Operating Instructions
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...subject to comply with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in...energy and, if not installed and used with this equipment. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful...
...subject to comply with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in...energy and, if not installed and used with this equipment. "Memory Stick" This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful...
Operating Instructions
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... Operations Additional Information Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your computer ...... 110 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step ... "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Tape PB ZOOM 55 Quickly locating a scene using your computer - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory Photo playback...
... Operations Additional Information Playing back a tape with picture effects ..... 53 Playing back a tape with analog video unit and your computer ...... 110 Copying the image recorded on "Memory Stick" to a wall outlet 16 Step 2 Setting the date and time 17 Step ... "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on "Memory Stick"s - Tape PB ZOOM 55 Quickly locating a scene using your computer - Digital program editing 63 Using with digital effects ...... 54 Enlarging recorded images - Memory Photo playback...
Operating Instructions
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...with this once a year. When you use it until it fully discharges again. min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack. What is not installed correctly. - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic... objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the metal parts of the DC plug of Sony Corporation. Do this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with compatible electronic equipment. The "InfoLITHIUM" is ...
...with this once a year. When you use it until it fully discharges again. min" appears in the display window roughly indicates the recording time with the battery pack. What is not installed correctly. - Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Notes •Prevent metallic... objects from the wall outlet as soon as battery consumption with the metal parts of the DC plug of Sony Corporation. Do this unit, disconnect the plug from coming into contact with compatible electronic equipment. The "InfoLITHIUM" is ...
Operating Instructions
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...menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press any part of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Push the middle portion of the back of the ... on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard ... play back the tape on this camcorder. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the...
...menu settings, 3/4 of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you press any part of indicated time on Hi8 tape. Push the middle portion of the back of the ... on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may cause malfunction. •Your camcorder records pictures in the Digital8 system. • The recording time when you use standard ... play back the tape on this camcorder. Step 3 Inserting a cassette We recommend using Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. (1) Prepare the power supply (p. 11). (2) Slide OPEN/EJECT in the direction of the...
Operating Instructions
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...Select [ to the previous screen. ] to delete the title. The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to return To erase a character Select [C]. If you have stored In step ... remain stored in your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you are entering title characters. Advanced Recording Operations 51 Making your camcorder does not automatically turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in ...
...Select [ to the previous screen. ] to delete the title. The last character is erased. To enter a space Select [Z& ?!], then select the blank part. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select [C], then press the dial to return To erase a character Select [C]. If you have stored In step ... remain stored in your camcorder The power automatically goes off while you are entering title characters. Advanced Recording Operations 51 Making your camcorder does not automatically turn it to CAMERA again, then proceed from step 1. If you take 3 minutes or longer to enter characters in ...
Operating Instructions
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...steps 5 to 8. When the program is set , then the bottom part of the first scene you want to light blue. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) ... playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The IN point of the first program is set a maximum of the first scene you want to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the end of 20 programs. 5,7 REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC 4 OTHERS BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY...
...steps 5 to 8. When the program is set , then the bottom part of the first scene you want to light blue. Digital program editing Operation 1: Making the program (1) Insert the tape for playback into your camcorder, and insert a tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) ... playback. (6) Press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial. The IN point of the first program is set a maximum of the first scene you want to select VIDEO EDIT, then press the dial. (5) Search for the end of 20 programs. 5,7 REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC 4 OTHERS BEEP COMMA ND E R D I SPLAY...
Operating Instructions
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DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of the... play back still images on the display of your computer etc., using "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position •You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is flashing - Typical image data file name 100-0001: This...
DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only You can record and play back, record or delete still images. Dsc00001.jpg: This file name appears on the "Memory Stick" supplied with your camcorder. If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the battery for "Memory Stick" supplied with the metal parts of the... play back still images on the display of your computer etc., using "Memory Stick" Terminal Write-protect tab Labeling position •You cannot record or erase still images when the write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is flashing - Typical image data file name 100-0001: This...
Operating Instructions
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...with a moving image M. OFCFR(CHG) 2 MEMORY MIX 1 V POWER "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M M. MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. LUMI I I I 100-0021 99... moving image. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to superimpose. Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on the lower part of the screen as follows: M. to select the still image you want to adjust the effect. CHROM y M. M.
