Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-080-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation 3-080-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver ...DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for a digital...
... 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver ...DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in a particular installation. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for a digital...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...;Tape PB ZOOM* (p. 74)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140) •Zero set memory (p. 75) •Title search (p. 76) •Digital program editing (p. 84, 130*) * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) - LANDSCAPE •...
...;Tape PB ZOOM* (p. 74)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140) •Zero set memory (p. 75) •Title search (p. 76) •Digital program editing (p. 84, 130*) * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) - LANDSCAPE •...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - Digital program editing (on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide Recording on tape 8 Recording on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the...
... NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - Digital program editing (on a tape - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide Recording on tape 8 Recording on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the...
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... the POWER switch to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is indicated in the illustrations. Types of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by the...- As you start reading this manual, position of the POWER switch is shown by looking at the bottom of this manual and operating your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below . z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - Using this manual The instructions in capital letters. ...
... the POWER switch to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is indicated in the illustrations. Types of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by the...- As you start reading this manual, position of the POWER switch is shown by looking at the bottom of this manual and operating your camcorder are clearly indicated in the table below . z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - Using this manual The instructions in capital letters. ...
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... of the jack. Note on a TV, you use a cassette with Cassette Memory . If you connect your camcorder. 13 We recommend that you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to other materials may be damaged and they may be...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder to the copyright laws. Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or area.
... of the jack. Note on a TV, you use a cassette with Cassette Memory . If you connect your camcorder. 13 We recommend that you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to other materials may be damaged and they may be...Television programs, films, video tapes, and other video equipment or a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of your camcorder to the copyright laws. Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or area.
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... periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD ...light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing ...
... periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Letting your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD ...light conditions such as in a car parked in any way. •Do not let your camcorder to malfunction. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. See relevant pages of this manual for each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY to use the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to FN Press EXIT. To cancel settings Press... OFF. Operation buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation...
... (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. See relevant pages of this manual for each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY to use the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to FN Press EXIT. To cancel settings Press... OFF. Operation buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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When shooting backlit subjects If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press BACK LIGHT. indicator appears on the screen. Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 The . BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects -
When shooting backlit subjects If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press BACK LIGHT. indicator appears on the screen. Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 The . BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects -
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...and select PAGE2. (4) Press COLOR SLW S. While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: - Manual exposure - White balance - Basics Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place. (1) Set the...(e.g. While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The shutter speed is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the infrared rays emitter during recording with NightShot. Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - The indicator lights up ...
...and select PAGE2. (4) Press COLOR SLW S. While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions: - Manual exposure - White balance - Basics Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter enables you to record color images in a dim place. (1) Set the...(e.g. While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The shutter speed is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the infrared rays emitter during recording with NightShot. Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - The indicator lights up ...
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Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - Digital effect - Flexible Spot Meter In total darkness (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter may not work normally. 36 Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet). While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): - Manual exposure - PROGRAM AE -
Super NightShot - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - Digital effect - Flexible Spot Meter In total darkness (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter may not work normally. 36 Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet). While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): - Manual exposure - PROGRAM AE -
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after few seconds. Your camcorder...to AUTO and reset to get better adjustment. You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - The POWER switch should be set to FN Press EXIT. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by ...
...MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after few seconds. Your camcorder...to AUTO and reset to get better adjustment. You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - The POWER switch should be set to FN Press EXIT. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Zoom - Picture effect - Manual focus - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - When the image is activated in the menu settings - Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note You cannot use fader while using fader. Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Photo recording... OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select BOUNCE in "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Manual exposure - Flexible Spot Meter...
... Zoom - Picture effect - Manual focus - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - When the image is activated in the menu settings - Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note You cannot use fader while using fader. Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Photo recording... OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select BOUNCE in "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Manual exposure - Flexible Spot Meter...
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... [c] : The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. To return to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 58 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display...
... [c] : The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. To return to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 58 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display...
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Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 Notes • While using a tripod. Wide ... Shutter - Fader • PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode Auto focus may not be effective. Super NightShot - Using special effects - Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the SLOW SHTR mode. • The following functions: -
Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 Notes • While using a tripod. Wide ... Shutter - Fader • PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode Auto focus may not be effective. Super NightShot - Using special effects - Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the SLOW SHTR mode. • The following functions: -
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...NIGHTSHOT is set the POWER switch to ON. - To return to or TRV33 only). To record images on the "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) •When you set to MEMORY, the SPORTS mode does not work in PROGRAM AE: - BOUNCE - Spot Focus •PROGRAM AE does...only) 63 Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). (DCR-TRV22/ MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. (4) Select ...
...NIGHTSHOT is set the POWER switch to ON. - To return to or TRV33 only). To record images on the "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) •When you set to MEMORY, the SPORTS mode does not work in PROGRAM AE: - BOUNCE - Spot Focus •PROGRAM AE does...only) 63 Operate by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). (DCR-TRV22/ MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. (4) Select ...
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The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL. (4) Adjust the exposure using - (to dim) /+ (to brighten). (5) Press OK to return to display PAGE1. (2) Press EXPOSURE. AL EXPOSURE AUTO OK MANU- Operate by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to PAGE1. 2 4 EXPO- AL ...return to PAGE1. Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When the subject is backlit - When the subject is too bright against the background - Back light - Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 64 AUTO OK SURE...
The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL. (4) Adjust the exposure using - (to dim) /+ (to brighten). (5) Press OK to return to display PAGE1. (2) Press EXPOSURE. AL EXPOSURE AUTO OK MANU- Operate by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to PAGE1. 2 4 EXPO- AL ...return to PAGE1. Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - When the subject is backlit - When the subject is too bright against the background - Back light - Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 64 AUTO OK SURE...
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...The POWER switch should be set to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to display PAGE1. (2) Press FOCUS. (3) Press MANUAL. To focus precisely It is easier to focus on 66 Subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant ...foreground to a subject in the following cases. AL To return to PAGE1. 2 4 FOCUS AUTO OK AUTO OK MANU- Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position after focusing at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position....
...The POWER switch should be set to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to display PAGE1. (2) Press FOCUS. (3) Press MANUAL. To focus precisely It is easier to focus on 66 Subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant ...foreground to a subject in the following cases. AL To return to PAGE1. 2 4 FOCUS AUTO OK AUTO OK MANU- Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position after focusing at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position....
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Advanced Playback Operations - MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input..., then press EXEC. You can use NEG. To return to . Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on your camcorder as a player. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. Operate by picture effect These pictures are processing the image ...using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 See page 58 for details of...
Advanced Playback Operations - MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input..., then press EXEC. You can use NEG. To return to . Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on your camcorder as a player. ART, SEPIA, B&W and SOLARIZE. Operate by picture effect These pictures are processing the image ...using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 See page 58 for details of...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...Sony Corporation. •"MagicGate" and are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment, format it with your camcorder: - Note that is used with other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this manual.... 108 image data modified on a computer - On your camcorder, you cannot use the "Memory Stick" ...
...Sony Corporation. •"MagicGate" and are not sold in some areas.) •If you cannot play back still images recorded on other equipment, format it with your camcorder: - Note that is used with other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform to this manual.... 108 image data modified on a computer - On your camcorder, you cannot use the "Memory Stick" ...