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... that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Operation is very easy to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing... to use. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with advanced features, but at the same ...to rain or moisture. Congratulations on your Handycam, you . RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. With your purchase of this device must accept any interference received...
... that may be producing home video that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Operation is very easy to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing... to use. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) This device complies with advanced features, but at the same ...to rain or moisture. Congratulations on your Handycam, you . RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. With your purchase of this device must accept any interference received...
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... not cause harmful interference, and (2)this product. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used with Part 15 of the battery used in a residential installation. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are ... B digital device, pursuant to power this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to correct ...
... not cause harmful interference, and (2)this product. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used with Part 15 of the battery used in a residential installation. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are ... B digital device, pursuant to power this device must be determined by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV19 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to correct ...
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...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 the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack 17 Checking status of battery pack - Title search 76 Searching a ... Spot Focus 67 Interval Recording 68 Frame by frame recording - Digital program editing (on tape - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch...
...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 the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack 17 Checking status of battery pack - Title search 76 Searching a ... Spot Focus 67 Interval Recording 68 Frame by frame recording - Digital program editing (on tape - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch...
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... 194 Warning indicators 195 Warning messages 196 Additional Information Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and precautions 205 Specifications 211 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls... images recorded on "Memory Stick" - MEMORY MIX 120 Interval Photo Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a moving pictures on "Memory Stick" - Image protection 142 Deleting...
... 194 Warning indicators 195 Warning messages 196 Additional Information Usable cassettes 197 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 200 About i.LINK 202 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 204 Maintenance information and precautions 205 Specifications 211 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls... images recorded on "Memory Stick" - MEMORY MIX 120 Interval Photo Recording 124 Recording moving picture - Resize (DCR-TRV33 only 146 Writing a print mark - Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a moving pictures on "Memory Stick" - Image protection 142 Deleting...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Power cord (1) (p. 17) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (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,...
...Power cord (1) (p. 17) 2 NP-FM30 rechargeable battery pack (1) (p. 16) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44) 4 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (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,...
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...Preparing the power source Recording time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 NP-FM50 200 105 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 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 NP-FM50 150 ...
...Preparing the power source Recording time DCR-TRV19/TRV22 Battery pack Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 125 65 NP-FM50 200 105 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 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous Typical* NP-FM30 (supplied) 90 50 NP-FM50 150 ...
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... 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-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 when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed ...
... 495 580 865 DCR-TRV33 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-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 when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed ...
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...then press EXEC by the time signal. If you do not 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, 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...
...then press EXEC by the time signal. If you do not 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, 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...
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...as you do not eject the cassette even if you leave your camcorder. If you turn off automatically while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you record in the SP and LP ...microphone when you record the tape in the LP (long play ) mode and in the LP mode on your camcorder. However, your camcorder does not turn off . The LOCK switch is to save battery power and to MEMORY accidentally. Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on recording Your...
...as you do not eject the cassette even if you leave your camcorder. If you turn off automatically while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on the LOCK switch (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you record in the SP and LP ...microphone when you record the tape in the LP (long play ) mode and in the LP mode on your camcorder. However, your camcorder does not turn off . The LOCK switch is to save battery power and to MEMORY accidentally. Do not mix recordings in the SP and LP modes on recording Your...
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...press FN to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Select LCD B.L. in in Step 1. 2,3 LCD BRT OK LCD BRT The bar indicator To return to FN Press EXIT. The recorded picture will not be affected. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. When the POWER switch...the viewfinder is recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to last longer. 30 The screen...
...press FN to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only), press FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Select LCD B.L. in in Step 1. 2,3 LCD BRT OK LCD BRT The bar indicator To return to FN Press EXIT. The recorded picture will not be affected. Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L. When the POWER switch...the viewfinder is recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to last longer. 30 The screen...
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... backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select VF B.L. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the menu settings (p. 178). Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Basics Recording a picture...
... backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. Select VF B.L. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the menu settings (p. 178). Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Basics Recording a picture...
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...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 ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after...the picture is automatically adjusted. If you did the followings in the HOLD mode - You bring your camcorder from indoors to AUTO in the menu settings. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is being... lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after few seconds.
...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 ( ): •When recording a sunset/sunrise, just after...the picture is automatically adjusted. If you did the followings in the HOLD mode - You bring your camcorder from indoors to AUTO in the menu settings. Adjusting the white balance manually Normally white balance is being... lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after few seconds.
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...the b mark as illustrated, then close the lid. This may occur. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 109 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) MEMORY EJECT Access lamp Ejecting the "Memory Stick" Open the lid of the "Memory Stick" slot. While the access lamp is ... your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" appears Reinsert the "Memory Stick" a few times. Do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may ...
...the b mark as illustrated, then close the lid. This may occur. If this occurs, use another "Memory Stick." 109 "Memory Stick" Operations (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) MEMORY EJECT Access lamp Ejecting the "Memory Stick" Open the lid of the "Memory Stick" slot. While the access lamp is ... your camcorder is reading the data from the "Memory Stick" or recording the data on the "Memory Stick." If " MEMORY STICK ERROR" appears Reinsert the "Memory Stick" a few times. Do not turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick" or remove the battery pack. Otherwise, image data breakdown may ...
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... analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 173) LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. Even if you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set... BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen * * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Notes on the LCD screen normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen * LCD COLOR -- The recorded picture will not be affected. 178 z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on LCD B.L. Changing the menu settings Icon/item VCR...
