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DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV39 TM SERIES DCR-TRV38/TRV39 ©2003 Sony Corporation Model No. AC- 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. Serial No. Serial No. 3-080-164-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
DCR-TRV Model No. DCR-TRV39 TM SERIES DCR-TRV38/TRV39 ©2003 Sony Corporation Model No. AC- 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. Serial No. Serial No. 3-080-164-11(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to the following measures: - TRV39 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the instructions, may...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV38, DCR- Operation is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -...the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment...
...two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to the following measures: - TRV39 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the instructions, may...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV38, DCR- Operation is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -...the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment...
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... effect (p. 54) •Digital effect (p. 55) •Title (p. 94) •MEMORY MIX (p. 112) Functions for using a dedicated accessory that serves as a USB Network Adaptor. For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165) Main ... a natural appearance to your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) - Main Features Getting Started Accessing the Internet using USB HOST (DCR-TRV39 only) You can access the Internet using after recording •End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 36) •Data code (p....
... effect (p. 54) •Digital effect (p. 55) •Title (p. 94) •MEMORY MIX (p. 112) Functions for using a dedicated accessory that serves as a USB Network Adaptor. For details, refer to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder. (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165) Main ... a natural appearance to your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 58) - Main Features Getting Started Accessing the Internet using USB HOST (DCR-TRV39 only) You can access the Internet using after recording •End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 36) •Data code (p....
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... DELETE 132 Changing image size - Resize 135 Writing a print mark - Signal convert function 163 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV39 only) Accessing the network 165 For details, refer to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users 160 Viewing images... Image protection 131 Deleting images - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick" - Slide show 130 Preventing accidental erasure - Introduction 137 Connecting your camcorder to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder abroad .......... 196 Maintenance information and ...
... DELETE 132 Changing image size - Resize 135 Writing a print mark - Signal convert function 163 Using the Network function (DCR-TRV39 only) Accessing the network 165 For details, refer to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users 160 Viewing images... Image protection 131 Deleting images - Digital program editing (on "Memory Stick" - Slide show 130 Preventing accidental erasure - Introduction 137 Connecting your camcorder to the Network Function/Application Operating Instructions supplied with your camcorder abroad .......... 196 Maintenance information and ...
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...as illustrated. Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). 4 Press START/STOP. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Note When using the touch panel,... POWER switch to rewind the tape. 3 Press of it. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only). Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to open the LCD panel. Quick Start Guide Recording a picture ...
...as illustrated. Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). 4 Press START/STOP. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 Your camcorder starts recording. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Note When using the touch panel,... POWER switch to rewind the tape. 3 Press of it. Do not press the LCD screen with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only). Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to open the LCD panel. Quick Start Guide Recording a picture ...
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The DCR-TRV39 is based on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of your camcorder. Cassettes with your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is shown by looking at the bottom of this manual, buttons and settings ... POWER switch Network function TRV38 MEMORY - Getting Started - Any differences in operation are for the two models listed in this manual and operating your recordings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV39 only." To view your camcorder, check the model number...
The DCR-TRV39 is based on your camcorder are shown in capital letters. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of your camcorder. Cassettes with your camcorder. Otherwise, the model name is shown by looking at the bottom of this manual, buttons and settings ... POWER switch Network function TRV38 MEMORY - Getting Started - Any differences in operation are for the two models listed in this manual and operating your recordings on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV39 only." To view your camcorder, check the model number...
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...) (1) (p. 142) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198) qs UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1), Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 14 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories...
...) (1) (p. 142) qa Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 198) qs UNA-PSTN Modem Adaptor (1), Telephone cord (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 165) qd Stylus (1) (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 14 Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories...
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The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 18 Playing time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time with ... pack Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter. Step 1 Preparing the power source DCR-TRV39 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 NP-FM50 150 85 NP-FM70 310 180 NP-QM71/QM71D 365...
