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..., for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for using after recording •End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 37) •Data code (p. 40) •Tape PB ZOOM* (p. 74)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140) •Zero set 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...
..., for example, "DCR-TRV33 only." 5 LANDSCAPE •Manual focus (p. 66) •Spot Focus (p. 67) Functions for using after recording •End search/Edit search/Rec Review (p. 37) •Data code (p. 40) •Tape PB ZOOM* (p. 74)/Memory PB ZOOM* (p. 140) •Zero set 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...
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... Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tape with picture effect . 72 Playing back tape with Cassette Memory 104 Erasing all the data in the dark - Title search 76 Searching a recording by frame recording - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - End search/Edit search/Rec Review 37 Playback - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Digital program...
... Advanced Playback Operations Playing back tape with picture effect . 72 Playing back tape with Cassette Memory 104 Erasing all the data in the dark - Title search 76 Searching a recording by frame recording - Battery Info 20 Connecting to a wall outlet 21 Step 2 Setting the date and time ......... 22 Step 3 Using the touch panel 23 Recording - NightShot/Super NightShot/ Color Slow Shutter 34 Checking recordings - End search/Edit search/Rec Review 37 Playback - Tape PB ZOOM (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only 74 Quickly locating a scene - Digital program...
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... example, "DCR-TRV33 only." z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - The DCR-TRV33 is being carried out. As you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is the model used for the 3 models listed in the illustrations. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY : Set the POWER switch to VCR. : Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. : Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are...
... example, "DCR-TRV33 only." z** z** TRV22 Color z z z TRV33 Color z z z z Provided - The DCR-TRV33 is being carried out. As you can hear a beep to indicate that the operation is the model used for the 3 models listed in the illustrations. POWER VCR OFF(CHG) CAMERA MEMORY : Set the POWER switch to VCR. : Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. : Set the POWER switch to MEMORY. (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder are...
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... settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t (no indicator) Note If you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set to tape damage or noise. - The display changes as follows: data/time y (no indicator) t date/time t... Basics Playing back tape Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is being displayed Select DATE in DATA CODE in in the menu setting (p. 184). During tape recording...
... settings (SteadyShot off, exposure, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t (no indicator) Note If you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback. The tape was recorded by a camcorder without the date and time set to tape damage or noise. - The display changes as follows: data/time y (no indicator) t date/time t... Basics Playing back tape Using the Remote Commander Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander when the POWER switch is being displayed Select DATE in DATA CODE in in the menu setting (p. 184). During tape recording...
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... your camcorder. IN Yellow S VIDEO TV A/V connecting cable (supplied) VIDEO AUDIO/ VIDEO Red White AUDIO S VIDEO : Signal flow If your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with the A/V connecting cable. Then set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR to be able to view images from your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. Set the input selector on the LCD screen. If you power your camcorder. When viewing the playback picture on...
... your camcorder. IN Yellow S VIDEO TV A/V connecting cable (supplied) VIDEO AUDIO/ VIDEO Red White AUDIO S VIDEO : Signal flow If your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR with the A/V connecting cable supplied with the A/V connecting cable. Then set the TV/VCR selector on the TV to VCR to be able to view images from your camcorder from a wall outlet using the AC Adaptor. Set the input selector on the LCD screen. If you power your camcorder. When viewing the playback picture on...
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... - Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to . Operate by touching the panel. (1) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR to the remote sensor on . I N" "CUT -OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST EXEC RET. 7 V I DEO ED I T ED I R TEST END 3 EXEC RET. 85 When you are connecting the camcorder and VCR using the A/V connecting cable...
... - Digital program editing (on tape) Step 2: Setting the VCR to operate When you connect a video camera recorder, set its power switch to VCR/ VTR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to . Operate by touching the panel. (1) Turn the power of the connected VCR on the VCR to the remote sensor on . I N" "CUT -OUT" I R SETUP PAUSEMODE I R TEST EXEC RET. 7 V I DEO ED I T ED I R TEST END 3 EXEC RET. 85 When you are connecting the camcorder and VCR using the A/V connecting cable...
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... upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Search for the beginning of the program mark changes to light blue. (10) Repeat steps 6 to insert using the video control buttons on tape) Operation 1: Making a Program (1) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, and insert the tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select VIDEO EDIT in maximum. 4 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP...
