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...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is intended to alert the user to persons. You can capture life's precious moments ... such as in a car parked in household or business trash may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your purchase of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that ...
...be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV230, DCRTRV330, DCR-TRV530 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics lnc. Operation is intended to alert the user to persons. You can capture life's precious moments ... such as in a car parked in household or business trash may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Sony Digital Handycam camcorder. and CANADA DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. With your purchase of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that ...
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...TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - Memory ... Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Image protection 119 Deleting images 120 Writing a print mark - Photo search/Photo scan 58 Digital8 system, recording and playback 133 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .. 135 About i.LINK 136 Using your computer ...... 110 Copying the...
...TV 31 Advanced Recording Operations Recording a still image on "Memory Stick" - Insert Editing 77 Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings 79 "Memory Stick" operations (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) Using "Memory Stick"-introduction .......... 88 Recording still images on a tape - Memory ... Picture effect 40 Using special effects - Image protection 119 Deleting images 120 Writing a print mark - Photo search/Photo scan 58 Digital8 system, recording and playback 133 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .. 135 About i.LINK 136 Using your computer ...... 110 Copying the...
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... are for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." See page 88 for illustration purposes. Note on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - To view your camcorder. When you carry out...that the operation is the model used for details. Getting started - Otherwise, the model name is provided with the Digital8 system on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. - Before you do not mix pictures recorded ...
... are for example, "DCR-TRV530 only." See page 88 for illustration purposes. Note on the POWER switch) Self-timer (USB) jack LCD screen TRV230 - - - 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV330 z z z 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TRV530 z z z 8.8 cm (3.5 type) z Provided - To view your camcorder. When you carry out...that the operation is the model used for details. Getting started - Otherwise, the model name is provided with the Digital8 system on your camcorder plays back tapes recorded in the Hi8 /standard 8 with memory functions. - Before you do not mix pictures recorded ...
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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 0 1 Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 152) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) ... cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made...
Checking supplied 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. 152) 2 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 12) 3 NP-FM30 battery pack (1) ... cable (1) (p. 31) 6 Shoulder strap (1) (p. 146) 7 Lens cap (1) (p. 19) 8 USB cable (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 9 "Memory Stick" (1) (p. 88) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only 0 CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) (p. 111) DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made...
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... 14 The actual battery life may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345... Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
... 14 The actual battery life may be shorter if you use a fully charged battery * Approximate continuous recording time at 25 °C (77 °F) Recording time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Recording with the viewfinder Continuous* Typical** 100 55 165 95 345... Full charge (Normal charge) 145 (85) 150 (90) 240 (180) 330 (270) 360 (300) Approximate number of minutes when recording while you use your camcorder in a cold environment. ** Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack at 25°C (77°F).
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... about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75... when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15
... about 90 % of those of a fully charged battery. Note The table shows the playing time for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. Getting started Step 1 Preparing the power supply Playing time DCR-TRV230/TRV330 Battery pack NP-FM30 (supplied) NP-FM50 NP-FM70 NP-FM90 NP-FM91 Playing time on LCD screen 75... when you use a fully charged battery Approximate continuous playing time at 25 °C (77 °F). The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment. The recording and playing times of a normally charged battery are about 20 %. 15
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... the first time. First, set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon... you do not set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn...
... the first time. First, set the date and time is recorded on the tape and the "Memory Stick". (DCR-TRV330/ TRV530 only) Note on the time indicator The internal clock of your camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle. •12:00 AM stands for midnight. •12:00 PM stands for noon... you do not set the year, then the month, the day, the hour and then the minute. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only), and then press MENU to display the menu settings. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the dial. (3) Turn...
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... to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to expose the red mark. 18 Mosaic pattern noise may cause ... camcorder records pictures in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. Doing so may appear when you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in the Digital8 ...
... to insert. (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on the cassette to play back standard 8 tape on other camcorders (including other DCR-TRV230/TRV330/TRV530). •The cassette compartment may not be sure to expose the red mark. 18 Mosaic pattern noise may cause ... camcorder records pictures in a straight line deeply into the cassette compartment with the window facing out. Doing so may appear when you press any part of the arrow and open the lid. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (3) Insert the cassette in the Digital8 ...
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...last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as a default setting. When you record in the SP and LP modes on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition between scenes. To enable smooth transition You can... no longer be normal when recorded. If you turn it into the camcorder body. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to MEMORY accidentally. However, the...
...last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as a default setting. When you record in the SP and LP modes on LOCK (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) When you slide LOCK to the right, the POWER switch can make the transition between scenes. To enable smooth transition You can... no longer be normal when recorded. If you turn it into the camcorder body. Adjusting the LCD screen The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to MEMORY accidentally. However, the...
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... with a light background, use this function. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. While your camcorder is in the dark - For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to...
... with a light background, use this function. OFF ON NIGHTSHOT SUPER NIGHTSHOT NightShot Light emitter 23 Shooting in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, slide NIGHTSHOT to OFF. While your camcorder is in the dark - For example, you can satisfactorily record the environment of nocturnal animals for observation when you to...
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To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: - Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. While using the ...Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the menu settings (p. 79). To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect - Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. Exposure - Fader - This may be automatically changed depending on the screen. Using...
