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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-065-262-13 (1) 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. Model No.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. DCR-TRV530 TM SERIES DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530 ©2001 Sony Corporation DCR-TRV Model No. Serial No. AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-065-262-13 (1) 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. Model No.
Operating Instructions
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... with this equipment in order to comply with this equipment must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC... including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
... with this equipment in order to comply with this equipment must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If this device must be determined by one or more of the FCC... including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - "Memory Stick" This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in CANADA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC...
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...DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530... (p. 40) • Digital effect (p. 41) • Title (p. 48, 50) • MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec review (p. 26) • Manual focus (p. 47) • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 79...
...DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) • Viewing a still image recorded on "Memory Stick" (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) b Capturing images on your computer • Using with analog video unit and your computer (p. 74) • Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" using USB cable (p. 110) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530... (p. 40) • Digital effect (p. 41) • Title (p. 48, 50) • MEMORY MIX (p. 98) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings • END SEARCH/EDITSEARCH/Rec review (p. 26) • Manual focus (p. 47) • Digital zoom [MENU] (p. 79...
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...recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - Tape Photo recording...recording by date - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Digital effect 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 Adjusting the exposure manually 46 Focusing manually... settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE...
...recording on TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Signal convert function ..... 74 Recording video or TV programs 75 Inserting a scene from a tape - Tape Photo recording...recording by date - Basics Recording a picture 19 Shooting backlit subjects - Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Digital effect 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function 44 Adjusting the exposure manually 46 Focusing manually... settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - SLIDE...
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...manual The instructions in this manual are for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." Any differences in operation are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on a tape. Getting started - You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video... digital camcorder, you can use the functions in the table below. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Not provided * The models with memory functions. Your camcorder records and...
...manual The instructions in this manual are for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." Any differences in operation are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on a TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV. To view your recordings on a tape. Getting started - You, however, cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video... digital camcorder, you can use the functions in the table below. Otherwise, the model name is being carried out. When you carry out an operation, you can hear a beep sound to CAMERA. Not provided * The models with memory functions. Your camcorder records and...
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... wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the... sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and ...
... wet. Take pictures of the pixels are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. •Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the... sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and ...
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..., set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. While using the Super ...Light on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Exposure - Fader - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime). Notes •Do not use ...manually. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital...
..., set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you keep NIGHTSHOT set N.S.LIGHT to ON in CAMERA mode. While using the Super ...Light on the screen. (2) Press SUPER NIGHTSHOT. Exposure - Fader - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in the daytime). Notes •Do not use ...manually. Using the NightShot Light The picture will be recorded in incorrect or unnatural colors. •If focusing is about 3 m (10 feet). 24 To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital...
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...or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Display function Press DISPLAY on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Press DATA CODE on the data ...settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on the Remote Commander in the menu settings (p. 79). Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - The indicators appear on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The display changes...
...or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. Display function Press DISPLAY on the tape but also the recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) (Data code). To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Press DATA CODE on the data ...settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on the Remote Commander in the menu settings (p. 79). Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators - The indicators appear on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 The display changes...
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Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Picture effect - When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Tape photo recording - Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital Effect ...PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The 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 43 Wide mode - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - PROGRAM AE •...
Focus manually using a tripod. Super NightShot •The following function does not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Picture effect - When recording in the slow shutter mode: - Tape photo recording - Fader - Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE - Digital Effect ...PROGRAM AE When you turn the power off The 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 43 Wide mode - Advanced Recording Operations Using special effects - PROGRAM AE •...
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...record dark pictures (e.g. The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON 46 if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Bright subject and dark background - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually...The subject is backlit - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode.
...record dark pictures (e.g. The exposure indicator appears on the screen. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON 46 if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Bright subject and dark background - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually...The subject is backlit - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode.
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...FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. When you want to change the 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 following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually...
...FOCUS To return to the autofocus mode Set FOCUS to AUTO. To focus precisely Adjust the zoom by manually adjusting the focus in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. When you want to change the 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 following indicators: when recording a distant subject. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually...
Operating Instructions
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...the analog video unit, the image may not be able to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit. Notes... •You need to install software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video...
...the analog video unit, the image may not be able to the instruction manual of the analog video signals, the computer may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit. Notes... •You need to install software which can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your camcorder. LINK (DV) jack to your computer which you convert analog video signals into digital video...
