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...digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging recorded...video unit and PC • All other countries. • Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV320 only 22 Checking the recording - Memory photo playback 89 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Recording - Digital...recording 29 Additional Information Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 33 Digital8 system, recording...Basics Recording a ... 101 Recording a...
...digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging recorded...video unit and PC • All other countries. • Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV320 only 22 Checking the recording - Memory photo playback 89 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 14 Step 2 Inserting a cassette 15 Recording - Digital...recording 29 Additional Information Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 33 Digital8 system, recording...Basics Recording a ... 101 Recording a...
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.... Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 6 See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Open the DC...
.... Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). EJECT 2 Insert a cassette into the cassette compartment with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the cassette compartment. Quick Start Guide 6 See the page in parentheses "( )" for more information. Open the DC...
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...charging it for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the ... the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Charging begins. Fully charging the battery allows you to use it until FULL appears in minutes on your camcorder...
...charging it for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the ... the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE). Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the viewfinder. Charging begins. Fully charging the battery allows you to use it until FULL appears in minutes on your camcorder...
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.../F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time DCR-TRV120 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960...275 (250) 570 (515) 325 (295) 680 (610) 385 (345) DCR-TRV320 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. The battery life will be shorter. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply...
.../F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time DCR-TRV120 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960...275 (250) 570 (515) 325 (295) 680 (610) 385 (345) DCR-TRV320 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. While charging the battery pack, no indicator appears or the indicator flashes in the display window in the display window. The battery life will be shorter. 12 Step 1 Preparing the power supply...
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... opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the... you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you select the LP mode in .... The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Getting started Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 10) (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. To prevent...
... opens automatically. (3) Insert a cassette with its window facing out and the write-protect tab on the... you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV120/TRV320). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you select the LP mode in .... The cassette compartment automatically goes down . Getting started Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply. (p. 10) (2) Open the lid of the cassette compartment. To prevent...
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... or flowers. Sports lesson mode This mode minimizes shake on a ski slope. Low lux mode This mode makes subjects brighter in windows when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Beach & ski mode This mode prevents people's faces from appearing excessively ...white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in tennis or golf. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people's faces, for when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such ...
... or flowers. Sports lesson mode This mode minimizes shake on a ski slope. Low lux mode This mode makes subjects brighter in windows when you are recording sunsets, general night views, fireworks displays and neon signs. Beach & ski mode This mode prevents people's faces from appearing excessively ...white when shooting subjects lit by strong light in tennis or golf. Spotlight mode This mode prevents people's faces, for when you are recording a subject behind glass or a screen. Soft portrait mode This mode brings out the subject while creating a soft background for subjects such ...
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... output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder VTR CAMERA MEMORY To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder ... and in the viewfinder VTR CAMERA MEMORY To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA MEMORY To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight VTR CAMERA MEMORY Note If you press...
... output the melody when you start/stop recording or when an unusual condition occurs on your camcorder VTR CAMERA MEMORY To output the beep instead of the melody To cancel all sound including shutter sound To activate the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder ... and in the viewfinder VTR CAMERA MEMORY To light up the camera recording lamp at the front of your camcorder CAMERA MEMORY To turn the camera recording lamp off so that the subject is not aware of the recording To turn off the backlight on display window To turn on the backlight VTR CAMERA MEMORY Note If you press...
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...been formatted in the "Memory Stick" (p. 84). As for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry...to prevent the accidental erasure. "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with the Design..."s by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this universal standard. (These models are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on your...
...been formatted in the "Memory Stick" (p. 84). As for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industry...to prevent the accidental erasure. "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that does not conform with the Design..."s by Windows OS or Macintosh computers do not have a guaranteed compatibility with this universal standard. (These models are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on your...
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...DCR-TRV320 only). c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15) • The tape is stuck to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is set to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display ...CAMERA again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is set to expose the red mark. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. You cannot record...
...DCR-TRV320 only). c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15) • The tape is stuck to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is set to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...While being operated in the CAMERA mode, your camcorder has been in the viewfinder or the display window, the self-diagnosis display ...CAMERA again. (p. 16) • The viewfinder lens is set to expose the red mark. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The power goes off. You cannot record...
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c Set it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 112 marks. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for 5 seconds. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are dead. c Remove...indicator flashes in the battery holder with the + - c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 128) • The batteries are inserted in the display window. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Set it firmly. (p. 14) • Something is disconnected. Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Remote ...
c Set it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 112 marks. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for 5 seconds. c Remove the obstacle. • The batteries are dead. c Remove...indicator flashes in the battery holder with the + - c Insert the batteries with the correct polarity. (p. 128) • The batteries are inserted in the display window. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Set it firmly. (p. 14) • Something is disconnected. Troubleshooting Others Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions The Remote ...
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...:ss E:62:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are dirty. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. • A malfunction that you can service .... c Disconnect the power cord of a letter and figures) on the state of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 117) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 118) • A malfunction other than the above that is ...
...:ss E:62:ss Cause and/or Corrective Actions • You are dirty. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder. • A malfunction that you can service .... c Disconnect the power cord of a letter and figures) on the state of the 5-digit code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to acclimatize. (p. 117) • The video heads are using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (not supplied). (p. 118) • A malfunction other than the above that is ...
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...off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Warning indicators The still image is protected* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: • The still image is protected. (p. 97) Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick"* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: •No "Memory Stick" is inserted. (p. 74) Fast flashing: ...out.* The lithium battery is weak or is dead.(p. 11) Depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on conditions, the ...
...off your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Warning indicators The still image is protected* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: • The still image is protected. (p. 97) Warning indicator as to "Memory Stick"* (DCR-TRV320 only) Slow flashing: •No "Memory Stick" is inserted. (p. 74) Fast flashing: ...out.* The lithium battery is weak or is dead.(p. 11) Depending on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. Warning indicators and messages If indicators and messages appear on conditions, the ...
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...) qs Focus ring (p. 43) qd Microphone qf Camera recording lamp (p. 16) qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 20, 28) qh SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 20) qk Display window (p. 129) ql FOCUS switch (p. 43) w; The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark...
...) qs Focus ring (p. 43) qd Microphone qf Camera recording lamp (p. 16) qg Infrared rays emitter (p. 20, 28) qh SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 21) qj NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 20) qk Display window (p. 129) ql FOCUS switch (p. 43) w; The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark...
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...DCR-TRV320 only 129 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qf ws 2 2 3 qg 4 40min SP REC 0:00:00 W T qh 1 wh 5 M.FADER 16:9WIDE 6 SEPIA 7 ZERO SET MEMORY qj wg DATE 01 SEARCH qk ql 3 qd A/VtDV w; 16BIT 8 wa 9 0 ws qa qs wd qd wf Quick Reference 1 Recording... 81) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/ Time code indicator (p. 19)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/ Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29) qh Remaining tape indicator...
...DCR-TRV320 only 129 Identifying the parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and Viewfinder Display window 1 qf ws 2 2 3 qg 4 40min SP REC 0:00:00 W T qh 1 wh 5 M.FADER 16:9WIDE 6 SEPIA 7 ZERO SET MEMORY qj wg DATE 01 SEARCH qk ql 3 qd A/VtDV w; 16BIT 8 wa 9 0 ws qa qs wd qd wf Quick Reference 1 Recording... 81) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/ Time code indicator (p. 19)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/ Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29) qh Remaining tape indicator...