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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 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. Serial No. DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. AC- DCR-TRV520 DCR-TRV520/TRV525 ©2000 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-059-561-11 (2) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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...appliance. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. You will soon be producing home video that may be prohibited. This symbol ...above 140°F (60°C ) such as in a car parked in this manual could void your unwanted lithium ion batteries to the presence of lithium ion batteries in ...or leaking lithium ion battery. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. Note:...
...appliance. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV520 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. You will soon be producing home video that may be prohibited. This symbol ...above 140°F (60°C ) such as in a car parked in this manual could void your unwanted lithium ion batteries to the presence of lithium ion batteries in ...or leaking lithium ion battery. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Your Digital Handycam is loaded with superior picture and sound quality. Note:...
Operating Instructions
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...62 case in the dark - Dubbing a tape 57 Using with digital effects ...... 50 Enlarging recorded images - Image protection 97 Deleting images 98 Writing a print mark - Photo save 87 Shooting in this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 10 Installing the battery pack... names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their Recording video or TV programs 60 respective companies. END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Tape Photo recording 29 Preventing accidental erasure - Picture effect 36 Using special effects - ...
...62 case in the dark - Dubbing a tape 57 Using with digital effects ...... 50 Enlarging recorded images - Image protection 97 Deleting images 98 Writing a print mark - Photo save 87 Shooting in this manual 8 Step 1 Preparing the power supply 10 Installing the battery pack... names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their Recording video or TV programs 60 respective companies. END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Tape Photo recording 29 Preventing accidental erasure - Picture effect 36 Using special effects - ...
Operating Instructions
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...of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. Unauthorized recording of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. Getting started - As you start reading this manual are shown in the Hi8 /standard ...e.g. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from ...
...of such materials may be contrary to CAMERA. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. Unauthorized recording of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. Getting started - As you start reading this manual are shown in the Hi8 /standard ...e.g. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. Set the POWER switch to the provision of your digital camcorder, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from ...
Operating Instructions
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Effective ratio of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder, ... inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that...
Effective ratio of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens may be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 9 Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Do not place your camcorder so as to point the viewfinder, ... inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green or white) that...
Operating Instructions
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...While using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the brightness of the picture will be recorded in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Digital effect - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in incorrect or unnatural colors. ...the NightShot function, focus manually. Exposure - The motion of the background. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the daytime). Fader - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER ...
...While using the NightShot Light is difficult with the NightShot Light on the brightness of the picture will be recorded in the viewfinder. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Digital effect - and "SUPER NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in incorrect or unnatural colors. ...the NightShot function, focus manually. Exposure - The motion of the background. This may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in the daytime). Fader - PROGRAM AE Shutter speed in CAMERA mode. Basics Recording a picture Using SUPER ...
Operating Instructions
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...and time set. Basics DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the LCD screen. 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 tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape...
...and time set. Basics DISPLAY Using the data code function Your camcorder automatically records not only images on the LCD screen. 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 tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the tape...
Operating Instructions
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...digital effect is automatically canceled. 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 Exposure - Picture effect - When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Advanced Recording... Operations Using special effects - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Tape photo recording - Exposure - Focus manually using a tripod. Fader -
...digital effect is automatically canceled. 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 Exposure - Picture effect - When recording in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Advanced Recording... Operations Using special effects - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Tape photo recording - Exposure - Focus manually using a tripod. Fader -
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...- To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Bright subject and dark background - Old movie - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the ... slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 42 The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in the following function and modes do not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The subject is backlit - night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in...
...- To record dark pictures (e.g. Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Bright subject and dark background - Old movie - Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Notes •When you adjust the exposure manually, the ... slide NIGHTSHOT to ON 42 The exposure indicator appears on the LCD screen or in CAMERA mode: - Adjust the exposure manually in the following function and modes do not work in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. The subject is backlit - night scenes) faithfully (1) Press EXPOSURE in...
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... focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to the... subject. When you press FOCUS down to focus on the LCD screen or in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. This makes focusing easier. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position....
... focus from a subject in the foreground to a subject in the background. •Shooting a stationary subject when using a tripod. (1) Set FOCUS to MANUAL in the viewfinder. (2) Turn the focus ring to sharpen focus. 2 FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to the... subject. When you press FOCUS down to focus on the LCD screen or in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. This makes focusing easier. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by first focusing at the "T" (telephoto) position and then shooting at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position....
Operating Instructions
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Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to your camcorder. Notes •You need to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your PC.... LINK (DV) jack to ON in the menu settings. (P. 64) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start...
Analog video signals t Digital video signals (1) Set the POWER switch to VTR. (2) Set A/V t DV OUT to your camcorder. Notes •You need to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the PC may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your PC.... LINK (DV) jack to ON in the menu settings. (P. 64) (3) Start playback on the analog video unit. (4) Start...
Operating Instructions
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... disappear Press MENU. 64 The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) ...the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. 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. Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to...
... disappear Press MENU. 64 The default settings can be partially changed. First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VTR or MEMORY mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired icon, then press the dial to set. (3) ...the menu items with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. 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. Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to...
Operating Instructions
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... digitally. (p. 18) 16:9WIDE z OFF - CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) STEADYSHOT z ON OFF To compensate for camera-shake. 65 POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch AUTO SHTR z ON To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions CAMERA OFF... lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. To activate digital zoom. 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...
... digitally. (p. 18) 16:9WIDE z OFF - CAMERA ON To record a 16:9 wide picture (p. 32) STEADYSHOT z ON OFF To compensate for camera-shake. 65 POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch AUTO SHTR z ON To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions CAMERA OFF... lens (not supplied) may influence the SteadyShot function. To activate digital zoom. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate. * What is "S100". Mbps stands for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. 104 i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected, and that...to be connected by many corporations. It is connected to be sent in the instruction manual of data can be connected. What is an international standard standardized by the Institute of... to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. When connecting this unit is ...
...rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate. * What is "S100". Mbps stands for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in one second. 104 i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected, and that...to be connected by many corporations. It is connected to be sent in the instruction manual of data can be connected. What is an international standard standardized by the Institute of... to equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is an i.LINK-compliant DV input/output jack. When connecting this unit is ...
Operating Instructions
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... this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 86. For details 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...
... this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software supported by SONY (e.g. VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 86. For details 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...
Operating Instructions
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...ss" appears on the viewfinder screen is not clear. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The autofocusing function does... LP mode. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The SteadyShot function does not work. c Set it to expose ...manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 68) 108 c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to acclimatize. (p. 117) • While being operated in CAMERA...
...ss" appears on the viewfinder screen is not clear. In the recording mode Symptom START/STOP does not operate. The autofocusing function does... LP mode. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The SteadyShot function does not work. c Set it to expose ...manually. (p. 43) • The digital effect function is set to troubleshoot the problem. c Use Hi8 /Digital8 tapes. (p. 68) 108 c Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE) and then to acclimatize. (p. 117) • While being operated in CAMERA...
Operating Instructions
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...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...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 control mode (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator ...) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light...
...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...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 control mode (p. 26) qg Tape counter indicator ...) wd Recording lamp (p. 16) (DCR-TRV520 only) This indicator appears in the viewfinder. wf Video flash ready indicator This indicator appears when you use the video flash light...
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...) •Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 44) Functions to give 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 Sports lesson mode (p. 40) Functions to use in editing...
...) •Superimposing a title TITLE (p. 44) Functions to give 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 Sports lesson mode (p. 40) Functions to use in editing...
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...BACK LIGHT 20 Battery pack 10 BEEP 70 BOUNCE 33 C, D Camera chromakey 82 Charging battery 11 Clock set 71 Connection (viewing on TV............. 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 ... Main sound 66 Manual focus 42 Memory chromakey 82 Memory luminancekey .......... 82 MEMORY MIX 82 Memory overlap 82 Memory photo recording ...... 77 "Memory...LINK ..... 28, 124 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 21 S video jack 27 T, U, V Tape counter 19 Tape photo recording 29 Telephote 18 Time code 19 Title 44...
...BACK LIGHT 20 Battery pack 10 BEEP 70 BOUNCE 33 C, D Camera chromakey 82 Charging battery 11 Clock set 71 Connection (viewing on TV............. 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 ... Main sound 66 Manual focus 42 Memory chromakey 82 Memory luminancekey .......... 82 MEMORY MIX 82 Memory overlap 82 Memory photo recording ...... 77 "Memory...LINK ..... 28, 124 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 21 S video jack 27 T, U, V Tape counter 19 Tape photo recording 29 Telephote 18 Time code 19 Title 44...
PictureGear v4.1 Lite User Guide
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...® marks are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of this software and Operating Manual, or renting the software without notice. 2 GB This product contains the software product of Sony Corporation. enhanced Toolkit for any claim from a third party. Ì The ...use of Digital Imaging Group. Exif is a trademark of this document. All rights reserved. Program © 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2000 Sony Corporation © 2000 Sony Corporation. FlashPix is the image file format standard for digital still cameras stipulated by...
...® marks are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of this software and Operating Manual, or renting the software without notice. 2 GB This product contains the software product of Sony Corporation. enhanced Toolkit for any claim from a third party. Ì The ...use of Digital Imaging Group. Exif is a trademark of this document. All rights reserved. Program © 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Sony Corporation Documentation © 2000 Sony Corporation © 2000 Sony Corporation. FlashPix is the image file format standard for digital still cameras stipulated by...