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...add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 41) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even shooting in bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY 80 Icon/item Mode PROGRAM ... z is the default setting. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch...
...add special effects using the various digital functions (p. 41) To automatically activate the electronic shutter when shooting in bright conditions To not automatically activate the electronic shutter even shooting in bright conditions POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA VCR CAMERA VCR CAMERA MEMORY 80 Icon/item Mode PROGRAM ... z is the default setting. Menu items are displayed as the following icons: MANUAL SET CAMERA SET VCR SET LCD/VF SET MEMORY SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) TAPE SET SETUP MENU OTHERS Selecting the mode setting of the POWER switch...
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..."Memory Stick" that all images on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries ...standard. (These models are not sold in this camcorder. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple...not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images...
..."Memory Stick" that all images on your camcorder conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries ...standard. (These models are not sold in this camcorder. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple...not have a guaranteed compatibility with this manual. Notes on image data compatibility •Image data files recorded on "Memory Stick"s by your camcorder still images...
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The image on the following table to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Use a new tape or slide the tab...appear in the LP mode. You cannot record in the viewfinder. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 27) • The write-protect tab is set to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The ...the self-diagnosis display function has worked. The autofocusing function does not work . c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to AUTO. (p. 47) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 3 minutes. See...
The image on the following table to CAMERA. (p. 19) • The tape has run into any problem using your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Use a new tape or slide the tab...appear in the LP mode. You cannot record in the viewfinder. c Rewind the tape or insert a new one. (p. 18, 27) • The write-protect tab is set to CAMERA again. (p. 19) • The ...the self-diagnosis display function has worked. The autofocusing function does not work . c Set FOCUS to MANUAL to AUTO. (p. 47) • Shooting conditions are not suitable for more than 3 minutes. See...
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... i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV cable). Possible applications are defined: S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. ...of the equipment to be sent in the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected, and that can be connected. IEEE 1394 is "S100". About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between ...
... i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by the i.LINK cable (DV cable). Possible applications are defined: S100 (approx. 100Mbps*) S200 (approx. ...of the equipment to be sent in the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected, and that can be connected. IEEE 1394 is "S100". About the Name "i.LINK" i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between ...
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... unit 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 is connected to -4-pin cable (during ...DV dubbing). VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 61 . Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other than video equipment . For details on the personal computer.
... unit 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 is connected to -4-pin cable (during ...DV dubbing). VAIO series personal computer) other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 61 . Required i.LINK Cable Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to other than video equipment . For details on the personal computer.
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...Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 44) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 23) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 81) qs Manual... focusing indicator (p. 47) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 97) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 130)/Tape photo recording ...
...Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) 7 Picture effect indicator (p. 40, 53) 8 Volume indicator (p. 27)/Data code indicator (p. 28) 9 PROGRAM AE indicator (p. 44) 0 Backlight indicator (p. 23) qa SteadyShot off indicator (p. 81) qs Manual... focusing indicator (p. 47) qd Self-timer indicator (p. 25, 34, 97) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) qf STBY/REC indicator (p. 19)/Video control mode (p. 29) qg Tape counter indicator (p. 22)/Time code indicator (p. 22)/Self-diagnosis display indicator (p. 130)/Tape photo recording ...
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...37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital program editing ...41 M, N Main sound 82 Manual focus 47 Memory chroma key 98 Memory luminance key ......... 98 MEMORY MIX 98 Memory overlap 98 Memory PB ZOOM 116 Memory photo recording ...... 93 "Memory Stick 88 ...sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22 Title 48 TRAIL ...
...37 C, D Camera chroma key 98 Charging battery 12 Charging manganese-lithium battery 141 Clock set 17 Data code 28 Date search 57 DEMO 86 DIGITAL EFFECT 41, 54 Digital 8 system 133 Digital program editing ...41 M, N Main sound 82 Manual focus 47 Memory chroma key 98 Memory luminance key ......... 98 MEMORY MIX 98 Memory overlap 98 Memory PB ZOOM 116 Memory photo recording ...... 93 "Memory Stick 88 ...sound 82 SUPER LASER LINK 32 SUPER NIGHTSHOT 23 S VIDEO jack 31 T, U, V Tape counter 22 Tape PB ZOOM 55 Tape photo recording 33 Telephoto 21 Time code 22 Title 48 TRAIL ...