To enable NightShot Light, set to ON in normal recording, the picture may cause your camcorder to malfunction. •When you can not use the following functions: - Notes •Do not use the Super NightShot function. While using the ...Slide NIGHTSHOT to ON in the menu settings (p. 79). To cancel the Super NightShot mode, press SUPER NIGHTSHOT again. Digital effect - Exposure - In MEMORY mode (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) You cannot use the NightShot function in bright places (ex. Exposure - Fader - This may be automatically changed depending on the screen. Using...
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.... Display function Press DISPLAY on the screen. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when ... as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators -
.... Display function Press DISPLAY on the screen. The indicators appear on your camcorder or the Remote Commander supplied with your camcorder. To make the indicators disappear, press DISPLAY again. Use the Remote Commander for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system. •Various settings of the recording data are not recorded when ... as follows: date/time t various settings (SteadyShot, exposure AUTO/MANUAL, white balance, gain, shutter speed, aperture value) t no indicator Notes on "Memory Stick" (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). 28 Playing back a tape To display the screen indicators -
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... CAPTURE indicator appears on the image. whilethefaderfunctionisinuse. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The still image is displayed until a still image appears. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in the...
... CAPTURE indicator appears on the image. whilethefaderfunctionisinuse. • When recording a still image, do not shake your camcorder. The still image is displayed until a still image appears. To record clear and less fluctuated still images (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) We recommend that you print a picture using the Remote Commander Press PHOTO in the...
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...lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Wipe - Old movie - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the ... function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in the menu settings. Overlap - Soft portrait mode - Sports lesson mode 45 This is because your camcorder is set to select the desired mode. Bounce •The following modes. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2-4 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EF ...
...lamp, sodium lamp or mercury lamp Flickering or changes in color may occur in the following functions do not work . (The indicator flashes.) (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) If you cannot take close-ups. Wipe - Old movie - Dot •While setting the NIGHTSHOT to ON, the ... function (1) Press MENU to display menu settings in the menu settings. Overlap - Soft portrait mode - Sports lesson mode 45 This is because your camcorder is set to select the desired mode. Bounce •The following modes. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2-4 MANUA L SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EF ...
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...Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON 46 Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY... (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Bright subject and dark background - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: - Adjusting the exposure...
...Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the brightness. 1 EXPOSURE 2 To return to ON 46 Adjust the exposure manually in CAMERA or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. if you adjust the exposure manually, the backlight function does not work in CAMERA or MEMORY... (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode. Bright subject and dark background - Note When you change the PROGRAM AE mode - if you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic mode: - Adjusting the exposure...
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... PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on the VCR using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on your camcorder as a player. you have processed using your camcorder in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function...
... PB ZOOM You can enlarge still images recorded on "Memory Stick"s (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only). (1) Press PB ZOOM on the VCR using PB ZOOM function, record the pictures on your camcorder as a player. you have processed using your camcorder in the Digital8 system. •You cannot process externally input scenes using PB ZOOM function...
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... SPLAY OFF REC L AMP I ND I CATOR RETURN OTHERS WOR L D T I ME BEEP COMMA ND E R O F F D I SPLAY REC L AMP I ND I CATOR RETURN 79 Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. The default settings can be partially... changed. Customizing Your Camcorder - First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
... SPLAY OFF REC L AMP I ND I CATOR RETURN OTHERS WOR L D T I ME BEEP COMMA ND E R O F F D I SPLAY REC L AMP I ND I CATOR RETURN 79 Customizing Your Camcorder - Changing the menu settings To change other items, select RETURN and press the dial, then repeat steps from 2 to 4. The default settings can be partially... changed. Customizing Your Camcorder - First, select the icon, then the menu item and then the mode. (1) In CAMERA, VCR or MEMORY (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) mode, press MENU. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to ...
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... the flash level lower than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the SteadyShot function • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment...MODE and FLASH LVL are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Notes on the screen. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER* D ZOOM Mode z OFF ON z ...
... the flash level lower than normal POWER switch CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY CAMERA MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the SteadyShot function • The SteadyShot function will not correct excessive camera-shake. • Attachment...MODE and FLASH LVL are produced when shooting a stationary object with a tripod. Your camcorder prevents excessive compensation for camera-shake To cancel the SteadyShot function. Notes on the screen. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item SELFTIMER* D ZOOM Mode z OFF ON z ...
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L. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Mode - Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen backlight normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD ... To protect selected still images against accidental erasure (p. 119) Not to protect still images CAMERA VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY...
L. Customizing Your Camcorder Changing the menu settings Icon/item LCD BRIGHT Mode - Meaning To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen backlight normal BRIGHT To brighten the LCD ... To protect selected still images against accidental erasure (p. 119) Not to protect still images CAMERA VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY MEMORY VCR MEMORY VCR MEMORY * DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only Notes on the LCD screen, turning the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to adjust the following bar CAMERA VCR MEMORY CAMERA VCR MEMORY...
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... Formatting with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". • You cannot format the "...Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is finished. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...
... Formatting with the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial, then press the dial. 2. After EXECUTE appears, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial. Select FORMAT with this camcorder is not required. •Do not turn the POWER switch or press any button while the display shows "FORMATTING". • You cannot format the "...Memory Stick" if the write-protect tab on PRINT SET (DCR-TRV330/TRV530 only) 9PIC PRINT and DATE/TIME are displayed only when an external printer (optional) is finished. Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial ...