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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV350 TM SERIES DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 ©2003 Sony Corporation AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. -TRV Model No. 3-079-467-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. Serial No. DCR-TRV350 TM SERIES DCR-TRV150/TRV250/TRV350/TRV351 CCD-TRV118/TRV318/TRV418 ©2003 Sony Corporation AC- Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Model No. -TRV Model No. 3-079-467-13 (1) Digital Video Camera Recorder Video Camera Recorder Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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...the same time it is subject to persons. Operation is very easy to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Congratulations on your purchase of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A.... do not expose the unit to operate this manual could void your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV150, DCR-TRV250 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This...
...the same time it is subject to persons. Operation is very easy to the presence of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV350 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Congratulations on your purchase of the FCC Rules. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ07649 U.S.A.... do not expose the unit to operate this manual could void your Handycam, you can capture life's precious moments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DCR-TRV150, DCR-TRV250 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This...
Operating Instructions
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...TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only. Instructions with no icons are for all models. Before you start reading this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to capture images onto your computer (p. 208) 4 Capturing images on your camcorder.... USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer...
...TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are for the indicated models only. Instructions with no icons are for all models. Before you start reading this manual, camcorder-shape icons are used to capture images onto your computer (p. 208) 4 Capturing images on your camcorder.... USB Streaming (p. 183) •Capturing images on your computer from your camcorder on your computer...
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... 39) •Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 39, 40) •PROGRAM AE (p. 68) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70) •Built-in light (p. 79) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34) The ...;MEMORY MIX (p. 140) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings •SPORTS (p. 68) •LANDSCAPE (p. 68) •Manual focus (p. 71) Functions for use on recorded tapes •END SEARCH (p. 43) •EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 43) •DATA ... playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
... 39) •Super NightShot/Color Slow Shutter (p. 39, 40) •PROGRAM AE (p. 68) •Adjusting the exposure manually (p. 70) •Built-in light (p. 79) Functions for giving images more impact •Digital zoom (p. 34) The ...;MEMORY MIX (p. 140) Functions for giving a natural appearance to your recordings •SPORTS (p. 68) •LANDSCAPE (p. 68) •Manual focus (p. 71) Functions for use on recorded tapes •END SEARCH (p. 43) •EDITSEARCH/Rec Review (p. 43) •DATA ... playback is not made due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc.
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...Slow Shutter 39 Self-timer recording 41 Superimposing the date and time on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a... Super NightShot - Rec Review 43 Playback - Digital effect ........... 65 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 68 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 70 Focusing manually 71 Interval recording 72 Frame by date - EDITSEARCH - Display function 47 Viewing recordings on TV 51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording ...
...Slow Shutter 39 Self-timer recording 41 Superimposing the date and time on a "Memory Stick" 12 Getting Started Using this manual 14 Step 1 Preparing the power supply ... 18 Installing the battery pack 18 Charging the battery pack 19 Connecting to a... Super NightShot - Rec Review 43 Playback - Digital effect ........... 65 Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 68 Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 70 Focusing manually 71 Interval recording 72 Frame by date - EDITSEARCH - Display function 47 Viewing recordings on TV 51 Advanced Recording Operations Recording ...
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... the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • , and are trademarks. • i....• "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are...in each case in this manual. Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 256 Index 267 8
... the "Memory Stick 240 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 242 About i.LINK 244 Using your camcorder abroad .......... 246 Maintenance information and precautions 247 Specifications 253 • , and are trademarks. • i....• "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," and "MagicGate Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. •Windows and Windows Media are...in each case in this manual. Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 256 Index 267 8
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...to indicate that the operation is being carried out. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack...z - - - - - The DCR-TRV350 is indicated in the table below. z z z z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - As you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Before you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z z Provided - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for ...
...to indicate that the operation is being carried out. When you carry out an operation, you read through this manual and operating your camcorder, check the model number by looking at the bottom of differences Model Recording system Playback system AUDIO/VIDEO jack...z - - - - - The DCR-TRV350 is indicated in the table below. z z z z - Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - As you can hear a beep to CAMERA. Before you start reading this manual, buttons and settings on your camcorder. Hi8 Hi8/8 OUT OUT - - - - z z Provided - Otherwise, the model name is the model used for ...
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... system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 15 Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system *2) Digital8 Hi8 Standard 8 mm Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system Digital8 Usable cassette tapes...
... system-based TV. Unauthorized recording of the copyright laws. 15 Getting Started Using this manual Before using your camcorder With your camcorder. Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system *2) Digital8 Hi8 Standard 8 mm Usable cassette tapes Hi8 /Digital8 (recommended) Standard 8 mm *1) Recording system Digital8 Playback system Digital8 Usable cassette tapes...
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...instructions. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may... result in a malfunction of your camcorder. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to indicate model names. V POWER ...
...instructions. On the POWER switch Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on connecting other equipment When you start reading this manual, check the model name of your camcorder. Set the POWER switch to PLAYER. If you forcibly insert the plug, the jack may be damaged and they may... result in a malfunction of your camcorder. CCD-TRV118 : CCD-TRV318 : CCD-TRV418 : DCR-TRV150 : DCR-TRV250 : DCR-TRV350 : DCR-TRV351 : Instructions with icons are used to indicate model names. V POWER ...
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...camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder...tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in...
...camcorder to malfunction. Sometimes this manual Precautions on the LCD screen and the finder. Doing so might cause your camcorder away from rain and sea water. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for effective use. These points are operational for long periods may cause your camcorder...tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on camcorder care Lens and LCD screen/finder • The LCD screen and the finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the sun in...
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Digital effect - The motion of the picture will be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter with your camcorder to malfunction. •When you cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is ...(2) Press COLOR SLOW S. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide ...
