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... "™" and "®" are not mentioned in this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting to tapes 92 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving image - Insert Editing 62 case in each 4 - Photo save 87 ... effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - SLIDE SHOW 95 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Picture effect 36 Using special effects - Digital effect 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 Adjusting ...
... "™" and "®" are not mentioned in this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 10 Installing the battery pack 10 Charging the battery pack 11 Connecting to tapes 92 Enlarging still images recorded on a moving image - Insert Editing 62 case in each 4 - Photo save 87 ... effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - SLIDE SHOW 95 Viewing the recording on TV 27 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Picture effect 36 Using special effects - Digital effect 37 Using the PROGRAM AE function 40 Adjusting ...
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... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 128) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 106) The lithium battery is already ...8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
... Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 qa 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 128) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 11) 3 NP-F330 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 11) 4 CR2025 lithium battery (1) (p. 106) The lithium battery is already ...8 Lens cap (1) (p. 16) 9 PC serial cable (1) (p. 91) 0 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 72) qa Application software: PictureGear 4.1 Lite (CD-ROM) (1) (p. 91) Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder...
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...chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette compartment. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). EJECT 2 ...mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . The compartment opens automatically. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. See the page in parentheses "( )" for...
...chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette compartment. Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide 6 Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). EJECT 2 ...mark facing up . 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette up . The compartment opens automatically. AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette compartment, and press EJECT. See the page in parentheses "( )" for...
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If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down .
If you do so, the battery pack may slide off your camcorder unintentionally, damaging your camcorder by holding the battery pack. BATT BATT RELEASE After installing the battery pack Do not carry your camcorder. 10 Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors. To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Slide the battery pack down .
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.... Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display window is charged a little. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed. Charging begins. To ... to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the viewfinder.
.... Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the metal parts of the DC plug of the display window is charged a little. 11 Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after normal charge is completed. Charging begins. To ... to be used for a long time, charge the battery pack once fully, and then use the battery longer than usual. 4 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 2 After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from coming into contact with the viewfinder.
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...** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). ...(215) 475 (430) 270 (245) 565 (505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. Something is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 105 (95) 60 (55) 75 (65) 40 (35) NP-...
...** Approximate number of minutes when you repeat recording start/ stop, zooming and turning the power on/off. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). ...(215) 475 (430) 270 (245) 565 (505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. Something is wrong with the LCD screen Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical** NP-F330 (supplied) 105 (95) 60 (55) 75 (65) 40 (35) NP-...
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... ion battery pack which you use your camcorder in a cold environment. This unit is a trademark of minutes when you are recording. The battery life will be shorter if you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for...630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) ...
... ion battery pack which you use your camcorder in a cold environment. This unit is a trademark of minutes when you are recording. The battery life will be shorter if you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about 1 minute for...630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) ...
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... outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. This means that you power it from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
... outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. This means that you power it from the AC power source (house current) as long as it is attached to the DC IN jack, even when the power cord is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
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... cassette compartment down . (5) Close the lid of the lid other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use ...Getting started Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 10). (2) Open the lid of indicated time on Hi8 tape.... •If you use your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to play back the tape on Hi8 tape. Mosaic pattern noise may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records...
... cassette compartment down . (5) Close the lid of the lid other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may not be closed when you use ...Getting started Step 2 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 10). (2) Open the lid of indicated time on Hi8 tape.... •If you use your camcorder by pressing the mark on the cassette to play back the tape on Hi8 tape. Mosaic pattern noise may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records...
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...monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out. 24 Playing back a tape You can monitor the ... the LCD panel over and move it back to VTR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind... the volume, press either of the two buttons on your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is ...
...monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out. 24 Playing back a tape You can monitor the ... the LCD panel over and move it back to VTR while pressing the small green button. The video control buttons light up. (3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. (4) Press m to rewind... the volume, press either of the two buttons on your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to the camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is ...
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... LINE. Playback - Basics Viewing the recording on both your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (not supplied) to watch the playback picture on the TV to VCR. : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your camcorder. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). You can...
... LINE. Playback - Basics Viewing the recording on both your camcorder from a wall outlet using an S video cable (not supplied) to watch the playback picture on the TV to VCR. : Signal flow S VIDEO AUDIO / VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO If your camcorder. If your TV or VCR has an S video jack Connect using the AC power adaptor (p. 14). You can...
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... turn on the TV automatically when you turn off automatically. To do as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and...: - S.LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as follow in the menu settings. - With some TV models. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your TV. If you use a Sony TV • You can switch the video input of the AV cordless IR receiver.
