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Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation AC- Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. 3-059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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.
Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation AC- Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. 3-059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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.
Operating Instructions
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...You will soon be producing home video that you can capture life's precious...use. Operation is very easy to the presence of the FCC Rules. With your Digital Handycam, you can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to operate this device must ...SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If you have any interference received, including interference that may be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony...
...You will soon be producing home video that you can capture life's precious...use. Operation is very easy to the presence of the FCC Rules. With your Digital Handycam, you can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to operate this device must ...SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If you have any interference received, including interference that may be prohibited. Note: In some areas the disposal of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony...
Operating Instructions
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To stop recording, press the red button again. REW 1 Set the POWER switch to start playback. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 2 Press m to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) ...VTR 3 Press N to VTR while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Remove the lens ...
To stop recording, press the red button again. REW 1 Set the POWER switch to start playback. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 2 Press m to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) ...VTR 3 Press N to VTR while pressing the small green button. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Remove the lens ...
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... the model used for example, "DCR-TRV520 only." Getting started - You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Before you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (... - Unauthorized recording of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Otherwise, the...
... the model used for example, "DCR-TRV520 only." Getting started - You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Before you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 (... - Unauthorized recording of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to CAMERA. Otherwise, the...
Operating Instructions
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...-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960... 145 (130) 80 (75) 265 (240) 150 (135) 305 (270) 175 (155) 415 (375) 235 (215) 475 (430) 270 (245) 565 (505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when...
...-F730/F730H/F750 300 (240) NP-F930/F950 390 (330) NP-F960 420 (360) Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack Recording time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP-F730H/F750 NP-F930 NP-F950 NP-F960... 145 (130) 80 (75) 265 (240) 150 (135) 305 (270) 175 (155) 415 (375) 235 (215) 475 (430) 270 (245) 565 (505) 320 (285) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Recording with the battery pack. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Until your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes when...
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...a trademark of minutes when you are recording. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion...F950 465 (420) 650 (590) NP-F960 550 (495) 765 (685) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time...a cold environment. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP...(170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life...
...a trademark of minutes when you are recording. "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion...F950 465 (420) 650 (590) NP-F960 550 (495) 765 (685) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 When you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time...a cold environment. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV520 Battery pack NP-F330 (supplied) NP-F530 NP-F550 NP-F730 NP...(170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery. The battery life...
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... down . Doing so may not be sure to expose the red mark. 15 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 the cassette compartment. 2 3 4,5 EJECT To eject a cassette Follow the... write-protect tab on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press ...
... down . Doing so may not be sure to expose the red mark. 15 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 the cassette compartment. 2 3 4,5 EJECT To eject a cassette Follow the... write-protect tab on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press ...
Operating Instructions
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... standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. In the LP mode, you record with the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only). 1 3 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 5 40min SP REC 0:00:01 4 2 Microphone Camera recording lamp Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch...
... standby mode. (4) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. In the LP mode, you record with the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only). 1 3 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 5 40min SP REC 0:00:01 4 2 Microphone Camera recording lamp Notes •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •Do not touch...
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... the wide mode, you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the S video jack on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV525) during playing back in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520), on the TV screen at full size when: - Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Connection for a TV Pictures...
... the wide mode, you cancel the wide mode, set your camcorder to the S video jack on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV525) during playing back in the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520), on the TV screen at full size when: - Bounce During recording You cannot select or cancel the wide mode. Connection for a TV Pictures...
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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 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) 16:9WIDE...
CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) STEADYSHOT z ON OFF To compensate for camera-shake. 65 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) 16:9WIDE...
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... to Hi8 /standard 8 / t : During switching from the DV IN/OUT jack. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to play back Using any other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). During switching of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on..., and the following displays appear. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you try to . is a trademark. Note Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard...
... to Hi8 /standard 8 / t : During switching from the DV IN/OUT jack. This video system has been developed to enable digital recording to play back Using any other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). During switching of software. COPY INHIBIT appears on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder or on..., and the following displays appear. Your camcorder does not record copyright control signals on other VCRs (including other video camera recorder, you try to . is a trademark. Note Tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 system, digital signals are output as the image signals from Hi8 /standard...
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... and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. (DCR-TRV520 only) Depending on the cassette is out (red). (p. 15) Fast flashing: •Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 117) •The tape has run out. •The...
... and messages appear on the LCD screen, in the viewfinder, or in the display window, check the following: See the page in the viewfinder only. (DCR-TRV520 only) Depending on the cassette is out (red). (p. 15) Fast flashing: •Moisture condensation has occurred. (p. 117) •The tape has run out. •The...
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Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup. 119 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only) (1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw.
Caution Do not remove any other screws. You may remove only the screw to remove the eyecup. 119 Additional Information Maintenance information and precautions Removing dust from inside the viewfinder (DCR-TRV520 only) (1) 1Remove the screw with a screwdriver (not supplied). 2Then, while holding the RELEASE knob up, 3turn the eyecup in a counterclockwise direction and pull it out. (2) Clean the surface with a commercially available blower for a still camera. (3) Turn the eyecup in a clockwise direction, then replace the screw.
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... min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Viewfinder Electric Viewfinder DCR-TRV520: monochrome DCR-TRV525: color Image...
... min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scaning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Recommended cassette Hi8/Digital8 video cassette Recording/playback time (using 120 min. Viewfinder Electric Viewfinder DCR-TRV520: monochrome DCR-TRV525: color Image...
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Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 119) (DCR-TRV520 only) ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 90) es MEMORY DELETE button (p. 98) ed FADER button (p. 33) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) ...
Eyecup RELEASE knob (p. 119) (DCR-TRV520 only) ea MEMORY INDEX button (p. 90) es MEMORY DELETE button (p. 98) ed FADER button (p. 33) ef BACK LIGHT button (p. 20) eg PROGRAM AE button (p. 41) ...
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... 3 Remaining 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. 36, ...STBY/REC indicator (p. 16)/Video control mode (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/ Time code indicator (p. 19)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/ Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29) qh Remaining...(p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder.
... 3 Remaining 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. 36, ...STBY/REC indicator (p. 16)/Video control mode (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 19, 48, 52)/ Time code indicator (p. 19)/Selfdiagnosis display indicator (p. 113)/ Tape photo recording indicator (p. 29) qh Remaining...(p. 68) ws Warning indicators (p. 114) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder.