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...) •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 computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 173) Capturing images...
...) •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 computer (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) (p. 173) Capturing images...
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...(p. 34) •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 using after recording •End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 37) ... 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) - The DCR-TRV33 is the model used...
...(p. 34) •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 using after recording •End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 37) ... 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) - The DCR-TRV33 is the model used...
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... images recorded on a computer - DELETE 143 Changing image size - 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... Windows users 161 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...
... images recorded on a computer - DELETE 143 Changing image size - 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... Windows users 161 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...
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... window facing up. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on tape 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 8 43 Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with... compartment opens completely in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of the cassette back to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Doing so may cause a malfunction. Open the DC IN jack cover. Note Do not press the cassette compartment down completely...
... window facing up. 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on tape 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 8 43 Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette compartment with... compartment opens completely in the direction of the arrow and open the lid. 2 Push the center of the cassette back to hold your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Doing so may cause a malfunction. Open the DC IN jack cover. Note Do not press the cassette compartment down completely...
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.... If you purchase your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 39) 1 Set... the POWER switch to off. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of...
.... If you purchase your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 9 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY Viewfinder When the LCD panel is set the clock setting before recording (p. 22). Your camcorder starts recording. The picture appears on the LCD screen (p. 39) 1 Set... the POWER switch to off. Monitoring the playback picture on the screen. 2 Set the POWER switch to your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of...
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... Stick" slot as far as illustrated, then close the lid. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. 2 1 10 43 Do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove... Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid of the arrow. Quick Start Guide - Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. How to hold 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...
... Stick" slot as far as illustrated, then close the lid. While the access lamp is lit or flashing Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt firmly. 2 1 10 43 Do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove... Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid of the arrow. Quick Start Guide - Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. How to hold 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...
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... sure that the LOCK switch is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Adjust the viewfinder lens to open the LCD panel. PLAY Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is displayed. Quick Start Guide Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens... cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to You can record when the your eyesight (p. 31). The image when you purchase your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. The last recorded image is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY...
... sure that the LOCK switch is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. Adjust the viewfinder lens to open the LCD panel. PLAY Do not pick up your camcorder, the clock setting is displayed. Quick Start Guide Recording still images on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens... cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to You can record when the your eyesight (p. 31). The image when you purchase your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated. The last recorded image is set to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY...
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... with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack TRV19 B&W - Using this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are for illustration purposes. Before you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is indicated in capital letters. Otherwise, the model name... is being carried out. Getting Started - Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch is shown by the icons ...
... with MEMORY marked on the POWER switch) AUDIO/VIDEO jack S VIDEO jack TRV19 B&W - Using this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are for illustration purposes. Before you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is indicated in capital letters. Otherwise, the model name... is being carried out. Getting Started - Types of your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences DCRViewfinder MEMORY mark* (on the POWER switch is shown by the icons ...
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...format. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in a malfunction of the jack. If you use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder to other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Cassettes with Cassette Memory . Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory ...Your camcorder is based on the country or region. We recommend that you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may...
...format. Unauthorized recording of such materials may result in a malfunction of the jack. If you use only mini DV cassettes with your camcorder to other materials may be contrary to the copyright laws. Cassettes with Cassette Memory . Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory ...Your camcorder is based on the country or region. We recommend that you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may...
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... may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Letting your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never...
... may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Keep your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), such as dusk [d]. [a] [b] [c] [d] 14 Letting your camcorder get wet. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder. However, there may be repaired [a]. •Never...
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...) (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...
...) (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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BATT release button If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16 Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down .
BATT release button If you use the viewfinder when a large capacity battery pack is installed If you install the NP-FM70/QM71/QM71D/FM91/QM91/QM91D battery pack on your camcorder, extend the viewfinder, and lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack out in the direction of the arrow while pressing BATT down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16 Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down .
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...(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 200 for your... camcorder. 17 The CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after ...
...(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder to the DC IN jack with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). See page 200 for your... camcorder. 17 The CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after ...
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... Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing...-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 165 345 400 605 Playing time on with the LCD screen closed 150 240 495 580 865...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 ...% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 56 min VIEWFINDER : 72 min During charging BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER ...
... Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Step 1 Preparing the power source Playing...-FM91/QM91/QM91D Playing time on the LCD panel 100 165 345 400 605 Playing time on with the LCD screen closed 150 240 495 580 865...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 ...% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 56 min VIEWFINDER : 72 min During charging BATTERY INFO BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 0% 50% 100% REC TIME AVAILABLE LCD SCREEN : 70 min VIEWFINDER ...
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...The battery is attached to OFF (CHG). is wrong with the LCD panel closed The battery information appears on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected...the power shortage. Something is displayed. Connect the AC Adaptor in the following cases: - Notes • The AC Adaptor can use your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." While the remaining battery time is the approximate recording time. Battery Info The number ...
...The battery is attached to OFF (CHG). is wrong with the LCD panel closed The battery information appears on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is connected to the wall outlet, even if the set to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. PRECAUTION The set is not disconnected...the power shortage. Something is displayed. Connect the AC Adaptor in the following cases: - Notes • The AC Adaptor can use your camcorder. • The DC IN jack has "source priority." While the remaining battery time is the approximate recording time. Battery Info The number ...
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...set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about 4 month,sthe date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in rechargeable battery, ... 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. (6) Press r/R to select ...
...set the minute, then press EXEC by the time signal. Step 2 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when you use your camcorder for about 4 month,sthe date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery installed in rechargeable battery, ... 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. (6) Press r/R to select ...
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... buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function...EXPOSCH SURE 1 2 To return to FN Press EXIT. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. To cancel settings Press OFF. To execute settings Press OK. The display returns to display PAGE2...TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. The display returns to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 Getting Started Step 3 ...
... buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. (4) Press PAGE2/PAGE3 to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Touch the LCD screen directly with your finger to operate each function...EXPOSCH SURE 1 2 To return to FN Press EXIT. Operation buttons on PAGE1 are displayed on the LCD screen. To cancel settings Press OFF. To execute settings Press OK. The display returns to display PAGE2...TRV33 only). (2) Press OPEN to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. The display returns to open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN. To make screen indicators disappear Press DSPL/BATT INFO. 23 Getting Started Step 3 ...
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When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your camcorder. When executing each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE DIG EFFT*, SELFTIMER, LCD BRT, SUPER NS*, VOL, COLOR SLW S*, MEM MIX* * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When... the POWER switch 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 ...
When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your camcorder. When executing each display When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA PAGE1 PAGE2 SPOT FOCUS, MENU, FOCUS, FADER, END SCH, SPOT METER, EXPOSURE DIG EFFT*, SELFTIMER, LCD BRT, SUPER NS*, VOL, COLOR SLW S*, MEM MIX* * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only When... the POWER switch 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 ...
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... up. The picture appears on the front of your camcorder to standby. (4) Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the screen. (5) Press START... Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance. (1) Openthelenscap. (2) Preparethepowersource(p.16)andinsertthecassette(p.8). (3) Set the POWER switch to open the LCD panel. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Camera recording lamp 2 Microphone 5 50min REC 0:00...
... up. The picture appears on the front of your camcorder to standby. (4) Press OPEN to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The camera recording lamp located on the screen. (5) Press START... Recording a picture Perform Step 1 (p. 16) and Step 2 (p. 22) in advance. (1) Openthelenscap. (2) Preparethepowersource(p.16)andinsertthecassette(p.8). (3) Set the POWER switch to open the LCD panel. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. 3 LOCK switch 1 POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 4 Camera recording lamp 2 Microphone 5 50min REC 0:00...
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...you do not eject the cassette even if you record in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder during standby for details. 26 In the LP mode, you slide the LOCK switch to the right...with the self-timer. See page 50 for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery pack and ...tape wear. When you leave your camcorder. If you record the tape in the SP mode. However, check the following: - When you...
...you do not eject the cassette even if you record in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder during standby for details. 26 In the LP mode, you slide the LOCK switch to the right...with the self-timer. See page 50 for 5 minutes while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off automatically while the cassette is to save battery power and to prevent battery pack and ...tape wear. When you leave your camcorder. If you record the tape in the SP mode. However, check the following: - When you...