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...risk of electric shock to the presence of lithium ion batteries in the U.S.A. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with Part15 of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the...FCC Rules. Congratulations on your unwanted lithium ion batteries to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. You will soon be producing home video that you have any questions about this device...
...risk of electric shock to the presence of lithium ion batteries in the U.S.A. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with Part15 of this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. With your Digital Handycam, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the...FCC Rules. Congratulations on your unwanted lithium ion batteries to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. You will soon be producing home video that you have any questions about this device...
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MEMORY MIX 98 Recording an image from a tape as a still image 103 Copying still images from a VCR - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing accidental erasure...
MEMORY MIX 98 Recording an image from a tape as a still image 103 Copying still images from a VCR - Date search 57 Searching for a photo - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE SHOW 118 Preventing accidental erasure...
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Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with the window facing out. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. 3 Close the ... v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the cassette to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Quick Start Guide 6 After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Push the middle portion of the back...
Connecting the power cord (p. 16) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Connect the plug with the window facing out. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide This chapter introduces you to insert. 3 Close the ... v mark facing up. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 18) 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the cassette to the basic features of your camcorder outdoors (p. 11). Quick Start Guide 6 After the cassette compartment goes down completely, close the lid until it clicks. Push the middle portion of the back...
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Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 ...against its eyecup. Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to VCR while pressing the small green button. V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY E ERMAORY CAM...Press m to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again.
Viewfinder When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder placing your camcorder by holding the viewfinder, the LCD panel, or the battery pack. 7 ...against its eyecup. Recording a picture (p. 19) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to rewind the tape. Your camcorder starts recording. REW 3 Press N to VCR while pressing the small green button. V POWER OFCFR(CHG) E ERMAORY E ERMAORY CAM...Press m to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is black and white. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again.
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... differ from country to the provision of difference DCRMEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 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 - e.g. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep... the bottom of your digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on your camcorder are clearly indicated in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. See page 88 for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Unauthorized recording...
... differ from country to the provision of difference DCRMEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 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 - e.g. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep... the bottom of your digital camcorder, you can use the functions in "Advanced Playback Operations" on your camcorder are clearly indicated in the Hi8 /standard 8 system. See page 88 for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Unauthorized recording...
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... malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the... do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
... malfunction. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the... do not affect the recording in any way. •Do not let your camcorder get wet may cause your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. ...
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... cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
... cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 10
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BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you use your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder outdoors. (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. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down.
BATT (battery) release lever If you install the large capacity battery pack If you use your camcorder, extend its viewfinder. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack We recommend using the battery pack when you install the NP-FM70/FM90/FM91 battery pack on your camcorder outdoors. (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. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT (battery) release lever down.
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...ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power...series). After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on the display window. Charging begins. See page 135 for your camcorder. 12 To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may ...
...ERMAORY CAM M Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed until FULL appears on your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power...series). After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from that on the display window. Charging begins. See page 135 for your camcorder. 12 To fully charge the battery (full charge), leave the battery pack attached after charging it for details of the display window may ...
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... display window in a cool place. This unit is not installed correctly. - The battery pack is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts... of the DC plug of Sony Corporation. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the...
... display window in a cool place. This unit is not installed correctly. - The battery pack is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. Your camcorder operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts... of the DC plug of Sony Corporation. If the power may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC power adaptor. •Keep the battery pack dry. •When the...
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...) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345 200...-FM70 345 220 245 140 NP-FM90 520 335 370 210 NP-FM91 605 390 430 245 Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°...
...) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345 200...-FM70 345 220 245 140 NP-FM90 520 335 370 210 NP-FM91 605 390 430 245 Approximate number of minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25°...
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... is reduced by about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. The playing time of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75 125... when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15
... is reduced by about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. The playing time of tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75 125... when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15
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... even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power... cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The...
... even if the battery pack is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (optional). 16 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power... cord is connected to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is attached to your camcorder with the plug's v mark facing up. (2) Connect the power cord to the AC power adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The...
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... ] : END 4 2001 JAN 1 12 00 AM 2001 JAN 1 12 00 6 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV I NPUT 2001 JUL 4 LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN 5 30 PM [ MENU ] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET J UL 4 2001 AUTO TV ON 5:30:00 PM... a year, the date and time settings may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the...
... ] : END 4 2001 JAN 1 12 00 AM 2001 JAN 1 12 00 6 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET AUTO TV ON TV I NPUT 2001 JUL 4 LTR S I ZE L ANGUAGE DEMO MODE RETURN 5 30 PM [ MENU ] : END The year changes as follows: 1995 T t 2001 T t 2079 SETUP MENU CLOCK SET J UL 4 2001 AUTO TV ON 5:30:00 PM... a year, the date and time settings may appear) because the manganese-lithium battery installed in your camcorder will be released (bars may be displayed each time that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA/MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) unless you set the date and time settings. If you do not set the...
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... the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may appear when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you use your... After the cassette compartment going down . If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back the tape on this camcorder. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide ...
... the procedure above, and eject the cassette in step 3. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write-protect tab on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may appear when you use standard 8 tape, be closed when you use your... After the cassette compartment going down . If you select the LP mode in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you play back the tape on this camcorder. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide ...
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...8226;Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in the LP (long play back the tape on its sides and attach the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. When you play ) mode. Your camcorder is set to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens... cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder, we recommend that you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder. 19 The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP....
...8226;Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch the built-in the LP (long play back the tape on its sides and attach the lens cap to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. When you play ) mode. Your camcorder is set to "Step 3" for you. (1) Remove the lens... cap by pressing both knobs on your camcorder, we recommend that you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder. 19 The viewfinder automatically turns off. (5) Press START/STOP....
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... to 90 degrees. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is released as a default setting. Picture in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. If you leave your camcorder. However, the picture will be set the POWER switch to CAMERA again....screen and in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you ...
... to 90 degrees. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode The picture on the LCD is released as a default setting. Picture in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off. If you leave your camcorder. However, the picture will be set the POWER switch to CAMERA again....screen and in the mirror mode The STBY indicator appears as Xz and REC as z. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to prevent battery and tape wear. Recording a picture Note on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you ...
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Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Recording - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter ... dark - indicator appears on the screen. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Shooting in a dark place. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you shoot...
Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Press BACK LIGHT in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. Recording - To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter ... dark - indicator appears on the screen. NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight function. While your camcorder is in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Shooting in a dark place. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the screen. The . Basics BACK LIGHT If you shoot...
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...Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in bright places (ex. Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the menu settings (p. ...Light The picture will be slow. outdoors in CAMERA mode. Digital effect - The motion of the background. Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). ...
...Light, set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set to ON in bright places (ex. Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the menu settings (p. ...Light The picture will be slow. outdoors in CAMERA mode. Digital effect - The motion of the background. Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT The Super NightShot mode makes subjects up to 16 times brighter than those recorded in the NightShot mode. (1) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the daytime). ...
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...not work. You cannot monitor the sound. Press the - (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the Digital8 system. •If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition... you have stopped most recently. Hold down the +/- (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions 26 The end search function may ...you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to stop playback. Checking the recording - EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can...
...not work. You cannot monitor the sound. Press the - (7) side of EDITSEARCH in the Digital8 system. •If you start recording after using the end search function, occasionally, the transition... you have stopped most recently. Hold down the +/- (7) side of EDITSEARCH momentarily in the standby mode. If a tape has a blank portion in the recorded portions 26 The end search function may ...you have stopped most recently will be played back for a few seconds, and then your camcorder will return to stop playback. Checking the recording - EDITSEARCH END SEARCH END SEARCH You can...