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...presence of electric shock to use. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with advanced features,...Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. For more information regarding ... your Handycam, you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus...
...presence of electric shock to use. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with advanced features,...Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. For more information regarding ... your Handycam, you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. This Class B digital apparatus...
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... all the data in the dark - Title search 76 Searching a recording by frame recording - 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...
... all the data in the dark - Title search 76 Searching a recording by frame recording - 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...
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... Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing (on an image - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - Introduction 148 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 170 Viewing images recorded on...Warning indicators 195 Warning messages 196 Additional Information Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and precautions 205 Specifications 211 Quick Reference Identifying parts ...
... Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Digital program editing (on an image - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - Introduction 148 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 170 Viewing images recorded on...Warning indicators 195 Warning messages 196 Additional Information Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and precautions 205 Specifications 211 Quick Reference Identifying parts ...
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...the plug with the window facing up. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on tape 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 8 43 How to insert the cassette. Quick Start Guide To eject the...compartment opens completely in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of the cassette back to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN jack cover. Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in step 2. After the cassette compartment ...
...the plug with the window facing up. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on tape 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 8 43 How to insert the cassette. Quick Start Guide To eject the...compartment opens completely in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of the cassette back to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Open the DC IN jack cover. Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in step 2. After the cassette compartment ...
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... stop recording, press START/STOP again. Do not press the LCD screen with your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it . Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). 4 Press START/STOP. ...Monitoring the playback picture on the tape (p. 25) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to off. The picture appears on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding parts...
... stop recording, press START/STOP again. Do not press the LCD screen with your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it . Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). 4 Press START/STOP. ...Monitoring the playback picture on the tape (p. 25) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to off. The picture appears on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding parts...
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... it can go with its v mark facing the battery. Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow. How to hold 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 outdoors (p. 16). AC Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect the plug with the b mark facing down as illustrated, then close the ...
... it can go with its v mark facing the battery. Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow. How to hold 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 outdoors (p. 16). AC Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect the plug with the b mark facing down as illustrated, then close the ...
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Quick Start Guide Recording still images on the "Memory Stick." Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to off. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is recorded on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to MEMORY while pressing the small green button....the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is displayed. Viewfinder LCD panel...
Quick Start Guide Recording still images on the "Memory Stick." Make sure that the LOCK switch is set to off. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is recorded on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to MEMORY while pressing the small green button....the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is displayed. Viewfinder LCD panel...
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... following 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...
... following 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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Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down . BATT release button If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down . BATT release button If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
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... when charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. 17 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack...
... when charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. 17 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack...
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... outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Full charge 145 150 240 260 360 Approximate..., damaging the AC Adaptor. Note on the CHG lamp The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: - Something is not properly installed. - The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects...
... outlet. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the battery pack. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Full charge 145 150 240 260 360 Approximate..., damaging the AC Adaptor. Note on the CHG lamp The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: - Something is not properly installed. - The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects...
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...Preparing the power source Recording time 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 Battery...290 165 445 250 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop...
...Preparing the power source Recording time 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 Battery...290 165 445 250 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop...
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... LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER : 90 min Fully charged 20 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 ... 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 160 335 390 585 Playing time with the LCD screen closed 135 220 450 530 785 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold...
... LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER : 90 min Fully charged 20 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 ... 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 160 335 390 585 Playing time with the LCD screen closed 135 220 450 530 785 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold...
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... as it is the approximate recording time. Notes • The AC Adaptor can use your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." The battery pack is being calculated "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ..." Connecting to OFF (CHG). PRECAUTION The set to a wall outlet You can supply... is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. is exhausted. • The BATTERY INFO indicator will not appear when you press DISPLAY on the viewfinder for about the power shortage. Getting Started Step...
... as it is the approximate recording time. Notes • The AC Adaptor can use your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." The battery pack is being calculated "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ..." Connecting to OFF (CHG). PRECAUTION The set to a wall outlet You can supply... is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is connected to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. is exhausted. • The BATTERY INFO indicator will not appear when you press DISPLAY on the viewfinder for about the power shortage. Getting Started Step...
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... when you use your camcorder for about 4 month,sthe date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in rechargeable battery, then set the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press...
... when you use your camcorder for about 4 month,sthe date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in rechargeable battery, then set the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press...
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Recording a picture Notes •Position the lens cap so as in the SP mode. This is not inserted. When you change the battery pack, set to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you are recording. When you record the tape in the SP ... mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as not to the right, the POWER switch can record images on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you leave your camcorder. However, check the following: - Do not mix recordings in the LP (long play) mode. If you slide the LOCK switch to cover...
Recording a picture Notes •Position the lens cap so as in the SP mode. This is not inserted. When you change the battery pack, set to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you are recording. When you record the tape in the SP ... mode, you can record 1.5 times as long as not to the right, the POWER switch can record images on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you leave your camcorder. However, check the following: - Do not mix recordings in the LP (long play) mode. If you slide the LOCK switch to cover...
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... the Remote Commander for this button to be correct, depending on . Remaining battery time indicator during playback. When you insert and run the cassette for the correct remaining battery time in VCR. FN button Press this operation (p. 40). 27 However, they...date/time or various settings when recorded) are recording. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed during recording. Time The time ...
... the Remote Commander for this button to be correct, depending on . Remaining battery time indicator during playback. When you insert and run the cassette for the correct remaining battery time in VCR. FN button Press this operation (p. 40). 27 However, they...date/time or various settings when recorded) are recording. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed during recording. Time The time ...
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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. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to adjust the brightness of ... the viewfinder is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack. The recorded picture will not be affected. When the POWER switch is recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD...
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. When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to adjust the brightness of ... the viewfinder is set to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack. The recorded picture will not be affected. When the POWER switch is recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD...
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...Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust VF B.L. in in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfindrer during recording. 31 Recording - Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You ...can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. The recorded picture will...
...Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust VF B.L. in in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfindrer during recording. 31 Recording - Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You ...can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. The recorded picture will...
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...return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the INDOOR mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks ...mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment. When you record in the INDOOR mode. You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or ...
...return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to AUTO in the INDOOR mode. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, or fireworks ...mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to get better adjustment. When you record in the INDOOR mode. You bring your camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or ...