Operating Instructions
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...- - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Any differences in operation are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. When you carry out an operation, you can use the functions in the illustrations. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in .... To view your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. e.g. The DCR-TRV530 is indicated in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a tape. Type of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the Digital8 system. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. See ...
...- - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - Any differences in operation are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. When you carry out an operation, you can use the functions in the illustrations. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in .... To view your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. e.g. The DCR-TRV530 is indicated in "Advanced Playback Operations" on a tape. Type of your camcorder are clearly indicated in the Digital8 system. You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. See ...
Operating Instructions
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... be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP... are about 20 %. 15 The playing time of tapes recorded in a cold environment. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
... be shorter if you use your camcorder in the Hi8/standard 8 system is reduced by about 90 % of those of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP... are about 20 %. 15 The playing time of tapes recorded in a cold environment. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.
Operating Instructions
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... of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. If you select the LP mode in the direction of the lid other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette...
... of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Doing so may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. If you select the LP mode in the direction of the lid other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette...
Operating Instructions
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...remaining battery time in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). The indicator may not be displayed. When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on the conditions in VCR mode. adjusting the viewfinder If you close the LCD panel...appears after the POWER switch is set to your eyesight so that the indicators in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Time indicator This is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:...
...remaining battery time in minutes to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). The indicator may not be displayed. When you play back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system, the tape counter appears on the conditions in VCR mode. adjusting the viewfinder If you close the LCD panel...appears after the POWER switch is set to your eyesight so that the indicators in the recording mode The indicators are recording. Time indicator This is displayed for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system only) The time code indicates the recording or playback time, "0:00:00" (hours:...
Operating Instructions
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... a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. Playing back a tape In the various playback modes • Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is not a malfunction. 30 To resume playback, press N. • The previous...
... a tape in reverse Horizontal noise may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. Playing back a tape In the various playback modes • Noise may appear when your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system. • Sound is not a malfunction. 30 To resume playback, press N. • The previous...
Operating Instructions
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...camcorder using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your VCR for more information. Connect your camcorder to LINE. DATA CODE on the VCR to the VCR using your camcorder... as a player. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.... (5) Start recording on both your camcorder...recorded tape on your camcorder. (2) Set the ... of your camcorder. SEARCH MODE on the Remote...
...camcorder using the A/V connecting cable supplied with your VCR for more information. Connect your camcorder to LINE. DATA CODE on the VCR to the VCR using your camcorder... as a player. Refer to the operating instructions of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder.... (5) Start recording on both your camcorder...recorded tape on your camcorder. (2) Set the ... of your camcorder. SEARCH MODE on the Remote...
Operating Instructions
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During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 62 Also, when you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. You ... a malfunction. PB ZOOM If you play back the recorded pictures on tapes that are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. Digital effect - Picture effect - The following functions do not work during digital editing: - Dubbing a tape Note on other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system Digital signals are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may jitter. 62 Also, when you record playback pause picture via the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. You ... a malfunction. PB ZOOM If you play back the recorded pictures on tapes that are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. Digital effect - Picture effect - The following functions do not work during digital editing: - Dubbing a tape Note on other video equipment, the picture may fluctuate.
Operating Instructions
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... where you want to obtain high-quality pictures. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Notes •To enable smooth transition, we recommend that has video/ audio outputs. When recording from VCR. If your TV or...camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR or the TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of the A/V connecting cable. Select a TV program if you are recording a tape from other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8...
... where you want to obtain high-quality pictures. If you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder. Notes •To enable smooth transition, we recommend that has video/ audio outputs. When recording from VCR. If your TV or...camcorder. (4) Press N on the VCR or the TV. The picture from a TV or VCR appears on the screen of the A/V connecting cable. Select a TV program if you are recording a tape from other equipment, the image being recorded may fluctuate. Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the Hi8/standard 8 with the Digital8...
Operating Instructions
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TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 POWER switch VCR VCR VCR VCR PB MODE z AUTO / A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON ST1 ST2 To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to the default ...back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. VCR VCR * When you...
