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...discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer ... unit to use. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 Your Handycam is very easy to rain or moisture. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-...: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam.
...discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer ... unit to use. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 2 Your Handycam is very easy to rain or moisture. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-...: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam.
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... USB cable (p. 148) •Viewing images recorded on the "Memory 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 the computer 4
... USB cable (p. 148) •Viewing images recorded on the "Memory 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 the computer 4
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... •Picture effect (p. 58, 72) •Digital effect* (p. 59, 73) •Title (p. 101) •MEMORY MIX* (p. 120) Functions for illustration purposes. LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 SPORTS - Any differences in operation are ...) •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...
... •Picture effect (p. 58, 72) •Digital effect* (p. 59, 73) •Title (p. 101) •MEMORY MIX* (p. 120) Functions for illustration purposes. LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 SPORTS - Any differences in operation are ...) •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...
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... viewfinder 70 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tape with picture effect . 72 Playing back tape with Cassette Memory 104 Erasing all the data in the dark - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Digital program editing (on a tape - Basics Recording a picture 25 Shooting backlit subjects - Insert editing 95 Audio dubbing...
... viewfinder 70 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tape with picture effect . 72 Playing back tape with Cassette Memory 104 Erasing all the data in the dark - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Digital program editing (on a tape - Basics Recording a picture 25 Shooting backlit subjects - Insert editing 95 Audio dubbing...
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... users 151 7 Signal convert function (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 only) Using "Memory Stick 106 Inserting/Ejecting the "Memory Stick 109 Selecting image quality and size ....... 110 Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark...
... users 151 7 Signal convert function (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 only) Using "Memory Stick 106 Inserting/Ejecting the "Memory Stick 109 Selecting image quality and size ....... 110 Recording still images on "Memory Stick" - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark...
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.... The picture appears on the tape (p. 25) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). To stop recording..., press START/STOP again. When you want to off. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press of the touch panel to your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it . Note When using the touch panel...
.... The picture appears on the tape (p. 25) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). To stop recording..., press START/STOP again. When you want to off. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press of the touch panel to your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it . Note When using the touch panel...
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... Quick Start Guide Access lamp b mark To eject the "Memory Stick," open the lid of the "Memory Stick" slot, slide MEMORY EJECT in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing the battery. How to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). AC Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect... cover. 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...
... Quick Start Guide Access lamp b mark To eject the "Memory Stick," open the lid of the "Memory Stick" slot, slide MEMORY EJECT in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as it can go with its v mark facing the battery. How to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). AC Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect... cover. 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...
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...and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. PLAY Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is displayed. The last recorded image ... pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is recorded on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. The image when you press PHOTO deeply is set the clock setting before recording (p. ...
...and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. PLAY Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is displayed. The last recorded image ... pressing the small green button. Make sure that the LOCK switch is recorded on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. The image when you press PHOTO deeply is set the clock setting before recording (p. ...
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... the operation is indicated in capital letters. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of your camcorder are for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV33 is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack TRV19 B&W - Types of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch is the model used for the 3 models listed...
... the operation is indicated in capital letters. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of your camcorder are for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV33 is provided with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack TRV19 B&W - Types of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch is the model used for the 3 models listed...
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...on connecting other materials may be damaged and they may be copyrighted. Note on a TV, you connect your camcorder. You can use a cassette with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other equipment When you need an NTSC system...use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder to the copyright laws. We recommend that you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may result in a malfunction of the jack. Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or area...
...on connecting other materials may be damaged and they may be copyrighted. Note on a TV, you connect your camcorder. You can use a cassette with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other equipment When you need an NTSC system...use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder to the copyright laws. We recommend that you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may result in a malfunction of the jack. Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or area...
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... (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 (1) (p. 148) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 153, 171) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot... be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
... (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 (1) (p. 148) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 153, 171) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot... be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
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... (full charge). 2 3 15 CHG lamp POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with your camcorder. 17 See page 200 for your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery... to the AC Adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (5) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the v mark on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
... (full charge). 2 3 15 CHG lamp POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder to OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with your camcorder. 17 See page 200 for your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery... to the AC Adaptor. (4) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. (5) Set the POWER switch to the DC IN jack with the v mark on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series).
