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... leaking lithium ion battery. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Operation is subject to use. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930... not expressly approved in this manual could void your Digital Handycam, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For customers in the sun or under...video that may be of sufficient magnitude to rain or moisture. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony...
... leaking lithium ion battery. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Operation is subject to use. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ, 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930... not expressly approved in this manual could void your Digital Handycam, you may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. For customers in the sun or under...video that may be of sufficient magnitude to rain or moisture. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV525 Responsible Party: Sony...
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...and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential ... undesired operation. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" For customers in the U.S.A ...
...and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential ... undesired operation. 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: - For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" For customers in the U.S.A ...
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...effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - PRINT MARK ...... 101 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 33 Using special effects - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Tape Photo recording 29 Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection 97 ...and Windows® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other countries. Dubbing a tape 57 Using with digital effects ...... 50 Enlarging recorded images - Insert Editing 62 case in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein may be the ...
...effects ..... 49 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and PC - PRINT MARK ...... 101 Using the wide mode 32 Using the fader function 33 Using special effects - END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH / Rec Review 23 Playback - Tape Photo recording 29 Preventing accidental erasure - Image protection 97 ...and Windows® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other countries. Dubbing a tape 57 Using with digital effects ...... 50 Enlarging recorded images - Insert Editing 62 case in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein may be the ...
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... Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette compartment. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette...
... Start Guide This chapter introduces you to the basic features of the cassette compartment. The compartment opens automatically. Connecting the power cord (p. 14) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Close the lid of your camcorder outdoors (p. 10). AC power adaptor (supplied) Inserting a cassette (p. 15) 1 Open the lid of the cassette...
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... camcorder starts recording. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 2 Press m to start playback. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing... the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) VTR 3 Press N to rewind the tape. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Quick Start Guide VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3 Open the LCD ...
... camcorder starts recording. Recording a picture (p. 16) 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Set the POWER switch to VTR while pressing the small green button. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 24) 2 Press m to start playback. The picture in the viewfinder is closed, use the viewfinder placing... the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. OFF (CHARGE) VTR 3 Press N to rewind the tape. Viewfinder When the LCD panel is black and white (DCR-TRV520 only). VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA Quick Start Guide VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 3 Open the LCD ...
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...differ from country to CAMERA. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. Note on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that you read through this manual are for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV520 is the model used for the two ...the model number by looking at the bottom of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Also, your camcorder are...
...differ from country to CAMERA. Your camcorder records and plays back pictures in the illustrations. Note on a TV, you can hear a beep sound to indicate that you read through this manual are for illustration purposes. The DCR-TRV520 is the model used for the two ...the model number by looking at the bottom of difference DCRviewfinder TRV520 B/W TRV525 Color Before using your camcorder With your digital camcorder, you need an NTSC system-based TV. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Also, your camcorder are...
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... screen and in any way. The inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 9 These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Effective ratio of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens...
... screen and in any way. The inside of pixels and/or screen are manufactured using high-precision technology. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be damaged [c]. [a] [b] [c] 9 These points occur normally in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recorded picture in the viewfinder. Effective ratio of the viewfinder, LCD screen or lens...
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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 Slide the battery pack down . To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
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 Slide the battery pack down . To remove the battery pack Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing RELEASE down until it clicks. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Install the battery pack to use your camcorder outdoors.
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... the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch 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. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the display window. Charging begins. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording ...
... the power cord to a wall outlet. (4) Set the POWER switch 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. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on the display window. Charging begins. Keep the battery pack in the display window roughly indicates the recording ...
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...) 450 (405) 565 (505) 320 (285) Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge... (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. The battery pack is disconnected. - min" appears in the following cases: - The actual battery life may...
...) 450 (405) 565 (505) 320 (285) Approximate number of minutes when you use a fully charged battery Numbers in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery. * Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). Charging time Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge... (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. The battery pack is disconnected. - min" appears in the following cases: - The actual battery life may...
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... 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 70 (65... (420) 650 (590) NP-F960 550 (495) 765 (685) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Ift hepowermaygooffalthoughthebatteryremainingindicatorindicatesthat the battery pack has enough power to be displayed. "InfoLITHIUM" ...trademark of minutes when you use your camcorder in which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. When you are recording. The battery life will ...
... 190 (170) 315 (285) 385 (345) 495 (450) 590 (530) 700 (630) DCR-TRV525 Battery pack Playing time on LCD screen Playing time with LCD closed NP-F330 (supplied) 70 (65... (420) 650 (590) NP-F960 550 (495) 765 (685) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 13 Ift hepowermaygooffalthoughthebatteryremainingindicatorindicatesthat the battery pack has enough power to be displayed. "InfoLITHIUM" ...trademark of minutes when you use your camcorder in which can exchange data such as battery consumption with compatible electronic equipment. When you are recording. The battery life will ...
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...adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet, even...the set itself has been turned off. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord... (house current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
...adaptor. (3) Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. 1 2, 3 PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected from a wall outlet using the AC power adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover, and connect the AC power adaptor to the wall outlet, even...the set itself has been turned off. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Connecting to a wall outlet When you use your camcorder for a long time, we recommend that the battery pack cannot supply any power if the power cord... (house current) as long as it is not plugged into a wall outlet. Using a car battery Use Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 14
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...on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to expose the red mark... above, and eject the cassette in the menu settings, 3/4 of the cassette compartment. 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. Doing so may appear when ...
...on this camcorder. Mosaic pattern noise may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you press any part of the lid other DCR-TRV520/TRV525). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to expose the red mark... above, and eject the cassette in the menu settings, 3/4 of the cassette compartment. 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. Doing so may appear when ...
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... POWER switch to the lens side. This is to save battery power and to CAMERA again. Picture in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 180° to brighten LCD BRIGHT to see. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY...Indicators in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . Recording - If you turn it into the camcorder body. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be normal when recorded. However, the picture will be difficult to dim 90° When closing...
... POWER switch to the lens side. This is to save battery power and to CAMERA again. Picture in the viewfinder (Mirror mode). 180° to brighten LCD BRIGHT to see. Note When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode You cannot operate the ZERO SET MEMORY...Indicators in the standby mode for 3 minutes Your camcorder automatically turns off . Recording - If you turn it into the camcorder body. When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight The LCD screen may be normal when recorded. However, the picture will be difficult to dim 90° When closing...
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... power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in the menu settings. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. W T The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to function when...
... power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. Using the zoom function sparingly results in the menu settings. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. W T The digital zooming zone appears when you select the digital zoom power in D ZOOM in better-looking recordings. Recording a picture After recording (1) Set the POWER switch to function when...
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... source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use this function. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to OFF....subject in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 20 Press BACK LIGHT in a dark place. The . NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight function. Recording a ...
... source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use this function. and "NIGHTSHOT" indicators flash on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to OFF....subject in CAMERA or MEMORY mode. Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. NIGHTSHOT OFF ON SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 20 Press BACK LIGHT in a dark place. The . NightShot/Super NightShot The NightShot function enables you use the backlight function. Recording a ...
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...using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - This may be slow. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect - Exposure - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Basics Recording a picture Using... in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. The motion of the background. The maximum shooting distance using the Super ...
...using the NightShot function, you can not use the following functions: - This may be slow. While using the NightShot function, focus manually. Digital effect - Exposure - NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Basics Recording a picture Using... in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the NightShot function in CAMERA mode. The motion of the background. The maximum shooting distance using the Super ...
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...to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR. 22 This mode is set to record yourself. START/STOP 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timer recording Press START/STOP. You can also use the Remote Commander for convenience. In the last two seconds of the... countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To record still images using the self-timer Press...
...to OFF (CHARGE) or VTR. 22 This mode is set to record yourself. START/STOP 2 VTR OFF (CHARGE) MEMORY CAMERA 1 (self-timer) To stop the self-timer recording Press START/STOP. You can also use the Remote Commander for convenience. In the last two seconds of the... countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then recording starts automatically. To record still images using the self-timer Press...
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... you eject the cassette after you released EDITSEARCH. EDITSEARCH You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not work correctly. 23 The section you record is played back. + : to go forward - : to go to the...
... you eject the cassette after you released EDITSEARCH. EDITSEARCH You can use these buttons to check the recorded picture or shoot so that the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene may not work correctly. 23 The section you record is played back. + : to go forward - : to go to the...
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...camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 VTR 4 REW OFF CAMERA MEMORY 5 PLAY VOLUME 6 3 1 To stop playback Press x. When monitoring on the LCD screen ... the playback picture in the viewfinder. Basics - Playing back a tape You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out. 24 You can monitor the playback ...picture on VOLUME. The speaker on your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either...
...camcorder body with your camcorder is silent when the LCD panel is closed. 2 VTR 4 REW OFF CAMERA MEMORY 5 PLAY VOLUME 6 3 1 To stop playback Press x. When monitoring on the LCD screen ... the playback picture in the viewfinder. Basics - Playing back a tape You can control playback using the Remote Commander supplied with the LCD screen facing out. 24 You can monitor the playback ...picture on VOLUME. The speaker on your camcorder. (1) Install the power source and insert the recorded tape. (2) Set the POWER switch to start playback. (6) To adjust the volume, press either...