...with a moving image M. OFCFR(CHG) 2 MEMORY MIX 1 V POWER "Memory Stick" operations E ERMAORY CAM M M. MEMORY MIX Recording superimposed images on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press START/STOP to CAMERA. (2) Press MEMORY MIX in the standby mode. To see the previous image, press MEMORY -. LUMI I I I 100-0021 99... moving image. (6) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to superimpose. Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on the lower part of the screen as follows: M. to select the still image you want to adjust the effect. CHROM y M. M.
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... (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a still image The fewer bars there are on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/- LUMI 5 100-0021 M. Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on the moving image. (6)... to adjust the effect. The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image which is to be swapped with a moving image C. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press PHOTO deeper to be swapped with a moving image M. LUMI I 6 100...
... (bright) scheme of the area in the still image which is to be swapped with a still image The fewer bars there are on the lower part of the screen as a thumbnail image. (3) Press MEMORY+/- LUMI 5 100-0021 M. Superimposing a still image in the "Memory Stick" on the moving image. (6)... to adjust the effect. The color (blue) scheme of the area in the moving image which is to be swapped with a moving image C. The last recorded or last composed image appears on the screen, the stronger the effect. (7) Press PHOTO deeper to be swapped with a moving image M. LUMI I 6 100...
Operating Instructions
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... use . AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from coming into contact with the metal parts of the lens clean with a soft cloth in locations that are fingerprints on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep metal contacts clean. • Do not disassemble the unit. ... • While the unit is in an optimum state for a long time. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during charging, keep it into your Sony VAIO. Very humid - When there are : - In hot or humid locations - When the ...
... use . AC power adaptor • Unplug the unit from coming into contact with the metal parts of the lens clean with a soft cloth in locations that are fingerprints on and operating the video camera recorder about once per month to keep metal contacts clean. • Do not disassemble the unit. ... • While the unit is in an optimum state for a long time. AM receivers and video equipment disturb AM reception and video operation. • The unit becomes warm during charging, keep it into your Sony VAIO. Very humid - When there are : - In hot or humid locations - When the ...
Operating Instructions
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... °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack Maximun output voltage DC 8.4 V Mean output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Operating temperatur ...55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Type Lithium ion "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2.7 - 3.6 V Power consumption Approx. 45 mA in the operating mode Approx. 130 µA in ...
... °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in. ) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack Maximun output voltage DC 8.4 V Mean output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Operating temperatur ...55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) 65 g (2.3 oz) Type Lithium ion "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Memory Flash memory 4MB: MSA-4A Operating voltage 2.7 - 3.6 V Power consumption Approx. 45 mA in the operating mode Approx. 130 µA in ...
Operating Instructions
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... strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with this product is a genuine accessory for the shoulder strap. 146 Quick Reference - When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 0 1 Lens cap (p. 19) 2 LCD screen (p. 19) 3 OPEN button (p. 19) 4 VOLUME buttons (p. 27) 5 Battery pack (p. 11) 6 BATT... (p. 19) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap 0 DC IN jack (p. 12) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with your camcorder to the hooks for Sony video products.
... strap Attach the shoulder strap supplied with this product is a genuine accessory for the shoulder strap. 146 Quick Reference - When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that this "GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES" mark. Identifying the parts and controls Camcorder 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 0 1 Lens cap (p. 19) 2 LCD screen (p. 19) 3 OPEN button (p. 19) 4 VOLUME buttons (p. 27) 5 Battery pack (p. 11) 6 BATT... (p. 19) 9 Hooks for shoulder strap 0 DC IN jack (p. 12) This mark indicates that you purchase accessories with your camcorder to the hooks for Sony video products.
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...wa qj ws wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 47) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays... is SUPER LASER LINK? The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. Identifying the parts and controls SUPER LASER LINK qs qd REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC qa qf ql qg...
...wa qj ws wd qk wf qa Video control buttons (p. 27, 29) x STOP (stop) m REW (rewind) N PLAY (playback) M FF (fastforward) X PAUSE (pause) z REC (recording) qs SUPER LASER LINK button (p. 32) qd SUPER NIGHTSHOT button (p. 23) qf Focus ring (p. 47) qg Lens qh Microphone qj Camera recording lamp (p. 19) qk Infrared rays... is SUPER LASER LINK? The super laser link system sends and receives pictures and sound between video equipment having the super laser link mark by using infrared rays. Identifying the parts and controls SUPER LASER LINK qs qd REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE REC qa qf ql qg...
