If you connect the audio equipment, you can record an audio sound to add to add an audio sound. Connecting the microphone with the intelligent accessory shoe Microphone (optional) Intelligent...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...in microphone 86 Check the recorded picture on the screen. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in ...microphone No connection is necessary. Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in ...
...in microphone 86 Check the recorded picture on the screen. If you make all the connections The audio input to be recorded will take precedence over others in the following order. •MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack •Intelligent accessory shoe •AUDIO/VIDEO jack •Built-in ...microphone No connection is necessary. Audio dubbing Dubbing with the AUDIO/VIDEO jack or the built-in ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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"COMPLETE" appears when formatting is set to the intelligent accessory shoe. VCR To search without the recording date and MEMORY time To make prints with the recording date (p. 148) To make prints of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. • Formatting erases sample images on ...Stick" is finished. After "EXECUTE" appears, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. VCR CAMERA To erase all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV17 only) Check the contents of images with the recording date and time (p. 148) To superimpose a title or make prints without using cassette memory...
"COMPLETE" appears when formatting is set to the intelligent accessory shoe. VCR To search without the recording date and MEMORY time To make prints with the recording date (p. 148) To make prints of the "Memory Stick" before formatting. • Formatting erases sample images on ...Stick" is finished. After "EXECUTE" appears, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. VCR CAMERA To erase all information on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV17 only) Check the contents of images with the recording date and time (p. 148) To superimpose a title or make prints without using cassette memory...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...by the plug. Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not a ...a heavy object on it out by a Sony dealer before operating it . AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the sand or dust. Do not use the accessories recommended in a dusty place, protect it .... If this malfunction cannot be used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. These holes are...
...by the plug. Camcorder care •Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back a tape for about three minutes when your camcorder is not a ...a heavy object on it out by a Sony dealer before operating it . AC power adaptor •Unplug the unit from the sand or dust. Do not use the accessories recommended in a dusty place, protect it .... If this malfunction cannot be used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. These holes are...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...DCR-TRV17: 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 72.4 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in .) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) DCR-TRV15: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV17: 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) main unit only DCR-TRV15: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) DCR-TRV17: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60, lens cap Supplied accessories See page 5. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording... 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length 3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera/Memory (DCR-TRV17 only) mode: 42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in...
...DCR-TRV17: 8.8 cm (3.5 type) 72.4 × 50.4 mm (2 7/8 × 2 in .) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) DCR-TRV15: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV17: 650 g (1 lb 6 oz) main unit only DCR-TRV15: 700 g (1 lb 8 oz) DCR-TRV17: 740 g (1 lb 10 oz) including the battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60, lens cap Supplied accessories See page 5. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording... 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) Focal length 3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera Camera/Memory (DCR-TRV17 only) mode: 42 - 420 mm (1 11/16 - 16 5/8 in...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.... The value number indicates the amount of light of Modulation Transfer Function. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this product is a genuine accessory for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is equipped with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Quick Reference - The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss...
.... The value number indicates the amount of light of Modulation Transfer Function. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this product is a genuine accessory for video camera and offers a quality as the Carl Zeiss lens. * MTF is equipped with this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Quick Reference - The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... EDITSEARCH button (p. 30) qg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 36) qh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 85) qj Camera recording lamp (p. 21) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV17 only) . •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn...
... EDITSEARCH button (p. 30) qg SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 36) qh Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 85) qj Camera recording lamp (p. 21) Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV17 only) . •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn...
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...Camera chromakey 124 Cassette memory 10, 158 Charging battery 13 Charging built-in rechargeable battery .......... 166 Clock set 18 Continuous 114 Cut recording 56 Data code 32 Date search 62 DEMO 101 DIGITAL EFFECT 46, 58 Digital......... 160 Infrared rays emitter ... 27, 36, 71 Insert editing 83 Intelligent accessory shoe ...... 85 Interval recording 54 JPEG 103 Labeling a cassette 94 (LANC 173 LUMINANCEKEY 46 M, N Main... 27 S VIDEO jack 35, 40, 66, 80, 118, 122 T, U, V Tape counter 25, 60 Tape PB ZOOM 59 Tape photo recording 38 Telephoto 24...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
...Camera chromakey 124 Cassette memory 10, 158 Charging battery 13 Charging built-in rechargeable battery .......... 166 Clock set 18 Continuous 114 Cut recording 56 Data code 32 Date search 62 DEMO 101 DIGITAL EFFECT 46, 58 Digital......... 160 Infrared rays emitter ... 27, 36, 71 Insert editing 83 Intelligent accessory shoe ...... 85 Interval recording 54 JPEG 103 Labeling a cassette 94 (LANC 173 LUMINANCEKEY 46 M, N Main... 27 S VIDEO jack 35, 40, 66, 80, 118, 122 T, U, V Tape counter 25, 60 Tape PB ZOOM 59 Tape photo recording 38 Telephoto 24...Sony Corporation Printed in Japan