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... to alert the user to use. Welcome! You can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Regulatory Information Declaration of .... With your Handycam, you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of electric shock to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc....
... to alert the user to use. Welcome! You can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is intended to alert the user to rain or moisture. Regulatory Information Declaration of .... With your Handycam, you can help preserve our environment by returning your purchase of electric shock to come. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV18 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc....
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...Frame recording 64 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect 66 Enlarging images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the ...power supply ... 16 Installing the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack 17 Connecting to a wall outlet 22 Step 2 Setting the...
...Frame recording 64 Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tapes with picture effect 65 Playing back tapes with digital effect 66 Enlarging images recorded on a "Memory Stick" (except DCR-TRV16 10 Getting Started Using this manual 12 Checking supplied accessories 15 Step 1 Preparing the ...power supply ... 16 Installing the battery pack 16 Charging the battery pack 17 Connecting to a wall outlet 22 Step 2 Setting the...
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...Introduction 154 Connecting your camcorder to correct trouble 185 Self-diagnosis display 191 Warning indicators and messages .... 192 Additional Information Usable cassettes 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 197 About i.LINK 199 Using your computer using the USB cable - Digital program editing (on... to your computer - For Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - For Windows users 157...
...Introduction 154 Connecting your camcorder to correct trouble 185 Self-diagnosis display 191 Warning indicators and messages .... 192 Additional Information Usable cassettes 194 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 197 About i.LINK 199 Using your computer using the USB cable - Digital program editing (on... to your computer - For Windows users 165 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - For Macintosh users (except DCR-TRV16 171 Viewing images recorded on a "Memory Stick" with your computer - DELETE 149 Writing a print mark - For Windows users 157...
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... "Memory Stick" once lightly. "Memory Stick" slot 10 Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" - Inserting...
... "Memory Stick" once lightly. "Memory Stick" slot 10 Connecting the power cord (p. 22) Use the battery pack when using your camcorder. Quick Start Guide AC power adaptor (supplied) Connect the plug with the B mark facing up . Except DCR-TRV16 This chapter introduces you to the basic features to record on a "Memory Stick" - Inserting...
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... accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) 4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/TRV18 NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/TRV27 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213) 7 Lens cap...
... accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 216) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 22) 3 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote Commander (2) (p. 216) 4 Battery pack (1) (p. 16, 17) NP-FM30: DCR-TRV16/TRV18 NP-FM50: DCR-TRV25/TRV27 5 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 42) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 213) 7 Lens cap...
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... soon as possible to charge an empty battery pack. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP... the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the viewfinder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window.
... soon as possible to charge an empty battery pack. The charging time may increase if the battery's temperature is extremely high or low because of the ambient temperature. *1) DCR-TRV16/TRV18 supplied *2) DCR-TRV25/TRV27 supplied 18 Until your camcorder calculates the actual remaining battery time "- - - - Charging time Battery pack NP-FM30*1) NP-FM50*2) NP... the AC power adaptor Place the AC power adaptor near a wall outlet. While using the viewfinder. Step 1 Preparing the power supply Remaining battery time indicator The remaining battery time indicator in the display window.
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Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 ... with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 165 365 190 475 255 550 290 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous... 295 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 115 60 245 135 285 160 370 210 430 240 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous...
Getting Started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Recording time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 ... with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 90 45 150 75 310 165 365 190 475 255 550 290 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous... 295 Recording with the LCD screen Continuous Typical* 115 60 245 135 285 160 370 210 430 240 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous...
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Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 100 160 335 390 505 585 Playing time with LCD closed 135 220 450 530 685 785 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP... NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 150 310 365 475 550 Playing time with LCD closed 200 415 485 630 725 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 135 275 325 425 490 Playing...
Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV16/TRV18 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 100 160 335 390 505 585 Playing time with LCD closed 135 220 450 530 685 785 DCR-TRV25 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP... NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 150 310 365 475 550 Playing time with LCD closed 200 415 485 630 725 DCR-TRV27 Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-FM70 NP-QM71 NP-FM90 NP-FM91/QM91 Playing time on LCD screen 135 275 325 425 490 Playing...
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... be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that order. (1) Set the ...POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), then press MENU to display the menu settings...
... be cleared from memory (bars may appear) because the built-in rechargeable battery in that you set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16) unless you do not use your camcorder for about four months, the date and time settings may be displayed each time that order. (1) Set the ...POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16), then press MENU to display the menu settings...
