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AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-080-369-12(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
AC Serial No Serial No DCR-TRV33 DCR-TRV19/TRV22/TRV33 ©2003 Sony Corporation Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DCR-TRV Model No. 3-080-369-12(1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following measures: - Operation is encouraged to try to...to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to operate this manual could void your local authority. 3 If this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with your...
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following measures: - Operation is encouraged to try to...to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to operate this manual could void your local authority. 3 If this device must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with your...
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... (p. 33) •NightShot/Super NightShot*/Color Slow Shutter* (p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Manual exposure (p. 64) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your camcorder. The DCR-TRV33 is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 SPORTS - LANDSCAPE •...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) -
... (p. 33) •NightShot/Super NightShot*/Color Slow Shutter* (p. 34) •PROGRAM AE (p. 62) •Manual exposure (p. 64) •Flexible Spot Meter (p. 65) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your camcorder. The DCR-TRV33 is the model used for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 SPORTS - LANDSCAPE •...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) -
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... - Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 Using spot light-metering function - Frame recording 69 Using the viewfinder 70 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tape with picture effect.../ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - 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 - Back light function 33 Shooting in Cassette Memory ...
... - Picture effect .. 58 Using special effects - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE 62 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 64 Using spot light-metering function - Frame recording 69 Using the viewfinder 70 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tape with picture effect.../ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - 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 - Back light function 33 Shooting in Cassette Memory ...
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... is being carried out. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Getting Started - Before you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in the table below . POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY : Set the POWER switch to VCR. : ... an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is shown by looking at the bottom of this manual and operating your camcorder. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - ...
... is being carried out. See page 106 for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." Getting Started - Before you read through this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder are shown in the table below . POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY : Set the POWER switch to VCR. : ... an operation, you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is shown by looking at the bottom of this manual and operating your camcorder. After "Advanced Recording Operations" section of your camcorder, check the model number by the icons below . z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - ...
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... a TV, you use only mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. If you connect your camcorder to the copyright laws. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DV format. To view your recordings... the plug, the jack may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the jack. You can use a cassette with Cassette Memory . Cassettes with your camcorder. 13 Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. Copyright precautions Television programs...
... a TV, you use only mini DV cassettes with Cassette Memory have the (Cassette Memory) mark. If you connect your camcorder to the copyright laws. Note on TV color systems TV color systems differ depending on the DV format. To view your recordings... the plug, the jack may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. Unauthorized recording of the jack. You can use a cassette with Cassette Memory . Cassettes with your camcorder. 13 Getting Started Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory Your camcorder is based on the country or region. Copyright precautions Television programs...
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... and sea water. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Take pictures of the pixels are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C ...;Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder.
... and sea water. Keep your camcorder to malfunction. Letting your camcorder get wet. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. Take pictures of the pixels are operational for long periods may be repaired [a]. •Never leave your camcorder to temperatures above 60°C ...;Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. However, there may cause malfunctions [c]. •Do not directly shoot the sun. Sometimes this manual Precautions on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder (on the LCD screen and the finder.
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... METER MENU FADER END EXPOSCH SURE 1 2 To return to FN Press EXIT. Operation buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. 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 open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder...
... METER MENU FADER END EXPOSCH SURE 1 2 To return to FN Press EXIT. Operation buttons on PAGE2/PAGE3 are displayed on the LCD screen. 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 open the LCD panel. (3) Press FN. The display returns to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3. Getting Started Step 3 Using the touch panel Your camcorder...
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BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. 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. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - indicator appears on the screen. The . Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 Recording -
BACK LIGHT To cancel the back light function Press BACK LIGHT again. 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. Basics Recording a picture Shooting backlit subjects - indicator appears on the screen. The . Back light function When you press MANUAL of EXPOSURE (p. 64) or SPOT METER (p. 65), the back light function will be canceled. 33 Recording -
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... malfunction. •If focusing is automatically adjusted depending on the screen. (5) Press EXIT to return to make the indicator disappear. Fader - Manual exposure - White balance - To cancel Color Slow Shutter Press COLOR SLW S again to FN. While using NightShot, you to record color images... 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. White balance - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Flexible ...
... malfunction. •If focusing is automatically adjusted depending on the screen. (5) Press EXIT to return to make the indicator disappear. Fader - Manual exposure - White balance - To cancel Color Slow Shutter Press COLOR SLW S again to FN. While using NightShot, you to record color images... 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. White balance - Digital effect - PROGRAM AE - Flexible ...
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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. Fader - PROGRAM AE - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): - While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Super NightShot - Manual exposure - Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet).
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. Fader - PROGRAM AE - The maximum shooting distance using Color Slow Shutter, you cannot use the following functions (DCRTRV22/TRV33 only): - While using the NightShot Light is set to MEMORY (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) You cannot use the following functions: - Digital effect - Super NightShot - Manual exposure - Recording a picture When the POWER switch is about 3 m (10 feet).
