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...(2) this Sony Handycam. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable...the appliance. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. With your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location... in the U.S.A. Your Handycam is loaded with Canadian ICES-003. 2 You can help preserve our environment by returning your Handycam, you . This Class B digital apparatus complies with advanced...
...(2) this Sony Handycam. and CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable...the appliance. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. With your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location... in the U.S.A. Your Handycam is loaded with Canadian ICES-003. 2 You can help preserve our environment by returning your Handycam, you . This Class B digital apparatus complies with advanced...
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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 - Back light function 33 Shooting in Cassette Memory 105 6 Picture effect .. 58 Using ... all the data in the dark - Zero set memory 75 Searching the boundaries of battery pack - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 Using spot light-...
... 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 - Back light function 33 Shooting in Cassette Memory 105 6 Picture effect .. 58 Using ... all the data in the dark - Zero set memory 75 Searching the boundaries of battery pack - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 Using spot light-...
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...DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - 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...Changing image size - MEMORY MIX 120 Interval Photo Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a...Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and ...
...DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - 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...Changing image size - MEMORY MIX 120 Interval Photo Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick" - Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a...Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and ...
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... cassette 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). Recording on the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down forcibly. AC Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect 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 Quick Start Guide -
... cassette 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). Recording on the cassette compartment. After the cassette compartment goes down forcibly. AC Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect 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 Quick Start Guide -
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...screen (p. 39) 1 Set the POWER switch to off. 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 . Your camcorder starts recording. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the .../STOP again. The picture appears on the tape (p. 25) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.
...screen (p. 39) 1 Set the POWER switch to off. 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 . Your camcorder starts recording. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press of the touch panel to rewind the .../STOP again. The picture appears on the tape (p. 25) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 Quick Start Guide Recording a picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.
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... Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect the plug with the b mark facing down as it can go with its v mark facing the battery. How to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of the "Memory Stick" slot. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. ... 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 camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt...
... Adaptor (supplied) 2 3 1 Connect the plug with the b mark facing down as it can go with its v mark facing the battery. How to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of the "Memory Stick" slot. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. ... 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 camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt...
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...Press PHOTO lightly. You can record when the green z stops flashing and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is displayed. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 11 When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to MEMORY while pressing the small green... Stick" (p. 114) 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 as illustrated. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
...Press PHOTO lightly. You can record when the green z stops flashing and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is displayed. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 11 When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to MEMORY while pressing the small green... Stick" (p. 114) 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 as illustrated. Adjust the viewfinder lens to MEMORY while pressing the small green button.
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... 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 (1) (p. 148...
... 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 (1) (p. 148...
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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. Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
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. Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack 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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... (M series). See page 200 for 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 OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on...
... (M series). See page 200 for 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 OFF (CHG). Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on...
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... near a wall outlet. The charging time may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Full... (77°F) to cut off the power. Note on the CHG lamp The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: - This may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the AC Adaptor. Something is not properly installed. - While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs...
... near a wall outlet. The charging time may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. The battery pack is wrong with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Full... (77°F) to cut off the power. Note on the CHG lamp The CHG lamp flashes in the following cases: - This may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the AC Adaptor. Something is not properly installed. - While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs...
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... 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 pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 NP-FM50 150 85 NP-FM70 310 175 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 ...310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 70 35 120 65 250 140 290 165 445 250 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
... 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 pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 NP-FM50 150 85 NP-FM70 310 175 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 ...310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 70 35 120 65 250 140 290 165 445 250 Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off.
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.../QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 165 345 400 605 Playing time on with the LCD screen closed 150 240 495 580 865 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... LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER : 90 min Fully charged 20 If you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - Battery Info (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO. ...
.../QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 165 345 400 605 Playing time on with the LCD screen closed 150 240 495 580 865 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... LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER : 90 min Fully charged 20 If you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - Battery Info (1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO. ...
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... if the set to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. 21 Notes • The AC Adaptor can use ...your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." Connect the AC Adaptor in the following cases: - ...
... if the set to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from a wall outlet even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. 21 Notes • The AC Adaptor can use ...your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." Connect the AC Adaptor in the following cases: - ...
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...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). ...day and hour with the same procedure as step 7. (9) Press r/R to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you do not use your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as the data code. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time...
...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). ...day and hour with the same procedure as step 7. (9) Press r/R to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) unless you do not use your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as the data code. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time...
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...switch is not inserted. See page 50 for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is set to prevent battery pack and tape wear. Note on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. To enable smooth transition ... times as long as not to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you are recording. Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can record images on one tape. - Recording a picture Notes ...
...switch is not inserted. See page 50 for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is set to prevent battery pack and tape wear. Note on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. To enable smooth transition ... times as long as not to the left as you do not eject the cassette even if you are recording. Note on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can record images on one tape. - Recording a picture Notes ...
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... the Remote Commander for a while (p. 182). Date The date appears about 5 seconds after the power is turned on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. FN button Press this operation (p. 40). 27 When you insert and run the cassette for this button to be ...correct, depending on . To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Time The time appears about 5 seconds after the power is turned on the conditions in...
... the Remote Commander for a while (p. 182). Date The date appears about 5 seconds after the power is turned on the tape. Remaining battery time indicator during playback. FN button Press this operation (p. 40). 27 When you insert and run the cassette for this button to be ...correct, depending on . To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Time The time appears about 5 seconds after the power is turned on the conditions in...
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... the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to last longer. 30 Select LCD B.L. Shooting using the battery pack. 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. in...
... the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to last longer. 30 Select LCD B.L. Shooting using the battery pack. 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. in...
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... that the images in the menu settings (p. 178). Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select VF B.L. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust VF B.L. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check ...the picture with the viewfinder. Extend the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfindrer during recording. 31
... that the images in the menu settings (p. 178). Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select VF B.L. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust VF B.L. Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check ...the picture with the viewfinder. Extend the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfindrer during recording. 31
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... RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background ...battery pack for about 10 seconds after few seconds. If you record in the INDOOR mode. If the picture is automatically adjusted. Your camcorder...camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa. 52 Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to or TRV33...
... RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background ...battery pack for about 10 seconds after few seconds. If you record in the INDOOR mode. If the picture is automatically adjusted. Your camcorder...camcorder from indoors to outdoors, or vice versa. 52 Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is being taken in a studio lit by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to or TRV33...