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...for midnight. 22 • 12:00 PM stands for noon. 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. To return to move. 3 FN 5 SETUP MENU EXIT...USB STREAM LANGUAGE 2003 JUL 4 DEMO MODE 5 30 PM EXEC RET. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as step 7. (9) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET...
...for midnight. 22 • 12:00 PM stands for noon. 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. To return to move. 3 FN 5 SETUP MENU EXIT...USB STREAM LANGUAGE 2003 JUL 4 DEMO MODE 5 30 PM EXEC RET. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as step 7. (9) Press r/R to set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. SETUP MENU CLOCK SET...
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... 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. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to... (3) Press FN. To execute settings Press OK. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 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. To cancel settings Press OFF.
... 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. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to... (3) Press FN. To execute settings Press OK. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 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. To cancel settings Press OFF.
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...PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL During memory playback PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, CAM, PB FOLDR, DEL PB ZOOM, CAM, RESIZE*, DATA CODE LCD BRT, CAM, VOL * DCR-TRV33 only Notes •When using the viewfinder You can control the display with DSPL/BATT INFO... on your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of the items changes to make it appear. You can also operate with your camcorder. Step 3 Using the ...
...PB FOLDR, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE SELFTIMER, PLAY, MEM MIX LCD BRT, PLAY, VOL During memory playback PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, CAM, PB FOLDR, DEL PB ZOOM, CAM, RESIZE*, DATA CODE LCD BRT, CAM, VOL * DCR-TRV33 only Notes •When using the viewfinder You can control the display with DSPL/BATT INFO... on your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of the items changes to make it appear. You can also operate with your camcorder. Step 3 Using the ...
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Recording - This sets your camcorder lights up. Your camcorder starts recording. Basics - The REC indicator appears. Basics - Recording - Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance. (1) Openthelenscap. (2) Preparethepowersource(p.16).... (5) Press START/STOP. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Camera recording lamp 2 Microphone 5 50min REC 0:00:01 25 The picture appears on the front of your camcorder to standby. (4) Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Recording - This sets your camcorder lights up. Your camcorder starts recording. Basics - The REC indicator appears. Basics - Recording - Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance. (1) Openthelenscap. (2) Preparethepowersource(p.16).... (5) Press START/STOP. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Camera recording lamp 2 Microphone 5 50min REC 0:00:01 25 The picture appears on the front of your camcorder to standby. (4) Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
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...if you record in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you change the battery pack, set to OFF (CHG). See page 50 for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is smooth as long as in ...the LP mode •The transition between scenes may not be smooth. •The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to MEMORY accidentally. When ...
...if you record in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you change the battery pack, set to OFF (CHG). See page 50 for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is smooth as long as in ...the LP mode •The transition between scenes may not be smooth. •The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be set the POWER switch to MEMORY accidentally. When ...
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... data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Remaining battery time Cassette Memory This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory. Recording - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording Indicators are recorded...
... data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Remaining battery time Cassette Memory This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory. Recording - Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed during recording Indicators are recorded...
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..., press FN and select PAGE2. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. Shooting using the battery pack. 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. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using...
..., press FN and select PAGE2. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. Shooting using the battery pack. 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. LCD screen backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using...
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...to a subject If you select the digital zoom power in the wide-angle position. W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) W T W T To use the digital zoom. 32 When you shoot close to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use zoom greater... than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is sharp. When the POWER switch is processed digitally, the picture quality deteriorates. Using the zoom ...
...to a subject If you select the digital zoom power in the wide-angle position. W : Wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T : Telephoto (subject appears closer) W T W T To use the digital zoom. 32 When you shoot close to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use zoom greater... than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is sharp. When the POWER switch is processed digitally, the picture quality deteriorates. Using the zoom ...