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... Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds. If you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Point your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise...mode. To return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a ...
... Set WHT BAL to AUTO and reset to HOLD after few seconds. If you record under fluorescent lighting Select AUTO or HOLD. Point your camcorder from indoors to outdoors holding the exposure, or vice versa. You remove the battery pack for about 10 seconds after sunset, just before sunrise...mode. To return to the automatic white balance Set WHT BAL to AUTO in , then press EXEC (p. 176). You bring your camcorder at the white subject for replacement. - MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT AUTO HOLD OUTDOOR INDOOR EXEC RET. (4) Select a ...
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... in "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Interval Recording - Manual focus - Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - During BOUNCE is on, you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select BOUNCE in... effect - Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using following functions: - Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Manual exposure -
... in "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Note on the tape. Interval Recording - Manual focus - Color Slow Shutter (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - During BOUNCE is on, you select OVERLAP, WIPE or DOT (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Your camcorder automatically stores the image recorded on the BOUNCE mode You cannot select BOUNCE in... effect - Advanced Recording Operations Using the fader function Note You cannot use the following functions while using following functions: - Super NightShot (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) - Manual exposure -
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... of the picture are reversed. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To cancel picture effect Set P EFFECT to . MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). OLD MOVIE...
... of the picture are reversed. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE PASTEL MOSAIC EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC. To cancel picture effect Set P EFFECT to . MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE P EFFECT FLASH MODE FLASH LVL WHT BAL AUTO SHTR EXIT OFF NEG. SEPIA : The picture is monochrome (black-and-white). OLD MOVIE...
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... 1/15 1/8 1/4 Notes • While using a tripod. Fader • PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the SLOW SHTR mode. • The following functions: - Advanced Recording Operations 61...
... 1/15 1/8 1/4 Notes • While using a tripod. Fader • PROGRAM AE does not work in the SLOW SHTR mode Auto focus may not be effective. Focus manually using digital effect, you cannot use the following functions do not work in the SLOW SHTR mode. • The following functions: - Advanced Recording Operations 61...
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.../TRV33 only) - Notes •The following cases (The indicator flashes.): - Spot Focus •PROGRAM AE does not work 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...
.../TRV33 only) - Notes •The following cases (The indicator flashes.): - Spot Focus •PROGRAM AE does not work 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...
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... FN to FN Press EXIT. night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to PAGE1. Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - AUTO OK SURE MANU- To return to the automatic exposure Press AUTO on the EXPOSURE screen... to return to or TRV33 only). The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL. (4) Adjust the exposure using - (to dim) /+ (to brighten). (5) Press OK to return to PAGE1. 2 4 EXPO- When the subject is ...
... FN to FN Press EXIT. night scenes) faithfully The POWER switch should be set to PAGE1. Adjusting the exposure manually We recommend that you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - AUTO OK SURE MANU- To return to the automatic exposure Press AUTO on the EXPOSURE screen... to return to or TRV33 only). The screen to adjust the exposure appears. (3) Press MANUAL. (4) Adjust the exposure using - (to dim) /+ (to brighten). (5) Press OK to return to PAGE1. 2 4 EXPO- When the subject is ...
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Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to or TRV33 only). Horizontal stripes - To return to the autofocus On ... It is easier to focus on 66 Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Operate by manually adjusting the focus in the background The POWER switch should be set to display PAGE1. (2) Press FOCUS. (3) Press MANUAL. Subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject...
Focusing manually You can gain better results by touching the panel. (DCR-TRV22/ (1) Press FN to or TRV33 only). Horizontal stripes - To return to the autofocus On ... It is easier to focus on 66 Subjects with little contrast with water droplets - Operate by manually adjusting the focus in the background The POWER switch should be set to display PAGE1. (2) Press FOCUS. (3) Press MANUAL. Subjects through glass coated with backgrounds such as follows: when recording a distant subject when the subject...
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MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect. •You cannot record images on the tape on a VCR using picture effect. Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on your camcorder as a player.... display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. Operate by picture effect These pictures are processing the image using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 - ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
MANUAL SET P EFFECT EXIT OFF NEG. Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes using picture effect. •You cannot record images on the tape on a VCR using picture effect. Record images on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only, p. 118, 128), or on your camcorder as a player.... display the menu. (3) Select P EFFECT in the menu settings. Operate by picture effect These pictures are processing the image using your camcorder while you are not output through the DV Interface. 72 - ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE EXEC RET. (4) Select a desired mode, then press EXEC.
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...Stick," and "MagicGate 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 are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other product names mentioned herein ...to play back the images recorded using your camcorder, on a computer - Note that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." •You may not be able to this manual. 108 image data shot with your camcorder, you cannot play back following images with ...
...Stick," and "MagicGate 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 are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •All other product names mentioned herein ...to play back the images recorded using your camcorder, on a computer - Note that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick." •You may not be able to this manual. 108 image data shot with your camcorder, you cannot play back following images with ...