Digital effect - The motion of the picture will be sure not to cover the infrared rays emitter with your camcorder to malfunction. •When you cannot use the following functions: - Exposure - The maximum shooting distance using the NightShot Light is ...(2) Press COLOR SLOW S. NightShot Light NightShot Light rays are infrared and so are invisible. Fader - PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, focus manually. PROGRAM AE While using the NightShot function, you to record color images in a dark place. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, and slide ...
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... the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Press TIME to record the date and time. Press DATE to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 42 Note The date and time indicators recorded... manually cannot be deleted. Carry out the following operations in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time ...
... the date and/or time displayed on the screen superimposed on the picture. Press TIME to record the date and time. Press DATE to your camcorder, the clock is not set up yet. If you purchase your local time before starting actual recording. 42 Note The date and time indicators recorded... manually cannot be deleted. Carry out the following operations in the black screen as the background for about 10 seconds, then erase the date and time ...
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.... TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE Items to adjust the effect, then press the dial. Shutter speed. The more bars there are on the screen. MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. The bars appear in memory. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be swapped with a moving picture. IIIIIIII [MENU... Digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in the menu settings. 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. In the STILL and LUMI.
.... TRAIL SLOW SHTR OLD MOVIE Items to adjust the effect, then press the dial. Shutter speed. The more bars there are on the screen. MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF STILL FLASH LUMI. The bars appear in memory. (5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to be swapped with a moving picture. IIIIIIII [MENU... Digital effect Set D EFFECT to OFF in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select D EFFECT in the menu settings. 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT LUMI. In the STILL and LUMI.
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.... Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Fader - Wide mode - Focus manually using a tripod.
.... Digital effect Notes •The following functions do not work in the slow shutter mode Auto focus may not be effective. Fader - Wide mode - Focus manually using a tripod.
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...SLOW SHUTTER - When NIGHTSHOT is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on a "Memory Stick." - If you cannot take close-ups...AE in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to AUTO in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS AUTO SHTR BEACH&SKI RETURN SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [MENU] : END To cancel the ...
...SLOW SHUTTER - When NIGHTSHOT is set to focus only on subjects in the middle to far distance. •In the SUNSETMOON and LANDSCAPE modes, your camcorder is selected You can adjust the exposure. * Modes on the POWER switch vary depending on a "Memory Stick." - If you cannot take close-ups...AE in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to AUTO in the menu settings. Advanced Recording Operations MENU 2 MANUAL SET PROGRAM AE AUTO P EFFECT SPOTLIGHT D EFFECT PORTRAIT FLASH MODE SPORTS AUTO SHTR BEACH&SKI RETURN SUNSETMOON LANDSCAPE [MENU] : END To cancel the ...
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Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. Color Slow Shutter -... models (p. 16). 70 Normally, exposure is backlit. - When shooting bright subjects against dark backgrounds. - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g.
Note When you adjust the exposure manually, the following cases: - If you slide NIGHTSHOT to the automatic exposure mode Press EXPOSURE. When the subject is automatically adjusted. Color Slow Shutter -... models (p. 16). 70 Normally, exposure is backlit. - When shooting bright subjects against dark backgrounds. - BACK LIGHT Your camcorder automatically returns to the automatic exposure mode: - Adjusting the exposure manually You can manually adjust and set the exposure. Adjust the exposure manually in the following functions do not work: - When recording dark pictures (e.g.
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... the foreground to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after focusing at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. FOCUS To return to sharpen focus. Subjects with little contrast with...
... the foreground to shoot at the "W" (wide-angle) after focusing at the end of the "W" (wide-angle) position. Advanced Recording Operations Focusing manually You can gain better results by manually adjusting the focus in the following indicators: when recording a distant subject. FOCUS To return to sharpen focus. Subjects with little contrast with...
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... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the menu settings. 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN 1 OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END 83 Advanced Playback Operations - MENU To cancel Picture effect Set P EFFECT to select the...
... SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select P EFFECT in , then press the dial (p. 211). (3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to OFF in the menu settings. 2 MANUAL SET P EFFECT D EFFECT RETURN 1 OFF NEG. ART SEPIA B&W SOLARIZE [MENU] : END 83 Advanced Playback Operations - MENU To cancel Picture effect Set P EFFECT to select the...
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.... In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture shown when you can process a scene using the following digital effects: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT 1 LUMI. Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial is captured and stored... memory as a still image at the time. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then press the dial. MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL 1 FLASH LUMI. The bars appear on the screen.
.... In the STILL or LUMI. mode, the picture shown when you can process a scene using the following digital effects: STILL, FLASH, LUMI. TRAIL [MENU] : END 4 MANUAL SET D EFFECT 1 LUMI. Advanced Playback Operations Playing back a tape with digital effects During playback, you press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial is captured and stored... memory as a still image at the time. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select the desired digital effect mode, then press the dial. MENU 2 MANUAL SET D EFFECT OFF ST ILL 1 FLASH LUMI. The bars appear on the screen.
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... pictures recorded on a tape or live from the list of contents. If you need from your camcorder on your computer - If any questions about ImageMixer "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony" on your camcorder. 201 For more information, refer to another position or OFF (CHG) on -line help Click... the button in the upper-right corner of the screen. Set the POWER switch to the instruction manual of the USB driver was completed....
... pictures recorded on a tape or live from the list of contents. If you need from your camcorder on your computer - If any questions about ImageMixer "ImageMixer Ver.1.5 for Sony" on your camcorder. 201 For more information, refer to another position or OFF (CHG) on -line help Click... the button in the upper-right corner of the screen. Set the POWER switch to the instruction manual of the USB driver was completed....