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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 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. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-080-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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 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. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-080-369-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this product, you have any changes or modifications...can be used in the U.S.A. For customers in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested...
... harmful interference in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you...Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV33 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this product, you have any changes or modifications...can be used in the U.S.A. For customers in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested...
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...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 ... for giving a natural appearance to your camcorder. LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV33 is indicated in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 55) •Picture effect (p. 58, 72) •Digital effect* (p. 59, 73) •Title...
...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 ... for giving a natural appearance to your camcorder. LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV33 is indicated in the menu settings.) •Fader (p. 55) •Picture effect (p. 58, 72) •Digital effect* (p. 59, 73) •Title...
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...97 Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory 101 Making your own titles 103 Labeling a cassette on a cassette with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 73 Enlarging images recorded on tape - Spot Focus 67 Interval Recording 68 Frame by date - Zero set memory 75 ...Searching the boundaries of battery pack - Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects - 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 viewfinder 70 Advanced Playback ...
...97 Superimposing a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory 101 Making your own titles 103 Labeling a cassette on a cassette with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 73 Enlarging images recorded on tape - Spot Focus 67 Interval Recording 68 Frame by date - Zero set memory 75 ...Searching the boundaries of battery pack - Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects - 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 viewfinder 70 Advanced Playback ...
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... . Not provided * The models with memory functions. See page 106 for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV33 is provided with MEMORY marked on your camcorder. As you read through this manual, position of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack...you can hear a beep to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual are for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Any differences in operation are shown in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by the icons ...
... . Not provided * The models with memory functions. See page 106 for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV33 is provided with MEMORY marked on your camcorder. As you read through this manual, position of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack...you can hear a beep to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you start reading this manual are for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Any differences in operation are shown in this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by the icons ...
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Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or area. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DV format. Copyright precautions Television programs, ... a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack. If you connect your camcorder to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. You can use a cassette with your camcorder. 13 To view your recordings on connecting other equipment When you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may...
Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or area. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DV format. Copyright precautions Television programs, ... a computer using the USB cable or i.LINK cable, observe the shape of the jack. If you connect your camcorder to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of your camcorder. You can use a cassette with your camcorder. 13 To view your recordings on connecting other equipment When you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may...
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... the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Keep your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) ...•The LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Using this malfunction ...
... the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Keep your camcorder get wet may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only) ...•The LCD screen and the finder are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder to direct sunlight for effective use. Using this malfunction ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. 3 When the ... INFO. 23 The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. 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 display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed...
Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function. 3 When the ... INFO. 23 The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. 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 display PAGE2/PAGE3. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed...
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BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 The . indicator appears on the screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - 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.
BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 The . indicator appears on the screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - 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.
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...return to OFF. (3) Press FN and select PAGE2. (4) Press COLOR SLW S. Digital effect - Flexible Spot Meter 35 White balance - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter enables you cannot use the following functions: - the ...or Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The shutter speed is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the infrared rays emitter during recording with NightShot. Manual exposure - This may slow down. Manual exposure - The indicator lights...
...return to OFF. (3) Press FN and select PAGE2. (4) Press COLOR SLW S. Digital effect - Flexible Spot Meter 35 White balance - Recording - Basics Recording a picture Using Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter enables you cannot use the following functions: - the ...or Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The shutter speed is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the infrared rays emitter during recording with NightShot. Manual exposure - This may slow down. Manual exposure - The indicator lights...
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Super NightShot - Digital effect - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Fader - Manual exposure - PROGRAM AE - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): - Flexible Spot Meter In total darkness (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter may not work normally. 36 Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet).
Super NightShot - Digital effect - Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Fader - Manual exposure - PROGRAM AE - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): - Flexible Spot Meter In total darkness (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter may not work normally. 36 Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet).
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... Point your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD:...INDOOR mode. If you did the followings in the HOLD mode - If the picture is automatically adjusted. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. Operate by TV lighting We recommend that you ... photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps To return to or TRV33 only).
