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...that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to ...recycling of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. This Class B digital apparatus complies with advanced features, but at the same...application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can enjoy for years to use...
...that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to ...recycling of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. This Class B digital apparatus complies with advanced features, but at the same...application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you can enjoy for years to use...
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...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 "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the ...Start Guide Recording on tape 8 Recording on tape - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually...
...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 "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the ...Start Guide Recording on tape 8 Recording on tape - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually...
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... still image in "Memory Stick" on a computer - MEMORY MIX 120 Interval Photo Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Digital program editing (on a computer - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a moving pictures on "Memory Stick" -... Warning indicators 195 Warning messages 196 Additional Information Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and precautions 205 Specifications 211 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
... still image in "Memory Stick" on a computer - MEMORY MIX 120 Interval Photo Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Digital program editing (on a computer - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a moving pictures on "Memory Stick" -... Warning indicators 195 Warning messages 196 Additional Information Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and precautions 205 Specifications 211 Quick Reference Identifying parts and...
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... the 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). Note Do not press the cassette compartment down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Open the DC IN jack cover. After...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 -
... the 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). Note Do not press the cassette compartment down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Open the DC IN jack cover. After...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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... Press of it . Adjust the viewfinder lens to open the LCD panel. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it .... screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. Do not press the LCD screen with your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is...small green button. Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2...
... Press of it . Adjust the viewfinder lens to open the LCD panel. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, pull out the viewfinder and look at the picture in it .... screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to off. Do not press the LCD screen with your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is...small green button. Note When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2...
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...the "Memory Stick" slot, slide MEMORY EJECT in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated, then close the lid. How to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid of the arrow. Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of ... 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 camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly...
...the "Memory Stick" slot, slide MEMORY EJECT in the "Memory Stick" slot as far as illustrated, then close the lid. How to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid of the arrow. Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of ... 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 camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly...
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...Press PLAY. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 11 You can record when the green z stops flashing and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. The picture appears on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is ...recorded on the "Memory Stick." PLAY Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. The image when you want to record the date and time for...
...Press PLAY. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 11 You can record when the green z stops flashing and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. The picture appears on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. When you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is ...recorded on the "Memory Stick." PLAY Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. The image when you want to record the date and time for...
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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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Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down . 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 until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down . 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 until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
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... up when charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. 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 the DC IN jack...
... up when charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. 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 the DC IN jack...
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...wrong with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 The battery pack is extremely high or low because of the AC Adaptor. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with the... battery pack. This may increase if the battery's temperature is not properly installed. - The charging time may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. Step 1 Preparing the power source Note ...
...wrong with this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with the metal parts of the DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 The battery pack is extremely high or low because of the AC Adaptor. While using the AC Adaptor, if any trouble occurs with the... battery pack. This may increase if the battery's temperature is not properly installed. - The charging time may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. Step 1 Preparing the power source Note ...
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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...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. The actual...
...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...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. The actual...
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...battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - Checking status of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds. The battery...BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 56 min VIEWFINDER : 72 min During charging BATTERY INFO BATTERY... CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER : 90 min Fully charged 20 If you use a fully charged battery...closed 150 240 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) ...
...battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - Checking status of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds. The battery...BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 56 min VIEWFINDER : 72 min During charging BATTERY INFO BATTERY... CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER : 90 min Fully charged 20 If you use a fully charged battery...closed 150 240 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) ...
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... the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is set itself has been turned off. is being calculated "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ..." Connecting to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. The battery is attached to a wall outlet You can supply power from the AC power source (house current) as ...power cord is not installed. - If you would when charging the battery pack. Notes • The AC Adaptor can use your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is the approximate recording...
... the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is set itself has been turned off. is being calculated "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ..." Connecting to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. The battery is attached to a wall outlet You can supply power from the AC power source (house current) as ...power cord is not installed. - If you would when charging the battery pack. Notes • The AC Adaptor can use your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." This means that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord is the approximate recording...
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...you 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). (2) ... hour with the same procedure as the data code. 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. EXEC RET. The clock starts to set the...
...you 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). (2) ... hour with the same procedure as the data code. 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. EXEC RET. The clock starts to set the...
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...are recording. However, check the following: - This is to save battery power and to cover the microphone and the infrared emitter. •Avoid touching the microphone when you record the tape in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder during standby for details. 26 When you turn off automatically while...one tape. - To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be written properly between the last scene you ...
...are recording. However, check the following: - This is to save battery power and to cover the microphone and the infrared emitter. •Avoid touching the microphone when you record the tape in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder during standby for details. 26 When you turn off automatically while...one tape. - To enable smooth transition Transition between scenes. Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be written properly between the last scene you ...
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... Date The date appears about one minute for a while (p. 182). Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Recording - Recording data The ... CAMERA and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in which you are recorded automatically on . Remaining battery time Cassette Memory This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory. When you insert and run the cassette for the correct remaining...
... Date The date appears about one minute for a while (p. 182). Remaining battery time indicator during playback. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during recording The remaining battery time indicator roughly indicates the continuous recording time. Recording - Recording data The ... CAMERA and "0:00:00:00" (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) in which you are recorded automatically on . Remaining battery time Cassette Memory This appears when using the cassette with Cassette Memory. When you insert and run the cassette for the correct remaining...
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...BRT OK LCD BRT The bar indicator To return to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to last longer. 30 Shooting using the battery pack. The recorded picture will not be affected. Select LCD B.L. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. LCD screen backlight You ...backlight when using the viewfinder is recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER...
...BRT OK LCD BRT The bar indicator To return to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to last longer. 30 Shooting using the battery pack. The recorded picture will not be affected. Select LCD B.L. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. LCD screen backlight You ...backlight when using the viewfinder is recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER...
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... will not be affected. Recording - Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust VF B.L. in in the viewfindrer during recording. 31 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 menu settings (p. 178). Select VF B.L. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your...
... will not be affected. Recording - Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the viewfinder If you adjust VF B.L. in in the viewfindrer during recording. 31 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 menu settings (p. 178). Select VF B.L. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your...
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... FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after setting ... 52 Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to FN Press EXIT. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, ...by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to or TRV33 only).
... FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after setting ... 52 Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to FN Press EXIT. Your camcorder may not adjust the white balance correctly in the INDOOR mode. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise, neon signs, ...by touching the panel. (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press MENU to or TRV33 only).