... turn on the TV automatically when you turn off automatically. To do as the AC power adaptor to your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape. (1) After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON. (2) Turn the TV on and...: - S.LASER LINK Super laser link emitter Before operation Attach the power supply such as follow in the menu settings. - With some TV models. The lamp of S.LASER LINK lights up. (5) Press N on your TV. If you use a Sony TV • You can switch the video input of the AV cordless IR receiver.
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... camcorder to the VCR using an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. You can edit on the VCR. S VIDEO Editing AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and...
... camcorder to the VCR using an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to the operating instructions of the A/V connecting cable. You can edit on the VCR. S VIDEO Editing AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow IN S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When you want to record over) into the VCR, and...
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...cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. If you play back the recorded pictures on both your camcorder. (2) ...IN/OUT (not supplied) DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the DV products. Note on the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are...
...cable (DV connecting cable) (not supplied) to DV IN/OUT and to DV IN/OUT of your VCR for more information. (3) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (4) Play back the recorded tape on your camcorder. (5) Start recording on the VCR. If you play back the recorded pictures on both your camcorder. (2) ...IN/OUT (not supplied) DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT : Signal flow When you want to record over) into the VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your camcorder and the VCR. Refer to the operating instructions of the DV products. Note on the VCR to -digital connection, video and audio signals are...
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AUDIO / VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow DV DV IN/OUT (not supplied) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedares on the analog video unit. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings. (P. 64) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on...
AUDIO / VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO : Signal flow DV DV IN/OUT (not supplied) After capturing images and sound Stop capturing procedares on the analog video unit. Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings. (P. 64) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start capturing procedures on...
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... jack on the VCR or the TV. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you are recording from TV. Select a TV program if you want to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings ...and the VCR. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder. (5) Press N on the VCR to start recording from. 4 PAUSE REC S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow When you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and 60...
... jack on the VCR or the TV. Use your camcorder as a recorder. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you are recording from TV. Select a TV program if you want to record over) into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings ...and the VCR. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your camcorder. (5) Press N on the VCR to start recording from. 4 PAUSE REC S VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO / VIDEO : Signal flow When you are recording a tape from the VCR, insert a recorded tape into your camcorder and 60...
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... DV IN/OUT and to start playback. Editing DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow DV IN/OUT When you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. ...simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on LCD screen or in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. The DV IN indicator may jitter. If you want...
... DV IN/OUT and to start playback. Editing DV S VIDEO LANC DV IN/OUT (not supplied) : Signal flow DV IN/OUT When you want to record over) into your camcorder, and insert the recorded tape into the VCR. (2) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (3) Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings (p. ...simultaneously on your camcorder, then immediately press X on LCD screen or in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you record playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. The DV IN indicator may jitter. If you want...
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...CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) STEADYSHOT z ON OFF To compensate for camera-shake. 65 CAMERA MEMORY N.S. If you can operate at the moment. Menu items differ according to 450× zoom is carried out. Natural 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. POWER Icon/item...
...CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) STEADYSHOT z ON OFF To compensate for camera-shake. 65 CAMERA MEMORY N.S. If you can operate at the moment. Menu items differ according to 450× zoom is carried out. Natural 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. POWER Icon/item...
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...mark on the "Memory Stick" is automatically selected. FORMATTING appears during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is set to protect still ... B.L. To duplicate still images (p. 87) VTR CAMERA MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV525 only Notes on the "Memory Stick." 67 Formatting... following bar POWER switch VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY Customizing Your Camcorder VF B.L* to lighten to darken z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on formatting • Supplied or optional...
...mark on the "Memory Stick" is automatically selected. FORMATTING appears during recording. • When you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is set to protect still ... B.L. To duplicate still images (p. 87) VTR CAMERA MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR MEMORY VTR * DCR-TRV525 only Notes on the "Memory Stick." 67 Formatting... following bar POWER switch VTR CAMERA MEMORY VTR CAMERA MEMORY Customizing Your Camcorder VF B.L* to lighten to darken z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on formatting • Supplied or optional...
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... Stick" lamp This lamp lights up while "Memory Stick" is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is in the "Memory Stick... accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. 126 rj ra rk rs rl t; rj PHOTO button (p. 29, 77) rk DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 38, 50) rl END SEARCH button (p. 23) t;
... Stick" lamp This lamp lights up while "Memory Stick" is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to turn the power supplied by the shoe on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light or microphone. •The intelligent accessory shoe is in the "Memory Stick... accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory. 126 rj ra rk rs rl t; rj PHOTO button (p. 29, 77) rk DIGITAL EFFECT button (p. 38, 50) rl END SEARCH button (p. 23) t;