TBC stands for "Digital Noise Reduction". To adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 POWER switch VCR VCR VCR VCR PB MODE z AUTO / A/V t DV OUT z OFF ON ST1 ST2 To automatically select the system (Hi8/ standard 8 or Digital8 ) that was used to the default ...back tapes recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system when your camcorder does not automatically distinguish the recording system To convert digital video signals into digital video siginals via your camcorder. To convert analog video signals into analog video signals via your camcorder. VCR VCR * When you...
Operating Instructions
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..., the indicator "8mm TAPE t SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC" appears on your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • for tapes recorded in VCR mode • for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed in the Digital8 system. Notes on and calculates the remaining amount ...tape bar: • for the LP mode. Use the Hi8 tapes for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is inserted and your camcorder. You, however, can select AUDIO MODE when you record a tape in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for about 8 seconds after a cassette...
..., the indicator "8mm TAPE t SP REC, Hi8 TAPE t LP/SP REC" appears on your camcorder calculates the remaining amount of tape • for tapes recorded in VCR mode • for about 8 seconds after DISPLAY is pressed in the Digital8 system. Notes on and calculates the remaining amount ...tape bar: • for the LP mode. Use the Hi8 tapes for about 8 seconds after your camcorder is inserted and your camcorder. You, however, can select AUDIO MODE when you record a tape in the Hi8/standard 8 system to another VCR You cannot select AUDIO MODE for about 8 seconds after a cassette...
Operating Instructions
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... MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" is superimposed on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to be swapped with a still image M. OVERLAP (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The color... (blue) scheme of the area in the standby mode. The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the moving image C. No adjustment necessary The fewer ...
... MIX Recording superimposed images on a tape Before operation •Insert a Hi8 /Digital8 tape for recording into your camcorder. •Insert a "Memory Stick" is superimposed on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to be swapped with a still image M. OVERLAP (5) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The color... (blue) scheme of the area in the standby mode. The color (blue) scheme of the area in the still image which is to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the moving image C. No adjustment necessary The fewer ...
Operating Instructions
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...see the desired program. Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 103. The... recorded tape, or turn the TV on to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in Hi8/ standard 8 system Connect an S video cable (optional) to the video jack on the tape recorded in ... OUT (optional) DV IN/OUT : Signal flow Note The " " may flash in the various playback modes on the VCR or the TV. Between scenes or in the following instances. If this connection, you do...
...see the desired program. Recording an image from a tape as a still image Recording a still image from TV or VCR appears on the screen of your camcorder. (3) Follow the steps 3 and 4 on page 103. The... recorded tape, or turn the TV on to poor radio wave reception when a TV tuner unit is in Hi8/ standard 8 system Connect an S video cable (optional) to the video jack on the tape recorded in ... OUT (optional) DV IN/OUT : Signal flow Note The " " may flash in the various playback modes on the VCR or the TV. Between scenes or in the following instances. If this connection, you do...
Operating Instructions
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... image recorded on "Memory Stick"s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes - Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video...
... image recorded on "Memory Stick"s and record them to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can copy still images or titles recorded on "Memory Stick" to tapes - Set the Hi8 /Digital8 tape to playback pause mode. (3) Press z REC and the button on its right simultaneously on your camcorder. (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR. (2) Using the video...
Operating Instructions
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... or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with titles to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. MEMORY PLAY - If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent... the index screen You cannot record the index screen. MEMORY INDEX - MEMORY +/- - When copying You cannot copy the image recorded on "Memory Stick" with your camcorder. MEMORY DELETE -
... or shot with other equipment You may not be able to copy them with titles to Hi8 /Digital8 tapes, such as the time code indicator. MEMORY PLAY - If you press DISPLAY in the standby or recording mode You can see memory playback and the file name indicators in addition to the indicators pertinent... the index screen You cannot record the index screen. MEMORY INDEX - MEMORY +/- - When copying You cannot copy the image recorded on "Memory Stick" with your camcorder. MEMORY DELETE -
Operating Instructions
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...function does not work . c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is too high. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). A vertical band appears when ...mode. c Set it to OFF in the viewfinder. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following page) 125 The image on the viewfinder screen is not set to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
...function does not work . c Use a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 18) • The tape is too high. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 85) • The contrast between the subject and background is stuck to the drum (moisture condensation). A vertical band appears when ...mode. c Set it to OFF in the viewfinder. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following page) 125 The image on the viewfinder screen is not set to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony...
Operating Instructions
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Digital8 system is not set to VCR. (p. 27) The playback button does not work. • The tape has run out. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette... attached. • AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Adjust AUDIO MIX....blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 57) The picture which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to /standard 8 system is not played back correctly. / in incorrect or unnatural colors...
Digital8 system is not set to VCR. (p. 27) The playback button does not work. • The tape has run out. c Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette... attached. • AUTO is selected in FLASH MODE in the menu settings while recording in the menu settings without a cassette inserted, your camcorder automatically starts the demonstration. c Adjust AUDIO MIX....blank portion in the recorded portion. (p. 57) The picture which is recorded in the Hi8 • Set PB MODE to /standard 8 system is not played back correctly. / in incorrect or unnatural colors...
Operating Instructions
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...135) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 85) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (p. 140) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 133) The "Memory Stick" is full.* (p. 95) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 ... Stick" is set to LOCK.* (p. 88) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No still image is recorded on the "Memory Stick".* (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No "Memory Stick" is inserted.* (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* (p. 90) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Check the type of formatting.* (p. ...
...135) Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes when you record in the LP mode.* (p. 85) The tape has run out.* Insert a cassette tape.* The video heads are dirty. (p. 140) You tried to record a picture that has a copyright control signal.* (p. 133) The "Memory Stick" is full.* (p. 95) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 ... Stick" is set to LOCK.* (p. 88) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No still image is recorded on the "Memory Stick".* (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) No "Memory Stick" is inserted.* (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted.* (p. 90) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Check the type of formatting.* (p. ...
Operating Instructions
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...minutes in the Digital8 system cannot be heard. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. * The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on the ...turns blue, and the following displays appear on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is a trademark. is the "Digital8 system"? When you play back Using any other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on Hi8 (analog) system machine. /standard 8 is ...
...minutes in the Digital8 system cannot be heard. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to Hi8 video cassette . /Digital8 Usable cassette tapes We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassette. * The recording time when you use your Digital8 system camcorder on the ...turns blue, and the following displays appear on Hi8 / standard 8 tape is a trademark. is the "Digital8 system"? When you play back Using any other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on Hi8 (analog) system machine. /standard 8 is ...
Operating Instructions
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... the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79). Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system... When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode...sound When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from speaker HiFi Sound Mode Playing back a stereo tape STEREO Stereo 1...
... the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79). Digital8 system, recording and playback When you playback a dual sound track tape When you use a tape recorded in the Hi8/standard 8 system... When you play back a dual sound track tape recorded in an AFM HiFi stereo system, set HiFi SOUND to the desired mode in the menu settings (p. 79). Sound from speaker HiFi Sound Mode...sound When you use tapes recorded in the Digital8 system When you play back a Digital8 system tape which is dubbed from speaker HiFi Sound Mode Playing back a stereo tape STEREO Stereo 1...
Operating Instructions
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... do not move. - Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). playback pictures are hardly visible. - the x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message... above problem persists, repeat cleaning. playback pictures do not appear. - or When you playback/record in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: - mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback...pictures are hardly visible. - When you play back in the Digital8 system The video head may be dirty when: -
... do not move. - Check the picture and if the above problem occurs, clean the video heads with the Sony V8-25CLD cleaning cassette (optional). playback pictures are hardly visible. - the x indicator and " CLEANING CASSETTE" message... above problem persists, repeat cleaning. playback pictures do not appear. - or When you playback/record in the Hi8/Standard 8 (analog) system The video head may be dirty when: - mosaic-pattern noise appears on the playback...pictures are hardly visible. - When you play back in the Digital8 system The video head may be dirty when: -