... analog images and sound in digital format using your camcorder (p. 173) LCD/VF SET LCD B.L. Even if you use power sources other than the battery pack, BRIGHT is reduced by about 10 percent during recording. •When you adjust LCD B.L., LCD COLOR and VF B.L. z BRT NORMAL To set... BRIGHT To brighten the viewfinder screen * * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only Notes on the LCD screen normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD screen * LCD COLOR -- The recorded picture will not be affected. 178 z BRT NORMAL To set the brightness on LCD B.L. Changing the menu settings Icon/item VCR...
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...program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set it to LCD (p. 184). 192 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom ...batteries are inserted in the menu settings. The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder (p. 81, 92). • Your camcorder is not adjusted. c Set it to the tape does not function. • The input selector on a recorded portion (p. 130). attempted. (DCR...is not set to OFF in the battery holder with your camcorder and the VCR is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c ...
...program on a blank portion of the tape is attempted. c Set it to LCD (p. 184). 192 Types of trouble and how to correct trouble Others Symptom ...batteries are inserted in the menu settings. The picture from a TV or VCR does not appear even when your camcorder (p. 81, 92). • Your camcorder is not adjusted. c Set it to the tape does not function. • The input selector on a recorded portion (p. 130). attempted. (DCR...is not set to OFF in the battery holder with your camcorder and the VCR is connected to DV equipment of other than Sony using the i.LINK cable. c ...
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...c Disconnect the AC Adaptor from inside your camcorder. (DCR-TRV33 only) • This is not set the POWER switch to VCR ... move your camcorder, you set to acclimatize (p. 205). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Press the LCD screen lightly. c Press DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY ...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 17). While charging the battery pack, the CHG (charge) lamp flashes. • The battery pack is pressed. Image data cannot be transferred to condense in your camcorder...
...c Disconnect the AC Adaptor from inside your camcorder. (DCR-TRV33 only) • This is not set the POWER switch to VCR ... move your camcorder, you set to acclimatize (p. 205). • Some troubles have occurred in your camcorder. c Press the LCD screen lightly. c Press DSPL/BATT INFO on your camcorder or DISPLAY ...Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. c Charge the battery pack fully again (p. 17). While charging the battery pack, the CHG (charge) lamp flashes. • The battery pack is pressed. Image data cannot be transferred to condense in your camcorder...
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...to file2) Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is activated (p. 194). - Depending on operational, environmental or battery conditions the E indicator may flash, even if there are trying to SAVE (p. 198). Warning indicator as to incompatible "Memory Stick"1) 2) Slow flashing...or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery pack is protected (p. 142). Fast flashing: • The image cannot be recorded on the tape (p. 48).3) 1) You hear the melody or beep sound. 2) DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 3) DCR-TRV19 only 195 Troubleshooting Warning indicator as to ...
...to file2) Slow flashing: • The file is corrupted. • The file is activated (p. 194). - Depending on operational, environmental or battery conditions the E indicator may flash, even if there are trying to SAVE (p. 198). Warning indicator as to incompatible "Memory Stick"1) 2) Slow flashing...or nearly dead Slow flashing: • The battery pack is protected (p. 142). Fast flashing: • The image cannot be recorded on the tape (p. 48).3) 1) You hear the melody or beep sound. 2) DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 3) DCR-TRV19 only 195 Troubleshooting Warning indicator as to ...
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..." battery pack (p. 17). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are trying to 16BIT.1) You cannot dub new sound (p. 99, 182). • REC MODE REC MODE is being performed. 1) You hear the melody or beep sound. 2) Reinsert the "Memory Stick" and play back. 196 3) DCR-TRV22...206). FULL3) You have reached the maximum number of the tape.1) • Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette.1) • DELETING3) You press PHOTO on your camcorder on the "Memory Stick" (p. 128).1) • MEMORY STICK ERROR3) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 109).1) • FORMAT ERROR3) The "Memory ...
..." battery pack (p. 17). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are trying to 16BIT.1) You cannot dub new sound (p. 99, 182). • REC MODE REC MODE is being performed. 1) You hear the melody or beep sound. 2) Reinsert the "Memory Stick" and play back. 196 3) DCR-TRV22...206). FULL3) You have reached the maximum number of the tape.1) • Q NO TAPE Insert a cassette.1) • DELETING3) You press PHOTO on your camcorder on the "Memory Stick" (p. 128).1) • MEMORY STICK ERROR3) The "Memory Stick" data is corrupted (p. 109).1) • FORMAT ERROR3) The "Memory ...
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...) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) DCR-TRV19/TRV22: 3.3 W1) 2.5 W2) DCR-TRV33: 4.1 W1) 3.3 W2) 1) During camera recording using LCD 2) Viewfinder Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -...4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) Main unit only DCR-TRV19: 520 g (1 lb 2 oz) DCR-TRV22: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) DCR-TRV33: 540 g (1 lb 2 oz) Including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60 and lens cap DCR-TRV19: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV22: 620 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV33: 630 g (1 lb 5 oz) Supplied accessories ...
...) 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption (when using the battery pack) DCR-TRV19/TRV22: 3.3 W1) 2.5 W2) DCR-TRV33: 4.1 W1) 3.3 W2) 1) During camera recording using LCD 2) Viewfinder Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature -...4 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) Mass (approx.) Main unit only DCR-TRV19: 520 g (1 lb 2 oz) DCR-TRV22: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) DCR-TRV33: 540 g (1 lb 2 oz) Including the rechargeable battery pack NP-FM30, cassette DVM60 and lens cap DCR-TRV19: 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV22: 620 g (1 lb 5 oz) DCR-TRV33: 630 g (1 lb 5 oz) Supplied accessories ...