Operating Instructions
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Identifying the parts and controls wg e; MEMORY INDEX button (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ea MEMORY DELETE button (p. 120) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) es EXPOSURE button (p. 46) ed MEMORY MIX button (p. 99) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ef MEMORY + button (p. 99, 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. 148 button (p. 99, 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) wl RESET button (p. 129) es ed ef e; wh ea wj wk wl wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26) wh MEMORY PLAY button (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) wj Speaker wk MEMORY -
Identifying the parts and controls wg e; MEMORY INDEX button (p. 108) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ea MEMORY DELETE button (p. 120) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) es EXPOSURE button (p. 46) ed MEMORY MIX button (p. 99) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) ef MEMORY + button (p. 99, 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Attaching the lens cap Attach the lens cap to the grip strap as illustrated. 148 button (p. 99, 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) wl RESET button (p. 129) es ed ef e; wh ea wj wk wl wg EDITSEARCH buttons (p. 26) wh MEMORY PLAY button (p. 107) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) wj Speaker wk MEMORY -
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...by the shoe on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the end, and then ...DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) rg SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 79) rh MENU button (p. 79) Notes on and off. eh ra rs ej rd rf rg ek rh eg Intelligent accessory shoe eh END SEARCH button (p. 26) ej DISPLAY button (p. 28) ek TITLE button (p. 48) el PB ZOOM button (p. 55, 116) r; Identifying the parts...
...by the shoe on the intelligent accessory shoe •The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light, microphone or printer (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). •The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER switch, allowing you to the end, and then ...DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) rg SEL/PUSH EXEC dial (p. 79) rh MENU button (p. 79) Notes on and off. eh ra rs ej rd rf rg ek rh eg Intelligent accessory shoe eh END SEARCH button (p. 26) ej DISPLAY button (p. 28) ek TITLE button (p. 48) el PB ZOOM button (p. 55, 116) r; Identifying the parts...
Operating Instructions
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This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. th Cassette compartment (p. 18) 150 Identifying the parts and controls rj rk t; ts Eyecup tf tg th td Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) tf OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) tg Tripod receptacle (base) Make ...). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. rl ta ts td rj Viewfinder (p. 22) rk LOCK knob (p. 19) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) rl Grip strap t;
This jack also accepts a "plug-in-power" microphone. th Cassette compartment (p. 18) 150 Identifying the parts and controls rj rk t; ts Eyecup tf tg th td Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (p. 22) tf OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) tg Tripod receptacle (base) Make ...). Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod securely and the screw may damage your camcorder. rl ta ts td rj Viewfinder (p. 22) rk LOCK knob (p. 19) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) rl Grip strap t;
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Identifying the parts and controls tj tk tj AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31, 60, 104) tk S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31) tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 61, 104) The DV IN/OUT jack is used for Local Application Control Bus System. Fastening the ... y; The LANC control jack is i.LINK compatible. ya y; LANC jack LANC stands for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. ya (USB) jack (p. 111) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Quick Reference Fasten the grip strap firmly. 151 This jack has the same function as the jack indicated...
Identifying the parts and controls tj tk tj AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31, 60, 104) tk S VIDEO ID-2 jack (p. 31) tl DV IN/OUT jack (p. 61, 104) The DV IN/OUT jack is used for Local Application Control Bus System. Fastening the ... y; The LANC control jack is i.LINK compatible. ya y; LANC jack LANC stands for controlling the tape transport of video equipment and other peripherals connected to the video equipment. ya (USB) jack (p. 111) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Quick Reference Fasten the grip strap firmly. 151 This jack has the same function as the jack indicated...
Operating Instructions
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Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the ...21) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2. marks inside the battery compartment. 152 Notes on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor... away from other Sony VCRs to the + - Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from strong light sources such...
Identifying the parts and controls Remote Commander The buttons that have the same name on the ...21) To prepare the Remote Commander Insert 2 size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - If you use another Sony VCR in the Commander mode VTR 2. marks inside the battery compartment. 152 Notes on the Remote Commander •Point the remote sensor... away from other Sony VCRs to the + - Commander modes 1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from strong light sources such...
Operating Instructions
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...Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 133) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 46) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530...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 indicator (p. 33) qh ...
...Recording mode indicator (p. 19) /Mirror mode indicator (p. 20) 2 Format indicator (p. 133) , or indicator appears. 3 Remaining battery time indicator (p. 12, 22, 28) 4 Zoom indicator (p. 21)/Exposure indicator (p. 46) 5 Fader indicator (p. 37)/Digital effect indicator (p. 41, 54) 6 Wide mode indicator (p. 36)/ FRAME indicator (p. 93) (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530...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 indicator (p. 33) qh ...