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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. 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.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DCR-TRV Model No. 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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... shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. Welcome! For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus... batteries. Operation is very easy to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam.
... shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the USB cable again. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with superior picture and sound quality. Welcome! For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. This Class B digital apparatus... batteries. Operation is very easy to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam.
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... FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device ... and found to radio communications. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off...
... FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV22 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device ... and found to radio communications. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A. These limits are cautioned that may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off...
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...) •Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125) •Viewing still images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 135) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on...USB cable (p. 148) •Viewing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 149) •Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 161) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the...
...) •Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 46, 114) •Recording moving pictures on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 125) •Viewing still images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (p. 135) •Viewing moving pictures recorded on...USB cable (p. 148) •Viewing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" using the USB cable (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 149) •Capturing images on the computer from your camcorder using the USB cable (p. 161) •Converting an analog signal into digital to capture images onto the...
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...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 ...) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Manual exposure (p. 64) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your camcorder. LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 32) The default setting...
...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 ...) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Manual exposure (p. 64) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your camcorder. LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 32) The default setting...
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... a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory 101 Making your own titles 103 Labeling a cassette on a cassette with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 73 Enlarging images recorded on tape - Back light function 33 Shooting in Cassette Memory 105 6 NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow...Using spot light-metering function - Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide Recording on tape 8 Recording 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 the battery pack...
... a title on a cassette with Cassette Memory 101 Making your own titles 103 Labeling a cassette on a cassette with digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 73 Enlarging images recorded on tape - Back light function 33 Shooting in Cassette Memory 105 6 NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow...Using spot light-metering function - Table of contents Main Features 4 Quick Start Guide Recording on tape 8 Recording 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 the battery pack...
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...Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 167 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 170 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (...Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 173 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting Started "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Using "Memory Stick 106 Inserting/Ejecting the...
...Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 167 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Macintosh users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) ......... 170 Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (...Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Signal convert function (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 173 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 175 Troubleshooting Types of contents Getting Started "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Using "Memory Stick 106 Inserting/Ejecting the...
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... the arrow. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your... camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. 2 1 10 43 Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid...
... the arrow. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your... camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. 2 1 10 43 Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid...
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... only) When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - Types of this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the 3 models listed ...After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch is shown by looking at the bottom of your camcorder are shown in operation are for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Getting Started - Not provided * The models with MEMORY marked on the...
... only) When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - Types of this manual are clearly indicated in the text, for the 3 models listed ...After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch is shown by looking at the bottom of your camcorder are shown in operation are for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Getting Started - Not provided * The models with MEMORY marked on the...
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...(p. 75) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 217) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 106) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 148) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 153, 171) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot be... compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 15 Getting Started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your...
...(p. 75) 5 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 217) 6 Shoulder strap (1) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 213) 8 Shoe cover (1) (p. 98) 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 106) 0 USB cable (1) (p. 148) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-010 USB Driver) (1) (p. 153, 171) qs Cleaning cloth (1) (p. 206) Contents of the recording cannot be... compensated if recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. 15 Getting Started Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your...
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...be shorter. 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 ...NP-FM70 415 215 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 160 365 190 550 290 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack...NP-FM70 310 175 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 205 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 70 35 120 65 250 140 290 165 445 250 Approximate minutes when you use...
...be shorter. 19 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Recording time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 ...NP-FM70 415 215 NP-QM71/QM71D 485 255 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 725 380 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 160 365 190 550 290 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack...NP-FM70 310 175 NP-QM71/QM71D 365 205 NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D 550 310 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 70 35 120 65 250 140 290 165 445 250 Approximate minutes when you use...
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... playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the...-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 160 335 390 585 Playing time with the LCD screen closed 135 220 450 530 785 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Checking status of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time...
... playing time at 25°C (77°F). The battery charge level (the percentage of battery pack - Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the...-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 160 335 390 585 Playing time with the LCD screen closed 135 220 450 530 785 Approximate minutes when you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Checking status of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time...
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... the time signal. The clock starts to FN (Function) Press EXIT. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as step 7. (9) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC. (8) Set the month, day and ..., then set the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 23). (4) Press MENU to display the menu. (5) Press r/R to select , then press EXEC...
... the time signal. The clock starts to FN (Function) Press EXIT. Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on the tape or the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) as step 7. (9) Press r/R to select a desired year, then press EXEC. (8) Set the month, day and ..., then set the year, the month, the day, the hour and the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN (Function) to display PAGE1 (p. 23). (4) Press MENU to display the menu. (5) Press r/R to select , then press EXEC...
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...PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. See relevant pages of this 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 display PAGE2/PAGE3. To execute settings Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press...
...PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. The display returns to FN Press EXIT. See relevant pages of this 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 display PAGE2/PAGE3. To execute settings Press OK. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder has operation buttons on the LCD screen. (5) Press...
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When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your camcorder. If the items are not available The color of it appear. You can also operate with wet hands. •If FN is set to VCR PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH DATA CODE, DIG EFFT*, PB ZOOM* V SPD... PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When the POWER switch is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to gray. When executing each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 SPOT FOCUS, MENU...
When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your camcorder. If the items are not available The color of it appear. You can also operate with wet hands. •If FN is set to VCR PAGE1 PAGE2 PAGE3 MENU, LCD BRT, VOL, END SCH DATA CODE, DIG EFFT*, PB ZOOM* V SPD... PLAY, A DUB CTRL, REC CTRL * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When the POWER switch is not on the LCD screen, touch the LCD screen lightly to gray. When executing each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 SPOT FOCUS, MENU...
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...the time code may not be set the POWER switch to MEMORY accidentally. Self-timer recording You can record images on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the ...touching the microphone when you change the battery pack, set to OFF (CHG). The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. When you are recording. If you can ...
...the time code may not be set the POWER switch to MEMORY accidentally. Self-timer recording You can record images on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the ...touching the microphone when you change the battery pack, set to OFF (CHG). The LOCK switch is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on recording Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play ) mode. When you are recording. If you can ...
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... OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 in the menu settings (p. 178). The recorded picture will not be affected. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. Select LCD B.L. in in Step 1. 2,3 LCD BRT OK LCD BRT The bar indicator To return to FN Press EXIT. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the... switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack. The screen to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press...
... OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3 in the menu settings (p. 178). The recorded picture will not be affected. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. Select LCD B.L. in in Step 1. 2,3 LCD BRT OK LCD BRT The bar indicator To return to FN Press EXIT. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the... switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. When the POWER switch is set to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears. (3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using the battery pack. The screen to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press...
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... is performed digitally. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. When you shoot close to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is processed digitally, the picture quality deteriorates. Using the zoom...
... is performed digitally. Recording a picture Using the zoom feature Move the power zoom lever a little for a faster zoom. When you shoot close to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use zoom greater than 10× Zoom greater than 10× is processed digitally, the picture quality deteriorates. Using the zoom...
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indicator appears on the screen. Recording - The . BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - 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.
indicator appears on the screen. Recording - The . BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - 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.
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...To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S. Recording a picture Shooting in incorrect or unnatural colors. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. When recording with the NightShot, the picture may be clearer with the NightShot Light on the screen. The ... the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) 34 Using Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in a dark place. LIGHT in to ON. To cancel Super ...
...To enable the NightShot Light, set N.S. Recording a picture Shooting in incorrect or unnatural colors. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only). (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON. When recording with the NightShot, the picture may be clearer with the NightShot Light on the screen. The ... the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the menu settings. (The default setting is ON.) 34 Using Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Super NightShot makes subjects more than 16 times brighter than those recorded in a dark place. LIGHT in to ON. To cancel Super ...