Operating Instructions
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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- 3-059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No. DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- 3-059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Serial No. Model No. DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If you have any interference... : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 CAUTION You are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Your Digital Handycam ...
...changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the presence of electric shock to rain or moisture. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. If you have any interference... : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to : Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 CAUTION You are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. Your Digital Handycam ...
Operating Instructions
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... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Editing in the "Memory Stick" on a tape - Insert Editing 62 case in your camcorder 106 Focusing manually 43 Superimposing a title 44 Making your own titles 46 Inserting a scene 48 Troubleshooting 108 Self-diagnosis display 113... other countries. Dubbing a tape 57 Using with digital effects ...... 50 Enlarging recorded images - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Digital effect 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 Adjusting the exposure manually 42 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 102...
... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Editing in the "Memory Stick" on a tape - Insert Editing 62 case in your camcorder 106 Focusing manually 43 Superimposing a title 44 Making your own titles 46 Inserting a scene 48 Troubleshooting 108 Self-diagnosis display 113... other countries. Dubbing a tape 57 Using with digital effects ...... 50 Enlarging recorded images - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Digital effect 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 Adjusting the exposure manually 42 Additional Information Digital8 system, recording and playback 102...
Operating Instructions
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... of such materials may be contrary to the provision of your digital camcorder, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for playback in the illustrations. Note on a tape. Before you can hear a beep sound to 56 for example, "DCR-TRV520 only." Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. Set the...
... of such materials may be contrary to the provision of your digital camcorder, you start reading this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for playback in the illustrations. Note on a tape. Before you can hear a beep sound to 56 for example, "DCR-TRV520 only." Any differences in operation are for illustration purposes. Set the...
Operating Instructions
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... viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder away from rain and sea water. The inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and in any way. These points occur... normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140...
... viewfinder are 99.99% or more. •Do not let your camcorder away from rain and sea water. The inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and in any way. These points occur... normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder exposed to temperatures above 140...
Operating Instructions
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...press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Exposure - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are ... the viewfinder. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Recording - Exposure - Digital effect - Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT...you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to ON in the menu settings (p. 64). Using the NightShot Light The picture will ...
...press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Exposure - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are ... the viewfinder. PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Recording - Exposure - Digital effect - Notes •Do not use the following functions: - Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER NIGHTSHOT...you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to ON in the menu settings (p. 64). Using the NightShot Light The picture will ...
Operating Instructions
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...:56 AM AUTO 60 AWB F1.6 9dB Not to display recording date Set DATA CODE to tape damage or noise. - When you connect your camcorder's information when you have recorded. Data code When you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - DATA CODE Playback - Press ..."Memory Stick." Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on the data code function •The data code function works only for ...
...:56 AM AUTO 60 AWB F1.6 9dB Not to display recording date Set DATA CODE to tape damage or noise. - When you connect your camcorder's information when you have recorded. Data code When you use data code function, bars and --:--:--) appear if: - DATA CODE Playback - Press ..."Memory Stick." Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - The display changes as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on the data code function •The data code function works only for ...
Operating Instructions
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Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Tape photo recording - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Exposure - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - ... slow shutter mode: - Wide mode - Fader - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 39 Focus manually using a tripod. Picture effect - Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work during...
Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - Tape photo recording - PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The digital effect is automatically canceled. Exposure - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Super NightShot •The following functions do not work in the old movie mode: - ... slow shutter mode: - Wide mode - Fader - Shutter speed Shutter speed number SLOW SHTR 1 SLOW SHTR 2 SLOW SHTR 3 SLOW SHTR 4 Shutter speed 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 39 Focus manually using a tripod. Picture effect - Digital Effect Notes •The following functions do not work during...
Operating Instructions
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... change the PROGRAM AE mode - To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 42 Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in the viewfinder. (2) Turn...The subject is backlit - The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode: - Backlight - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in MEMORY mode. Slow shutter •When you adjust the exposure...
... change the PROGRAM AE mode - To record dark pictures (e.g. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. if you slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 42 Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in the viewfinder. (2) Turn...The subject is backlit - The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode: - Backlight - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in MEMORY mode. Slow shutter •When you adjust the exposure...
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...FOCUS to AUTO. when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on the LCD screen or in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. horizontal stripes. - To record distant subjects When you shoot close to focus on ...infinity and indicator appears. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on . 43 To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by...
...FOCUS to AUTO. when the subject is too close to the subject Focus at the "W" (wide-angle) position. When you release FOCUS, your camcorder focuses on the LCD screen or in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. horizontal stripes. - To record distant subjects When you shoot close to focus on ...infinity and indicator appears. Use this mode when your camcorder returns to the manual focus mode. When you press FOCUS down to INFINITY. The lens focuses on . 43 To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by...
Operating Instructions
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... and the software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your camcorder. Notes •You need to install software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your PC. The operation procedures depend on the analog video unit. Depending on ... as ID - 2 system. 59 Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to output the images correctly when you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may not be...
... and the software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your camcorder. Notes •You need to install software which you convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your PC. The operation procedures depend on the analog video unit. Depending on ... as ID - 2 system. 59 Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to output the images correctly when you use. For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may not be...
Operating Instructions
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Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. - S. First, ...the dial to set. (5) If you want to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 65). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END MEMORY CAMERA SET D ZOOM STEADYSHOT N. L I GHT VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUD... I O M I X PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 2 3 4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR OTHERS WORLD T I ME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY REC LAMP I ND I CATOR OTHERS WORLD T I ME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY REC LAMP I ND...
