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Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-080-369-12(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-080-369-12(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... used in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this product. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. If this manual...
... used in a residential installation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this product. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. If this manual...
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...)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140) •Zero set memory (p. 75) •Title search (p. 76) •Digital program editing (p. 84, 130*) * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) - Any differences in operation...
...)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140) •Zero set memory (p. 75) •Title search (p. 76) •Digital program editing (p. 84, 130*) * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Before you start reading this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of your recordings •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) - Any differences in operation...
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...recorded tape by frame recording - End search/Edit search/Rec Review 37 Playback - Tape Photo recording (DCR-TRV19 only 48 Self-timer recording 50 Adjusting the white balance manually 52 Using the wide mode 53 Using the fader function 55 Using special effects - Spot Focus 67...Recording still images on "Memory Stick" during tape recording standby or tape recording (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 46 Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power source ..... 16 Installing ...
...recorded tape by frame recording - End search/Edit search/Rec Review 37 Playback - Tape Photo recording (DCR-TRV19 only 48 Self-timer recording 50 Adjusting the white balance manually 52 Using the wide mode 53 Using the fader function 55 Using special effects - Spot Focus 67...Recording still images on "Memory Stick" during tape recording standby or tape recording (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 46 Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the power source ..... 16 Installing ...
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... in operation are for the 3 models listed in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Types of this manual and operating your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . As you can hear a beep...
... in operation are for the 3 models listed in the text, for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Types of this manual and operating your camcorder are shown in the illustrations. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . As you can hear a beep...
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...manual for each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY to use the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to FN Press EXIT. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 To cancel settings Press OFF. Touch the LCD... Operation buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To execute settings Press OK. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item. Operation ...
...manual for each function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA to record, VCR to play back, or MEMORY to use the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to FN Press EXIT. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 To cancel settings Press OFF. Touch the LCD... Operation buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To execute settings Press OK. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press a desired operation item. Operation ...
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BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Recording - When shooting backlit subjects If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33
BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Recording - When shooting backlit subjects If you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the back light function. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the screen. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33
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...you cannot use the following functions: - While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The shutter speed is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the infrared rays emitter during recording with NightShot. Flexible Spot... Meter While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only): - Recording - The indicator lights up on the brightness. PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) - PROGRAM AE - Manual exposure - the outdoors in bright places (e.g. At this time, the...
...you cannot use the following functions: - While using Super NightShot or Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The shutter speed is difficult during recording with NightShot, focus manually. •Do not cover the infrared rays emitter during recording with NightShot. Flexible Spot... Meter While using NightShot, you cannot use the following functions (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only): - Recording - The indicator lights up on the brightness. PROGRAM AE (The indicator flashes.) - PROGRAM AE - Manual exposure - the outdoors in bright places (e.g. At this time, the...
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Flexible Spot Meter In total darkness (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter may not work normally. 36 Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet). Fader - Manual exposure - While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): -
Flexible Spot Meter In total darkness (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Color Slow Shutter may not work normally. 36 Color Slow Shutter NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet). Fader - Manual exposure - While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Super NightShot - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): -
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... •Under a color matching fluorescent lamp INDOOR (n) : •When lighting conditions change the mode of PROGRAM AE. - You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - To return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to FN Press EXIT. When you did the...AUTO and reset to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ...
... •Under a color matching fluorescent lamp INDOOR (n) : •When lighting conditions change the mode of PROGRAM AE. - You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - To return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to FN Press EXIT. When you did the...AUTO and reset to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. (DCR-TRV22/ HOLD: When recording a single-colored subject or background OUTDOOR ...
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.../TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Zoom - Picture effect - Manual exposure - Manual focus - Wide mode - Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - PROGRAM AE - Picture effect - During BOUNCE is on, you cannot use fader while using...D ZOOM is being stored, the playback picture disappears. Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Interval Recording - Flexible Spot Meter - Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select...
.../TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Zoom - Picture effect - Manual exposure - Manual focus - Wide mode - Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - PROGRAM AE - Picture effect - During BOUNCE is on, you cannot use fader while using...D ZOOM is being stored, the playback picture disappears. Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Interval Recording - Flexible Spot Meter - Frame recording When you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select...