The actual battery life may be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. 18 Playing time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time with ... pack Note Approximate recording time and continuous playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery life will be shorter. Step 1 Preparing the power source DCR-TRV39 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 NP-FM50 150 85 NP-FM70 310 180 NP-QM71/QM71D 365...
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... on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. To cancel settings Press OFF. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) to operate each function. 3 When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER MENU FADER END EXPOSCH.... The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To execute settings Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item.
... on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. To cancel settings Press OFF. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) to operate each function. 3 When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 EXIT SPOT FOCUS SPOT METER MENU FADER END EXPOSCH.... The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To execute settings Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item.
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... SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL When the POWER switch is not on your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of the items changes to MEMORY During memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT... Notes •When using the viewfinder (p. 66). 25 You can operate with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR- TRV39 only) •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with DISPLAY/BATTERY ...screen with the touch panel using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your camcorder.
... SPD PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL When the POWER switch is not on your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) supporting the LCD panel from the back side of the items changes to MEMORY During memory camera PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 SPOT... Notes •When using the viewfinder (p. 66). 25 You can operate with sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR- TRV39 only) •Do not press the LCD screen too hard. •Do not touch the LCD screen with DISPLAY/BATTERY ...screen with the touch panel using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your camcorder.
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.... Follow the step 2. Recording automatically stops at the recording start point. We recommend that you add new sound on the tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV38/TRV39), the sound quality may become worse. 92 The POWER switch should be set the write-protect tab to lock To add new sound more...
.... Follow the step 2. Recording automatically stops at the recording start point. We recommend that you add new sound on the tape recorded with another camcorder (including other DCR-TRV38/TRV39), the sound quality may become worse. 92 The POWER switch should be set the write-protect tab to lock To add new sound more...
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..., close the network function before you can access the Internet using a dedicated accessory that your camcorder is made, you turn the POWER switch. Operate by touching the panel. The network menu... details, refer to MEMORY/NETWORK. •Do not remove the power source while operating the network functions or your camcorder. - Using the Network function - Press NETWORK. Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each ... be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. DCR-TRV39 only You can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc.
..., close the network function before you can access the Internet using a dedicated accessory that your camcorder is made, you turn the POWER switch. Operate by touching the panel. The network menu... details, refer to MEMORY/NETWORK. •Do not remove the power source while operating the network functions or your camcorder. - Using the Network function - Press NETWORK. Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each ... be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. DCR-TRV39 only You can view a Web page, send/receive your e-mail, etc.
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...button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings (DCR-TRV39: except the network settings) including the date and time return to OFF (CHG). The buttons...USB driver and reinstall the USB driver (p. 147). • USB STREAM is wrong with the battery pack. camcorder (p. 197). indicator appears. c Press the LCD screen lightly. c Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on the Remote... or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The cassette cannot be transferred to a computer by the USB...
...button using a sharp-pointed object. (If you press the RESET button, all the settings (DCR-TRV39: except the network settings) including the date and time return to OFF (CHG). The buttons...USB driver and reinstall the USB driver (p. 147). • USB STREAM is wrong with the battery pack. camcorder (p. 197). indicator appears. c Press the LCD screen lightly. c Press DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO on the Remote... or remove the battery pack, then reconnect it again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The cassette cannot be transferred to a computer by the USB...
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...No "Memory Stick" is inserted.1) • AUDIO ERROR You are dirty (p. 198). FULL You have reached the maximum number of your camcorder on again.1) • INCOMPATIBLE MEMORY STICK The "Memory Stick" inserted is distorted and cannot be created.1) • USB STREAMING ON GOING ...; REC MODE REC MODE is set to the Network Function/Application Operating Instruction supplied with your camcorder.1) • READ-ONLY MEMORY STICK A read-only "Memory Stick" is full (p. 109).1) • - DCR-TRV39 only Refer to LOCK (p. 99).1) • NO FILE No image is recorded or recognized ...