Customizing Your Camcorder - The default settings can be partially changed. - S. First, ...the dial to set. (5) If you want to 4. For details, see "Selecting the mode setting of each item" (p. 65). 1 MENU CAMERA MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR [MENU] : END MEMORY CAMERA SET D ZOOM STEADYSHOT N. L I GHT VTR VTR SET H i F i SOUND TBC DNR AUD... I O M I X PB MODE A/VtDV OUT [MENU] : END [MENU] : END 2 3 4 MANUAL SET AUTO SHTR OTHERS WORLD T I ME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY REC LAMP I ND I CATOR OTHERS WORLD T I ME BEEP COMMANDER D I SPLAY REC LAMP I ND...
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... pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET (DCR-TRV525) LCD SET (DCR-TRV520) MEMORY SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is performed digitally. (p. 18) CAMERA MEMORY 450× To activate digital zoom. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To...
... pictures are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VTR SET LCD/VF SET (DCR-TRV525) LCD SET (DCR-TRV520) MEMORY SET TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of each item z is performed digitally. (p. 18) CAMERA MEMORY 450× To activate digital zoom. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To...
Operating Instructions
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...for controlling other devices via the directly connected equipment. Mbps stands for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in the instruction manual of equipment can be sent in one second. 104 i.LINK is a digital serial interface for megabits per second, or the amount of the equipment to... be connected by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some connected equipment. Note...
...for controlling other devices via the directly connected equipment. Mbps stands for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in the instruction manual of equipment can be sent in one second. 104 i.LINK is a digital serial interface for megabits per second, or the amount of the equipment to... be connected by SONY, and is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some connected equipment. Note...
Operating Instructions
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... For details on how to dub when this unit is already installed on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing... to other than video equipment . For details on the personal computer. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. This unit can also be connected. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks,...
... For details on how to dub when this unit is already installed on precautions when connecting this unit, also refer to the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected to other i.LINK (DV) compatible equipment made by this unit to -4-pin cable (during DV dubbing... to other than video equipment . For details on the personal computer. Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. This unit can also be connected. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks,...
Operating Instructions
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...Digital8 tapes. (p. 68) 108 If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is the standard 8 tape. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17) • ...a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15) • The tape is not adjusted. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to OFF. (p. 64) • FOCUS is not clear. c Set the POWER switch to OFF ...to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized...
...Digital8 tapes. (p. 68) 108 If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your camcorder, use the following table to focus manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is the standard 8 tape. c Close the LCD panel. (p. 17) • ...a new tape or slide the tab. (p. 15) • The tape is not adjusted. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for at least 1 hour to OFF. (p. 64) • FOCUS is not clear. c Set the POWER switch to OFF ...to CAMERA. (p. 16) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized...
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... (p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wg Tape counter indicator (p. 19... battery time indicator (p. 11, 19) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 18)/Exposure indicator (p. 42) 5 Fader indicator (p. 34)/Digital effect indicator (p. 38, 50) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 32) FRAME indicator (p. 77) 7 Picture effect indicator (p....PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 40) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 65) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 43) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 22) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 16)/Video ...
... (p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wg Tape counter indicator (p. 19... battery time indicator (p. 11, 19) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 18)/Exposure indicator (p. 42) 5 Fader indicator (p. 34)/Digital effect indicator (p. 38, 50) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 32) FRAME indicator (p. 77) 7 Picture effect indicator (p....PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 40) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 20) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 65) qs Manual focusing indicator (p. 43) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 22) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 16)/Video ...
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...FADER (p. 33) •Taking a still image Tape photo recording (p. 29)/ Memory photo recording (P. 77) •Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 36)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 37) •Creating a soft background for subjects Soft portrait mode (p. 40) •Superimposing a title...a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 43) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 40) •Recording fast-moving subjects ...
...FADER (p. 33) •Taking a still image Tape photo recording (p. 29)/ Memory photo recording (P. 77) •Digital processing of images PICTURE EFFECT (p. 36)/ DIGITAL EFFECT (p. 37) •Creating a soft background for subjects Soft portrait mode (p. 40) •Superimposing a title...a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode) •Preventing deterioration of picture quality in digital zoom D ZOOM [MENU] (p. 64) •Focusing manually Manual focus (p. 43) •Shooting distant subjects Landscape mode (p. 40) •Recording fast-moving subjects ...
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...(viewing on TV 27 (dubbing a tape 57 Connection to your PC .......... 59 Data code 25 Date search 53 DEMO 69 DIGITAL EFFECT 37, 50 Digital 8 system 102 DIGITAL I/O 127 DISPLAY 25 DOT 33 Dual sound track tape .......... 103 Dubbing a tape 57 DV connecting cable ......... 58, 86 ...InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 13 Infrared rays emitter ........ 20, 28 JPEG 72 LANC 127 LCD screen 17 LUMINANCEKEY 37 M, N Main sound 66 Manual focus 42 Memory chromakey 82 Memory luminancekey .......... 82 MEMORY MIX 82 Memory overlap 82 Memory photo recording ...... 77 "Memory Stick 72 Menu ...
...(viewing on TV 27 (dubbing a tape 57 Connection to your PC .......... 59 Data code 25 Date search 53 DEMO 69 DIGITAL EFFECT 37, 50 Digital 8 system 102 DIGITAL I/O 127 DISPLAY 25 DOT 33 Dual sound track tape .......... 103 Dubbing a tape 57 DV connecting cable ......... 58, 86 ...InfoLITHIUM" battery ........ 13 Infrared rays emitter ........ 20, 28 JPEG 72 LANC 127 LCD screen 17 LUMINANCEKEY 37 M, N Main sound 66 Manual focus 42 Memory chromakey 82 Memory luminancekey .......... 82 MEMORY MIX 82 Memory overlap 82 Memory photo recording ...... 77 "Memory Stick 72 Menu ...