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... POWER switch should be set to FN Press EXIT. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. To cancel picture effect Set P EFFECT to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 58 MOSAIC [d] : The picture is...
... POWER switch should be set to FN Press EXIT. MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. To cancel picture effect Set P EFFECT to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. OLD MOVIE (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 58 MOSAIC [d] : The picture is...
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Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 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 Notes • While using a tripod. PROGRAM AE When recording in the OLD MOVIE mode: - Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the...
Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) 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 Notes • While using a tripod. PROGRAM AE When recording in the OLD MOVIE mode: - Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the...
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...the menu settings. To record images on the "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) •When you set the POWER switch to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). (DCR-TRV22/ MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO ...SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. SLOW SHTR (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Operate by touching the panel....
...the menu settings. To record images on the "Memory Stick" using the MEMORY MIX (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) •When you set the POWER switch to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). (DCR-TRV22/ MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO ...SPOTLIGHT PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH&SKI SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. SLOW SHTR (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Operate by touching the panel....
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...- night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to FN Press EXIT. Note When you adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. AL EXPOSURE To return to or TRV33 only). Adjusting ...the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Operate by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press EXPOSURE. AL EXPOSURE AUTO OK MANU-...
...- night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to FN Press EXIT. Note When you adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g. AL EXPOSURE To return to or TRV33 only). Adjusting ...the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - Operate by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press EXPOSURE. AL EXPOSURE AUTO OK MANU-...
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.... (4) Press T or t to sharpen focus. (5) Press OK to return to FN Press EXIT. Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press FOCUS. (3) Press MANUAL. AL MANU- When you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position after focusing at... glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is not effective when shooting: - Horizontal stripes - Operate by manually adjusting the focus in the background The POWER switch should be set to PAGE1.
.... (4) Press T or t to sharpen focus. (5) Press OK to return to FN Press EXIT. Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to display PAGE1. (2) Press FOCUS. (3) Press MANUAL. AL MANU- When you adjust the zoom to shoot at the "W" (wideangle) position after focusing at... glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject is not effective when shooting: - Horizontal stripes - Operate by manually adjusting the focus in the background The POWER switch should be set to PAGE1.
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...Playing back tape with picture effect The POWER switch should be set to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. See page 58 for details of each mode. You can use NEG. - Pictures processed by touching the... Operate by picture effect These pictures are processing the image using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - Notes •You cannot process...
...Playing back tape with picture effect The POWER switch should be set to display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. See page 58 for details of each mode. You can use NEG. - Pictures processed by touching the... Operate by picture effect These pictures are processing the image using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on your camcorder as a player. Advanced Playback Operations - Notes •You cannot process...
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... Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"MagicGate" and ...on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that is used with other equipment, format it with your camcorder conform with your camcorder, on other product... names mentioned herein may not be able to play back still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." •You may be able to this manual...
... Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •"MagicGate" and ...on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that is used with other equipment, format it with your camcorder conform with your camcorder, on other product... names mentioned herein may not be able to play back still images recorded on the "Memory Stick." •You may be able to this manual...
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... mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein may not operate depending on a computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP... on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •Operations are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 152 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies....
... mentioned in each case in the United States and/or other product names mentioned herein may not operate depending on a computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP... on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously. •Operations are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual. 152 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using a hub. •Some equipment may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies....
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... (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must be installed to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used simultaneously. •Operations are not mentioned in each case in order to connect your camcorder to a computer using a... hub. •Some equipment may be provided as standard. However, note that is required. QuickTime 3.0 or later must install a USB driver onto a computer in this manual. 170 Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2...
... (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When connecting to a computer with the USB cable You must be installed to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used simultaneously. •Operations are not mentioned in each case in order to connect your camcorder to a computer using a... hub. •Some equipment may be provided as standard. However, note that is required. QuickTime 3.0 or later must install a USB driver onto a computer in this manual. 170 Recommended Macintosh environment Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1/9.2...
