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... with Part 15 of electric shock to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Your Handycam is subject to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway...For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking...
... with Part 15 of electric shock to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Handycam. Your Handycam is subject to persons. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to discontinue midway...For more information regarding recycling of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Congratulations on your used rechargeable batteries to the presence of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking...
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...Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION You are designed to operate this device must be determined by one or more of the battery...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to the following measures: - Certain countries may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
...Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is for the FCC related matters only. CAUTION You are designed to operate this device must be determined by one or more of the battery...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to the following measures: - Certain countries may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222SONY (7669) The number below is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and ...
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...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 recorded tape by title - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE ...Edit search/Rec Review 37 Playback - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - Zero set memory 75 Searching the boundaries of battery pack - Flexible Spot Meter 65 Focusing manually 66 Using spot focus function - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating...
...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 recorded tape by title - Digital effect (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only 59 Using PROGRAM AE ...Edit search/Rec Review 37 Playback - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - Zero set memory 75 Searching the boundaries of battery pack - Flexible Spot Meter 65 Focusing manually 66 Using spot focus function - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating...
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... pictures recorded on tape on "Memory Stick 130 Changing the recording folder .......... 133 Viewing a still image - Introduction 148 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users 151 7 Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a moving pictures on an ...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 ...
... pictures recorded on tape on "Memory Stick 130 Changing the recording folder .......... 133 Viewing a still image - Introduction 148 Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users 151 7 Memory Photo playback .......... 135 Viewing a moving pictures on an ...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 ...
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... 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). Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in step 2. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette ...Connect the plug with the 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 Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - After the...
... 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). Inserting the cassette 1 Slide OPEN/ZEJECT in step 2. Insert the cassette straight as far as possible into the cassette ...Connect the plug with the 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 Open the DC IN jack cover. Quick Start Guide - After the...
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..., press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects. Your camcorder starts recording. Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). 4 Press START/STOP. 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...). When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated...
..., press operation buttons lightly with sharp objects. Your camcorder starts recording. Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). 4 Press START/STOP. 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...). When you want to record the date and time for a picture, set to your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated...
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...Stick" or remove the battery pack. Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. Recording on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder is lit or flashing... Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid of the "Memory Stick...
...Stick" or remove the battery pack. Insert the "Memory Stick" in the direction of the arrow. Otherwise, image data breakdown may occur. Recording on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Connecting the power cord (p. 17) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder is lit or flashing... Do not shake or strike your camcorder because your camcorder outdoors (p. 16). Inserting the "Memory Stick" (p. 109) Open the lid of the "Memory Stick...
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...deeply is recorded on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. PLAY Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). green z stops flashing and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is... set to off. The picture appears on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press PLAY. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 11 Quick Start Guide...
...deeply is recorded on the LCD screen (p. 135) 1 Set the POWER switch to MEMORY while pressing the small green button. PLAY Do not pick up your eyesight (p. 31). green z stops flashing and remains lit. 5 Press PHOTO deeply. If you purchase your camcorder, the clock setting is... set to off. The picture appears on the "Memory Stick" (p. 114) 1 Open the lens cap (p. 25). 3 Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY 2 Press PLAY. Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack 11 Quick Start Guide...
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... Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), 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. ... 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
... Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs 1 AC-L15A/L15B AC Adaptor (1), 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. ... 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
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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. Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
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. Step 1 Preparing the power source Installing the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder. (2) Slide the battery pack down until it clicks. 1 2 To remove the battery pack (1) Lift up the viewfinder to a comfortable angle. 16
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... (M series). The CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
... (M series). The CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. Your camcorder operates only with the v mark on your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power source Charging the battery pack Use the battery pack after charging it for details of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. (1) Install the battery pack on your camcorder. (2) Connect the AC Adaptor supplied with your...
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...DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. This may increase if the battery's temperature is not properly installed. - Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects from a wall outlet as soon as possible to ...charge an empty battery pack. The charging time may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Full ...
...DC plug of the ambient temperature. 18 When you use the AC Adaptor Place the AC Adaptor near a wall outlet. This may increase if the battery's temperature is not properly installed. - Step 1 Preparing the power source Note Prevent metallic objects from a wall outlet as soon as possible to ...charge an empty battery pack. The charging time may cause a short-circuit, damaging the AC Adaptor. Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71/QM71D NP-FM91/QM91/QM91D Full ...
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...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 85...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 a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop,...
...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 85...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 a fully charged battery pack * Approximate number of minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/ stop,...
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... switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Checking status of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power source...
... switch to OFF (CHG). (2) Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. (3) Press DSPL/BATT INFO. Checking status of remaining battery time) and remaining battery time when using the LCD screen or viewfinder are displayed for about 7 seconds. The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. Step 1 Preparing the power source...
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...Battery Info The number displayed as Battery Info is wrong with the LCD panel closed The battery information appears on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is not plugged into a wall outlet. 21 is being calculated "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ..." Connect the AC Adaptor in the following cases: - The battery...supply power from the AC power source (house current) as long as you press DSPL/BATT INFO with the battery pack. - The battery pack is attached to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC ...
...Battery Info The number displayed as Battery Info is wrong with the LCD panel closed The battery information appears on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is not plugged into a wall outlet. 21 is being calculated "CALCULATING BATTERY INFO ..." Connect the AC Adaptor in the following cases: - The battery...supply power from the AC power source (house current) as long as you press DSPL/BATT INFO with the battery pack. - The battery pack is attached to your camcorder without worrying about 7 seconds. PRECAUTION The set itself has been turned off. Notes • The AC ...
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... 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, 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 ...
... 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, 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 ...
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... the cassette even if you record in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder. 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 the left as the default setting. When you record the tape... in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on one tape or...
... the cassette even if you record in the SP and LP modes on your camcorder. 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 the left as the default setting. When you record the tape... in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing back the tape on one tape or...
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...operation buttons on the tape. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed during playback. FN button Press this operation (p. 40). 27 Remaining battery time indicator during recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code later. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded)... are not recorded on the LCD screen. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for this button to be correct, depending on . Time ...
...operation buttons on the tape. Recording - Basics Recording a picture Indicators displayed during playback. FN button Press this operation (p. 40). 27 Remaining battery time indicator during recording. You cannot rewrite only the time code later. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded)... are not recorded on the LCD screen. When you close the LCD panel and open it again, it takes about one minute for this button to be correct, depending on . Time ...
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...FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. Shooting using the battery pack. The recorded picture will not be affected. Select LCD B.L. When the POWER switch is ...recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to last longer. 30
...FN and select PAGE3. (2) Press LCD BRT. Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen (1) When the POWER switch is set to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1. Shooting using the battery pack. The recorded picture will not be affected. Select LCD B.L. When the POWER switch is ...recommended when: •You cannot see the picture clearly on the LCD screen. •You want the battery pack to last longer. 30
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...recorded picture will not be affected. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Basics ...Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfindrer during recording. 31 Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Extend the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Recording - in in ...
...recorded picture will not be affected. Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Viewfinder backlight You can change the brightness of the backlight when using the battery pack. The camera recording lamp (DCR-TRV19 only) The camera recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder come into sharp focus. Basics ...Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the images in the viewfindrer during recording. 31 Even if you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder. Extend the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever. Recording - in in ...