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...modes on one tape or you turn off your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. However, your camcorder. Basics Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you recorded and the next scene is... slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is smooth as ...
...modes on one tape or you turn off your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. However, your camcorder. Basics Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch (except DCR-TRV16) When you recorded and the next scene is... slightly shorter than the shooting time using the LCD screen The battery time is smooth as ...
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... brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the backlight. Adjusting the viewfinder If you record...viewfinder lens to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 178). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to your eyesight so that the image in...menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 178). 29 in the menu settings (p. 178), then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Select LCD B.L. ...
... brightness of the LCD screen (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Basics Recording a picture Adjusting the brightness of the backlight. Adjusting the viewfinder If you record...viewfinder lens to select LCD BRIGHT in in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 178). Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to your eyesight so that the image in...menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 178). 29 in the menu settings (p. 178), then press the dial. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). Select LCD B.L. ...
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...PUSH EXEC dial to AUTO in the menu settings. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to get a better adjustment when: - In the automatic ...white balance mode Point your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. you detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to HOLD after sunset, just before sunrise,...
...PUSH EXEC dial to AUTO in the menu settings. If the picture is automatically adjusted. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (except DCR-TRV16). In the HOLD white balance mode Set the white balance to AUTO and reset to get a better adjustment when: - In the automatic ...white balance mode Point your camcorder outdoors from inside a house holding the exposure, or vice versa. you detach the battery for about 10 seconds after setting the POWER switch to CAMERA to HOLD after sunset, just before sunrise,...
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... reflect on your camcorder is removed. To output the melody when you set to outputs on the TV screen, LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is connected to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the Remote Commander to the local time. In this case, we ... (p. 132) VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR 184 * Except DCR-TRV16 Note If you press DISPLAY with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by the time difference you set the time difference...
... reflect on your camcorder is removed. To output the melody when you set to outputs on the TV screen, LCD screen and in memory even when the battery is connected to ON, the red camera recording lamp on the Remote Commander to the local time. In this case, we ... (p. 132) VCR MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY VCR CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY VCR 184 * Except DCR-TRV16 Note If you press DISPLAY with your camcorder To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid erroneous remote control operation caused by the time difference you set the time difference...
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Except DCR-TRV16 Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. You cannot format...protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is inserted. c Press MEMORY PLAY to its full capacity. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Set it to MEMORY. Recording does not function. c Insert a "...Stick" is disconnected. Types of the cassette is dirty or dusty. You cannot protect the image. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 16, 17) The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for at least one hour to ...
Except DCR-TRV16 Symptom The "Memory Stick" does not function. You cannot format...protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is inserted. c Press MEMORY PLAY to its full capacity. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder for cassette ejection work. • Moisture condensation has occurred. c Set it to MEMORY. Recording does not function. c Insert a "...Stick" is disconnected. Types of the cassette is dirty or dusty. You cannot protect the image. c Use a charged battery pack. (p. 16, 17) The % and Z indicators flash and no functions except for at least one hour to ...
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...camcorder does not work , open . (p. 202). * Except DCR-TRV16 190 c Insert the batteries correctly. (p. 216) • The batteries are inserted in the menu settings. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder if the cassette lid is not properly installed. You cannot charge the battery...Digital program editing to ON. (p. 184) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. Turn the power on . • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery... again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is ...
...camcorder does not work , open . (p. 202). * Except DCR-TRV16 190 c Insert the batteries correctly. (p. 216) • The batteries are inserted in the menu settings. c Remove the cassette and leave your camcorder if the cassette lid is not properly installed. You cannot charge the battery...Digital program editing to ON. (p. 184) • Something is blocking the infrared rays. Turn the power on . • Disconnect the power cord of the AC power adaptor or remove the battery... again, then operate your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This is ...
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...0001 C:21:00 100-0001 Warning indicator as to use the MEMORY MIX function on a tape or a "Memory Stick"*1) (p. 44, 46) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 *2) You hear the melody or beep. Fast flashing: • The cassette has run out of tape.*2) Z You need to file Slow flashing:...- Warning indicator as to eject the cassette*2) Slow flashing: •The write-protect tab on your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Depending on the operating conditions, environment and battery condition, the E indicator may flash even if there are trying to recording of still image Slow flashing:...