... Point your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD:...INDOOR mode. If you did the followings in the HOLD mode - If the picture is automatically adjusted. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the menu settings. Operate by TV lighting We recommend that you ... photography studios •Under sodium lamps or mercury lamps To return to or TRV33 only).
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Manual focus - Photo recording in "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Also, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - When the image is on, you cannot use fader while using fader. Flexible Spot Meter - Picture effect ... mode - D ZOOM is activated in the followings: - PROGRAM AE 57 Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select BOUNCE in the menu settings - PROGRAM AE - During BOUNCE is...
Manual focus - Photo recording in "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Also, you cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - When the image is on, you cannot use fader while using fader. Flexible Spot Meter - Picture effect ... mode - D ZOOM is activated in the followings: - PROGRAM AE 57 Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select BOUNCE in the menu settings - PROGRAM AE - During BOUNCE is...
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... display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. Picture effect NEG. Using special effects - ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode...). To return to . PASTEL [c] : The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. Note While using picture effect, you cannot use following functions: - OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 58
... display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. Picture effect NEG. Using special effects - ART [a] : The color and brightness of the picture are reversed. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode...). To return to . PASTEL [c] : The picture looks like an illustration with strong contrast. Note While using picture effect, you cannot use following functions: - OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 58
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PROGRAM AE When recording in the OLD MOVIE mode: - Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the SLOW SHTR mode Auto focus may not be effective. Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30...
PROGRAM AE When recording in the OLD MOVIE mode: - Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the SLOW SHTR mode Auto focus may not be effective. Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30...
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...MEMORY, the SPORTS mode does not work in PROGRAM AE: - NIGHTSHOT is set to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). (DCR-TRV22/ MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. ...(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To cancel PROGRAM AE Set PROGRAM AE to ON. - BOUNCE - OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - SLOW SHTR (DCR-TRV22/TRV33...
...MEMORY, the SPORTS mode does not work in PROGRAM AE: - NIGHTSHOT is set to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). (DCR-TRV22/ MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. ...(4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To cancel PROGRAM AE Set PROGRAM AE to ON. - BOUNCE - OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - SLOW SHTR (DCR-TRV22/TRV33...
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... is backlit - Operate by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to or TRV33 only). AL EXPOSURE AUTO OK MANU- Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 64 Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Note When you adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work...
... is backlit - Operate by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to or TRV33 only). AL EXPOSURE AUTO OK MANU- Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 64 Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Note When you adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work...
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... stripes - Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To return to the autofocus On the FOCUS screen, press AUTO to return to or TRV33 only). Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. ...AL To return to PAGE1. 2 4 FOCUS AUTO OK AUTO OK MANU- Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position ...
... stripes - Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - To return to the autofocus On the FOCUS screen, press AUTO to return to or TRV33 only). Normally, focus is automatically adjusted. •The autofocus mode is too close to the subject Focus at the "T" (telephoto) position. ...AL To return to PAGE1. 2 4 FOCUS AUTO OK AUTO OK MANU- Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to focus on the subject if you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position ...
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...by picture effect These pictures are processing the image using picture effect. •You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder as a player. You can use NEG. MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. See page 58 for details of each mode. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC RET. (4)... Operations - To return to OFF in , then press EXEC (p. 176). Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 - Playing back tape with picture effect The POWER switch should...
...by picture effect These pictures are processing the image using picture effect. •You cannot record images on the tape on your camcorder as a player. You can use NEG. MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. See page 58 for details of each mode. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC RET. (4)... Operations - To return to OFF in , then press EXEC (p. 176). Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on a VCR using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 - Playing back tape with picture effect The POWER switch should...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...may not be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it with your camcorder: - image data modified on the "Memory Stick" by your camcorder conform with your camcorder (p. 180). On your camcorder, you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that ...formatting erases all information on other playback equipment. •You may not be able to this manual. 108...
...may not be the trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other equipment, format it with your camcorder: - image data modified on the "Memory Stick" by your camcorder conform with your camcorder (p. 180). On your camcorder, you cannot use the "Memory Stick" that ...formatting erases all information on other playback equipment. •You may not be able to this manual. 108...