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AC- Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-058-871-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV320 DCR-TRV120/TRV320 ©2000 Sony Corporation Model No.
AC- Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. 3-058-871-12 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV320 DCR-TRV120/TRV320 ©2000 Sony Corporation Model No.
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... batteries in the literature accompanying the appliance. Your Digital Handycam is subject to use. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is loaded with superior picture...
... batteries in the literature accompanying the appliance. Your Digital Handycam is subject to use. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV320 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is loaded with superior picture...
Operating Instructions
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... the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick" - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV320 only 22 Checking the recording - Tape Photo recording 29 Additional Information Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 33 Digital8 system, recording and playback 102 Using special effects - Using with digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging...
... the "Memory Stick" on "Memory Stick" - NightShot/Super NightShot ...... 20 Self-timer recording (DCR-TRV320 only 22 Checking the recording - Tape Photo recording 29 Additional Information Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 33 Digital8 system, recording and playback 102 Using special effects - Using with digital effects ...... 50 Identifying the parts and controls 123 Enlarging...
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...materials may be contrary to CAMERA. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your camcorder are for example, "DCR-TRV320 only." Not provided TRV120 - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on... models listed in the illustrations. TRV320 z z * The model with the Digital8 system on a TV, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in capital letters. Also, your recordings on a tape. To enable...
...materials may be contrary to CAMERA. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your camcorder are for example, "DCR-TRV320 only." Not provided TRV120 - - Using this manual The instructions in this manual, buttons and settings on... models listed in the illustrations. TRV320 z z * The model with the Digital8 system on a TV, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in capital letters. Also, your recordings on a tape. To enable...
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...to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as to malfunction. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Effective ratio of the viewfinder... are manufactured using high-precision technology. Letting your camcorder to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. However, there may cause your camcorder get wet.
...to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as to malfunction. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Effective ratio of the viewfinder... are manufactured using high-precision technology. Letting your camcorder to point the viewfinder, the LCD screen or lens toward the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and in the viewfinder. However, there may cause your camcorder get wet.
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.... outdoors in the viewfinder. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. Digital effect - Recording - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the brightness of ... again. Exposure - Exposure - Notes •Do not use the following functions: - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be automatically changed depending on the LCD screen or in the daytime). The maximum shooting...
.... outdoors in the viewfinder. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. Digital effect - Recording - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the brightness of ... again. Exposure - Exposure - Notes •Do not use the following functions: - While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be automatically changed depending on the LCD screen or in the daytime). The maximum shooting...
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...The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM AUTO 60 AWB F1.6 9dB Not to display recording date Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 64) The ... follows: date/time t no indicator Notes on the data code function •The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the playback mode. When you have recorded. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - ...
...The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator JUL 4 2000 12:05:56 AM AUTO 60 AWB F1.6 9dB Not to display recording date Set DATA CODE to DATE in the menu settings (p. 64) The ... follows: date/time t no indicator Notes on the data code function •The data code function works only for tapes recorded in the playback mode. When you have recorded. Data code When you connect your camcorder's information when you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - ...
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... AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Exposure - Exposure - 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 39 Focus manually using a tripod. Tape photo recording - Super NightShot •The following functions do...
... AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Exposure - Exposure - 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 39 Focus manually using a tripod. Tape photo recording - Super NightShot •The following functions do...
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Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following function and modes do not work in MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not ...work in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - To record...
Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in the following function and modes do not work in MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not ...work in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - To record...
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... to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. when the subject is not effective when shooting: - subjects through glass coated with...
... to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode. when the subject is not effective when shooting: - subjects through glass coated with...
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... •You need to install software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON...function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your PC...
... •You need to install software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON...function You can exchange video signals. •Depending on the analog video unit, the image may not be able to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your PC...
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... be partially changed. S. LIGHT [MENU] : END VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END 2 3 (DCR-TRV320 only) 4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME ...RETURN To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. 64 First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3)...
... be partially changed. S. LIGHT [MENU] : END VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END 2 3 (DCR-TRV320 only) 4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR OTHERS WORLD TIME BEEP COMMANDER DISPLAY REC LAMP INDICATOR 0 HR OTHERS WORLD TIME ...RETURN To make the menu display disappear Press MENU. 64 First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3)...
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... activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions To deactivate digital zoom. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each...215; zoom is the default setting. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) To compensate for camera-shake. 65 To use the NightShot Light function (p. 20) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the SteadyShot function •...