...0001 C:21:00 100-0001 Warning indicator as to use the MEMORY MIX function on a tape or a "Memory Stick"*1) (p. 44, 46) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 *2) You hear the melody or beep. Fast flashing: • The cassette has run out of tape.*2) Z You need to file Slow flashing:...- Warning indicator as to eject the cassette*2) Slow flashing: •The write-protect tab on your camcorder, and leave it for more information. Depending on the operating conditions, environment and battery condition, the E indicator may flash even if there are trying to recording of still image Slow flashing:...
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... protection of the same directories (p. 137).*2) • PLAY ERROR*1) The image cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the "Memory Stick" (p. 129).*2) • NO STILL IMAGE FILE*1) No still image is not ... messages Troubleshooting •CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 23). • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 21). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are more than two of software (p. 195...NOW CHARGING Charging an external flash (optional) does not work correctly.*2) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 *2) You hear the melody or beep. 193
... protection of the same directories (p. 137).*2) • PLAY ERROR*1) The image cannot be recorded by your camcorder on the "Memory Stick" (p. 129).*2) • NO STILL IMAGE FILE*1) No still image is not ... messages Troubleshooting •CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 23). • FOR "InfoLITHIUM" BATTERY ONLY Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (p. 21). • CLEANING CASSETTE The video heads are more than two of software (p. 195...NOW CHARGING Charging an external flash (optional) does not work correctly.*2) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 *2) You hear the melody or beep. 193
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... hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) When using the battery pack: Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds When using LCD DCR-TRV16/TRV18: 3.3 W DCR-TRV25: 4.2 W DCR-TRV27: 4.6 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV16/TRV18: 2.5 W DCR-TRV25/TRV27: 3.4 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F ...Carl Zeiss Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) DCR-TRV16/TRV18: F = 1.7 - 2.2 DCR-TRV25/TRV27: F = 1.8 - 2 Focal length DCR-TRV16/TRV18: 3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA/...
... hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) When using the battery pack: Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds When using LCD DCR-TRV16/TRV18: 3.3 W DCR-TRV25: 4.2 W DCR-TRV27: 4.6 W Viewfinder DCR-TRV16/TRV18: 2.5 W DCR-TRV25/TRV27: 3.4 W Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F ...Carl Zeiss Combined power zoom lens Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) 10× (Optical), 120× (Digital) DCR-TRV16/TRV18: F = 1.7 - 2.2 DCR-TRV25/TRV27: F = 1.8 - 2 Focal length DCR-TRV16/TRV18: 3.3 - 33 mm (5/32 - 1 5/16 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera In CAMERA/...
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... + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack DCR-TRV16/TRV18: NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13...
... + 140°F) Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 39 × 62 mm (5 × 1 9/16 × 2 1/2 in.) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts Mass (approx.) 280 g (9.8 oz) excluding power cord Battery pack DCR-TRV16/TRV18: NP-FM30 Maximum output voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 5.0 Wh (700 mAh) Dimensions (approx.) 38.2 × 20.5 × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 × 13...
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... (p. 69) wa END SEARCH (p. 37) ws Self-timer*1) (p. 36, 45, 116, 127) wd A/V t DV (p. 174)/DV IN (p. 91) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 217 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and viewfinder Display window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 120min STILL 16:9WIDE NEG. wa ws wd 9... qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wg qa wh qs wj wl wk 2 Quick Reference 1 Cassette memory (p. 13, 194) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 32) 3 Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure (p. 60)/Data file name*1) (p. 105) 4 Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY MIX*1) (p. 120)/FADER (p. 51) 5 16:9WIDE (p. 49) 6 Picture effect (p. 54, 65) 7 Data code...
... (p. 69) wa END SEARCH (p. 37) ws Self-timer*1) (p. 36, 45, 116, 127) wd A/V t DV (p. 174)/DV IN (p. 91) *1) Except DCR-TRV16 217 Identifying parts and controls Operation indicators LCD screen and viewfinder Display window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 120min STILL 16:9WIDE NEG. wa ws wd 9... qf qg qh qj qk ql w; wg qa wh qs wj wl wk 2 Quick Reference 1 Cassette memory (p. 13, 194) 2 Remaining battery time (p. 32) 3 Zoom (p. 30)/Exposure (p. 60)/Data file name*1) (p. 105) 4 Digital effect (p. 55, 66)/MEMORY MIX*1) (p. 120)/FADER (p. 51) 5 16:9WIDE (p. 49) 6 Picture effect (p. 54, 65) 7 Data code...