... upper part of the program mark changes to light blue. (8) Search for the beginning of the program mark changes to light blue. (10) Repeat steps 6 to insert using the video control buttons on tape) Operation 1: Making a Program (1) Insert the cassette for playback into your camcorder, and insert the tape for recording into the VCR. (2) Press FN to display PAGE1. (3) Press MENU to display the menu. (4) Select VIDEO EDIT in maximum. 4 OTHERS DATA CODE BEEP...
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... screen when you press PHOTO lightly in step 1 The image momentarily flickers. Digital effect - This is set to MEMORY The following functions do not appear during playback. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not work: - However, they are recording a still image You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO. Digital zoom - When you press the button. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 40). SPORTS of view when the POWER switch...
... screen when you press PHOTO lightly in step 1 The image momentarily flickers. Digital effect - This is set to MEMORY The following functions do not appear during playback. Recording data The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) do not work: - However, they are recording a still image You cannot turn off the power or press PHOTO. Digital zoom - When you press the button. You can also use the Remote Commander for this operation (p. 40). SPORTS of view when the POWER switch...
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.... Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Replacing WinASPI To use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to complete without interrupting it. If a different writing application has been already installed, its writing function may not work correctly. Viewing pictures recorded on your camcorder to confirm the digital signature, select "Yes" (Windows 2000) or "Continue Anyway" (Windows XP). 156 For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users If you are using Windows...
.... Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Replacing WinASPI To use the ImageMixer CD writing function, you need to complete without interrupting it. If a different writing application has been already installed, its writing function may not work correctly. Viewing pictures recorded on your camcorder to confirm the digital signature, select "Yes" (Windows 2000) or "Continue Anyway" (Windows XP). 156 For Windows 2000 and Windows XP users If you are using Windows...
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... 2 different USB drivers are installed. Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB MODE indicator appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder to complete without interrupting it. The computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts. Be sure to allow the installation to the USB port on the computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (1) Insert the "Memory Stick" into your...
... 2 different USB drivers are installed. Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB MODE indicator appears on the LCD screen of your camcorder to complete without interrupting it. The computer recognizes your camcorder, and the Add Hardware Wizard starts. Be sure to allow the installation to the USB port on the computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) (1) Insert the "Memory Stick" into your...
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..." t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Viewing pictures recorded on the tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to . 3 Connect the USB port on the computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete. Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware", and click the...
..." t "System" t "Hardware" tab, and click the "Device Manager" button. Viewing pictures recorded on the tape Step 1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to . 3 Connect the USB port on the computer to the (USB) jack on your camcorder before installation of the USB driver was complete. Windows XP: Select "Start" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware", and click the...
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... USB cable. 8 Restart the computer. Windows 2000: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware," and click the "Device Manager" button. Select the device prefixed with the "?" Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to . 4 Connect the USB...
... USB cable. 8 Restart the computer. Windows 2000: Select "My Computer" t "Control Panel" t "System" t "Hardware," and click the "Device Manager" button. Select the device prefixed with the "?" Connecting your camcorder to a computer using the USB cable (For Windows users) Viewing images recorded on the "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV22/ TRV33 only) Step1: Uninstall the incorrect USB driver 1 Turn on the computer and allow Windows to load. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick" into your camcorder. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and set the POWER switch to . 4 Connect the USB...
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... a tape onto a CD-R." 165 Easy Video CD automatically begins to capture images onto the CD-R to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. (5) Select the CD-R drive and writing speed on a computer - Viewing pictures recorded on tape on the ImageMixer Easy Video CD screen. (6) Insert a new CD-R in "Capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images live from your camcorder onto a CD-R Remove the cassette before the following operation.
... a tape onto a CD-R." 165 Easy Video CD automatically begins to capture images onto the CD-R to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. (5) Select the CD-R drive and writing speed on a computer - Viewing pictures recorded on tape on the ImageMixer Easy Video CD screen. (6) Insert a new CD-R in "Capturing images recorded on a tape or images live from your camcorder. Capturing images live from your camcorder onto a CD-R Remove the cassette before the following operation.
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... "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, then connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to . (4) Connect the (USB) jack on the "Memory Stick" is added in your album, and you to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. (5) Image Transfer automatically starts up and the transfer of image data begins. The image is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with ImageMixer. Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The image data recorded...
... "Memory Stick" into your camcorder, then connect the AC Adaptor to your camcorder. (3) Set the POWER switch to . (4) Connect the (USB) jack on the "Memory Stick" is added in your album, and you to the USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. (5) Image Transfer automatically starts up and the transfer of image data begins. The image is automatically transferred (copied) to a computer with ImageMixer. Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) The image data recorded...