... activate the electronic shutter even when shooting in bright conditions To deactivate digital zoom. Natural pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV320 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each...215; zoom is the default setting. To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) To compensate for camera-shake. 65 To use the NightShot Light function (p. 20) To cancel the NightShot Light function POWER switch CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY Notes on the SteadyShot function •...
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This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is connected to this unit is an international standard standardized by the i.LINK cable (DV cable). About the Name "i.LINK" i....baud rate. * What is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be sent in two directions between equipment having two or more familiar term for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. 104 For example, a baud rate of each equipment...
This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features. i.LINK is a digital serial interface for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is connected to this unit is an international standard standardized by the i.LINK cable (DV cable). About the Name "i.LINK" i....baud rate. * What is a more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), refer to the instruction manual of the equipment to be sent in two directions between equipment having two or more familiar term for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. 104 For example, a baud rate of each equipment...
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... compatible equipment made by this unit is connected to other than video equipment. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 58. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. For details on the personal computer. i.LINK and are ... on how to dub when this unit is already installed on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).
... compatible equipment made by this unit is connected to other than video equipment. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 58. Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. For details on the personal computer. i.LINK and are ... on how to dub when this unit is already installed on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV dubbing).
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... to MANUAL. c Set it to ON. (p. 64) • 16:9 WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect ...record in the viewfinder. c Set it . (p. 38) • The LCD panel is set to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to OFF (CHARGE), VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320...CHARGE) and then to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting ...
... to MANUAL. c Set it to ON. (p. 64) • 16:9 WIDE is set to ON in the menu settings. c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect ...record in the viewfinder. c Set it . (p. 38) • The LCD panel is set to troubleshoot the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to OFF (CHARGE), VTR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV320...CHARGE) and then to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting ...
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...(p. 18)/Exposure indicator (p. 42) 5 Fader indicator (p. 34)/Digital effect indicator (p. 38, 50) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 32...Manual focusing indicator (p. 43) qd Self-timer indicator* (p. 22, 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...DCR-TRV320 only 129 A/V t DV indicator (p. 66)/ DV IN indicator (p. 61) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video...
...(p. 18)/Exposure indicator (p. 42) 5 Fader indicator (p. 34)/Digital effect indicator (p. 38, 50) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 32...Manual focusing indicator (p. 43) qd Self-timer indicator* (p. 22, 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...DCR-TRV320 only 129 A/V t DV indicator (p. 66)/ DV IN indicator (p. 61) wa Audio mode indicator (p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video...
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... to your recordings (in the recording mode) • Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) • Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 43) • Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 40) •Recording fast-moving ...recorded on tape in the photo mode Photo search (p. 55) • Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Photo scan (p. 56) • Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 64) • Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28) * DCR-TRV320...
... to your recordings (in the recording mode) • Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) • Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 43) • Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 40) •Recording fast-moving ...recorded on tape in the photo mode Photo search (p. 55) • Scanning scenes recorded on tape in the photo mode Photo scan (p. 56) • Playing back on monaural sound or sub sound HiFi SOUND [MENU] (p. 64) • Playing back the picture on a TV without connecting a cord SUPER LASER LINK (p. 28) * DCR-TRV320...
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...57 BACK LIGHT 20 Battery pack 10 BEEP 70 BOUNCE 33 C, D Camera chroma key 82 Charging battery 11 Clock set 71 Connection (viewing on... .......... 59 Data code 25 Date search 53 DEMO 69 DIGITAL EFFECT 37, 50 Digital 8 system 102 DIGITAL I/O 127 DISPLAY 25 DOT 33 Dual sound track tape...Main sound 66 Manual focus 43 Memory chroma key 82 Memory luminance key ......... 82 MEMORY MIX 82 Memory overlap 82 Memory photo recording ...... 77 "...LINK ..... 28, 124 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 21 S video jack 31, 57 T, U, V Tape counter 19 Tape photo recording 29 Telephote 18 Time code 19 Title 44 ...
...57 BACK LIGHT 20 Battery pack 10 BEEP 70 BOUNCE 33 C, D Camera chroma key 82 Charging battery 11 Clock set 71 Connection (viewing on... .......... 59 Data code 25 Date search 53 DEMO 69 DIGITAL EFFECT 37, 50 Digital 8 system 102 DIGITAL I/O 127 DISPLAY 25 DOT 33 Dual sound track tape...Main sound 66 Manual focus 43 Memory chroma key 82 Memory luminance key ......... 82 MEMORY MIX 82 Memory overlap 82 Memory photo recording ...... 77 "...LINK ..... 28, 124 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 21 S video jack 31, 57 T, U, V Tape counter 19 Tape photo recording 29 Telephote 18 Time code 19 Title 44 ...