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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-080-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-080-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
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.... For more information regarding recycling of electric shock to persons. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the...of the FCC Rules. With your Handycam, you can enjoy for years to the collection and recycling location nearest you. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with Canadian...the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Welcome! Your Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. WARNING To prevent fire or...
.... For more information regarding recycling of electric shock to persons. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the...of the FCC Rules. With your Handycam, you can enjoy for years to the collection and recycling location nearest you. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with Canadian...the product's enclosure that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Welcome! Your Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. WARNING To prevent fire or...
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...on, the user is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in ...related matters only. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the...Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules.
...on, the user is subject to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in ...related matters only. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - However, there is connected. - Increase the separation between the...Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of the FCC Rules.
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... •Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125) •Viewing still images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 135) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on ... Stick" using the USB cable (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 149) •Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 161) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 173) Capturing images on...
... •Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125) •Viewing still images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 135) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on ... Stick" using the USB cable (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 149) •Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 161) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 173) Capturing images on...
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... the model used for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. SPORTS - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. 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) - Getting Started...
... the model used for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 Any differences in operation are clearly indicated in the text, for illustration purposes. SPORTS - Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. 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) - Getting Started...
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...date - Title search 76 Searching a recording by frame recording - Insert editing 95 Audio dubbing 97 Superimposing a title on a cassette with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 73 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and ...time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 Using spot light-metering function - Frame recording 69 Using the ...
...date - Title search 76 Searching a recording by frame recording - Insert editing 95 Audio dubbing 97 Superimposing a title on a cassette with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 73 Enlarging images recorded on a tape - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and ...time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 Using spot light-metering function - Frame recording 69 Using the ...
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...About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information ...DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 173 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting Started "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33...camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 170 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33...on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 167 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable ...
...About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information ...DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 173 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting Started "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33...camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 170 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33...on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 167 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable ...
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...occur. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your... camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. 2 1 10 43 Recording on the "Memory Stick." AC Adaptor (supplied)...
...occur. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your... camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. 2 1 10 43 Recording on the "Memory Stick." AC Adaptor (supplied)...
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...you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Any differences in operation are shown in the table below . The DCR-TRV33 is provided with memory functions. z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - ... looking at the bottom of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . Before you can hear a beep to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual...
...you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are clearly indicated in the illustrations. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Any differences in operation are shown in the table below . The DCR-TRV33 is provided with memory functions. z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - ... looking at the bottom of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . Before you can hear a beep to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual...
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... accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 17) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 75) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 217) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 106) 0 USB cable...
... accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 17) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 75) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 217) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 106) 0 USB cable...
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... DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 NP-FM50 200 105 NP-FM70 415 215 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 160 365 190 550 290 DCR-TRV33...
... DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 NP-FM50 200 105 NP-FM70 415 215 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 160 365 190 550 290 DCR-TRV33...
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... The battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the... LCD panel 100 165 345 400 605 Playing time on with the LCD screen closed 150 240 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30...
... The battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the... LCD panel 100 165 345 400 605 Playing time on with the LCD screen closed 150 240 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30...
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... midnight. 22 • 12:00 PM stands for noon. EXEC RET. In this case, charge the built-in your camcorder will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you set the date and time settings. The "CLOCK SET" indicator will have been discharged (p. 207...
... midnight. 22 • 12:00 PM stands for noon. EXEC RET. In this case, charge the built-in your camcorder will appear each time you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you set the date and time settings. The "CLOCK SET" indicator will have been discharged (p. 207...
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... 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 PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on PAGE1...
... 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 PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on PAGE1...
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... PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH DATA CODE, DIG EFFT*, PB ZOOM* V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) During memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX...;Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. •If FN is not on your camcorder. Step 3 Using the touch panel Operation buttons on each item The green bar appears above the item. If the items are not available The color...
... PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH DATA CODE, DIG EFFT*, PB ZOOM* V SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) During memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, PLAY, PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX...;Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with wet hands. •If FN is not on your camcorder. Step 3 Using the touch panel Operation buttons on each item The green bar appears above the item. If the items are not available The color...
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...cassette is smooth as long as the default setting. However, your camcorder during standby for details. 26 Note on your camcorder. When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you change the battery pack, set the POWER... right, the POWER switch can no longer be written properly between scenes. Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. When you are recording. To return to ...
...cassette is smooth as long as the default setting. However, your camcorder during standby for details. 26 Note on your camcorder. When you record the tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you change the battery pack, set the POWER... right, the POWER switch can no longer be written properly between scenes. Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP (long play) mode. When you are recording. To return to ...
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.... Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Select LCD B.L. When the POWER switch is set to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen...
.... Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Select LCD B.L. When the POWER switch is set to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen...
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... is performed digitally. W T The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to OFF as the default setting. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You...inch) away in the menu settings. W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) W T W T To use the digital zoom. 32 To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in in better-looking recordings. When you shoot close to a subject If you select the...
... is performed digitally. W T The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The digital zooming zone appears when you cannot get a sharp focus, move the power zoom lever to OFF as the default setting. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You...inch) away in the menu settings. W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) W T W T To use the digital zoom. 32 To activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in in better-looking recordings. When you shoot close to a subject If you select the...
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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 BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. The . Recording - 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. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects -
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 BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. The . Recording - 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. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects -
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...The indicator lights up on . NIGHTSHOT OFF ON NightShot Light emitter To cancel NightShot Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Using Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. (1) Set the POWER ...switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S. When recording with the NightShot Light on the screen. ...
...The indicator lights up on . NIGHTSHOT OFF ON NightShot Light emitter To cancel NightShot Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Using Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. (1) Set the POWER ...switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S. When recording with the NightShot Light on the screen. ...