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Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the "Memory Stick" images on a computer (p. 153). •An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back the file directly from the "Memory Stick," the image and sound may break off. 168 The USB MODE indicator appears on your camcorder to the hard disk of your camcorder. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" appear. (6) Double...
Viewing images recorded on "Memory Stick" on a computer (For Windows users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images without Image Transfer Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the "Memory Stick" images on a computer (p. 153). •An application such as Windows Media Player must be installed to play back the file directly from the "Memory Stick," the image and sound may break off. 168 The USB MODE indicator appears on your camcorder to the hard disk of your camcorder. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" appear. (6) Double...
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... users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the "Memory Stick" images on a computer (p. 171). •QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back the file directly from 101 to 999. 2) Copying a file to the hard disk of your camcorder. (5) Double-click the "Memory Stick" icon on the desktop. For Mac OS X (v10.0) users Shut down the computer, then disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch...
... users) (DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only) Viewing images Before operation •You need to install the USB driver to view the "Memory Stick" images on a computer (p. 171). •QuickTime 3.0 or later must be installed to play back the file directly from 101 to 999. 2) Copying a file to the hard disk of your camcorder. (5) Double-click the "Memory Stick" icon on the desktop. For Mac OS X (v10.0) users Shut down the computer, then disconnect the USB cable and remove the "Memory Stick" or set the POWER switch...
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Notes •You need the software and computer that support the exchange of the analog video signals, the computer may not be transferred smoothly. If the computer has a USB port You can connect using a USB cable, but images may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. If your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID...
Notes •You need the software and computer that support the exchange of the analog video signals, the computer may not be transferred smoothly. If the computer has a USB port You can connect using a USB cable, but images may contain noise or incorrect colors. •You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder. If your camcorder when the video tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID...
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... Camcorder Icon/item MEM SET 1* STILL SET BURST** Mode z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE** z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE z 320 × 240 160 × 112 REMAIN z AUTO ON NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER FILE NO. To reset the file numbering sequence each time the "Memory Stick" is changed POWER switch * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only ** DCR-TRV33 only When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot...
... Camcorder Icon/item MEM SET 1* STILL SET BURST** Mode z OFF NORMAL EXP BRKTG QUALITY z FINE STANDARD IMAGESIZE** z 1152 × 864 640 × 480 MOVIE SET IMAGESIZE z 320 × 240 160 × 112 REMAIN z AUTO ON NEW FOLDER REC FOLDER FILE NO. To reset the file numbering sequence each time the "Memory Stick" is changed POWER switch * DCR-TRV22/TRV33 only ** DCR-TRV33 only When you select image quality The number of images you can shoot...
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... printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette...
... printed Tape speed SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s Recording/playback time (using cassette DVM60) SP: 1 hour LP: 1.5 hours Fastforward/rewind time (using cassette DVM60) Approx. 2 min. Specifications Video camera recorder System Video recording system 2 rotary heads Helical scanning system Audio recording system Rotary heads, PCM system Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz, stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits (Fs 48 kHz, stereo) Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Usable cassette Mini DV cassette...
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... rechargeable battery 207 CLEANING CASSETTE ...... 206 Clock set memory 75 Zoom 32 Quick Reference 219 OVERLAP 120 Main sound 198 Manual focus 66 MEMORY MIX 120 Memory PB ZOOM 140 Memory photo recording .... 114 "Memory Stick 106 "Memory Stick" capacity 113 Menu settings 175 Mirror mode 29 Moisture condensation ........ 205 MONOTONE 55 MOSC. CHROM 120 M. FADER 55 NTSC system 204 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 59 Operation indicators 24 OVERLAP 55 PB FOLDR 139 Picture effect 58, 72 Picture search 42 Playback time...
... rechargeable battery 207 CLEANING CASSETTE ...... 206 Clock set memory 75 Zoom 32 Quick Reference 219 OVERLAP 120 Main sound 198 Manual focus 66 MEMORY MIX 120 Memory PB ZOOM 140 Memory photo recording .... 114 "Memory Stick 106 "Memory Stick" capacity 113 Menu settings 175 Mirror mode 29 Moisture condensation ........ 205 MONOTONE 55 MOSC. CHROM 120 M. FADER 55 NTSC system 204 O, P, Q OLD MOVIE 59 Operation indicators 24 OVERLAP 55 PB FOLDR 139 Picture effect 58, 72 Picture search 42 Playback time...