...No "Memory Stick" is inserted.1) • AUDIO ERROR You are dirty (p. 198). FULL You have reached the maximum number of your camcorder on again.1) • INCOMPATIBLE MEMORY STICK The "Memory Stick" inserted is distorted and cannot be created.1) • USB STREAMING ON GOING ...; REC MODE REC MODE is set to the Network Function/Application Operating Instruction supplied with your camcorder.1) • READ-ONLY MEMORY STICK A read-only "Memory Stick" is full (p. 109).1) • - DCR-TRV39 only Refer to LOCK (p. 99).1) • NO FILE No image is recorded or recognized ...
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...again. •You cannot calibrate the LCD screen when you do not use your camcorder at all. Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only). If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to... OFF (CHG). (2) Eject the tape from your camcorder. The battery, however, will be completely discharged in about five seconds. (4) ...
...again. •You cannot calibrate the LCD screen when you do not use your camcorder at all. Adjusting the LCD screen (CALIBRATION) The buttons on the screen with your finger or the supplied stylus (DCR-TRV39 only). If this happens, follow the procedure below. (1) Set the POWER switch to... OFF (CHG). (2) Eject the tape from your camcorder. The battery, however, will be completely discharged in about five seconds. (4) ...
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... a towel, for a long time. •Clean the lens with a sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV39 only) •If your camcorder is not a malfunction. •While using your camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a soft cloth. This is used to sense the... appear on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back the tape for about three minutes when your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. •Do not press the LCD screen with a soft...
... a towel, for a long time. •Clean the lens with a sharp objects other than the supplied stylus. (DCR-TRV39 only) •If your camcorder is not a malfunction. •While using your camcorder body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a soft cloth. This is used to sense the... appear on the power, operate the CAMERA and VCR sections and play back the tape for about three minutes when your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it from strong magnetic fields or mechanical vibration. •Do not press the LCD screen with a soft...
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...): Approx. 690 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) F = 1.8 - 2.0 Focal length 3.7 - 37 mm (5/32 - 1 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA: 50 - ... LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using LCD DCR-TRV38: 4.3 W DCR-TRV39: 4.4 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV38: 3.2 W DCR-TRV39: 3.3 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4...
...): Approx. 690 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) F = 1.8 - 2.0 Focal length 3.7 - 37 mm (5/32 - 1 1/2 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA: 50 - ... LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using LCD DCR-TRV38: 4.3 W DCR-TRV39: 4.4 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV38: 3.2 W DCR-TRV39: 3.3 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -20°C to + 60°C (-4...
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Quick Reference - DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO button (p. 19, 39) Quick Reference 205 Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 q; 1 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 24, 29, 30) 2 Speaker 3 OPEN button (p. 26) 4 RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-TRV39: except the network settings) including the date and time return to the default. 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 31) 6 BATT release button (p. 15) 7 START/STOP button (p. 26) 8 Access lamp 9 "Memory Stick" slot (p. 101) q; -
Quick Reference - DISPLAY/BATTERY INFO button (p. 19, 39) Quick Reference 205 Identifying parts and controls Camcorder 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 q; 1 LCD/Touch panel screen (p. 24, 29, 30) 2 Speaker 3 OPEN button (p. 26) 4 RESET button If you press RESET, all the settings (DCR-TRV39: except the network settings) including the date and time return to the default. 5 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 31) 6 BATT release button (p. 15) 7 START/STOP button (p. 26) 8 Access lamp 9 "Memory Stick" slot (p. 101) q; -
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.... To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 208 Identifying parts and controls wk es wl ed ef e; Stylus holder (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166) ea Stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166) eg es EDITSEARCH button (p. 36) ed Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 91) ef NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 33) eg Grip belt Notes on the intelligent...
.... To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. 208 Identifying parts and controls wk es wl ed ef e; Stylus holder (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166) ea Stylus (DCR-TRV39 only) (p. 166) eg es EDITSEARCH button (p. 36) ed Intelligent accessory shoe (p. 91) ef NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 33) eg Grip belt Notes on the intelligent...